Import/export HS code 21012098: Various tea or maté-based products
Other food or drink items made with tea or maté extracts, essences, or concentrates
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 808,915 |
| India | 705,829 |
| Taiwan | 368,026 |
| Poland | 318,993 |
| Turkey | 246,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 461,229 | 347,686 | -113,543 |
| India | 76,673 | 629,156 | +552,483 |
| Taiwan | 190,478 | 177,548 | -12,930 |
| Poland | 10,405 | 308,588 | +298,183 |
| Turkey | 190,359 | 56,423 | -133,936 |
| United States | 93,278 | 69,036 | -24,242 |
| Austria | 10,675 | 140,038 | +129,363 |
| Belgium | 117,244 | 1,308 | -115,936 |
| France | 94,867 | 13,000 | -81,867 |
| South Korea | 37,993 | 49,641 | +11,648 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 959,016 |
| India | 715,039 |
| Taiwan | 407,711 |
| Poland | 390,966 |
| Turkey | 237,009 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 469,300 | 489,716 | +20,416 |
| India | 77,617 | 637,422 | +559,805 |
| Taiwan | 217,784 | 189,927 | -27,857 |
| Poland | 85,660 | 305,306 | +219,646 |
| Turkey | 190,359 | 46,650 | -143,709 |
| Belgium | 117,244 | 1,308 | -115,936 |
| Canada | 40,993 | 58,677 | +17,684 |
| United States | 62,297 | 37,055 | -25,242 |
| South Korea | 37,993 | 52,062 | +14,069 |
| Japan | 24,262 | 60,631 | +36,369 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,736,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,342,002 |
| Air transport | 525,908 |
| Road transport | 6,707 |
| Other | 838 |
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) | 723,726 | 1,012,918 | +289,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 562,621 | 779,381 | +216,760 |
| Air transport | 229,653 | 296,255 | +66,602 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,707 | +6,707 |
| Other | 428 | 410 | -18 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 586,725 |
| Southampton | 402,414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 382,975 |
| Dover | 375,877 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 340,436 |
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 | 358,782 | 227,943 | -130,839 |
| Southampton | 137,243 | 265,171 | +127,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,933 | 378,042 | +373,109 |
| Dover | 234,866 | 141,011 | -93,855 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,430 | 198,006 | +55,576 |
| Eurotunnel | 125,675 | 207,684 | +82,009 |
| Harwich | 24,380 | 308,848 | +284,468 |
| London | 147,252 | 1,179 | -146,073 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,236 | 37,967 | -52,269 |
| Thamesport | 64,193 | 61,104 | -3,089 |
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 | 44 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 69 |
| BOBA BOX LIMITED | 47 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| WHOLE LEAF TEA COMPANY LIMITED | 24 |
| ORANKA FRUIT JUICES LIMITED | 20 |
| WHITTARD TRADING LIMITED | 20 |
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 19 |
| AGA FOOD LIMITED | 15 |
| TALARD THAI LIMITED | 15 |
| HAI CHAI LTD | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 628,092 |
| Germany | 244,507 |
| Czechia | 235,979 |
| Poland | 159,865 |
| France | 134,342 |
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 | 14,695 | 613,397 | +598,702 |
| Germany | 85,868 | 158,639 | +72,771 |
| Czechia | 127,685 | 108,294 | -19,391 |
| Poland | 141,645 | 18,220 | -123,425 |
| France | 74,554 | 59,788 | -14,766 |
| United States | 103,036 | 0 | -103,036 |
| Belgium | 32,756 | 60,000 | +27,244 |
| Netherlands | 42,224 | 39,856 | -2,368 |
| Turkey | 0 | 67,981 | +67,981 |
| Switzerland | 19,138 | 47,971 | +28,833 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,033 |
| Spain | 8 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 547 | 1,486 | +939 |
| Spain | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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) | 1,745,647 |
| Air transport | 125,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,208 |
| Other | 2,285 |
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) | 572,239 | 1,173,408 | +601,169 |
| Air transport | 99,406 | 26,402 | -73,004 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,227 | 67,981 | +24,754 |
| Other | 799 | 1,486 | +687 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 844,834 |
| Milford | 320,135 |
| Felixstowe | 217,369 |
| Holyhead | 177,597 |
| East Midlands Airport | 110,661 |
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 | 436,482 | 408,352 | -28,130 |
| Milford | 0 | 320,135 | +320,135 |
| Felixstowe | 64,353 | 153,016 | +88,663 |
| Holyhead | 11,340 | 166,257 | +154,917 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,406 | 11,255 | -88,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,739 | 40,476 | +5,737 |
| Heysham | 2,671 | 61,152 | +58,481 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 59,339 | +59,339 |
| London | 32,756 | 0 | -32,756 |
| Southampton | 2,426 | 22,272 | +19,846 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21012098
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other food or drink items made with tea or maté extracts, essences, or concentrates