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 | 13,960,448 |
| Ireland | 2,449,601 |
| China | 2,173,374 |
| Italy | 1,295,388 |
| Austria | 631,411 |
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 | 8,759,240 | 5,201,208 | -3,558,032 |
| Ireland | 1,248,105 | 1,201,496 | -46,609 |
| China | 966,054 | 1,207,320 | +241,266 |
| Italy | 749,511 | 545,877 | -203,634 |
| Austria | 348,453 | 282,958 | -65,495 |
| Germany | 214,536 | 247,917 | +33,381 |
| Canada | 197,776 | 238,322 | +40,546 |
| Denmark | 131,138 | 100,416 | -30,722 |
| United States | 99,501 | 110,204 | +10,703 |
| Brazil | 0 | 202,791 | +202,791 |
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 | 4,942,743 |
| China | 2,271,477 |
| Italy | 1,426,129 |
| Canada | 500,780 |
| France | 402,942 |
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 | 2,724,148 | 2,218,595 | -505,553 |
| China | 974,061 | 1,297,416 | +323,355 |
| Italy | 802,436 | 623,693 | -178,743 |
| Canada | 252,956 | 247,824 | -5,132 |
| France | 235,206 | 167,736 | -67,470 |
| Mexico | 237,373 | 139,693 | -97,680 |
| Austria | 192,425 | 168,331 | -24,094 |
| Qatar | 215,485 | 102,661 | -112,824 |
| United States | 105,339 | 191,285 | +85,946 |
| Switzerland | 62,535 | 145,377 | +82,842 |
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 |
| 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 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 10,863,210 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,477,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,368,611 |
| Air transport | 1,693,772 |
| Road transport | 141,818 |
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 | 6,838,511 | 4,024,699 | -2,813,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,524,242 | 2,953,624 | -1,570,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,520,079 | 1,848,532 | +328,453 |
| Air transport | 679,911 | 1,013,861 | +333,950 |
| Road transport | 87,803 | 54,015 | -33,788 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 10,863,210 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,779,705 |
| Dover | 2,236,404 |
| Felixstowe | 1,718,820 |
| East Midlands Airport | 611,593 |
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 | 6,838,511 | 4,024,699 | -2,813,812 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,011,243 | 1,768,462 | -1,242,781 |
| Dover | 1,151,266 | 1,085,138 | -66,128 |
| Felixstowe | 772,304 | 946,516 | +174,212 |
| East Midlands Airport | 296,419 | 315,174 | +18,755 |
| Southampton | 12,069 | 480,038 | +467,969 |
| Birmingham Airport | 103,011 | 369,874 | +266,863 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,061 | 238,392 | +45,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 215,373 | 169,097 | -46,276 |
| Immingham Docks | 235,906 | 147,162 | -88,744 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
22 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
10 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 52 |
| HAMBLETON BARD LIMITED | 43 |
| ADM PROTEXIN LIMITED | 30 |
| MURPHY & SON LIMITED | 26 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 25 |
| CULTECH LTD | 25 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| MUNTONS PLC | 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 | 23 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 5,350,178 |
| Poland | 2,941,432 |
| Italy | 1,748,165 |
| United States | 1,742,023 |
| Russia | 1,091,594 |
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 | 3,115,998 | 2,234,180 | -881,818 |
| Poland | 1,241,753 | 1,699,679 | +457,926 |
| Italy | 961,114 | 787,051 | -174,063 |
| United States | 777,905 | 964,118 | +186,213 |
| Russia | 1,081,180 | 10,414 | -1,070,766 |
| Canada | 411,109 | 583,604 | +172,495 |
| China | 216,550 | 703,498 | +486,948 |
| Australia | 291,786 | 616,234 | +324,448 |
| Netherlands | 365,158 | 248,414 | -116,744 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 576,406 | +576,406 |
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 | 2,527,762 |
| XI | 870,604 |
| Ireland | 41,509 |
| Belgium | 29,906 |
| 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 | 1,796,559 | 731,203 | -1,065,356 |
| XI | 702,624 | 167,980 | -534,644 |
| Ireland | 14,412 | 27,097 | +12,685 |
| Belgium | 10,395 | 19,511 | +9,116 |
| 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) | 9,644,960 |
| Other | 4,597,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,621,108 |
| Air transport | 1,492,167 |
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) | 4,833,838 | 4,811,122 | -22,716 |
| Other | 2,778,480 | 1,819,331 | -959,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,704,602 | 1,916,506 | +211,904 |
| Air transport | 384,707 | 1,107,460 | +722,753 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,310,525 |
| 000 | 4,597,811 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,629,007 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,316,777 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,183,343 |
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 | 2,951,776 | 3,358,749 | +406,973 |
| 000 | 2,778,480 | 1,819,331 | -959,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,126,782 | 502,225 | -624,557 |
| London Gateway Port | 598,127 | 718,650 | +120,523 |
| Liverpool Docks | 586,450 | 596,893 | +10,443 |
| Southampton | 443,723 | 480,755 | +37,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,252 | 589,771 | +396,519 |
| Felixstowe | 121,742 | 494,657 | +372,915 |
| Holyhead | 217,222 | 386,565 | +169,343 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,258 | 404,267 | +335,009 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21021090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous active yeasts used in various industries