Import/export HS code 130212: Liquorice extracts
Extracts made from liquorice roots, used in food, medicine, and flavoring
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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 | 3,443,593 |
| Germany | 519,108 |
| United States | 301,927 |
| Italy | 160,915 |
| China | 37,913 |
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 | 1,725,660 | 1,717,933 | -7,727 |
| Germany | 320,873 | 198,235 | -122,638 |
| United States | 261,094 | 40,833 | -220,261 |
| Italy | 85,545 | 75,370 | -10,175 |
| China | 34,303 | 3,610 | -30,693 |
| India | 16,837 | 3,053 | -13,784 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 18,231 | +18,231 |
| Japan | 0 | 16,252 | +16,252 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 11,922 | +11,922 |
| Netherlands | 2,014 | 3,488 | +1,474 |
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 | 3,448,259 |
| Germany | 375,272 |
| Japan | 176,854 |
| Italy | 160,915 |
| United States | 142,966 |
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 | 1,726,556 | 1,721,703 | -4,853 |
| Germany | 283,535 | 91,737 | -191,798 |
| Japan | 121,280 | 55,574 | -65,706 |
| Italy | 85,545 | 75,370 | -10,175 |
| United States | 141,455 | 1,511 | -139,944 |
| China | 53,338 | 46,113 | -7,225 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 15,253 | 60,672 | +45,419 |
| India | 22,195 | 5,260 | -16,935 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 18,231 | +18,231 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 11,922 | +11,922 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,077,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 218,499 |
| Other | 135,070 |
| Air transport | 120,618 |
| Road transport | 2,654 |
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) | 2,114,936 | 1,962,837 | -152,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,032 | 28,467 | -161,565 |
| Other | 122,781 | 12,289 | -110,492 |
| Air transport | 30,478 | 90,140 | +59,662 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,654 | +2,654 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,409,054 |
| Eurotunnel | 321,056 |
| Felixstowe | 193,118 |
| Thamesport | 141,451 |
| 000 | 135,070 |
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 | 1,838,303 | 1,570,751 | -267,552 |
| Eurotunnel | 45,512 | 275,544 | +230,032 |
| Felixstowe | 111,137 | 81,981 | -29,156 |
| Thamesport | 139,175 | 2,276 | -136,899 |
| 000 | 122,781 | 12,289 | -110,492 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,761 | 3,936 | -71,825 |
| Harwich | 51,367 | 0 | -51,367 |
| 499 | 0 | 46,390 | +46,390 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 15,061 | 26,571 | +11,510 |
| London | 39,430 | 1,107 | -38,323 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
9 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
3 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 253,143 |
| Ireland | 109,782 |
| Italy | 72,698 |
| Malaysia | 70,748 |
| France | 47,709 |
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 | 82,023 | 171,120 | +89,097 |
| Ireland | 52,532 | 57,250 | +4,718 |
| Italy | 0 | 72,698 | +72,698 |
| Malaysia | 15,672 | 55,076 | +39,404 |
| France | 37,012 | 10,697 | -26,315 |
| Australia | 0 | 24,140 | +24,140 |
| Barbados | 14,980 | 1,750 | -13,230 |
| Greece | 2,068 | 1,866 | -202 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,278 | +3,278 |
| United States | 0 | 2,080 | +2,080 |
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) | 483,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,668 |
| Air transport | 5,610 |
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) | 172,196 | 311,765 | +139,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,652 | 88,016 | +57,364 |
| Air transport | 2,633 | 2,977 | +344 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 268,713 |
| Holyhead | 81,901 |
| Hull | 60,830 |
| Southampton | 54,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,265 |
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 | 55,092 | 213,621 | +158,529 |
| Holyhead | 49,899 | 32,002 | -17,897 |
| Hull | 60,830 | 0 | -60,830 |
| Southampton | 5,592 | 48,582 | +42,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,181 | 33,084 | +27,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 24,140 | +24,140 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 19,474 | +19,474 |
| Felixstowe | 10,080 | 8,574 | -1,506 |
| Portsmouth | 14,980 | 1,750 | -13,230 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 9,502 | +9,502 |
Quick facts
HS code: 130212
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Extracts made from liquorice roots, used in food, medicine, and flavoring