Import/export HS code 121294: Chicory roots
Chicory roots, used for food or as a coffee substitute
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 1,781,619 |
| Belgium | 1,274,828 |
| Netherlands | 171,669 |
| Germany | 16,633 |
| India | 6,807 |
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 | 906,172 | 875,447 | -30,725 |
| Belgium | 523,453 | 751,375 | +227,922 |
| Netherlands | 76,801 | 94,868 | +18,067 |
| Germany | 11,592 | 5,041 | -6,551 |
| India | 0 | 6,807 | +6,807 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,766,050 |
| Belgium | 1,358,186 |
| Netherlands | 88,311 |
| India | 23,440 |
| Poland | 15,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 906,172 | 859,878 | -46,294 |
| Belgium | 584,721 | 773,465 | +188,744 |
| Netherlands | 15,533 | 72,778 | +57,245 |
| India | 11,592 | 11,848 | +256 |
| Poland | 0 | 15,569 | +15,569 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,244,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,807 |
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) | 1,518,018 | 1,726,731 | +208,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 6,807 | +6,807 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,395,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 299,612 |
| Eurotunnel | 260,299 |
| London | 175,605 |
| Killingholme | 65,898 |
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 | 1,089,906 | 1,305,326 | +215,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,966 | 167,646 | +35,680 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,399 | 172,900 | +85,501 |
| London | 115,812 | 59,793 | -56,019 |
| Killingholme | 61,227 | 4,671 | -56,556 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,708 | 16,395 | -15,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,807 | +6,807 |
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
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH FLACH & SONS LIMITED | 13 |
| WYRESIDE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 12 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 11 |
| ANPARIO PLC | 3 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 2 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 121294
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chicory roots, used for food or as a coffee substitute