Import/export HS code 21021090: Various active yeasts
Miscellaneous active yeasts used in various industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,289,575 |
| Ireland | 2,186,848 |
| China | 2,059,912 |
| Italy | 1,398,560 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,097,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,779,310 | 6,510,265 | -2,269,045 |
| Ireland | 1,303,822 | 883,026 | -420,796 |
| China | 1,175,657 | 884,255 | -291,402 |
| Italy | 967,724 | 430,836 | -536,888 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 940,422 | 157,300 | -783,122 |
| Austria | 268,696 | 294,687 | +25,991 |
| Germany | 286,634 | 272,387 | -14,247 |
| Canada | 155,169 | 144,135 | -11,034 |
| Denmark | 190,523 | 73,949 | -116,574 |
| United States | 124,532 | 95,898 | -28,634 |
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 | 4,650,107 |
| China | 2,585,919 |
| Italy | 1,539,661 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 521,215 |
| Mexico | 377,403 |
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 | 2,885,840 | 1,764,267 | -1,121,573 |
| China | 1,612,253 | 973,666 | -638,587 |
| Italy | 1,023,751 | 515,910 | -507,841 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 521,215 | 0 | -521,215 |
| Mexico | 239,832 | 137,571 | -102,261 |
| France | 144,771 | 222,219 | +77,448 |
| Canada | 154,156 | 199,315 | +45,159 |
| Austria | 282,879 | 69,598 | -213,281 |
| Qatar | 112,745 | 205,401 | +92,656 |
| United States | 129,933 | 176,975 | +47,042 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 12,313,861 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,524,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,295,260 |
| Air transport | 1,239,420 |
| Road transport | 138,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 6,893,241 | 5,420,620 | -1,472,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,641,050 | 2,883,250 | -1,757,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,855,980 | 1,439,280 | -1,416,700 |
| Air transport | 749,631 | 489,789 | -259,842 |
| Road transport | 99,973 | 38,431 | -61,542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 12,313,861 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,827,505 |
| Dover | 2,510,261 |
| Felixstowe | 1,556,026 |
| Southampton | 1,326,675 |
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 | 6,893,241 | 5,420,620 | -1,472,621 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,982,477 | 1,845,028 | -1,137,449 |
| Dover | 1,631,064 | 879,197 | -751,867 |
| Felixstowe | 870,361 | 685,665 | -184,696 |
| Southampton | 932,151 | 394,524 | -537,627 |
| East Midlands Airport | 352,755 | 224,984 | -127,771 |
| Immingham Docks | 253,606 | 179,849 | -73,757 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,004 | 66,038 | -226,966 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,632 | 144,333 | -17,299 |
| ZLC | 230,982 | 38,431 | -192,551 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEVIE PARTNERS LIMITED | 78 |
| CHARLES FARAM & CO.,LIMITED | 47 |
| HAMBLETON BARD LIMITED | 38 |
| ADM PROTEXIN LIMITED | 28 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| CULTECH LTD | 24 |
| MURPHY & SON LIMITED | 24 |
| MUNTONS PLC | 21 |
| BRYAN W. NASH & SONS LIMITED | 20 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,396,115 |
| Poland | 2,251,499 |
| United States | 1,461,090 |
| Italy | 1,442,308 |
| Russia | 1,109,105 |
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 | 2,992,324 | 2,403,791 | -588,533 |
| Poland | 1,298,413 | 953,086 | -345,327 |
| United States | 848,107 | 612,983 | -235,124 |
| Italy | 632,370 | 809,938 | +177,568 |
| Russia | 871,833 | 237,272 | -634,561 |
| Australia | 360,593 | 538,442 | +177,849 |
| China | 87,908 | 763,472 | +675,564 |
| Canada | 340,182 | 343,816 | +3,634 |
| Netherlands | 340,583 | 242,945 | -97,638 |
| Latvia | 361,148 | 5,536 | -355,612 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,970,605 |
| XI | 843,902 |
| Ireland | 27,523 |
| Belgium | 26,599 |
| Portugal | 1,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,551,567 | 1,419,038 | -132,529 |
| XI | 762,928 | 80,974 | -681,954 |
| Ireland | 2,021 | 25,502 | +23,481 |
| Belgium | 9,805 | 16,794 | +6,989 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,264 | +1,264 |
| Germany | 0 | 434 | +434 |
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) | 8,513,567 |
| Other | 4,697,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,306,840 |
| Air transport | 1,052,027 |
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) | 4,611,810 | 3,901,757 | -710,053 |
| Other | 2,627,219 | 2,070,091 | -557,128 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,747,766 | 1,559,074 | -188,692 |
| Air transport | 438,597 | 613,430 | +174,833 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,594,566 |
| 000 | 4,697,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,356,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,205,516 |
| Liverpool Docks | 987,941 |
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 | 3,031,303 | 2,563,263 | -468,040 |
| 000 | 2,627,219 | 2,070,091 | -557,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 825,719 | 531,207 | -294,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 537,090 | 668,426 | +131,336 |
| Liverpool Docks | 638,201 | 349,740 | -288,461 |
| Southampton | 451,010 | 461,402 | +10,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 229,841 | 498,077 | +268,236 |
| Felixstowe | 210,262 | 445,268 | +235,006 |
| Holyhead | 139,632 | 324,460 | +184,828 |
| London | 248,182 | 0 | -248,182 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21021090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous active yeasts used in various industries