Import/export HS code 140490: Various vegetable products
Any other plant-based materials not specifically listed in the HS code system
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 33,221,779 |
| Netherlands | 12,365,302 |
| India | 10,161,683 |
| Sri Lanka | 6,274,096 |
| China | 2,750,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15,781,263 | 17,440,516 | +1,659,253 |
| Netherlands | 7,103,733 | 5,261,569 | -1,842,164 |
| India | 5,664,412 | 4,497,271 | -1,167,141 |
| Sri Lanka | 4,173,202 | 2,100,894 | -2,072,308 |
| China | 1,173,849 | 1,576,188 | +402,339 |
| Malaysia | 757,466 | 420,878 | -336,588 |
| Spain | 241,872 | 416,822 | +174,950 |
| Thailand | 473,546 | 27,022 | -446,524 |
| Germany | 284,965 | 156,431 | -128,534 |
| France | 182,057 | 247,529 | +65,472 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 32,771,274 |
| Netherlands | 12,011,779 |
| India | 10,006,354 |
| Sri Lanka | 6,589,834 |
| China | 3,129,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15,785,635 | 16,985,639 | +1,200,004 |
| Netherlands | 6,737,105 | 5,274,674 | -1,462,431 |
| India | 5,448,376 | 4,557,978 | -890,398 |
| Sri Lanka | 4,479,948 | 2,109,886 | -2,370,062 |
| China | 1,266,030 | 1,863,206 | +597,176 |
| Malaysia | 757,466 | 421,777 | -335,689 |
| Spain | 363,920 | 281,119 | -82,801 |
| Thailand | 466,257 | 21,777 | -444,480 |
| France | 204,115 | 187,365 | -16,750 |
| Argentina | 1,507 | 365,499 | +363,992 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 28 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 17 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Kent | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +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) | 49,458,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,908,885 |
| Air transport | 8,105,980 |
| Other | 303,770 |
| Road transport | 31,917 |
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) | 25,476,294 | 23,982,565 | -1,493,729 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,427,299 | 5,481,586 | -945,713 |
| Air transport | 4,655,868 | 3,450,112 | -1,205,756 |
| Other | 171,424 | 132,346 | -39,078 |
| Road transport | 3,654 | 28,263 | +24,609 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 36,767,154 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,129,531 |
| Felixstowe | 7,023,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,904,690 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,931,529 |
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 | 18,189,403 | 18,577,751 | +388,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,049,237 | 3,080,294 | -1,968,943 |
| Felixstowe | 3,752,212 | 3,271,163 | -481,049 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,512,745 | 2,391,945 | -1,120,800 |
| Eurotunnel | 938,529 | 993,000 | +54,471 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,146,078 | 663,759 | -482,319 |
| Birmingham Airport | 807,338 | 417,732 | -389,606 |
| Southampton | 565,930 | 600,209 | +34,279 |
| Harwich | 581,375 | 503,721 | -77,654 |
| Middlesbrough | 629,627 | 151,921 | -477,706 |
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 | 100 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Other personal service activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BANGLALINK VEG LTD | 111 |
| BANGLA FRESH VEG LTD | 95 |
| ADES LIMITED | 87 |
| ORIENTAL HALAL FOOD LTD | 70 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 69 |
| ROSEWOOD PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 64 |
| FRESH LINK LTD | 62 |
| NEW WORLD IMPORTS (UK) LTD | 60 |
| PAPLU FRESH VEG LTD | 59 |
| AL AMIN DISTRIBUTORS LTD | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 0-1m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 872,391 |
| China | 452,067 |
| Netherlands | 146,496 |
| United States | 132,118 |
| Czechia | 121,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 518,785 | 353,606 | -165,179 |
| China | 200,090 | 251,977 | +51,887 |
| Netherlands | 51,724 | 94,772 | +43,048 |
| United States | 76,384 | 55,734 | -20,650 |
| Czechia | 53,537 | 67,650 | +14,113 |
| Switzerland | 48,484 | 14,352 | -34,132 |
| Norway | 59,268 | 0 | -59,268 |
| Germany | 32,033 | 25,708 | -6,325 |
| Portugal | 51,406 | 0 | -51,406 |
| Sweden | 22,652 | 28,299 | +5,647 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 21,856 |
| Viet Nam | 4,327 |
| Switzerland | 1,028 |
| Sri Lanka | 290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,720 | 19,136 | +16,416 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 4,327 | +4,327 |
| Switzerland | 644 | 384 | -260 |
| Sri Lanka | 72 | 218 | +146 |
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) | 1,473,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 781,341 |
| Air transport | 83,516 |
| Other | 31,487 |
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) | 828,728 | 644,354 | -184,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 439,242 | 342,099 | -97,143 |
| Air transport | 42,948 | 40,568 | -2,380 |
| Other | 5,859 | 25,628 | +19,769 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 516,696 |
| Holyhead | 515,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 416,853 |
| Liverpool Docks | 317,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 137,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 229,826 | 286,870 | +57,044 |
| Holyhead | 314,050 | 201,319 | -112,731 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,095 | 196,758 | -23,337 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,680 | 125,446 | -66,234 |
| Immingham Docks | 89,406 | 47,737 | -41,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,862 | 45,859 | -41,003 |
| Felixstowe | 45,329 | 61,564 | +16,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,736 | 20,207 | -21,529 |
| Thamesport | 38,301 | 0 | -38,301 |
| 000 | 5,859 | 25,628 | +19,769 |
Quick facts
HS code: 140490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Any other plant-based materials not specifically listed in the HS code system