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 | 290,756 |
| United States | 173,973 |
| France | 103,563 |
| Morocco | 52,665 |
| Netherlands | 50,959 |
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 | 208,740 | 82,016 | -126,724 |
| United States | 173,973 | 0 | -173,973 |
| France | 16,446 | 87,117 | +70,671 |
| Morocco | 23,164 | 29,501 | +6,337 |
| Netherlands | 6,708 | 44,251 | +37,543 |
| Egypt | 10,817 | 22,811 | +11,994 |
| Spain | 7,484 | 8,849 | +1,365 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 8,567 | +8,567 |
| India | 0 | 3,357 | +3,357 |
| Israel | 2,985 | 0 | -2,985 |
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 | 288,924 |
| United States | 173,973 |
| France | 96,681 |
| Egypt | 68,064 |
| Morocco | 52,665 |
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 | 210,969 | 77,955 | -133,014 |
| United States | 173,973 | 0 | -173,973 |
| France | 14,939 | 81,742 | +66,803 |
| Egypt | 17,525 | 50,539 | +33,014 |
| Morocco | 23,164 | 29,501 | +6,337 |
| Spain | 6,762 | 18,285 | +11,523 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 10,707 | +10,707 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 8,567 | +8,567 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 4,014 | +4,014 |
| India | 0 | 3,357 | +3,357 |
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 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 476,308 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,948 |
| 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) | 259,966 | 216,342 | -43,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 192,415 | 64,533 | -127,882 |
| 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 | 228,480 |
| Southampton | 198,071 |
| Dover | 179,213 |
| Harwich | 43,282 |
| 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 | 137,349 | 91,131 | -46,218 |
| Southampton | 174,221 | 23,850 | -150,371 |
| Dover | 106,738 | 72,475 | -34,263 |
| Harwich | 8,580 | 34,702 | +26,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,305 | 22,811 | +12,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,147 | 13,520 | +9,373 |
| Felixstowe | 3,497 | 10,484 | +6,987 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 52,039 |
| Germany | 36,295 |
| Switzerland | 1,277 |
| Ireland | 110 |
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 | 52,039 | 0 | -52,039 |
| Germany | 0 | 36,295 | +36,295 |
| Switzerland | 1,277 | 0 | -1,277 |
| Ireland | 79 | 31 | -48 |
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) | 89,611 |
| Other | 110 |
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) | 53,316 | 36,295 | -17,021 |
| Other | 79 | 31 | -48 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 89,611 |
| 000 | 110 |
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 | 53,316 | 36,295 | -17,021 |
| 000 | 79 | 31 | -48 |
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