Import/export HS code 190240: Couscous
Couscous, a grain-like pasta, whether prepared or not
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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 | 10,158,418 |
| Italy | 2,834,143 |
| Germany | 1,137,107 |
| Spain | 906,164 |
| Israel | 647,676 |
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 | 5,286,321 | 4,872,097 | -414,224 |
| Italy | 1,265,590 | 1,568,553 | +302,963 |
| Germany | 871,955 | 265,152 | -606,803 |
| Spain | 452,350 | 453,814 | +1,464 |
| Israel | 436,355 | 211,321 | -225,034 |
| Morocco | 245,975 | 267,229 | +21,254 |
| Turkey | 224,042 | 254,457 | +30,415 |
| Belgium | 88,905 | 379,685 | +290,780 |
| Netherlands | 121,297 | 125,422 | +4,125 |
| Poland | 78,986 | 128,332 | +49,346 |
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 | 9,574,091 |
| Italy | 4,857,418 |
| Spain | 1,126,864 |
| Israel | 648,760 |
| Morocco | 576,550 |
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 | 5,271,910 | 4,302,181 | -969,729 |
| Italy | 2,320,761 | 2,536,657 | +215,896 |
| Spain | 452,350 | 674,514 | +222,164 |
| Israel | 437,439 | 211,321 | -226,118 |
| Morocco | 289,960 | 286,590 | -3,370 |
| Turkey | 222,847 | 249,196 | +26,349 |
| Belgium | 89,188 | 112,815 | +23,627 |
| Poland | 2,780 | 162,290 | +159,510 |
| Tunisia | 52,785 | 26,408 | -26,377 |
| State of Palestine | 33,816 | 31,224 | -2,592 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +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) | 13,633,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,505,454 |
| Other | 41,770 |
| Air transport | 26,779 |
| Road transport | 926 |
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) | 7,152,741 | 6,480,610 | -672,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,241,909 | 2,263,545 | +21,636 |
| Other | 14,291 | 27,479 | +13,188 |
| Air transport | 16,925 | 9,854 | -7,071 |
| Road transport | 926 | 0 | -926 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,941,362 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,418,726 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,453,612 |
| Felixstowe | 1,442,719 |
| London | 1,235,784 |
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 | 3,425,941 | 2,515,421 | -910,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,563,170 | 2,855,556 | +292,386 |
| London Gateway Port | 813,057 | 640,555 | -172,502 |
| Felixstowe | 757,889 | 684,830 | -73,059 |
| London | 365,485 | 870,299 | +504,814 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 703,294 | 236,891 | -466,403 |
| Hull | 306,872 | 447,012 | +140,140 |
| Middlesbrough | 96,943 | 137,713 | +40,770 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,501 | 88,527 | +2,026 |
| Southampton | 62,871 | 96,388 | +33,517 |
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
|
62 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
18 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
14 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OSEM U.K. LIMITED | 109 |
| AZKA IMPEX LIMITED | 81 |
| MANSORA LIMITED | 77 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 51 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 50 |
| GLOBAL INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 47 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 37 |
| ASHADALE LIMITED | 37 |
| SPECIALIST FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| S&B HERBA FOODS LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 816,118 |
| Ireland | 693,192 |
| Netherlands | 343,954 |
| France | 202,622 |
| Belgium | 123,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 489,732 | 326,386 | -163,346 |
| Ireland | 357,050 | 336,142 | -20,908 |
| Netherlands | 157,964 | 185,990 | +28,026 |
| France | 168,469 | 34,153 | -134,316 |
| Belgium | 72,094 | 51,804 | -20,290 |
| Ethiopia | 0 | 108,978 | +108,978 |
| Malta | 34,553 | 36,660 | +2,107 |
| Iceland | 29,743 | 27,773 | -1,970 |
| Canada | 25,577 | 23,921 | -1,656 |
| Cyprus | 44,151 | 3,096 | -41,055 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 20,725 |
| Poland | 13,726 |
| XI | 3,299 |
| Turkey | 2,789 |
| Netherlands | 2,115 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 19,863 | 862 | -19,001 |
| Poland | 8,802 | 4,924 | -3,878 |
| XI | 1,788 | 1,511 | -277 |
| Turkey | 1,302 | 1,487 | +185 |
| Netherlands | 1,991 | 124 | -1,867 |
| Ireland | 473 | 1,315 | +842 |
| Israel | 0 | 901 | +901 |
| Italy | 0 | 22 | +22 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,199,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,103,917 |
| Other | 281,452 |
| Air transport | 116,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 662,477 | 537,412 | -125,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 677,596 | 426,321 | -251,275 |
| Other | 140,629 | 140,823 | +194 |
| Air transport | 7,336 | 108,978 | +101,642 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 584,962 |
| Felixstowe | 552,423 |
| Southampton | 317,461 |
| 000 | 281,452 |
| Liverpool Docks | 231,868 |
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 | 305,646 | 279,316 | -26,330 |
| Felixstowe | 354,952 | 197,471 | -157,481 |
| Southampton | 172,833 | 144,628 | -28,205 |
| 000 | 140,629 | 140,823 | +194 |
| Liverpool Docks | 157,103 | 74,765 | -82,338 |
| Holyhead | 84,074 | 113,572 | +29,498 |
| Dover | 118,523 | 3,580 | -114,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,800 | 108,978 | +106,178 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,970 | 55,567 | +2,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 57,874 | 47,405 | -10,469 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 190240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Couscous, a grain-like pasta, whether prepared or not