Import/export HS code 20089991: Yams and sweet potatoes
Root vegetables, such as yams and sweet potatoes, containing 5% or more starch
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 23,886,176 |
| Netherlands | 7,076,023 |
| United States | 3,715,945 |
| China | 1,632,222 |
| Nigeria | 1,149,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,463,579 | 12,422,597 | +959,018 |
| Netherlands | 4,908,085 | 2,167,938 | -2,740,147 |
| United States | 2,286,995 | 1,428,950 | -858,045 |
| China | 984,412 | 647,810 | -336,602 |
| Nigeria | 1,120,406 | 29,291 | -1,091,115 |
| France | 134,943 | 321,059 | +186,116 |
| India | 125,362 | 129,364 | +4,002 |
| Cameroon | 53,057 | 38,919 | -14,138 |
| Indonesia | 24,093 | 58,916 | +34,823 |
| South Korea | 38,596 | 26,103 | -12,493 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 28,322,245 |
| United States | 3,725,253 |
| Canada | 2,061,259 |
| China | 1,670,854 |
| Nigeria | 1,149,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,271,350 | 13,050,895 | -2,220,455 |
| United States | 2,289,422 | 1,435,831 | -853,591 |
| Canada | 678,076 | 1,383,183 | +705,107 |
| China | 1,018,409 | 652,445 | -365,964 |
| Nigeria | 1,120,406 | 29,291 | -1,091,115 |
| France | 20,907 | 277,655 | +256,748 |
| India | 125,362 | 129,364 | +4,002 |
| Netherlands | 89,576 | 78,266 | -11,310 |
| Cameroon | 74,626 | 39,956 | -34,670 |
| Honduras | 106,474 | 0 | -106,474 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Essex | 9 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 3 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Essex | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 26,852,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,428,627 |
| Other | 377,076 |
| Air transport | 17,602 |
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) | 14,017,881 | 12,835,092 | -1,182,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,997,915 | 4,430,712 | -2,567,203 |
| Other | 279,274 | 97,802 | -181,472 |
| Air transport | 0 | 17,602 | +17,602 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 16,300,906 |
| Dover | 7,652,828 |
| Felixstowe | 4,148,809 |
| Purfleet | 2,188,778 |
| Killingholme | 1,694,089 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,103,428 | 8,197,478 | +94,050 |
| Dover | 3,662,257 | 3,990,571 | +328,314 |
| Felixstowe | 2,514,050 | 1,634,759 | -879,291 |
| Purfleet | 1,728,705 | 460,073 | -1,268,632 |
| Killingholme | 965,832 | 728,257 | -237,575 |
| London | 1,304,383 | 165,749 | -1,138,634 |
| Southampton | 856,285 | 476,880 | -379,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 596,533 | 278,675 | -317,858 |
| Hull | 505,102 | 305,835 | -199,267 |
| Harwich | 179,488 | 428,875 | +249,387 |
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 | 49 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCO-FRO GROUP LIMITED | 74 |
| PESCA RICH EUROPE LIMITED | 42 |
| ABIGLOBAL FOODS LIMITED | 41 |
| JAPARI COMPANY LIMITED | 37 |
| TAJ FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| KIRIL MISCHEFF LIMITED | 31 |
| AGO VENTURES LIMITED | 29 |
| OLAIYA AFRICAN FOOD STORE LTD. | 28 |
| VELJI BHOVAN & SONS (TRADING) LIMITED | 25 |
| LIROY UK LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,040,870 |
| United States | 289,321 |
| United Arab Emirates | 206,006 |
| Ireland | 134,106 |
| Malta | 128,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,511,398 | 529,472 | -981,926 |
| United States | 60,397 | 228,924 | +168,527 |
| United Arab Emirates | 129,510 | 76,496 | -53,014 |
| Ireland | 96,418 | 37,688 | -58,730 |
| Malta | 64,481 | 63,910 | -571 |
| Belgium | 122,279 | 0 | -122,279 |
| Netherlands | 85,488 | 27,291 | -58,197 |
| Germany | 6,588 | 44,211 | +37,623 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 25,422 | 3,935 | -21,487 |
| Kuwait | 18,315 | 6,521 | -11,794 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 88,140 |
| China | 21,168 |
| India | 20,368 |
| Canada | 1,090 |
| Netherlands | 175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 71,817 | 16,323 | -55,494 |
| China | 10,695 | 10,473 | -222 |
| India | 8,974 | 11,394 | +2,420 |
| Canada | 947 | 143 | -804 |
| Netherlands | 63 | 112 | +49 |
| France | 116 | 0 | -116 |
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) | 2,391,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 732,125 |
| Other | 131,057 |
| Air transport | 20,623 |
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) | 1,733,962 | 657,836 | -1,076,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 343,347 | 388,778 | +45,431 |
| Other | 92,612 | 38,445 | -54,167 |
| Air transport | 16,688 | 3,935 | -12,753 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,738,877 |
| Southampton | 298,018 |
| Dover | 283,019 |
| London Gateway Port | 266,937 |
| Portsmouth | 229,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,392,010 | 346,867 | -1,045,143 |
| Southampton | 69,094 | 228,924 | +159,830 |
| Dover | 18,876 | 264,143 | +245,267 |
| London Gateway Port | 174,093 | 92,844 | -81,249 |
| Portsmouth | 191,960 | 37,752 | -154,208 |
| 000 | 92,612 | 38,445 | -54,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,212 | 6,648 | -107,564 |
| Felixstowe | 21,879 | 45,049 | +23,170 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,173 | 0 | -53,173 |
| Liverpool Docks | 23,418 | 19,965 | -3,453 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20089991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Root vegetables, such as yams and sweet potatoes, containing 5% or more starch