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 | 1,294,902 |
| Turkey | 1,096,881 |
| Poland | 445,002 |
| Spain | 258,158 |
| India | 257,037 |
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 | 673,452 | 621,450 | -52,002 |
| Turkey | 622,994 | 473,887 | -149,107 |
| Poland | 229,402 | 215,600 | -13,802 |
| Spain | 76,576 | 181,582 | +105,006 |
| India | 118,819 | 138,218 | +19,399 |
| Bangladesh | 88,051 | 73,760 | -14,291 |
| Romania | 64,036 | 46,806 | -17,230 |
| China | 50,631 | 47,878 | -2,753 |
| Belgium | 32,790 | 37,331 | +4,541 |
| Italy | 44,730 | 7,324 | -37,406 |
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 | 2,810,221 |
| India | 248,646 |
| Spain | 216,200 |
| Bangladesh | 162,755 |
| Morocco | 146,990 |
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 | 1,490,640 | 1,319,581 | -171,059 |
| India | 111,673 | 136,973 | +25,300 |
| Spain | 116,629 | 99,571 | -17,058 |
| Bangladesh | 88,051 | 74,704 | -13,347 |
| Morocco | 18,045 | 128,945 | +110,900 |
| Romania | 84,068 | 50,422 | -33,646 |
| China | 62,657 | 51,828 | -10,829 |
| Poland | 52,362 | 34,585 | -17,777 |
| France | 28,181 | 0 | -28,181 |
| Egypt | 7,146 | 18,897 | +11,751 |
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 | 12 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 7 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,354,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,521,623 |
| Road transport | 130,988 |
| Other | 21,457 |
| Air transport | 11,944 |
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) | 1,146,983 | 1,207,433 | +60,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 819,896 | 701,727 | -118,169 |
| Road transport | 96,298 | 34,690 | -61,608 |
| Other | 10,380 | 11,077 | +697 |
| Air transport | 6,222 | 5,722 | -500 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,277,344 |
| Dover | 900,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 609,175 |
| Harwich | 370,033 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 309,408 |
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 | 718,182 | 559,162 | -159,020 |
| Dover | 429,820 | 471,024 | +41,204 |
| Eurotunnel | 327,030 | 282,145 | -44,885 |
| Harwich | 186,492 | 183,541 | -2,951 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,575 | 196,833 | +84,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,372 | 92,081 | +20,709 |
| ZLC | 96,298 | 34,690 | -61,608 |
| Southampton | 36,550 | 81,842 | +45,292 |
| Purfleet | 33,642 | 4,906 | -28,736 |
| London | 36,820 | 0 | -36,820 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
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 | 86 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 67 |
| AZKA IMPEX LIMITED | 57 |
| NEELAS HOME LTD | 55 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 49 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 44 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 42 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 449,664 |
| 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 | 220,806 | 228,858 | +8,052 |
| Italy | 28,179 | 0 | -28,179 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8,992 | +8,992 |
| Belgium | 3,263 | 0 | -3,263 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,383 | +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 | 691 | 121 | -570 |
| Turkey | 213 | 24 | -189 |
| XI | 44 | 6 | -38 |
| 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) | 397,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,798 |
| Other | 47,373 |
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) | 200,285 | 196,934 | -3,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,066 | 22,732 | -8,334 |
| Other | 23,784 | 23,589 | -195 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 189,035 |
| Holyhead | 176,429 |
| 000 | 47,373 |
| 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 | 72,716 | 116,319 | +43,603 |
| Holyhead | 99,763 | 76,666 | -23,097 |
| 000 | 23,784 | 23,589 | -195 |
| London | 28,179 | 0 | -28,179 |
| Milford | 12,834 | 6,794 | -6,040 |
| Heysham | 10,431 | 5,490 | -4,941 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,263 | 11,375 | +8,112 |
| 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