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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sudan | 16,493,125 |
| France | 11,239,003 |
| Chad | 1,945,761 |
| South Sudan | 1,257,575 |
| Germany | 867,796 |
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 | 8,705,091 | 7,788,034 | -917,057 |
| France | 5,589,850 | 5,649,153 | +59,303 |
| Chad | 976,335 | 969,426 | -6,909 |
| South Sudan | 0 | 1,257,575 | +1,257,575 |
| Germany | 575,598 | 292,198 | -283,400 |
| United Arab Emirates | 522,066 | 83,486 | -438,580 |
| India | 262,399 | 304,371 | +41,972 |
| 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 | 17,586,087 |
| France | 11,677,299 |
| Chad | 2,194,708 |
| South Sudan | 1,257,575 |
| India | 560,666 |
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 | 9,688,364 | 7,897,723 | -1,790,641 |
| France | 6,040,187 | 5,637,112 | -403,075 |
| Chad | 1,150,689 | 1,044,019 | -106,670 |
| South Sudan | 0 | 1,257,575 | +1,257,575 |
| India | 262,399 | 298,267 | +35,868 |
| Germany | 134,730 | 222,468 | +87,738 |
| United States | 50,925 | 96,357 | +45,432 |
| Italy | 60,336 | 47,719 | -12,617 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| 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 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 22,961,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,853,287 |
| 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) | 12,188,955 | 10,772,565 | -1,416,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,261,446 | 5,591,841 | +330,395 |
| Air transport | 127,849 | 194,053 | +66,204 |
| Other | 20,323 | 57,305 | +36,982 |
| 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 | 8,658,670 |
| Newhaven | 6,631,106 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,451,729 |
| Southampton | 5,455,463 |
| Portsmouth | 3,034,557 |
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 | 6,326,823 | 2,331,847 | -3,994,976 |
| Newhaven | 3,834,801 | 2,796,305 | -1,038,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 948,391 | 5,503,338 | +4,554,947 |
| Southampton | 3,785,067 | 1,670,396 | -2,114,671 |
| Portsmouth | 1,330,461 | 1,704,096 | +373,635 |
| Dover | 908,763 | 1,234,321 | +325,558 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 542,958 | +542,958 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 310,445 | +310,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,882 | 128,781 | +36,899 |
| Thamesport | 93,005 | 116,723 | +23,718 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of food products | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 94 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY UK LIMITED | 72 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 35 |
| GIVAUDAN UK LIMITED | 34 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 32 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 31 |
| PLANT-EX INGREDIENTS LTD | 30 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 28 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 1,775,399 |
| France | 1,160,510 |
| Ireland | 869,806 |
| Mexico | 607,250 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 562,673 | 1,212,726 | +650,053 |
| France | 1,053,755 | 106,755 | -947,000 |
| Ireland | 110,144 | 759,662 | +649,518 |
| Mexico | 373,824 | 233,426 | -140,398 |
| Australia | 205,676 | 303,107 | +97,431 |
| Austria | 0 | 493,334 | +493,334 |
| Belgium | 265,688 | 187,253 | -78,435 |
| South Africa | 153,261 | 120,170 | -33,091 |
| Thailand | 204,346 | 54,189 | -150,157 |
| Colombia | 196,322 | 51,898 | -144,424 |
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 | 1,300 |
| 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 | 539 | 761 | +222 |
| 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) | 4,475,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,654,354 |
| Air transport | 696,506 |
| Other | 1,388 |
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) | 2,009,994 | 2,465,693 | +455,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,759,974 | 1,894,380 | +134,406 |
| Air transport | 366,067 | 330,439 | -35,628 |
| Other | 539 | 849 | +310 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,301,315 |
| Southampton | 2,064,848 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,289,094 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 569,553 |
| Holyhead | 504,237 |
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 | 1,743,948 | 1,557,367 | -186,581 |
| Southampton | 677,915 | 1,386,933 | +709,018 |
| London Gateway Port | 959,101 | 329,993 | -629,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 292,411 | 277,142 | -15,269 |
| Holyhead | 97,144 | 407,093 | +309,949 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,712 | 351,849 | +332,137 |
| Newhaven | 136,385 | 128,099 | -8,286 |
| Felixstowe | 133,596 | 120,822 | -12,774 |
| 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