Import/export HS code 20089941: Ginger
Root of the ginger plant, used as a spice or food
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,072,109 |
| Poland | 354,646 |
| Netherlands | 236,957 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 28,028 |
| Singapore | 25,403 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,195,272 | 876,837 | -318,435 |
| Poland | 174,140 | 180,506 | +6,366 |
| Netherlands | 138,952 | 98,005 | -40,947 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,253 | 26,775 | +25,522 |
| Singapore | 25,403 | 0 | -25,403 |
| Fiji | 2,286 | 7,170 | +4,884 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,323 | +1,323 |
| France | 1,220 | 0 | -1,220 |
| Australia | 1,117 | 0 | -1,117 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,043,158 |
| Poland | 354,646 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 132,651 |
| Thailand | 102,439 |
| Netherlands | 54,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,163,208 | 879,950 | -283,258 |
| Poland | 174,140 | 180,506 | +6,366 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 102,576 | 30,075 | -72,501 |
| Thailand | 74,389 | 28,050 | -46,339 |
| Netherlands | 20,707 | 33,490 | +12,783 |
| India | 0 | 30,052 | +30,052 |
| Fiji | 3,506 | 7,170 | +3,664 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,323 | +1,323 |
| Australia | 1,117 | 0 | -1,117 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 2,050,596 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 678,546 |
| Air transport | 1,117 |
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) | 1,176,150 | 874,446 | -301,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 362,376 | 316,170 | -46,206 |
| Air transport | 1,117 | 0 | -1,117 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,122,371 |
| Southampton | 734,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 354,646 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 182,515 |
| Liverpool Docks | 94,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 664,661 | 457,710 | -206,951 |
| Southampton | 410,733 | 323,533 | -87,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 174,140 | 180,506 | +6,366 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 94,775 | 87,740 | -7,035 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,607 | 17,160 | -60,447 |
| Thamesport | 43,856 | 36,465 | -7,391 |
| Dover | 47,164 | 4,794 | -42,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,569 | 29,287 | +17,718 |
| Harwich | 3,592 | 25,528 | +21,936 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 26,775 | +26,775 |
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
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
|
Accommodation
|
1 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GINGER DRAGON LIMITED | 103 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 92 |
| BENNETT OPIE,LIMITED | 74 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 56 |
| RACHEL'S DAIRY LIMITED | 52 |
| G BRUCE & CO LIMITED | 35 |
| LOMAS & GARNER LIMITED | 27 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 26 |
| GLM TRADING LIMITED | 26 |
| DIRECT SOURCING INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,099 |
| Ireland | 21 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,099 | 0 | -4,099 |
| Ireland | 0 | 21 | +21 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 21 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 21 | +21 |
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) | 3,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155 |
| Other | 21 |
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) | 3,944 | 0 | -3,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155 | 0 | -155 |
| Other | 0 | 21 | +21 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 3,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 155 |
| 000 | 21 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 3,944 | 0 | -3,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 155 | 0 | -155 |
| 000 | 0 | 21 | +21 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20089941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Root of the ginger plant, used as a spice or food