Import/export HS code 130220: Pectin and pectates
Natural thickeners derived from fruits, used in jams, jellies, and food products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,246,253 |
| Denmark | 8,910,398 |
| Germany | 6,227,233 |
| France | 4,446,958 |
| Czechia | 3,531,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,314,099 | 5,932,154 | +1,618,055 |
| Denmark | 4,026,769 | 4,883,629 | +856,860 |
| Germany | 3,644,909 | 2,582,324 | -1,062,585 |
| France | 2,657,195 | 1,789,763 | -867,432 |
| Czechia | 1,832,627 | 1,698,405 | -134,222 |
| Italy | 1,266,479 | 1,606,283 | +339,804 |
| Belgium | 2,426,909 | 359,979 | -2,066,930 |
| Spain | 1,246,520 | 1,189,012 | -57,508 |
| Ireland | 489,001 | 451,306 | -37,695 |
| China | 421,605 | 196,605 | -225,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,741,223 |
| Denmark | 9,340,152 |
| France | 5,725,983 |
| Czechia | 3,571,143 |
| Italy | 2,850,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,106,774 | 8,634,449 | +527,675 |
| Denmark | 4,209,970 | 5,130,182 | +920,212 |
| France | 3,790,771 | 1,935,212 | -1,855,559 |
| Czechia | 1,844,235 | 1,726,908 | -117,327 |
| Italy | 1,252,930 | 1,597,137 | +344,207 |
| Spain | 1,393,388 | 1,196,724 | -196,664 |
| Belgium | 741,227 | 0 | -741,227 |
| China | 438,843 | 210,365 | -228,478 |
| Brazil | 295,004 | 205,063 | -89,941 |
| Switzerland | 47,991 | 46,647 | -1,344 |
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 | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 39,136,982 |
| Air transport | 2,651,937 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,278,601 |
| Other | 678,045 |
| Rail transport | 13,382 |
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) | 20,672,757 | 18,464,225 | -2,208,532 |
| Air transport | 956,840 | 1,695,097 | +738,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 626,079 | 652,522 | +26,443 |
| Other | 457,108 | 220,937 | -236,171 |
| Rail transport | 6,883 | 6,499 | -384 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,750,776 |
| Dover | 8,514,822 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,700,048 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,517,827 |
| Felixstowe | 1,434,771 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,038,922 | 8,711,854 | +672,932 |
| Dover | 4,060,967 | 4,453,855 | +392,888 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,942,259 | 2,757,789 | -2,184,470 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 884,231 | 633,596 | -250,635 |
| Felixstowe | 709,016 | 725,755 | +16,739 |
| Liverpool Docks | 707,002 | 467,109 | -239,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 616,197 | 332,790 | -283,407 |
| Portsmouth | 492,121 | 267,400 | -224,721 |
| London | 521,235 | 180,557 | -340,678 |
| 000 | 457,108 | 220,937 | -236,171 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
10 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
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+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 675,733 |
| Ireland | 669,205 |
| Netherlands | 207,910 |
| France | 203,710 |
| Germany | 153,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 403,975 | 271,758 | -132,217 |
| Ireland | 257,715 | 411,490 | +153,775 |
| Netherlands | 26,282 | 181,628 | +155,346 |
| France | 147,820 | 55,890 | -91,930 |
| Germany | 82,803 | 70,449 | -12,354 |
| Kenya | 0 | 150,767 | +150,767 |
| Italy | 21,570 | 46,987 | +25,417 |
| Czechia | 51,936 | 13,141 | -38,795 |
| Singapore | 27,177 | 24,653 | -2,524 |
| Australia | 14,673 | 34,430 | +19,757 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,293 |
| XI | 6,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,900 | 8,393 | -3,507 |
| XI | 3,448 | 2,765 | -683 |
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) | 1,238,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,126,845 |
| Air transport | 65,837 |
| Other | 28,050 |
| Road transport | 3,433 |
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) | 601,119 | 637,042 | +35,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 470,529 | 656,316 | +185,787 |
| Air transport | 28,913 | 36,924 | +8,011 |
| Other | 16,478 | 11,572 | -4,906 |
| Road transport | 3,433 | 0 | -3,433 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 774,950 |
| Holyhead | 575,156 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 568,942 |
| Felixstowe | 152,568 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 439,060 | 335,890 | -103,170 |
| Holyhead | 177,273 | 397,883 | +220,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,834 | 253,108 | -62,726 |
| Felixstowe | 10,479 | 142,089 | +131,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,846 | 58,484 | +37,638 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,050 | 2,100 | -61,950 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 49,656 | +49,656 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,573 | 20,938 | -5,635 |
| Southampton | 10,904 | 32,340 | +21,436 |
| Hull | 16,489 | 11,634 | -4,855 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 130220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural thickeners derived from fruits, used in jams, jellies, and food products