Import/export HS code 091011: Whole ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves, and curry spices
These spices are not crushed or ground, sold in their natural whole form. Great for long-term storage
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 49,821,982 |
| Netherlands | 10,427,777 |
| Brazil | 4,570,044 |
| France | 2,134,720 |
| Peru | 1,257,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 31,372,685 | 18,449,297 | -12,923,388 |
| Netherlands | 5,106,710 | 5,321,067 | +214,357 |
| Brazil | 3,282,517 | 1,287,527 | -1,994,990 |
| France | 837,020 | 1,297,700 | +460,680 |
| Peru | 852,456 | 404,684 | -447,772 |
| India | 694,654 | 422,161 | -272,493 |
| Germany | 272,409 | 757,577 | +485,168 |
| Viet Nam | 30,715 | 653,882 | +623,167 |
| Uganda | 229,112 | 224,071 | -5,041 |
| Indonesia | 171,605 | 94,708 | -76,897 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 57,516,571 |
| Brazil | 4,844,459 |
| Peru | 3,519,236 |
| India | 1,217,653 |
| Germany | 1,071,881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 34,971,340 | 22,545,231 | -12,426,109 |
| Brazil | 3,448,450 | 1,396,009 | -2,052,441 |
| Peru | 1,916,837 | 1,602,399 | -314,438 |
| India | 694,654 | 522,999 | -171,655 |
| Germany | 165,321 | 906,560 | +741,239 |
| Thailand | 337,669 | 542,587 | +204,918 |
| Nigeria | 545,926 | 156,117 | -389,809 |
| Viet Nam | 30,715 | 600,566 | +569,851 |
| Uganda | 228,761 | 224,071 | -4,690 |
| Netherlands | 251,611 | 183,565 | -68,046 |
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 | 22 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Kent | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 50,247,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,416,304 |
| Air transport | 536,324 |
| Other | 321,914 |
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) | 31,482,398 | 18,765,225 | -12,717,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,263,848 | 10,152,456 | -1,111,392 |
| Air transport | 250,163 | 286,161 | +35,998 |
| Other | 167,392 | 154,522 | -12,870 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 52,942,746 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,624,729 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,107,199 |
| Southampton | 3,224,620 |
| Harwich | 2,568,662 |
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 | 31,211,271 | 21,731,475 | -9,479,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,280,398 | 1,344,331 | -2,936,067 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,118,572 | 1,988,627 | -129,945 |
| Southampton | 2,586,297 | 638,323 | -1,947,974 |
| Harwich | 1,054,709 | 1,513,953 | +459,244 |
| Dover | 745,264 | 687,648 | -57,616 |
| London | 330,663 | 671,648 | +340,985 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 195,515 | 190,246 | -5,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,270 | 233,716 | +91,446 |
| 000 | 167,392 | 154,522 | -12,870 |
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 | 99 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 17 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 41 |
| 2025-08 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEALMOOR LIMITED | 120 |
| JDM FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 120 |
| PAN UNITED LTD | 117 |
| MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS LIMITED | 114 |
| ALLAN & ANDERSON (IMPORTERS) LIMITED | 97 |
| TAJ FOODS LIMITED | 94 |
| FRESH4U PRODUCE LTD | 91 |
| UNIFRUIT LIMITED | 86 |
| EVERYDAY PRODUCE LIMITED | 85 |
| 5 STAR FRUIT AND VEG LONDON LTD | 81 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 4,089,926 |
| Ireland | 1,045,434 |
| Mexico | 757,077 |
| Germany | 230,028 |
| Ghana | 95,318 |
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 | 918,263 | 3,171,663 | +2,253,400 |
| Ireland | 398,466 | 646,968 | +248,502 |
| Mexico | 757,077 | 0 | -757,077 |
| Germany | 9,830 | 220,198 | +210,368 |
| Ghana | 95,318 | 0 | -95,318 |
| Italy | 0 | 68,277 | +68,277 |
| China | 60,142 | 0 | -60,142 |
| Sierra Leone | 59,906 | 0 | -59,906 |
| South Africa | 38,649 | 3,137 | -35,512 |
| Belgium | 39,525 | 0 | -39,525 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,390 |
| France | 4,891 |
| Brazil | 1,322 |
| XI | 636 |
| Peru | 30 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,772 | 7,618 | +5,846 |
| France | 2,801 | 2,090 | -711 |
| Brazil | 923 | 399 | -524 |
| XI | 328 | 308 | -20 |
| Peru | 0 | 30 | +30 |
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) | 5,292,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,286,615 |
| Other | 33,258 |
| Rail transport | 23,337 |
| Air transport | 14,471 |
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) | 1,309,285 | 3,983,241 | +2,673,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,156,478 | 130,137 | -1,026,341 |
| Other | 17,551 | 15,707 | -1,844 |
| Rail transport | 23,337 | 0 | -23,337 |
| Air transport | 10,575 | 3,896 | -6,679 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,002,100 |
| London Gateway Port | 984,711 |
| Holyhead | 926,046 |
| Harwich | 281,218 |
| Felixstowe | 128,112 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 814,279 | 3,187,821 | +2,373,542 |
| London Gateway Port | 981,574 | 3,137 | -978,437 |
| Holyhead | 310,733 | 615,313 | +304,580 |
| Harwich | 128,111 | 153,107 | +24,996 |
| Felixstowe | 57,785 | 70,327 | +12,542 |
| London | 80,838 | 0 | -80,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,773 | 65,056 | +62,283 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,678 | 18,617 | -23,061 |
| 000 | 17,551 | 15,707 | -1,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,087 | 0 | -33,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 091011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: These spices are not crushed or ground, sold in their natural whole form. Great for long-term storage