Import/export HS code 09109950: Bay leaves
Bay leaves, a common cooking herb used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,316,916 |
| Turkey | 1,048,481 |
| Poland | 447,202 |
| Spain | 267,147 |
| India | 238,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 724,890 | 592,026 | -132,864 |
| Turkey | 553,120 | 495,361 | -57,759 |
| Poland | 222,220 | 224,982 | +2,762 |
| Spain | 98,467 | 168,680 | +70,213 |
| India | 109,115 | 129,653 | +20,538 |
| Bangladesh | 89,813 | 62,588 | -27,225 |
| Romania | 62,541 | 48,406 | -14,135 |
| China | 46,551 | 51,544 | +4,993 |
| Belgium | 28,429 | 35,240 | +6,811 |
| Italy | 39,833 | 7,324 | -32,509 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,796,039 |
| India | 230,377 |
| Spain | 198,617 |
| Morocco | 161,037 |
| Bangladesh | 153,345 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,466,577 | 1,329,462 | -137,115 |
| India | 101,969 | 128,408 | +26,439 |
| Spain | 144,270 | 54,347 | -89,923 |
| Morocco | 18,045 | 142,992 | +124,947 |
| Bangladesh | 89,813 | 63,532 | -26,281 |
| Romania | 77,523 | 50,937 | -26,586 |
| China | 52,707 | 55,494 | +2,787 |
| Poland | 47,806 | 35,607 | -12,199 |
| France | 28,181 | 0 | -28,181 |
| Egypt | 13,454 | 12,589 | -865 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 - East and North East | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 2,375,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,451,329 |
| Road transport | 118,919 |
| Other | 22,445 |
| Air transport | 9,928 |
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) | 1,205,993 | 1,169,541 | -36,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 735,989 | 715,340 | -20,649 |
| Road transport | 102,088 | 16,831 | -85,257 |
| Other | 10,543 | 11,902 | +1,359 |
| Air transport | 4,206 | 5,722 | +1,516 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,211,825 |
| Dover | 907,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 638,662 |
| Harwich | 375,767 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 300,714 |
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 | 625,478 | 586,347 | -39,131 |
| Dover | 448,957 | 458,077 | +9,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 354,792 | 283,870 | -70,922 |
| Harwich | 185,112 | 190,655 | +5,543 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,447 | 159,267 | +17,820 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,392 | 95,186 | +35,794 |
| Southampton | 55,508 | 65,165 | +9,657 |
| ZLC | 102,088 | 16,831 | -85,257 |
| Purfleet | 27,396 | 4,906 | -22,490 |
| London | 30,557 | 0 | -30,557 |
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
|
43 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
13 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SLEAFORD QUALITY FOODS LIMITED | 101 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 87 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 67 |
| AZKA IMPEX LIMITED | 58 |
| NEELAS HOME LTD | 55 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 49 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 45 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 43 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 43 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
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+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 446,519 |
| Italy | 28,179 |
| Turkey | 8,992 |
| Belgium | 3,263 |
| Switzerland | 2,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 223,437 | 223,082 | -355 |
| Italy | 28,179 | 0 | -28,179 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8,992 | +8,992 |
| Belgium | 3,263 | 0 | -3,263 |
| Switzerland | 2,383 | 0 | -2,383 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,206 | 1,018 | -188 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,004 | +2,004 |
| South Africa | 1,681 | 0 | -1,681 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 812 |
| Turkey | 237 |
| XI | 50 |
| Morocco | 18 |
| Kenya | 4 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 699 | 113 | -586 |
| Turkey | 213 | 24 | -189 |
| XI | 50 | 0 | -50 |
| Morocco | 0 | 18 | +18 |
| Kenya | 0 | 4 | +4 |
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) | 392,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,772 |
| Other | 46,786 |
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) | 206,386 | 186,301 | -20,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,066 | 24,706 | -6,360 |
| Other | 22,697 | 24,089 | +1,392 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 194,398 |
| Holyhead | 170,834 |
| 000 | 46,786 |
| London | 28,179 |
| Milford | 19,628 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 80,937 | 113,461 | +32,524 |
| Holyhead | 97,586 | 73,248 | -24,338 |
| 000 | 22,697 | 24,089 | +1,392 |
| London | 28,179 | 0 | -28,179 |
| Milford | 12,834 | 6,794 | -6,040 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,646 | 8,992 | +3,346 |
| Heysham | 8,105 | 5,490 | -2,615 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,887 | 1,018 | -1,869 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,004 | +2,004 |
| Fishguard | 1,278 | 0 | -1,278 |
Quick facts
HS code: 09109950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bay leaves, a common cooking herb used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces