Import/export HS code 09109931: Wild thyme
Wild thyme, a fragrant herb used in cooking and herbal teas, sold in whole or ground form
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 302,034 |
| United States | 173,973 |
| France | 105,587 |
| Morocco | 59,029 |
| Netherlands | 49,366 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 198,287 | 103,747 | -94,540 |
| United States | 84,659 | 89,314 | +4,655 |
| France | 19,172 | 86,415 | +67,243 |
| Morocco | 27,176 | 31,853 | +4,677 |
| Netherlands | 6,708 | 42,658 | +35,950 |
| Egypt | 7,777 | 25,851 | +18,074 |
| Spain | 6,488 | 9,845 | +3,357 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 8,567 | +8,567 |
| Nigeria | 7,579 | 0 | -7,579 |
| India | 0 | 3,357 | +3,357 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 300,202 |
| United States | 173,973 |
| France | 98,705 |
| Egypt | 66,471 |
| Morocco | 59,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 199,537 | 100,665 | -98,872 |
| United States | 84,659 | 89,314 | +4,655 |
| France | 19,172 | 79,533 | +60,361 |
| Egypt | 14,485 | 51,986 | +37,501 |
| Morocco | 27,176 | 31,853 | +4,677 |
| Spain | 5,238 | 19,809 | +14,571 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,707 | +10,707 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 8,567 | +8,567 |
| Nigeria | 7,579 | 0 | -7,579 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 4,014 | +4,014 |
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 | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 494,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 264,527 |
| Air transport | 13,520 |
| Other | 950 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 255,255 | 239,126 | -16,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,640 | 156,887 | +49,247 |
| Air transport | 2,601 | 10,919 | +8,318 |
| Other | 591 | 359 | -232 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 243,508 |
| Southampton | 198,071 |
| Dover | 183,344 |
| Harwich | 41,689 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 142,990 | 100,518 | -42,472 |
| Southampton | 84,907 | 113,164 | +28,257 |
| Dover | 96,884 | 86,460 | -10,424 |
| Harwich | 8,580 | 33,109 | +24,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,265 | 25,851 | +18,586 |
| Felixstowe | 11,076 | 10,484 | -592 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,649 | 14,525 | +10,876 |
| Portsmouth | 7,544 | 4,274 | -3,270 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 10,919 | +10,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 7,628 | +7,628 |
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 | 13 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 58,723 |
| Germany | 36,295 |
| Switzerland | 1,277 |
| Ireland | 117 |
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 | 56,747 | 1,976 | -54,771 |
| Germany | 0 | 36,295 | +36,295 |
| Switzerland | 1,277 | 0 | -1,277 |
| Ireland | 78 | 39 | -39 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 7 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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) | 96,295 |
| Other | 117 |
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) | 58,024 | 38,271 | -19,753 |
| Other | 78 | 39 | -39 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,295 |
| 000 | 117 |
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 | 58,024 | 38,271 | -19,753 |
| 000 | 78 | 39 | -39 |
Quick facts
HS code: 09109931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wild thyme, a fragrant herb used in cooking and herbal teas, sold in whole or ground form