Import/export HS code 20052010: Potato flour, meal, or flakes
Potatoes processed into flour, meal, or flakes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,300,392 |
| Ukraine | 2,044,349 |
| Netherlands | 901,616 |
| Poland | 410,708 |
| China | 226,682 |
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 | 1,343,022 | 957,370 | -385,652 |
| Ukraine | 1,228,135 | 816,214 | -411,921 |
| Netherlands | 566,635 | 334,981 | -231,654 |
| Poland | 27,854 | 382,854 | +355,000 |
| China | 133,075 | 93,607 | -39,468 |
| Bangladesh | 53,562 | 14,889 | -38,673 |
| Ireland | 33,910 | 28,482 | -5,428 |
| France | 32,705 | 26,557 | -6,148 |
| Germany | 10,766 | 20,682 | +9,916 |
| Israel | 9,564 | 2,950 | -6,614 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 2,343,709 |
| United States | 2,312,046 |
| Netherlands | 320,029 |
| China | 226,682 |
| Poland | 142,101 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1,259,720 | 1,083,989 | -175,731 |
| United States | 1,343,022 | 969,024 | -373,998 |
| Netherlands | 8,947 | 311,082 | +302,135 |
| China | 133,075 | 93,607 | -39,468 |
| Poland | 26,497 | 115,604 | +89,107 |
| Bangladesh | 53,562 | 17,683 | -35,879 |
| Germany | 10,766 | 37,067 | +26,301 |
| France | 34,080 | 5,642 | -28,438 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 17,202 | +17,202 |
| Israel | 9,564 | 2,950 | -6,614 |
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 | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,679,234 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,575,975 |
| Other | 588,796 |
| Road transport | 277,997 |
| Air transport | 33,659 |
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) | 1,535,919 | 1,143,315 | -392,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,052,037 | 1,523,938 | +471,901 |
| Other | 559,853 | 28,943 | -530,910 |
| Road transport | 277,997 | 0 | -277,997 |
| Air transport | 27,956 | 5,703 | -22,253 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 2,126,564 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,311,308 |
| Southampton | 1,271,393 |
| Dover | 697,059 |
| 000 | 588,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,241,501 | 885,063 | -356,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,204,120 | 107,188 | -1,096,932 |
| Southampton | 314,664 | 956,729 | +642,065 |
| Dover | 74,297 | 622,762 | +548,465 |
| 000 | 559,853 | 28,943 | -530,910 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,470 | 37,884 | +24,414 |
| Harwich | 3,091 | 31,793 | +28,702 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,856 | 4,721 | -17,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,947 | 6,090 | -2,857 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,102 | +14,102 |
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 | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UK FOOD TRADING LTD | 41 |
| S&L FOOD TRADING LTD | 28 |
| DOMSON LTD | 25 |
| ARK INTERNATIONAL (GB) LTD | 23 |
| DAYBREAK FOODS LIMITED | 22 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 21 |
| FORTUNE GLOBAL TRADING LTD | 19 |
| H & P EUROPE TRADING COMPANY LTD | 16 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 15 |
| KOLAK SNACK FOODS LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,989,653 |
| United Arab Emirates | 355,094 |
| Netherlands | 38,686 |
| Gambia | 31,905 |
| Malta | 25,431 |
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 | 2,197,873 | 1,791,780 | -406,093 |
| United Arab Emirates | 144,605 | 210,489 | +65,884 |
| Netherlands | 38,686 | 0 | -38,686 |
| Gambia | 31,905 | 0 | -31,905 |
| Malta | 15,179 | 10,252 | -4,927 |
| Canada | 1,176 | 18,766 | +17,590 |
| Germany | 15,793 | 0 | -15,793 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 11,158 | +11,158 |
| France | 1,826 | 7,341 | +5,515 |
| Australia | 8,022 | 0 | -8,022 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 129,275 |
| XI | 62,153 |
| Italy | 60,074 |
| Poland | 8,908 |
| Germany | 6,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 84,905 | 44,370 | -40,535 |
| XI | 42,054 | 20,099 | -21,955 |
| Italy | 21,281 | 38,793 | +17,512 |
| Poland | 3,074 | 5,834 | +2,760 |
| Germany | 6,413 | 177 | -6,236 |
| Belgium | 639 | 270 | -369 |
| Croatia | 271 | 0 | -271 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 180 | +180 |
| China | 127 | 0 | -127 |
| United States | 0 | 92 | +92 |
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) | 3,278,181 |
| Other | 777,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 271,958 |
| Air transport | 218,163 |
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) | 1,846,810 | 1,431,371 | -415,439 |
| Other | 408,592 | 369,267 | -39,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 196,308 | 75,650 | -120,658 |
| Air transport | 15,934 | 202,229 | +186,295 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,059,294 |
| 000 | 777,859 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,725 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 150,382 |
| Fishguard | 73,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,640,187 | 1,419,107 | -221,080 |
| 000 | 408,592 | 369,267 | -39,325 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,149 | 24,576 | -147,573 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 150,382 | +150,382 |
| Fishguard | 73,782 | 0 | -73,782 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,114 | 22,186 | -23,928 |
| Felixstowe | 48,126 | 19,907 | -28,219 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,446 | 50,519 | +37,073 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,582 | 8,844 | -15,738 |
| Milford | 15,540 | 0 | -15,540 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20052010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Potatoes processed into flour, meal, or flakes