Import/export HS code 090710: Whole cloves
Cloves that are neither crushed nor ground, often used in cooking and traditional medicine
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Madagascar | 2,487,900 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,443,206 |
| Netherlands | 816,501 |
| France | 679,088 |
| Indonesia | 529,480 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 1,504,729 | 983,171 | -521,558 |
| Sri Lanka | 739,356 | 703,850 | -35,506 |
| Netherlands | 493,677 | 322,824 | -170,853 |
| France | 336,503 | 342,585 | +6,082 |
| Indonesia | 289,319 | 240,161 | -49,158 |
| India | 159,438 | 198,367 | +38,929 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 155,871 | 1,081 | -154,790 |
| Germany | 21,771 | 33,995 | +12,224 |
| Viet Nam | 24,364 | 30,168 | +5,804 |
| Ireland | 31,368 | 22,075 | -9,293 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Madagascar | 2,830,836 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,563,816 |
| Indonesia | 1,068,124 |
| Netherlands | 546,849 |
| India | 344,098 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 1,699,420 | 1,131,416 | -568,004 |
| Sri Lanka | 805,033 | 758,783 | -46,250 |
| Indonesia | 535,496 | 532,628 | -2,868 |
| Netherlands | 313,487 | 233,362 | -80,125 |
| India | 218,858 | 125,240 | -93,618 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 159,986 | 1,081 | -158,905 |
| Lebanon | 30,924 | 19,344 | -11,580 |
| China | 20,380 | 26,998 | +6,618 |
| Germany | 17,646 | 23,035 | +5,389 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 26,294 | +26,294 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,180,370 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,474,591 |
| Air transport | 85,201 |
| Other | 53,485 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,992,180 | 2,188,190 | -803,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 809,612 | 664,979 | -144,633 |
| Air transport | 24,992 | 60,209 | +35,217 |
| Other | 31,368 | 22,117 | -9,251 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,873,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 877,093 |
| Dover | 678,833 |
| Eurotunnel | 361,592 |
| Southampton | 361,443 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,328,401 | 1,545,123 | -783,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 503,408 | 373,685 | -129,723 |
| Dover | 472,595 | 206,238 | -266,357 |
| Eurotunnel | 124,096 | 237,496 | +113,400 |
| Southampton | 101,066 | 260,377 | +159,311 |
| Harwich | 97,755 | 159,517 | +61,762 |
| London | 55,149 | 28,567 | -26,582 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,476 | 60,209 | +57,733 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,789 | 11,026 | -32,763 |
| 000 | 31,368 | 22,117 | -9,251 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Manufacture of food products | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 59 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 44 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 33 |
| DANI ORGANIC FOODS LTD | 32 |
| VIRANI FOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 30 |
| THE BART INGREDIENTS CO. LTD | 24 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 23 |
| SLEAFORD QUALITY FOODS LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,961,834 |
| Ireland | 605,796 |
| Sri Lanka | 105,717 |
| Germany | 30,661 |
| Spain | 14,775 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,218,483 | 743,351 | -475,132 |
| Ireland | 337,588 | 268,208 | -69,380 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 105,717 | +105,717 |
| Germany | 0 | 30,661 | +30,661 |
| Spain | 2,875 | 11,900 | +9,025 |
| Sweden | 6,674 | 5,475 | -1,199 |
| Australia | 3,223 | 4,156 | +933 |
| Italy | 4,560 | 2,750 | -1,810 |
| Kuwait | 7,232 | 0 | -7,232 |
| France | 4,393 | 2,109 | -2,284 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 705 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 52 | 653 | +601 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,602,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,599 |
| Other | 50,759 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,556,062 | 1,046,740 | -509,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,353 | 111,246 | +99,893 |
| Other | 30,500 | 20,259 | -10,241 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,295,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 555,504 |
| Holyhead | 383,921 |
| Harwich | 145,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,701 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 781,748 | 513,967 | -267,781 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 297,067 | 258,437 | -38,630 |
| Holyhead | 201,736 | 182,185 | -19,551 |
| Harwich | 145,982 | 0 | -145,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,455 | 111,246 | +100,791 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,233 | 57,124 | -6,109 |
| 000 | 30,500 | 20,259 | -10,241 |
| Heysham | 31,303 | 8,640 | -22,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,075 | 12,928 | -12,147 |
| Dover | 0 | 13,459 | +13,459 |
Quick facts
HS code: 090710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cloves that are neither crushed nor ground, often used in cooking and traditional medicine