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 | 3,427,665 |
| Germany | 479,154 |
| United States | 316,859 |
| Italy | 108,681 |
| China | 34,303 |
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 | 1,631,808 | 1,795,857 | +164,049 |
| Germany | 375,165 | 103,989 | -271,176 |
| United States | 270,496 | 46,363 | -224,133 |
| Italy | 68,155 | 40,526 | -27,629 |
| China | 3,487 | 30,816 | +27,329 |
| India | 15,128 | 5,698 | -9,430 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 18,231 | +18,231 |
| Japan | 0 | 12,694 | +12,694 |
| Denmark | 0 | 4,558 | +4,558 |
| Sweden | 980 | 2,000 | +1,020 |
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 | 3,432,331 |
| Germany | 394,315 |
| Japan | 189,739 |
| United States | 141,455 |
| Italy | 108,681 |
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 | 1,631,808 | 1,800,523 | +168,715 |
| Germany | 358,565 | 35,750 | -322,815 |
| Japan | 129,041 | 60,698 | -68,343 |
| United States | 141,455 | 0 | -141,455 |
| Italy | 68,155 | 40,526 | -27,629 |
| China | 6,579 | 67,127 | +60,548 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 11,354 | 28,809 | +17,455 |
| India | 20,486 | 6,805 | -13,681 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 18,231 | +18,231 |
| Denmark | 0 | 4,558 | +4,558 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 3,985,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,761 |
| Other | 152,706 |
| Air transport | 84,263 |
| 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) | 2,067,177 | 1,918,534 | -148,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 154,458 | 61,303 | -93,155 |
| Other | 130,542 | 22,164 | -108,378 |
| Air transport | 23,891 | 60,372 | +36,481 |
| 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 | 3,328,607 |
| Eurotunnel | 328,485 |
| 000 | 152,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,732 |
| Thamesport | 140,155 |
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 | 1,728,836 | 1,599,771 | -129,065 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,427 | 279,058 | +229,631 |
| 000 | 130,542 | 22,164 | -108,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,732 | 0 | -142,732 |
| Thamesport | 140,155 | 0 | -140,155 |
| Felixstowe | 81,330 | 33,663 | -47,667 |
| Harwich | 51,367 | 0 | -51,367 |
| London | 25,525 | 21,907 | -3,618 |
| 499 | 0 | 41,587 | +41,587 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 5,870 | 19,390 | +13,520 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 235,704 |
| Spain | 133,423 |
| Ireland | 99,542 |
| Italy | 72,698 |
| Malaysia | 62,174 |
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 | 166,221 | 69,483 | -96,738 |
| Spain | 133,423 | 0 | -133,423 |
| Ireland | 81,371 | 18,171 | -63,200 |
| Italy | 0 | 72,698 | +72,698 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 62,174 | +62,174 |
| France | 28,519 | 11,797 | -16,722 |
| Australia | 0 | 24,140 | +24,140 |
| Barbados | 900 | 16,730 | +15,830 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,970 | 0 | -6,970 |
| Greece | 0 | 3,934 | +3,934 |
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) | 582,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,606 |
| Air transport | 7,012 |
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) | 408,095 | 174,217 | -233,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,870 | 104,736 | +96,866 |
| Air transport | 4,035 | 2,977 | -1,058 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,683 |
| Harwich | 133,423 |
| Hull | 98,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,997 |
| Holyhead | 79,541 |
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 | 44,531 | 115,152 | +70,621 |
| Harwich | 133,423 | 0 | -133,423 |
| Hull | 98,296 | 0 | -98,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,913 | 33,084 | -18,829 |
| Holyhead | 65,746 | 13,795 | -51,951 |
| Southampton | 6,970 | 52,094 | +45,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 24,140 | +24,140 |
| Portsmouth | 900 | 16,730 | +15,830 |
| Heysham | 12,992 | 4,376 | -8,616 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 10,080 | +10,080 |
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