Import/export HS code 110820: Inulin
A natural fiber found in plants like chicory root. Used as a dietary supplement and in low-calorie foods
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,502,422 |
| Netherlands | 2,854,633 |
| France | 1,165,825 |
| Ireland | 303,571 |
| Germany | 266,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,584,258 | 3,918,164 | +333,906 |
| Netherlands | 1,095,437 | 1,759,196 | +663,759 |
| France | 289,054 | 876,771 | +587,717 |
| Ireland | 212,103 | 91,468 | -120,635 |
| Germany | 239,839 | 26,712 | -213,127 |
| Mexico | 110,641 | 50,431 | -60,210 |
| China | 66,716 | 10,910 | -55,806 |
| United States | 19,291 | 37,436 | +18,145 |
| Italy | 5,326 | 16,699 | +11,373 |
| Spain | 15,453 | 5,817 | -9,636 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,922,079 |
| Netherlands | 2,675,088 |
| Mexico | 216,382 |
| China | 89,555 |
| Germany | 71,400 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,040,228 | 4,881,851 | +841,623 |
| Netherlands | 1,077,462 | 1,597,626 | +520,164 |
| Mexico | 130,291 | 86,091 | -44,200 |
| China | 78,645 | 10,910 | -67,735 |
| Germany | 71,400 | 0 | -71,400 |
| Ireland | 0 | 32,945 | +32,945 |
| Spain | 15,453 | 5,825 | -9,628 |
| United States | 5,765 | 9,153 | +3,388 |
| Romania | 11,804 | 0 | -11,804 |
| Italy | 1,064 | 3,707 | +2,643 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 10,132,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,840,899 |
| Other | 404,615 |
| Air transport | 65,742 |
| Rail transport | 24,577 |
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) | 4,448,482 | 5,684,200 | +1,235,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 937,944 | 902,955 | -34,989 |
| Other | 219,331 | 185,284 | -34,047 |
| Air transport | 23,844 | 41,898 | +18,054 |
| Rail transport | 24,577 | 0 | -24,577 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,545,122 |
| Harwich | 2,311,879 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,323,485 |
| Felixstowe | 1,243,407 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,187,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,090,123 | 2,454,999 | +1,364,876 |
| Harwich | 954,362 | 1,357,517 | +403,155 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 814,771 | 508,714 | -306,057 |
| Felixstowe | 967,719 | 275,688 | -692,031 |
| Eurotunnel | 782,418 | 405,398 | -377,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 535,904 | 415,363 | -120,541 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 426,472 | +426,472 |
| 000 | 219,331 | 185,284 | -34,047 |
| London | 40,845 | 326,317 | +285,472 |
| Hull | 85,801 | 139,342 | +53,541 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KREGLINGER LIMITED | 50 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 43 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 37 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 21 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 20 |
| CALDIC INGREDIENTS UK LTD. | 19 |
| KELLOGG COMPANY OF GREAT BRITAIN,LIMITED | 18 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 17 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 15 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 33,670 |
| Ireland | 30,797 |
| United States | 28,553 |
| Poland | 16,965 |
| Belgium | 15,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 15,540 | 18,130 | +2,590 |
| Ireland | 16,938 | 13,859 | -3,079 |
| United States | 0 | 28,553 | +28,553 |
| Poland | 7,166 | 9,799 | +2,633 |
| Belgium | 15,463 | 0 | -15,463 |
| Netherlands | 6,019 | 8,758 | +2,739 |
| France | 8,180 | 0 | -8,180 |
| Slovenia | 8,160 | 0 | -8,160 |
| Ecuador | 5,468 | 1,593 | -3,875 |
| Germany | 0 | 6,499 | +6,499 |
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 | 1,579 |
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 | 768 | 811 | +43 |
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) | 130,765 |
| Air transport | 26,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,246 |
| Other | 1,579 |
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) | 76,698 | 54,067 | -22,631 |
| Air transport | 3,289 | 23,096 | +19,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,854 | 11,392 | +3,538 |
| Other | 768 | 811 | +43 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,807 |
| Holyhead | 19,745 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,394 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,463 |
| Dover | 10,767 |
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 | 34,895 | 20,912 | -13,983 |
| Holyhead | 8,835 | 10,910 | +2,075 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 19,394 | +19,394 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,463 | 0 | -15,463 |
| Dover | 8,950 | 1,817 | -7,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,854 | 2,175 | -5,679 |
| Harwich | 4,304 | 4,723 | +419 |
| Southampton | 0 | 8,300 | +8,300 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,536 | 5,582 | +3,046 |
| Hull | 1,715 | 5,200 | +3,485 |
Quick facts
HS code: 110820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural fiber found in plants like chicory root. Used as a dietary supplement and in low-calorie foods