Import/export HS code 20060031: Preserved cherries
Cherries preserved in sugar, commonly used in desserts or as toppings
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,999,444 |
| France | 5,247,035 |
| Spain | 3,232,904 |
| Greece | 2,949,770 |
| Belgium | 87,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,804,336 | 3,195,108 | +390,772 |
| France | 2,989,691 | 2,257,344 | -732,347 |
| Spain | 1,329,997 | 1,902,907 | +572,910 |
| Greece | 1,307,065 | 1,642,705 | +335,640 |
| Belgium | 78,191 | 9,276 | -68,915 |
| Ireland | 31,311 | 23,369 | -7,942 |
| Germany | 14,455 | 17,726 | +3,271 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 27,751 | +27,751 |
| Bulgaria | 1,862 | 15,828 | +13,966 |
| China | 0 | 5,838 | +5,838 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 6,421,157 |
| France | 4,385,851 |
| Spain | 3,236,327 |
| Greece | 2,182,000 |
| Poland | 105,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,080,213 | 3,340,944 | +260,731 |
| France | 2,563,351 | 1,822,500 | -740,851 |
| Spain | 1,329,997 | 1,906,330 | +576,333 |
| Greece | 897,621 | 1,284,379 | +386,758 |
| Poland | 43,983 | 61,586 | +17,603 |
| Bulgaria | 1,862 | 22,850 | +20,988 |
| China | 0 | 5,838 | +5,838 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 8,795,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,530,955 |
| Other | 1,295,958 |
| Air transport | 35,053 |
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) | 3,678,569 | 5,116,877 | +1,438,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,234,092 | 3,296,863 | -937,229 |
| Other | 642,533 | 653,425 | +10,892 |
| Air transport | 4,366 | 30,687 | +26,321 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,544,832 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,308,664 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,512,490 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,380,360 |
| 000 | 1,295,958 |
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 | 2,244,152 | 2,300,680 | +56,528 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,510,097 | 2,798,567 | +1,288,470 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,668,791 | 843,699 | -825,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,002,118 | 1,378,242 | +376,124 |
| 000 | 642,533 | 653,425 | +10,892 |
| Felixstowe | 615,292 | 437,244 | -178,048 |
| London | 532,873 | 284,276 | -248,597 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 226,994 | 111,028 | -115,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,360 | 186,287 | +112,927 |
| Killingholme | 2,948 | 53,283 | +50,335 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 43 |
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 37 |
| KIRIL MISCHEFF LIMITED | 32 |
| NIC ICE LIMITED | 28 |
| GLOBAL SOLUTIONS NORTH WEST LTD | 25 |
| R.M.CURTIS & CO.,LIMITED | 25 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 24 |
| RICHARD WELLOCK & SONS LIMITED | 24 |
| AMBER BEVERAGE UK LIMITED | 23 |
| BAKO LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 939,574 |
| Barbados | 30,857 |
| Poland | 24,825 |
| Italy | 23,900 |
| Netherlands | 10,751 |
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 | 469,634 | 469,940 | +306 |
| Barbados | 14,892 | 15,965 | +1,073 |
| Poland | 0 | 24,825 | +24,825 |
| Italy | 22,716 | 1,184 | -21,532 |
| Netherlands | 10,751 | 0 | -10,751 |
| France | 9,389 | 0 | -9,389 |
| Kuwait | 3,953 | 2,218 | -1,735 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,491 | +5,491 |
| Canada | 1,903 | 0 | -1,903 |
| Kenya | 0 | 1,273 | +1,273 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 387,080 |
| Greece | 255,597 |
| France | 107,456 |
| Italy | 53,266 |
| Spain | 6,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 204,265 | 182,815 | -21,450 |
| Greece | 116,009 | 139,588 | +23,579 |
| France | 21,047 | 86,409 | +65,362 |
| Italy | 53,266 | 0 | -53,266 |
| Spain | 3,421 | 2,863 | -558 |
| Turkey | 552 | 895 | +343 |
| Poland | 11 | 0 | -11 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 813,697 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 399,535 | 414,162 | +14,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,584 | 82,096 | -31,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,748 | 27,044 | +6,296 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 813,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,581 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,930 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,882 |
| Holyhead | 16,137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 399,535 | 414,162 | +14,627 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,494 | 56,087 | -407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,105 | 24,825 | -7,280 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,940 | 23,942 | +6,002 |
| Holyhead | 16,137 | 0 | -16,137 |
| Harwich | 10,751 | 0 | -10,751 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,102 | +3,102 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,184 | +1,184 |
| Southampton | 905 | 0 | -905 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20060031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cherries preserved in sugar, commonly used in desserts or as toppings