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 | 4,320,066 |
| Romania | 2,592,990 |
| Germany | 1,375,586 |
| Netherlands | 1,127,001 |
| France | 852,869 |
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 | 2,515,195 | 1,804,871 | -710,324 |
| Romania | 1,340,976 | 1,252,014 | -88,962 |
| Germany | 791,551 | 584,035 | -207,516 |
| Netherlands | 529,399 | 597,602 | +68,203 |
| France | 463,527 | 389,342 | -74,185 |
| North Macedonia | 218,387 | 259,495 | +41,108 |
| Belgium | 147,685 | 199,542 | +51,857 |
| Ireland | 112,354 | 80,800 | -31,554 |
| Bulgaria | 82,752 | 83,249 | +497 |
| Lithuania | 81,421 | 64,668 | -16,753 |
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 | 5,291,495 |
| Romania | 2,700,667 |
| Germany | 1,417,027 |
| Netherlands | 968,370 |
| North Macedonia | 513,194 |
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 | 2,989,549 | 2,301,946 | -687,603 |
| Romania | 1,435,765 | 1,264,902 | -170,863 |
| Germany | 793,843 | 623,184 | -170,659 |
| Netherlands | 491,911 | 476,459 | -15,452 |
| North Macedonia | 223,144 | 290,050 | +66,906 |
| Bulgaria | 82,752 | 101,293 | +18,541 |
| Moldova | 64,660 | 100,079 | +35,419 |
| Ireland | 77,289 | 30,694 | -46,595 |
| Latvia | 54,263 | 31,372 | -22,891 |
| South Korea | 42,976 | 21,707 | -21,269 |
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 | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Outer London - South | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +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) | 10,285,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,148,686 |
| Road transport | 590,563 |
| Other | 96,731 |
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) | 5,836,047 | 4,449,423 | -1,386,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 404,270 | 744,416 | +340,146 |
| Road transport | 290,739 | 299,824 | +9,085 |
| Other | 40,240 | 56,491 | +16,251 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,233,881 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,174,672 |
| London | 1,040,593 |
| Eurotunnel | 833,679 |
| Harwich | 760,760 |
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 | 3,453,356 | 2,780,525 | -672,831 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 580,347 | 594,325 | +13,978 |
| London | 646,540 | 394,053 | -252,487 |
| Eurotunnel | 552,555 | 281,124 | -271,431 |
| Harwich | 291,339 | 469,421 | +178,082 |
| ZLC | 290,739 | 321,776 | +31,037 |
| Thamesport | 60,331 | 344,359 | +284,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,987 | 168,129 | +90,142 |
| Killingholme | 224,365 | 10,991 | -213,374 |
| Purfleet | 143,456 | 0 | -143,456 |
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 | 66 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WINDMILL ORGANICS LIMITED | 48 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 48 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 48 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| MASPO LTD | 47 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 46 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 46 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| EXPO FOODS (MIDLANDS) LTD | 44 |
| DONNEY EUROPEAN LTD | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 11,462 |
| Belgium | 10,906 |
| 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 | 14,800 | 4,134 | -10,666 |
| Ireland | 7,074 | 4,388 | -2,686 |
| Belgium | 9,554 | 1,352 | -8,202 |
| Iceland | 0 | 4,573 | +4,573 |
| Bahrain | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| Australia | 0 | 968 | +968 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 442 |
| Italy | 120 |
| Poland | 36 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 308 | 134 | -174 |
| Italy | 52 | 68 | +16 |
| Poland | 36 | 0 | -36 |
| 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) | 22,936 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,894 |
| Air transport | 7,336 |
| Other | 2,882 |
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) | 15,112 | 7,824 | -7,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,554 | 8,340 | -1,214 |
| Air transport | 7,336 | 0 | -7,336 |
| Other | 2,680 | 202 | -2,478 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 13,517 |
| 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 | 7,464 | 6,053 | -1,411 |
| 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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,480 | 1,352 | -1,128 |
| Felixstowe | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| 000 | 2,680 | 202 | -2,478 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20059960
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sauerkraut prepared or preserved, not frozen