Import/export HS code 21021090: Various active yeasts
Miscellaneous active yeasts used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,412,177 |
| Ireland | 2,654,201 |
| China | 2,313,507 |
| Italy | 1,527,735 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 775,415 |
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 | 9,185,750 | 6,226,427 | -2,959,323 |
| Ireland | 1,345,280 | 1,308,921 | -36,359 |
| China | 1,071,710 | 1,241,797 | +170,087 |
| Italy | 887,379 | 640,356 | -247,023 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 618,115 | 157,300 | -460,815 |
| Austria | 274,730 | 402,314 | +127,584 |
| Germany | 278,859 | 288,900 | +10,041 |
| Canada | 209,977 | 179,738 | -30,239 |
| Denmark | 179,264 | 92,862 | -86,402 |
| United States | 120,055 | 120,329 | +274 |
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 | 5,173,583 |
| China | 2,673,284 |
| Italy | 1,678,661 |
| Canada | 453,384 |
| Austria | 445,201 |
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 | 3,002,214 | 2,171,369 | -830,845 |
| China | 1,340,496 | 1,332,788 | -7,708 |
| Italy | 949,907 | 728,754 | -221,153 |
| Canada | 208,964 | 244,420 | +35,456 |
| Austria | 269,792 | 175,409 | -94,383 |
| France | 157,433 | 218,112 | +60,679 |
| Mexico | 283,386 | 84,315 | -199,071 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 366,718 | 0 | -366,718 |
| United States | 124,249 | 203,054 | +78,805 |
| Qatar | 112,745 | 205,401 | +92,656 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 12,400,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,011,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,300,850 |
| Air transport | 1,581,695 |
| 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 | 7,197,785 | 5,202,394 | -1,995,391 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,723,393 | 3,287,758 | -1,435,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,359,810 | 1,941,040 | -418,770 |
| Air transport | 728,973 | 852,722 | +123,749 |
| 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 | 12,400,179 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,023,932 |
| Dover | 2,708,619 |
| Felixstowe | 1,765,178 |
| Southampton | 1,085,480 |
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 | 7,197,785 | 5,202,394 | -1,995,391 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,193,878 | 1,830,054 | -1,363,824 |
| Dover | 1,401,728 | 1,306,891 | -94,837 |
| Felixstowe | 800,414 | 964,764 | +164,350 |
| Southampton | 605,442 | 480,038 | -125,404 |
| East Midlands Airport | 307,359 | 304,848 | -2,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,484 | 198,496 | -55,988 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,004 | 117,149 | -175,855 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 224,164 | 184,287 | -39,877 |
| Birmingham Airport | 92,033 | 272,739 | +180,706 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEVIE PARTNERS LIMITED | 82 |
| CHARLES FARAM & CO.,LIMITED | 51 |
| HAMBLETON BARD LIMITED | 42 |
| ADM PROTEXIN LIMITED | 29 |
| MURPHY & SON LIMITED | 26 |
| CULTECH LTD | 25 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| MUNTONS PLC | 24 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 24 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 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 | 5,649,018 |
| Poland | 3,192,899 |
| United States | 2,006,071 |
| Italy | 1,626,542 |
| 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 | 3,144,008 | 2,505,010 | -638,998 |
| Poland | 1,298,479 | 1,894,420 | +595,941 |
| United States | 882,088 | 1,123,983 | +241,895 |
| Italy | 735,010 | 891,532 | +156,522 |
| Russia | 982,914 | 126,191 | -856,723 |
| Canada | 352,622 | 630,680 | +278,058 |
| China | 87,908 | 833,097 | +745,189 |
| Australia | 285,174 | 625,823 | +340,649 |
| Netherlands | 370,594 | 251,579 | -119,015 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,515 | 576,406 | +574,891 |
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 | 2,858,277 |
| XI | 913,886 |
| Ireland | 41,509 |
| Belgium | 30,688 |
| Portugal | 1,501 |
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 | 1,795,653 | 1,062,624 | -733,029 |
| XI | 772,656 | 141,230 | -631,426 |
| Ireland | 14,412 | 27,097 | +12,685 |
| Belgium | 10,553 | 20,135 | +9,582 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,501 | +1,501 |
| 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) | 10,076,055 |
| Other | 4,913,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,841,379 |
| Air transport | 1,558,632 |
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) | 4,604,506 | 5,471,549 | +867,043 |
| Other | 2,834,757 | 2,079,129 | -755,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,727,320 | 2,114,059 | +386,739 |
| Air transport | 440,700 | 1,117,932 | +677,232 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,770,399 |
| 000 | 4,913,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,678,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,339,246 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,219,790 |
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 | 2,987,294 | 3,783,105 | +795,811 |
| 000 | 2,834,757 | 2,079,129 | -755,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 945,956 | 732,365 | -213,591 |
| London Gateway Port | 537,309 | 801,937 | +264,628 |
| Liverpool Docks | 583,909 | 635,881 | +51,972 |
| Southampton | 405,363 | 571,640 | +166,277 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 239,492 | 595,344 | +355,852 |
| Felixstowe | 210,262 | 469,731 | +259,469 |
| Holyhead | 168,994 | 397,597 | +228,603 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,317 | 399,577 | +319,260 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21021090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous active yeasts used in various industries