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 | 10,287,927 |
| Italy | 2,837,016 |
| Germany | 1,279,636 |
| Spain | 1,064,652 |
| Israel | 685,757 |
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 | 5,354,578 | 4,933,349 | -421,229 |
| Italy | 1,275,528 | 1,561,488 | +285,960 |
| Germany | 887,969 | 391,667 | -496,302 |
| Spain | 547,055 | 517,597 | -29,458 |
| Israel | 413,559 | 272,198 | -141,361 |
| Morocco | 279,519 | 273,022 | -6,497 |
| Turkey | 234,514 | 233,756 | -758 |
| Belgium | 86,047 | 307,120 | +221,073 |
| Netherlands | 126,350 | 100,856 | -25,494 |
| Poland | 54,136 | 125,742 | +71,606 |
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 | 9,855,135 |
| Italy | 4,863,816 |
| Spain | 1,205,074 |
| Israel | 687,822 |
| Morocco | 616,154 |
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 | 5,354,848 | 4,500,287 | -854,561 |
| Italy | 2,317,634 | 2,546,182 | +228,548 |
| Spain | 547,055 | 658,019 | +110,964 |
| Israel | 415,624 | 272,198 | -143,426 |
| Morocco | 321,838 | 294,316 | -27,522 |
| Turkey | 233,319 | 228,495 | -4,824 |
| Belgium | 112,580 | 110,107 | -2,473 |
| Poland | 2,780 | 95,994 | +93,214 |
| Tunisia | 54,592 | 39,008 | -15,584 |
| Bangladesh | 93,091 | 0 | -93,091 |
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 | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 14,025,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,512,023 |
| Other | 45,384 |
| Air transport | 26,691 |
| 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) | 7,373,116 | 6,652,819 | -720,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,257,747 | 2,254,276 | -3,471 |
| Other | 21,764 | 23,620 | +1,856 |
| Air transport | 15,933 | 10,758 | -5,175 |
| Road transport | 926 | 0 | -926 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,383,218 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,131,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,475,377 |
| Felixstowe | 1,454,674 |
| London | 1,091,676 |
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 | 3,604,323 | 2,778,895 | -825,428 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,386,706 | 2,745,146 | +358,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 810,785 | 664,592 | -146,193 |
| Felixstowe | 781,292 | 673,382 | -107,910 |
| London | 326,491 | 765,185 | +438,694 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 729,934 | 338,954 | -390,980 |
| Hull | 365,921 | 420,204 | +54,283 |
| Middlesbrough | 92,017 | 132,333 | +40,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,405 | 90,297 | -31,108 |
| Southampton | 25,594 | 133,665 | +108,071 |
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 | 60 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OSEM U.K. LIMITED | 108 |
| AZKA IMPEX LIMITED | 81 |
| MANSORA LIMITED | 76 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 49 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 48 |
| GLOBAL INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 45 |
| ASHADALE LIMITED | 37 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 35 |
| SPECIALIST FOODS LIMITED | 34 |
| S&B HERBA FOODS LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 873,275 |
| Ireland | 661,276 |
| Netherlands | 364,956 |
| France | 223,513 |
| Belgium | 115,991 |
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 | 546,393 | 326,882 | -219,511 |
| Ireland | 342,059 | 319,217 | -22,842 |
| Netherlands | 158,744 | 206,212 | +47,468 |
| France | 188,285 | 35,228 | -153,057 |
| Belgium | 56,595 | 59,396 | +2,801 |
| Ethiopia | 0 | 104,622 | +104,622 |
| Malta | 34,748 | 35,896 | +1,148 |
| Iceland | 34,587 | 27,773 | -6,814 |
| Canada | 35,156 | 22,143 | -13,013 |
| United States | 38,036 | 13,908 | -24,128 |
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 | 26,561 |
| Poland | 13,726 |
| XI | 3,088 |
| Turkey | 2,736 |
| Netherlands | 2,110 |
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 | 25,642 | 919 | -24,723 |
| Poland | 8,802 | 4,924 | -3,878 |
| XI | 1,668 | 1,420 | -248 |
| Turkey | 1,120 | 1,616 | +496 |
| Netherlands | 1,955 | 155 | -1,800 |
| Ireland | 441 | 577 | +136 |
| Israel | 0 | 622 | +622 |
| 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) | 1,268,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,133,058 |
| Other | 281,745 |
| Air transport | 130,663 |
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) | 742,896 | 525,396 | -217,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 663,986 | 469,072 | -194,914 |
| Other | 140,248 | 141,497 | +1,249 |
| Air transport | 26,041 | 104,622 | +78,581 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 597,887 |
| Felixstowe | 483,556 |
| Southampton | 442,598 |
| 000 | 281,745 |
| Liverpool Docks | 263,781 |
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 | 285,948 | 311,939 | +25,991 |
| Felixstowe | 285,365 | 198,191 | -87,174 |
| Southampton | 292,372 | 150,226 | -142,146 |
| 000 | 140,248 | 141,497 | +1,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,447 | 72,334 | -119,113 |
| Holyhead | 73,599 | 104,513 | +30,914 |
| Dover | 139,414 | 3,580 | -135,834 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,505 | 104,622 | +83,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,648 | 51,264 | -11,384 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,970 | 53,453 | +483 |
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