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 | 827,117 |
| India | 768,938 |
| Taiwan | 362,954 |
| Poland | 336,883 |
| Turkey | 221,263 |
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 | 428,376 | 398,741 | -29,635 |
| India | 190,713 | 578,225 | +387,512 |
| Taiwan | 190,854 | 172,100 | -18,754 |
| Poland | 10,820 | 326,063 | +315,243 |
| Turkey | 188,988 | 32,275 | -156,713 |
| Austria | 53,522 | 152,068 | +98,546 |
| United States | 100,744 | 59,964 | -40,780 |
| Belgium | 115,949 | 1,308 | -114,641 |
| South Korea | 51,870 | 34,506 | -17,364 |
| Japan | 27,137 | 56,075 | +28,938 |
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 | 1,061,845 |
| India | 778,148 |
| Taiwan | 402,639 |
| Poland | 313,152 |
| Turkey | 211,490 |
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 | 480,645 | 581,200 | +100,555 |
| India | 191,657 | 586,491 | +394,834 |
| Taiwan | 225,006 | 177,633 | -47,373 |
| Poland | 7,846 | 305,306 | +297,460 |
| Turkey | 188,988 | 22,502 | -166,486 |
| Belgium | 115,949 | 1,308 | -114,641 |
| Canada | 49,849 | 49,821 | -28 |
| United States | 69,763 | 27,983 | -41,780 |
| Japan | 28,273 | 62,806 | +34,533 |
| South Korea | 51,870 | 36,927 | -14,943 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 1,703,595 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,422,961 |
| Air transport | 538,462 |
| Road transport | 6,707 |
| Other | 736 |
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) | 817,344 | 886,251 | +68,907 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 551,783 | 871,178 | +319,395 |
| Air transport | 245,751 | 292,711 | +46,960 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,707 | +6,707 |
| Other | 492 | 244 | -248 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 528,296 |
| Southampton | 448,522 |
| Dover | 403,264 |
| Liverpool Docks | 382,975 |
| Eurotunnel | 377,195 |
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 | 363,245 | 165,051 | -198,194 |
| Southampton | 158,791 | 289,731 | +130,940 |
| Dover | 203,074 | 200,190 | -2,884 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,695 | 273,280 | +163,585 |
| Eurotunnel | 178,310 | 198,885 | +20,575 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 153,157 | 179,951 | +26,794 |
| Harwich | 12,312 | 307,785 | +295,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,132 | 70,590 | -22,542 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,572 | 81,997 | +43,425 |
| Thamesport | 46,307 | 70,001 | +23,694 |
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
|
43 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
23 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 48 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| WHOLE LEAF TEA COMPANY LIMITED | 25 |
| WHITTARD TRADING LIMITED | 21 |
| ORANKA FRUIT JUICES LIMITED | 20 |
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 19 |
| HAI CHAI LTD | 15 |
| AGA FOOD LIMITED | 15 |
| TALARD THAI LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 666,187 |
| Germany | 262,911 |
| Czechia | 224,730 |
| Poland | 148,408 |
| France | 127,632 |
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 | 66,771 | 599,416 | +532,645 |
| Germany | 98,259 | 164,652 | +66,393 |
| Czechia | 132,180 | 92,550 | -39,630 |
| Poland | 142,188 | 6,220 | -135,968 |
| France | 88,612 | 39,020 | -49,592 |
| United States | 96,487 | 0 | -96,487 |
| Belgium | 32,756 | 60,000 | +27,244 |
| Turkey | 0 | 90,253 | +90,253 |
| Netherlands | 41,256 | 45,377 | +4,121 |
| Switzerland | 16,844 | 47,971 | +31,127 |
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) | 1,774,989 |
| Air transport | 123,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,581 |
| 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) | 691,438 | 1,083,551 | +392,113 |
| Air transport | 99,759 | 24,150 | -75,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,457 | 91,124 | +61,667 |
| 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 | 819,302 |
| Milford | 365,107 |
| Felixstowe | 260,976 |
| Holyhead | 171,776 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,762 |
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 | 488,173 | 331,129 | -157,044 |
| Milford | 15,288 | 349,819 | +334,531 |
| Felixstowe | 69,947 | 191,029 | +121,082 |
| Holyhead | 49,184 | 122,592 | +73,408 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,759 | 9,003 | -90,756 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,787 | 27,418 | -8,369 |
| Heysham | 1,615 | 61,152 | +59,537 |
| 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