Import/export HS code 21022090: Various dead microorganisms
Other dead single-cell microorganisms not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 8,181,142 |
| Netherlands | 7,215,785 |
| United States | 5,509,940 |
| China | 2,890,194 |
| Belgium | 1,836,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 5,077,970 | 3,103,172 | -1,974,798 |
| Netherlands | 5,272,283 | 1,943,502 | -3,328,781 |
| United States | 3,962,423 | 1,547,517 | -2,414,906 |
| China | 2,103,518 | 786,676 | -1,316,842 |
| Belgium | 895,870 | 940,745 | +44,875 |
| Italy | 164,299 | 1,454,343 | +1,290,044 |
| Mexico | 800,059 | 541,705 | -258,354 |
| France | 945,530 | 350,301 | -595,229 |
| South Korea | 848,504 | 3,044 | -845,460 |
| Germany | 686,638 | 164,330 | -522,308 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 9,032,852 |
| South Korea | 8,185,250 |
| China | 4,122,509 |
| United States | 3,239,369 |
| Italy | 2,810,101 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 5,734,017 | 3,298,835 | -2,435,182 |
| South Korea | 6,218,928 | 1,966,322 | -4,252,606 |
| China | 3,231,360 | 891,149 | -2,340,211 |
| United States | 2,033,883 | 1,205,486 | -828,397 |
| Italy | 1,456,952 | 1,353,149 | -103,803 |
| Mexico | 800,059 | 541,705 | -258,354 |
| France | 846,366 | 277,261 | -569,105 |
| Germany | 770,471 | 167,499 | -602,972 |
| Belgium | 16,605 | 894,691 | +878,086 |
| Chile | 491,341 | 346,179 | -145,162 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 26,510,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,838,955 |
| Other | 2,309,495 |
| Air transport | 1,538,863 |
| Road transport | 27,990 |
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) | 17,700,418 | 8,810,573 | -8,889,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,877,161 | 1,961,794 | -915,367 |
| Other | 2,090,346 | 219,149 | -1,871,197 |
| Air transport | 640,474 | 898,389 | +257,915 |
| Road transport | 0 | 27,990 | +27,990 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 16,521,937 |
| Felixstowe | 4,100,913 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,143,771 |
| 000 | 2,309,495 |
| Dover | 2,025,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 11,825,055 | 4,696,882 | -7,128,173 |
| Felixstowe | 2,986,112 | 1,114,801 | -1,871,311 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,375,375 | 1,768,396 | +393,021 |
| 000 | 2,090,346 | 219,149 | -1,871,197 |
| Dover | 1,318,432 | 706,954 | -611,478 |
| Southampton | 584,359 | 915,729 | +331,370 |
| London Gateway Port | 806,663 | 670,105 | -136,558 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 323,971 | 636,736 | +312,765 |
| Eurotunnel | 337,760 | 195,781 | -141,979 |
| Liverpool Docks | 395,582 | 89,226 | -306,356 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of food products | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 113 |
| GO SUPERFOODS LTD | 87 |
| NUTRISURE LIMITED | 59 |
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 49 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 47 |
| GLOBAL BY NATURE LIMITED | 42 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 41 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 41 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 39 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | 874,423 |
| Netherlands | 437,056 |
| France | 432,933 |
| United States | 381,777 |
| Estonia | 322,575 |
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 | 525,843 | 348,580 | -177,263 |
| Netherlands | 334,018 | 103,038 | -230,980 |
| France | 98,034 | 334,899 | +236,865 |
| United States | 83,044 | 298,733 | +215,689 |
| Estonia | 197,608 | 124,967 | -72,641 |
| Germany | 140,126 | 9,755 | -130,371 |
| Belgium | 0 | 117,658 | +117,658 |
| Australia | 95,107 | 0 | -95,107 |
| Poland | 44,970 | 27,572 | -17,398 |
| Bulgaria | 1,673 | 38,406 | +36,733 |
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) | 2,344,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 623,882 |
| Air transport | 117,507 |
| Other | 4,045 |
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) | 1,340,438 | 1,004,311 | -336,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,823 | 420,059 | +216,236 |
| Air transport | 75,248 | 42,259 | -32,989 |
| Other | 715 | 3,330 | +2,615 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,137,113 |
| Holyhead | 775,579 |
| Southampton | 289,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 231,477 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,938 |
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 | 527,197 | 609,916 | +82,719 |
| Holyhead | 430,329 | 345,250 | -85,079 |
| Southampton | 78,047 | 211,680 | +133,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 217,257 | 14,220 | -203,037 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,942 | 65,996 | -29,946 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 117,658 | +117,658 |
| Felixstowe | 104,324 | 2,269 | -102,055 |
| Harwich | 74,010 | 24,220 | -49,790 |
| ZLC | 61,903 | 16,863 | -45,040 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,722 | 22,785 | +9,063 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21022090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other dead single-cell microorganisms not specified elsewhere