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 | 2,390,938 |
| Ukraine | 2,168,095 |
| Netherlands | 808,360 |
| Poland | 442,077 |
| China | 219,207 |
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 | 1,636,527 | 754,411 | -882,116 |
| Ukraine | 1,455,077 | 713,018 | -742,059 |
| Netherlands | 291,236 | 517,124 | +225,888 |
| Poland | 29,891 | 412,186 | +382,295 |
| China | 125,600 | 93,607 | -31,993 |
| Bangladesh | 47,336 | 24,026 | -23,310 |
| Ireland | 36,114 | 32,855 | -3,259 |
| France | 42,647 | 16,874 | -25,773 |
| Germany | 11,535 | 31,007 | +19,472 |
| Brazil | 9,232 | 3,761 | -5,471 |
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 | 2,466,371 |
| United States | 2,402,592 |
| Netherlands | 502,088 |
| China | 219,207 |
| Poland | 174,827 |
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 | 1,448,913 | 1,017,458 | -431,455 |
| United States | 1,636,527 | 766,065 | -870,462 |
| Netherlands | 8,947 | 493,141 | +484,194 |
| China | 125,600 | 93,607 | -31,993 |
| Poland | 71,682 | 103,145 | +31,463 |
| Bangladesh | 47,336 | 26,820 | -20,516 |
| Germany | 11,535 | 47,392 | +35,857 |
| France | 32,723 | 7,127 | -25,596 |
| Nigeria | 7,455 | 9,747 | +2,292 |
| Brazil | 9,232 | 3,761 | -5,471 |
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 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,934,329 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,794,581 |
| Other | 320,058 |
| Road transport | 238,329 |
| Air transport | 40,171 |
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) | 1,302,077 | 1,632,252 | +330,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,835,339 | 959,242 | -876,097 |
| Other | 286,658 | 33,400 | -253,258 |
| Road transport | 238,329 | 0 | -238,329 |
| Air transport | 33,659 | 6,512 | -27,147 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,939,232 |
| Southampton | 1,438,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,213,425 |
| Dover | 1,158,830 |
| 000 | 320,058 |
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 | 1,443,464 | 495,768 | -947,696 |
| Southampton | 693,647 | 745,181 | +51,534 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,094,438 | 118,987 | -975,451 |
| Dover | 105,486 | 1,053,344 | +947,858 |
| 000 | 286,658 | 33,400 | -253,258 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,754 | 71,604 | +48,850 |
| Harwich | 3,091 | 31,793 | +28,702 |
| Felixstowe | 1,427 | 26,086 | +24,659 |
| London | 1,513 | 25,261 | +23,748 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,577 | 0 | -26,577 |
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 | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 |
| DOMSON LTD | 28 |
| S&L FOOD TRADING LTD | 28 |
| ARK INTERNATIONAL (GB) LTD | 25 |
| FORTUNE GLOBAL TRADING LTD | 23 |
| DAYBREAK FOODS LIMITED | 22 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 21 |
| KOLAK SNACK FOODS LIMITED | 16 |
| H & P EUROPE TRADING COMPANY LTD | 16 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 15 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 | 4,467,077 |
| United Arab Emirates | 272,920 |
| Malta | 44,991 |
| Australia | 37,693 |
| Netherlands | 36,539 |
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 | 2,218,779 | 2,248,298 | +29,519 |
| United Arab Emirates | 84,959 | 187,961 | +103,002 |
| Malta | 23,928 | 21,063 | -2,865 |
| Australia | 8,022 | 29,671 | +21,649 |
| Netherlands | 36,539 | 0 | -36,539 |
| Canada | 0 | 22,856 | +22,856 |
| Italy | 0 | 13,295 | +13,295 |
| Indonesia | 11,158 | 0 | -11,158 |
| Thailand | 0 | 11,050 | +11,050 |
| France | 1,826 | 8,811 | +6,985 |
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 | 133,546 |
| Italy | 74,902 |
| XI | 55,726 |
| Poland | 9,997 |
| Germany | 5,098 |
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 | 75,380 | 58,166 | -17,214 |
| Italy | 23,295 | 51,607 | +28,312 |
| XI | 31,772 | 23,954 | -7,818 |
| Poland | 4,705 | 5,292 | +587 |
| Germany | 4,713 | 385 | -4,328 |
| Belgium | 800 | 184 | -616 |
| 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) | 3,608,959 |
| Other | 922,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 220,966 |
| Air transport | 218,853 |
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) | 1,850,053 | 1,758,906 | -91,147 |
| Other | 409,348 | 512,689 | +103,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,604 | 116,362 | +11,758 |
| Air transport | 37,399 | 181,454 | +144,055 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,360,463 |
| 000 | 922,037 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 150,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,317 |
| Liverpool Docks | 93,644 |
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 | 1,660,337 | 1,700,126 | +39,789 |
| 000 | 409,348 | 512,689 | +103,341 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 150,382 | +150,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,070 | 54,247 | -3,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,938 | 48,706 | +3,768 |
| Felixstowe | 68,033 | 20,876 | -47,157 |
| Fishguard | 73,782 | 0 | -73,782 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,911 | 29,744 | -5,167 |
| Heysham | 14,834 | 5,557 | -9,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,675 | 10,314 | +2,639 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20052010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Potatoes processed into flour, meal, or flakes