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 | 3,542,028 |
| Germany | 554,946 |
| 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 | 1,672,513 | 1,869,515 | +197,002 |
| Germany | 358,326 | 196,620 | -161,706 |
| United States | 261,094 | 40,833 | -220,261 |
| Italy | 72,943 | 87,972 | +15,029 |
| China | 4,539 | 33,374 | +28,835 |
| India | 14,192 | 5,698 | -8,494 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 18,231 | +18,231 |
| Japan | 0 | 12,694 | +12,694 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 11,922 | +11,922 |
| Denmark | 1,093 | 3,465 | +2,372 |
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 | 3,546,694 |
| Germany | 443,316 |
| Japan | 173,296 |
| 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 | 1,673,409 | 1,873,285 | +199,876 |
| Germany | 332,932 | 110,384 | -222,548 |
| Japan | 119,639 | 53,657 | -65,982 |
| Italy | 72,943 | 87,972 | +15,029 |
| United States | 141,455 | 1,511 | -139,944 |
| China | 15,529 | 77,778 | +62,249 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 11,354 | 38,509 | +27,155 |
| India | 19,550 | 7,905 | -11,645 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 4,212,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,479 |
| Other | 135,070 |
| Air transport | 117,428 |
| 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) | 2,092,127 | 2,119,919 | +27,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 156,603 | 62,876 | -93,727 |
| Other | 121,140 | 13,930 | -107,210 |
| Air transport | 26,659 | 90,769 | +64,110 |
| 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 | 3,474,577 |
| Eurotunnel | 324,389 |
| Felixstowe | 183,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 146,668 |
| Thamesport | 142,431 |
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 | 1,736,737 | 1,737,840 | +1,103 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,229 | 271,160 | +217,931 |
| Felixstowe | 77,474 | 106,122 | +28,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,732 | 3,936 | -138,796 |
| Thamesport | 140,155 | 2,276 | -137,879 |
| 000 | 121,140 | 13,930 | -107,210 |
| Harwich | 51,367 | 0 | -51,367 |
| London | 43,680 | 3,752 | -39,928 |
| 499 | 0 | 46,390 | +46,390 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 9,574 | 32,058 | +22,484 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 7 |
| 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 | 337,341 |
| Spain | 133,423 |
| Ireland | 116,560 |
| Italy | 72,698 |
| Malaysia | 66,206 |
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 | 171,120 | +4,899 |
| Spain | 133,423 | 0 | -133,423 |
| Ireland | 59,310 | 57,250 | -2,060 |
| Italy | 0 | 72,698 | +72,698 |
| Malaysia | 10,080 | 56,126 | +46,046 |
| France | 36,079 | 11,630 | -24,449 |
| Australia | 0 | 24,140 | +24,140 |
| Barbados | 0 | 16,730 | +16,730 |
| 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) | 708,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,096 |
| 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) | 393,594 | 314,766 | -78,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,050 | 104,046 | +86,996 |
| 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 |
| Harwich | 133,423 |
| Hull | 98,296 |
| Holyhead | 88,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,997 |
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 | 52,091 | 216,622 | +164,531 |
| Harwich | 133,423 | 0 | -133,423 |
| Hull | 98,296 | 0 | -98,296 |
| Holyhead | 56,677 | 32,002 | -24,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,913 | 33,084 | -18,829 |
| Southampton | 6,970 | 54,174 | +47,204 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 24,140 | +24,140 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 19,474 | +19,474 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 16,730 | +16,730 |
| Felixstowe | 10,080 | 4,032 | -6,048 |
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