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 | 9,054,966 |
| Netherlands | 8,537,006 |
| United States | 5,307,581 |
| China | 3,000,978 |
| Belgium | 2,360,371 |
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 | 5,096,274 | 3,958,692 | -1,137,582 |
| Netherlands | 5,220,197 | 3,316,809 | -1,903,388 |
| United States | 3,472,787 | 1,834,794 | -1,637,993 |
| China | 2,306,943 | 694,035 | -1,612,908 |
| Belgium | 899,345 | 1,461,026 | +561,681 |
| Italy | 630,296 | 1,102,077 | +471,781 |
| Mexico | 800,059 | 541,705 | -258,354 |
| France | 910,193 | 400,691 | -509,502 |
| Germany | 617,147 | 265,221 | -351,926 |
| South Korea | 848,504 | 3,044 | -845,460 |
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 | 10,039,553 |
| South Korea | 9,177,591 |
| China | 4,362,559 |
| United States | 3,682,762 |
| Italy | 2,318,707 |
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 | 5,752,321 | 4,287,232 | -1,465,089 |
| South Korea | 6,218,928 | 2,958,663 | -3,260,265 |
| China | 3,399,872 | 962,687 | -2,437,185 |
| United States | 2,087,886 | 1,594,876 | -493,010 |
| Italy | 1,385,064 | 933,643 | -451,421 |
| Belgium | 9,610 | 1,348,081 | +1,338,471 |
| Mexico | 800,059 | 541,705 | -258,354 |
| France | 862,976 | 397,103 | -465,873 |
| Germany | 648,206 | 295,355 | -352,851 |
| Chile | 460,699 | 398,298 | -62,401 |
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 | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | 7 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 28,446,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,748,953 |
| Other | 2,288,260 |
| Air transport | 1,952,674 |
| 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) | 17,730,086 | 10,716,222 | -7,013,864 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,727,573 | 3,021,380 | +293,807 |
| Other | 2,097,584 | 190,676 | -1,906,908 |
| Air transport | 623,964 | 1,328,710 | +704,746 |
| 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 | 18,130,865 |
| Felixstowe | 4,198,015 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,090,247 |
| 000 | 2,288,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,134,595 |
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 | 6,305,810 | -5,519,245 |
| Felixstowe | 3,052,949 | 1,145,066 | -1,907,883 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,300,166 | 1,790,081 | +489,915 |
| 000 | 2,097,584 | 190,676 | -1,906,908 |
| London Gateway Port | 853,156 | 1,281,439 | +428,283 |
| Dover | 1,159,570 | 908,798 | -250,772 |
| Southampton | 589,328 | 993,194 | +403,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 332,988 | 969,801 | +636,813 |
| Eurotunnel | 339,204 | 241,821 | -97,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 226,924 | 277,071 | +50,147 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of food products | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 88 |
| NUTRISURE LIMITED | 60 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 51 |
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 51 |
| GLOBAL BY NATURE LIMITED | 42 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 41 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 41 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 41 |
| 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 | 38 |
| 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 | 904,747 |
| Netherlands | 755,024 |
| France | 605,733 |
| United States | 580,806 |
| 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 | 458,646 | 446,101 | -12,545 |
| Netherlands | 334,018 | 421,006 | +86,988 |
| France | 160,216 | 445,517 | +285,301 |
| United States | 92,136 | 488,670 | +396,534 |
| Estonia | 219,381 | 103,194 | -116,187 |
| Germany | 140,126 | 16,978 | -123,148 |
| Belgium | 0 | 124,271 | +124,271 |
| Australia | 95,107 | 0 | -95,107 |
| Poland | 65,010 | 22,854 | -42,156 |
| Norway | 21,953 | 18,739 | -3,214 |
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) | 2,911,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 825,137 |
| Air transport | 124,619 |
| Other | 4,335 |
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) | 1,377,207 | 1,534,749 | +157,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,118 | 614,019 | +402,901 |
| Air transport | 75,248 | 49,371 | -25,877 |
| Other | 744 | 3,591 | +2,847 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,557,903 |
| Holyhead | 805,613 |
| Southampton | 479,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 240,777 |
| Liverpool Docks | 168,463 |
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 | 611,152 | 946,751 | +335,599 |
| Holyhead | 363,103 | 442,510 | +79,407 |
| Southampton | 87,139 | 392,270 | +305,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 217,257 | 23,520 | -193,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 94,145 | 74,318 | -19,827 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 117,658 | +117,658 |
| Harwich | 94,050 | 18,318 | -75,732 |
| Felixstowe | 104,324 | 2,269 | -102,055 |
| Dover | 0 | 94,004 | +94,004 |
| ZLC | 61,903 | 16,863 | -45,040 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21022090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other dead single-cell microorganisms not specified elsewhere