Import/export HS code 121120: Ginseng roots
Fresh or dried ginseng roots, commonly used in herbal medicine and health supplements
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 617,881 |
| South Korea | 101,703 |
| India | 49,415 |
| Germany | 48,097 |
| United States | 28,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 393,006 | 224,875 | -168,131 |
| South Korea | 48,404 | 53,299 | +4,895 |
| India | 49,415 | 0 | -49,415 |
| Germany | 24,786 | 23,311 | -1,475 |
| United States | 9,297 | 19,232 | +9,935 |
| France | 10,510 | 13,154 | +2,644 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,120 | +6,120 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2,700 | +2,700 |
| Italy | 2,337 | 0 | -2,337 |
| Poland | 0 | 449 | +449 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 639,410 |
| South Korea | 101,703 |
| India | 49,415 |
| Germany | 40,272 |
| United States | 28,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 403,555 | 235,855 | -167,700 |
| South Korea | 48,404 | 53,299 | +4,895 |
| India | 49,415 | 0 | -49,415 |
| Germany | 14,237 | 26,035 | +11,798 |
| United States | 9,297 | 19,232 | +9,935 |
| France | 10,510 | 1,800 | -8,710 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,219 | +4,219 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2,700 | +2,700 |
| Peru | 2,337 | 0 | -2,337 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 561,638 |
| Air transport | 253,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,899 |
| Other | 1,053 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 356,758 | 204,880 | -151,878 |
| Air transport | 147,745 | 105,590 | -42,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,229 | 32,670 | +441 |
| Other | 1,053 | 0 | -1,053 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 512,415 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 117,939 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,642 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,665 |
| Southampton | 37,651 |
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 | 353,046 | 159,369 | -193,677 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,475 | 53,464 | -11,011 |
| East Midlands Airport | 61,123 | 20,519 | -40,604 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,633 | 30,032 | +11,399 |
| Southampton | 0 | 37,651 | +37,651 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,795 | 17,990 | +195 |
| Dover | 5,660 | 14,440 | +8,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,307 | 0 | -8,307 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,514 | 1,575 | -1,939 |
| Thamesport | 1,411 | 3,600 | +2,189 |
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 | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,434 |
| Switzerland | 6,459 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,167 |
| Japan | 1,539 |
| Germany | 1,168 |
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 | 2,708 | 4,726 | +2,018 |
| Switzerland | 6,459 | 0 | -6,459 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,167 | 0 | -3,167 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,539 | +1,539 |
| Germany | 1,168 | 0 | -1,168 |
| Luxembourg | 1,165 | 0 | -1,165 |
| France | 1,095 | 0 | -1,095 |
| United States | 1,008 | 0 | -1,008 |
| Saudi Arabia | 900 | 0 | -900 |
| Ireland | 192 | 59 | -133 |
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 | 251 |
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 | 192 | 59 | -133 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 12,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,547 |
| Other | 251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,375 | 4,726 | -2,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,287 | 0 | -9,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,008 | 1,539 | +531 |
| Other | 192 | 59 | -133 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 11,126 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,192 |
| Southampton | 1,539 |
| Dover | 1,095 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 6,400 | 4,726 | -1,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,192 | 0 | -8,192 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,539 | +1,539 |
| Dover | 1,095 | 0 | -1,095 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,008 | 0 | -1,008 |
| ZLC | 975 | 0 | -975 |
| 000 | 192 | 59 | -133 |
Quick facts
HS code: 121120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or dried ginseng roots, commonly used in herbal medicine and health supplements