Import/export HS code 20059960: Prepared sauerkraut
Sauerkraut prepared or preserved, not frozen
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,870,756 |
| Romania | 2,734,388 |
| Germany | 1,573,943 |
| Netherlands | 1,235,851 |
| France | 1,012,535 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,543,235 | 2,327,521 | -215,714 |
| Romania | 1,303,013 | 1,431,375 | +128,362 |
| Germany | 823,074 | 750,869 | -72,205 |
| Netherlands | 564,631 | 671,220 | +106,589 |
| France | 508,985 | 503,550 | -5,435 |
| North Macedonia | 269,513 | 283,308 | +13,795 |
| Belgium | 163,869 | 202,703 | +38,834 |
| Moldova | 55,874 | 167,408 | +111,534 |
| Ireland | 103,428 | 118,905 | +15,477 |
| Bulgaria | 91,930 | 114,687 | +22,757 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 6,011,098 |
| Romania | 2,872,077 |
| Germany | 1,650,454 |
| Netherlands | 1,020,101 |
| North Macedonia | 602,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 3,045,776 | 2,965,322 | -80,454 |
| Romania | 1,397,131 | 1,474,946 | +77,815 |
| Germany | 821,437 | 829,017 | +7,580 |
| Netherlands | 527,143 | 492,958 | -34,185 |
| North Macedonia | 295,320 | 307,665 | +12,345 |
| Moldova | 61,324 | 167,408 | +106,084 |
| Bulgaria | 91,930 | 134,631 | +42,701 |
| Latvia | 58,890 | 61,578 | +2,688 |
| Ireland | 62,281 | 35,158 | -27,123 |
| South Korea | 42,976 | 23,810 | -19,166 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Outer London - South | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
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 - East and North East | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +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) | 11,447,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,391,083 |
| Road transport | 636,484 |
| Other | 139,217 |
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) | 5,964,574 | 5,482,473 | -482,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 409,939 | 981,144 | +571,205 |
| Road transport | 312,527 | 323,957 | +11,430 |
| Other | 44,719 | 94,498 | +49,779 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,894,529 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,548,128 |
| London | 1,019,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 896,419 |
| Harwich | 878,272 |
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 | 3,423,707 | 3,470,822 | +47,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 687,724 | 860,404 | +172,680 |
| London | 655,368 | 363,876 | -291,492 |
| Eurotunnel | 585,086 | 311,333 | -273,753 |
| Harwich | 332,641 | 545,631 | +212,990 |
| ZLC | 312,527 | 345,909 | +33,382 |
| Thamesport | 100,857 | 410,445 | +309,588 |
| Immingham Docks | 109,265 | 307,443 | +198,178 |
| Killingholme | 164,824 | 19,894 | -144,930 |
| Purfleet | 142,092 | 0 | -142,092 |
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 | 69 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-12 | 48 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WINDMILL ORGANICS LIMITED | 52 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 52 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 52 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| MASPO LTD | 51 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 50 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 49 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| EXPO FOODS (MIDLANDS) LTD | 48 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 18,934 |
| Ireland | 11,916 |
| Belgium | 8,426 |
| Iceland | 4,573 |
| Bahrain | 3,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 18,934 | 0 | -18,934 |
| Ireland | 6,935 | 4,981 | -1,954 |
| Belgium | 7,074 | 1,352 | -5,722 |
| Iceland | 0 | 4,573 | +4,573 |
| Bahrain | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| India | 0 | 1,833 | +1,833 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 1,703 | +1,703 |
| Australia | 968 | 0 | -968 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 960 | +960 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 951 | +951 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 525 |
| Germany | 395 |
| Poland | 18 |
| France | 16 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 52 | 473 | +421 |
| Germany | 339 | 56 | -283 |
| Poland | 18 | 0 | -18 |
| France | 16 | 0 | -16 |
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) | 26,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,374 |
| Air transport | 7,336 |
| Other | 3,336 |
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) | 20,214 | 6,258 | -13,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,074 | 9,300 | +2,226 |
| Air transport | 7,336 | 0 | -7,336 |
| Other | 2,541 | 795 | -1,746 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 17,053 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,336 |
| London | 7,074 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,573 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 12,566 | 4,487 | -8,079 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,336 | 0 | -7,336 |
| London | 7,074 | 0 | -7,074 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 4,573 | +4,573 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,394 | 0 | -4,394 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 4,186 | +4,186 |
| 000 | 2,541 | 795 | -1,746 |
| Felixstowe | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,312 | +2,312 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20059960
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sauerkraut prepared or preserved, not frozen