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 | 15,007,700 |
| France | 10,288,322 |
| Chad | 1,822,048 |
| Germany | 869,685 |
| United Arab Emirates | 549,450 |
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 | 9,187,374 | 5,820,326 | -3,367,048 |
| France | 5,870,144 | 4,418,178 | -1,451,966 |
| Chad | 976,335 | 845,713 | -130,622 |
| Germany | 680,024 | 189,661 | -490,363 |
| United Arab Emirates | 522,066 | 27,384 | -494,682 |
| India | 165,487 | 365,373 | +199,886 |
| South Sudan | 0 | 272,339 | +272,339 |
| Kenya | 271,692 | 0 | -271,692 |
| Poland | 193,785 | 0 | -193,785 |
| Cameroon | 169,416 | 0 | -169,416 |
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 | 16,172,951 |
| France | 10,751,838 |
| Chad | 2,011,151 |
| India | 530,860 |
| South Sudan | 272,339 |
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 | 10,270,443 | 5,902,508 | -4,367,935 |
| France | 6,315,616 | 4,436,222 | -1,879,394 |
| Chad | 1,150,689 | 860,462 | -290,227 |
| India | 165,487 | 365,373 | +199,886 |
| South Sudan | 0 | 272,339 | +272,339 |
| Germany | 139,480 | 92,404 | -47,076 |
| United States | 72,264 | 67,018 | -5,246 |
| Italy | 73,925 | 35,145 | -38,780 |
| Nigeria | 98,824 | 0 | -98,824 |
| China | 38,011 | 0 | -38,011 |
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 | 4 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 20,319,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,831,842 |
| Air transport | 299,440 |
| Other | 73,047 |
| Road transport | 3,375 |
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) | 12,807,947 | 7,511,139 | -5,296,808 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,468,574 | 4,363,268 | -1,105,306 |
| Air transport | 103,750 | 195,690 | +91,940 |
| Other | 40,637 | 32,410 | -8,227 |
| Road transport | 1,013 | 2,362 | +1,349 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,650,210 |
| Newhaven | 6,328,487 |
| Southampton | 4,931,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,867,374 |
| Portsmouth | 2,781,600 |
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 | 7,329,947 | 2,320,263 | -5,009,684 |
| Newhaven | 4,287,537 | 2,040,950 | -2,246,587 |
| Southampton | 4,146,297 | 784,886 | -3,361,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,658 | 3,854,716 | +3,842,058 |
| Portsmouth | 1,174,997 | 1,606,603 | +431,606 |
| Dover | 1,025,411 | 802,496 | -222,915 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 272,339 | +272,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,640 | 144,880 | +78,240 |
| Thamesport | 93,125 | 84,599 | -8,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 106,105 | 60,139 | -45,966 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 90 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 68 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 35 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 33 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 29 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 28 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 28 |
| PLANT-EX INGREDIENTS LTD | 28 |
| DOVES FARM FOODS LIMITED | 23 |
| KP SNACKS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,329,444 |
| United States | 1,153,325 |
| Ireland | 548,203 |
| Mexico | 545,362 |
| Australia | 508,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,231,363 | 98,081 | -1,133,282 |
| United States | 640,749 | 512,576 | -128,173 |
| Ireland | 31,451 | 516,752 | +485,301 |
| Mexico | 373,824 | 171,538 | -202,286 |
| Australia | 69,291 | 439,492 | +370,201 |
| Austria | 0 | 476,739 | +476,739 |
| Belgium | 213,574 | 214,956 | +1,382 |
| India | 346,417 | 5,060 | -341,357 |
| Thailand | 155,081 | 95,983 | -59,098 |
| Colombia | 160,565 | 87,655 | -72,910 |
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 | 842 |
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 | 444 | 398 | -46 |
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) | 4,118,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,245,366 |
| Air transport | 533,260 |
| Other | 842 |
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) | 1,909,318 | 2,209,267 | +299,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,083,137 | 1,162,229 | -920,908 |
| Air transport | 355,133 | 178,127 | -177,006 |
| Other | 444 | 398 | -46 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,271,319 |
| Southampton | 1,591,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,361,359 |
| Holyhead | 442,007 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 412,912 |
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 | 1,858,350 | 1,412,969 | -445,381 |
| Southampton | 911,901 | 679,750 | -232,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,036,713 | 324,646 | -712,067 |
| Holyhead | 18,451 | 423,556 | +405,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 295,145 | 117,767 | -177,378 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 264,484 | +264,484 |
| Felixstowe | 134,735 | 101,258 | -33,477 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,138 | 95,220 | +65,082 |
| London | 0 | 53,082 | +53,082 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 49,386 | 0 | -49,386 |
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