Import/export HS code 21021010: Culture yeast
Specialized yeast used for fermentation in food and beverage production
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,917,646 |
| Switzerland | 3,866,323 |
| Denmark | 2,321,019 |
| Austria | 1,266,291 |
| Germany | 607,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,441,851 | 3,475,795 | +33,944 |
| Switzerland | 1,882,571 | 1,983,752 | +101,181 |
| Denmark | 1,037,505 | 1,283,514 | +246,009 |
| Austria | 744,124 | 522,167 | -221,957 |
| Germany | 346,361 | 261,191 | -85,170 |
| Belgium | 30,971 | 484,110 | +453,139 |
| Italy | 202,458 | 217,066 | +14,608 |
| Netherlands | 123,430 | 223,832 | +100,402 |
| Canada | 136,896 | 207,338 | +70,442 |
| France | 164,695 | 85,334 | -79,361 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,674,542 |
| Germany | 1,713,279 |
| Denmark | 1,593,680 |
| Poland | 1,257,534 |
| South Africa | 607,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,478,563 | 1,195,979 | -282,584 |
| Germany | 938,565 | 774,714 | -163,851 |
| Denmark | 698,251 | 895,429 | +197,178 |
| Poland | 725,574 | 531,960 | -193,614 |
| South Africa | 0 | 607,356 | +607,356 |
| Canada | 228,000 | 248,603 | +20,603 |
| Sweden | 199,319 | 170,664 | -28,655 |
| United Kingdom | 132,756 | 158,856 | +26,100 |
| United States | 46,489 | 117,843 | +71,354 |
| Turkey | 0 | 141,485 | +141,485 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,097,079 |
| Other | 6,804,737 |
| Air transport | 1,351,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 923,816 |
| Road transport | 54,325 |
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) | 3,810,700 | 4,286,379 | +475,679 |
| Other | 3,420,881 | 3,383,856 | -37,025 |
| Air transport | 665,826 | 685,690 | +19,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 278,698 | 645,118 | +366,420 |
| Road transport | 51,327 | 2,998 | -48,329 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 6,804,737 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,105,436 |
| Dover | 1,783,750 |
| Purfleet | 1,590,231 |
| East Midlands Airport | 786,604 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,420,881 | 3,383,856 | -37,025 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,212,440 | 1,892,996 | -319,444 |
| Dover | 946,485 | 837,265 | -109,220 |
| Purfleet | 342,194 | 1,248,037 | +905,843 |
| East Midlands Airport | 344,775 | 441,829 | +97,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 362,592 | 388,575 | +25,983 |
| Liverpool Docks | 93,262 | 136,111 | +42,849 |
| London Stansted Airport | 98,827 | 128,204 | +29,377 |
| Manchester Airport | 102,729 | 65,071 | -37,658 |
| Southampton | 2,410 | 145,527 | +143,117 |
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
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEVIE PARTNERS LIMITED | 51 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 44 |
| LALLEMAND U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| MURPHY & SON LIMITED | 29 |
| LOUGHRAN BREWERS SELECT LIMITED | 24 |
| LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION UK LIMITED | 18 |
| BEAVERTOWN BREWERY LTD | 17 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 13 |
| NORTHERN MONK BREWING CO. LTD | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Russia | 5,470,869 |
| Denmark | 3,494,578 |
| United States | 2,620,782 |
| Japan | 1,874,478 |
| Belgium | 1,169,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2,617,322 | 2,853,547 | +236,225 |
| Denmark | 2,024,244 | 1,470,334 | -553,910 |
| United States | 424,559 | 2,196,223 | +1,771,664 |
| Japan | 1,114,764 | 759,714 | -355,050 |
| Belgium | 423,440 | 746,270 | +322,830 |
| France | 291,288 | 195,552 | -95,736 |
| Ireland | 294,491 | 162,043 | -132,448 |
| Poland | 179,684 | 110,716 | -68,968 |
| China | 0 | 193,143 | +193,143 |
| Canada | 36,971 | 138,751 | +101,780 |
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 | 118,173 |
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 | 38,676 | 79,497 | +40,821 |
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) | 9,875,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,656,358 |
| Air transport | 869,182 |
| Other | 118,173 |
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) | 5,125,038 | 4,750,043 | -374,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,596,252 | 4,060,106 | +1,463,854 |
| Air transport | 350,999 | 518,183 | +167,184 |
| Other | 38,676 | 79,497 | +40,821 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,304,844 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,845,869 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,453,819 |
| Southampton | 2,318,417 |
| Felixstowe | 1,374,959 |
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 | 2,313,218 | 1,991,626 | -321,592 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,683,957 | 2,161,912 | +477,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,983,465 | 1,470,354 | -513,111 |
| Southampton | 190,618 | 2,127,799 | +1,937,181 |
| Felixstowe | 679,477 | 695,482 | +16,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 422,666 | 301,867 | -120,799 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 108,539 | 365,066 | +256,527 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 307,649 | 0 | -307,649 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,814 | 109,936 | -59,878 |
| 000 | 38,676 | 79,497 | +40,821 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21021010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specialized yeast used for fermentation in food and beverage production