Import/export HS code 130120: Gum Arabic
A natural gum from the acacia tree, commonly used in food, drinks, and crafts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sudan | 15,876,198 |
| France | 10,190,260 |
| Chad | 1,730,671 |
| South Sudan | 1,257,575 |
| Germany | 860,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudan | 9,260,023 | 6,616,175 | -2,643,848 |
| France | 5,205,415 | 4,984,845 | -220,570 |
| Chad | 1,207,819 | 522,852 | -684,967 |
| South Sudan | 0 | 1,257,575 | +1,257,575 |
| Germany | 541,690 | 318,473 | -223,217 |
| United Arab Emirates | 522,066 | 83,486 | -438,580 |
| India | 291,067 | 274,018 | -17,049 |
| Poland | 193,785 | 0 | -193,785 |
| Cameroon | 169,416 | 0 | -169,416 |
| United States | 69,484 | 86,697 | +17,213 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sudan | 16,765,951 |
| France | 10,571,746 |
| Chad | 1,984,219 |
| South Sudan | 1,257,575 |
| India | 558,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudan | 9,975,975 | 6,789,976 | -3,185,999 |
| France | 5,630,575 | 4,941,171 | -689,404 |
| Chad | 1,382,173 | 602,046 | -780,127 |
| South Sudan | 0 | 1,257,575 | +1,257,575 |
| India | 291,067 | 267,914 | -23,153 |
| Germany | 129,889 | 208,453 | +78,564 |
| United States | 54,229 | 86,697 | +32,468 |
| Italy | 61,757 | 54,005 | -7,752 |
| Nigeria | 98,824 | 0 | -98,824 |
| China | 26,511 | 0 | -26,511 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -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) | 21,511,432 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,135,424 |
| Air transport | 321,902 |
| Other | 77,628 |
| Road transport | 2,362 |
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) | 12,480,112 | 9,031,320 | -3,448,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,074,736 | 5,060,688 | -14,048 |
| Air transport | 170,959 | 150,943 | -20,016 |
| Other | 34,395 | 43,233 | +8,838 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,362 | +2,362 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,372,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,033,126 |
| Newhaven | 5,865,334 |
| Southampton | 4,047,103 |
| Portsmouth | 2,852,161 |
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 | 6,377,213 | 1,994,831 | -4,382,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,592,348 | 4,440,778 | +1,848,430 |
| Newhaven | 3,046,483 | 2,818,851 | -227,632 |
| Southampton | 2,609,112 | 1,437,991 | -1,171,121 |
| Portsmouth | 1,594,393 | 1,257,768 | -336,625 |
| Dover | 982,446 | 1,029,227 | +46,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 542,958 | +542,958 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 310,445 | +310,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,892 | 103,771 | -13,121 |
| Thamesport | 94,218 | 108,532 | +14,314 |
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
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
20 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 95 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 73 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 35 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 35 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 33 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 31 |
| PLANT-EX INGREDIENTS LTD | 30 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 29 |
| KP SNACKS LIMITED | 24 |
| DOVES FARM FOODS LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,254,937 |
| Ireland | 994,958 |
| Austria | 684,191 |
| France | 567,712 |
| Mexico | 494,486 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 592,398 | 1,662,539 | +1,070,141 |
| Ireland | 251,521 | 743,437 | +491,916 |
| Austria | 385,615 | 298,576 | -87,039 |
| France | 544,033 | 23,679 | -520,354 |
| Mexico | 210,060 | 284,426 | +74,366 |
| Australia | 356,639 | 130,831 | -225,808 |
| Belgium | 282,486 | 132,437 | -150,049 |
| South Africa | 162,824 | 146,767 | -16,057 |
| Italy | 31,209 | 234,464 | +203,255 |
| Netherlands | 45,899 | 188,025 | +142,126 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,702 |
| XI | 88 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 465 | 1,237 | +772 |
| XI | 0 | 88 | +88 |
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) | 3,979,053 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,827,590 |
| Air transport | 622,217 |
| Other | 1,790 |
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) | 1,913,918 | 2,065,135 | +151,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,432,407 | 2,395,183 | +962,776 |
| Air transport | 357,311 | 264,906 | -92,405 |
| Other | 465 | 1,325 | +860 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,696,084 |
| Southampton | 2,503,801 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,127,143 |
| Holyhead | 629,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 543,769 |
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 | 1,394,315 | 1,301,769 | -92,546 |
| Southampton | 556,429 | 1,947,372 | +1,390,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 803,441 | 323,702 | -479,739 |
| Holyhead | 145,325 | 484,064 | +338,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 297,934 | 245,835 | -52,099 |
| Liverpool Docks | 108,220 | 258,653 | +150,433 |
| Newhaven | 264,484 | 2,004 | -262,480 |
| Felixstowe | 15,962 | 120,822 | +104,860 |
| London | 53,082 | 1,206 | -51,876 |
| London Stansted Airport | 49,229 | 3,960 | -45,269 |
Quick facts
HS code: 130120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural gum from the acacia tree, commonly used in food, drinks, and crafts