Import/export HS code 2103: Sauces, condiments, and seasonings
Includes sauces, mixed condiments, seasonings, and mustard products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 507,210,998 |
| Italy | 262,584,688 |
| Belgium | 238,823,703 |
| Poland | 142,016,050 |
| Spain | 124,792,306 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 260,421,726 | 246,789,272 | -13,632,454 |
| Italy | 131,595,294 | 130,989,394 | -605,900 |
| Belgium | 118,992,657 | 119,831,046 | +838,389 |
| Poland | 71,901,820 | 70,114,230 | -1,787,590 |
| Spain | 57,818,002 | 66,974,304 | +9,156,302 |
| Germany | 59,341,788 | 64,438,213 | +5,096,425 |
| Ireland | 49,719,587 | 58,694,918 | +8,975,331 |
| France | 45,227,648 | 53,263,652 | +8,036,004 |
| Thailand | 45,035,410 | 44,334,452 | -700,958 |
| Portugal | 33,033,140 | 33,605,020 | +571,880 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 467,466,970 |
| Italy | 320,542,277 |
| Poland | 161,763,070 |
| Germany | 152,287,294 |
| Spain | 129,608,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 239,876,788 | 227,590,182 | -12,286,606 |
| Italy | 157,206,796 | 163,335,481 | +6,128,685 |
| Poland | 78,048,328 | 83,714,742 | +5,666,414 |
| Germany | 80,747,680 | 71,539,614 | -9,208,066 |
| Spain | 59,935,583 | 69,672,898 | +9,737,315 |
| France | 54,937,404 | 63,374,985 | +8,437,581 |
| Belgium | 52,023,272 | 54,994,779 | +2,971,507 |
| Thailand | 46,311,261 | 45,892,268 | -418,993 |
| China | 34,184,786 | 34,317,054 | +132,268 |
| Portugal | 32,165,818 | 30,771,812 | -1,394,006 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 173 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 154 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 151 |
| Inner London - West | 142 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 130 | 132 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 124 | 136 | +12 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 115 | 126 | +11 |
| Inner London - West | 106 | 104 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 72 | 66 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 61 | 56 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 61 | 45 | -16 |
| Outer London - South | 52 | 46 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 41 | 42 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 44 | 38 | -6 |
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) | 1,166,512,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 996,187,542 |
| Other | 84,461,387 |
| Road transport | 14,109,183 |
| Air transport | 7,832,576 |
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) | 584,336,681 | 582,176,140 | -2,160,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 486,396,976 | 509,790,566 | +23,393,590 |
| Other | 44,788,217 | 39,673,170 | -5,115,047 |
| Road transport | 6,477,425 | 7,631,758 | +1,154,333 |
| Air transport | 4,106,490 | 3,726,086 | -380,404 |
| Rail transport | 1,330 | 0 | -1,330 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 299,033,652 |
| London | 293,398,300 |
| Immingham Docks | 284,684,431 |
| Felixstowe | 215,166,039 |
| Dover | 190,215,400 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 166,443,414 | 132,590,238 | -33,853,176 |
| London | 145,094,963 | 148,303,337 | +3,208,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 138,433,341 | 146,251,090 | +7,817,749 |
| Felixstowe | 113,028,027 | 102,138,012 | -10,890,015 |
| Dover | 91,985,440 | 98,229,960 | +6,244,520 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,110,491 | 90,855,850 | +9,745,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 78,459,154 | 92,119,066 | +13,659,912 |
| Southampton | 75,790,428 | 83,075,495 | +7,285,067 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,150,609 | 53,036,676 | +5,886,067 |
| 000 | 44,788,217 | 39,673,170 | -5,115,047 |
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 | 869 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 397 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 223 |
| Manufacture of food products | 198 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 53 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 503 |
| 2026-03 | 514 |
| 2026-02 | 477 |
| 2026-01 | 456 |
| 2025-12 | 520 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 124 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 124 |
| PETTY, WOOD & CO. LIMITED | 124 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 124 |
| W.WING YIP PLC | 124 |
| HOO HING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 124 |
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 124 |
| SOP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 124 |
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 124 |
| FLYING TRADE LIMITED | 124 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 644 |
| 0-1m | 515 |
| 54m+ | 211 |
| 15m-54m | 136 |
| Other | 86 |
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 | 252,908,650 |
| France | 89,198,715 |
| Netherlands | 79,791,904 |
| Spain | 59,098,154 |
| Belgium | 42,854,327 |
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 | 119,327,850 | 133,580,800 | +14,252,950 |
| France | 43,241,988 | 45,956,727 | +2,714,739 |
| Netherlands | 40,628,579 | 39,163,325 | -1,465,254 |
| Spain | 28,390,146 | 30,708,008 | +2,317,862 |
| Belgium | 20,881,120 | 21,973,207 | +1,092,087 |
| Poland | 14,911,909 | 16,732,252 | +1,820,343 |
| Australia | 13,138,331 | 18,443,109 | +5,304,778 |
| United States | 13,974,554 | 14,342,155 | +367,601 |
| Italy | 13,568,843 | 13,236,904 | -331,939 |
| Sweden | 11,615,021 | 14,533,943 | +2,918,922 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 21,473,172 |
| Netherlands | 5,409,475 |
| Ireland | 4,015,598 |
| Italy | 937,965 |
| United States | 506,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 10,812,512 | 10,660,660 | -151,852 |
| Netherlands | 2,944,731 | 2,464,744 | -479,987 |
| Ireland | 2,013,681 | 2,001,917 | -11,764 |
| Italy | 472,282 | 465,683 | -6,599 |
| United States | 207,779 | 298,403 | +90,624 |
| Spain | 220,416 | 234,221 | +13,805 |
| France | 224,009 | 186,093 | -37,916 |
| China | 102,076 | 170,979 | +68,903 |
| Germany | 123,348 | 129,556 | +6,208 |
| Poland | 111,833 | 116,074 | +4,241 |
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) | 597,619,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 260,464,304 |
| Other | 50,632,970 |
| Air transport | 6,925,810 |
| Rail transport | 64,368 |
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) | 289,488,011 | 308,131,967 | +18,643,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,412,739 | 130,051,565 | -361,174 |
| Other | 24,399,472 | 26,233,498 | +1,834,026 |
| Air transport | 3,178,386 | 3,747,424 | +569,038 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 64,368 | +64,368 |
| Road transport | 13,995 | 0 | -13,995 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,023,108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 162,586,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 82,868,583 |
| Holyhead | 73,298,766 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,403,283 |
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 | 117,206,881 | 117,816,227 | +609,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,494,977 | 82,091,921 | +1,596,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,567,453 | 46,301,130 | +9,733,677 |
| Holyhead | 36,466,602 | 36,832,164 | +365,562 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,581,806 | 42,821,477 | +15,239,671 |
| 000 | 24,399,472 | 26,233,498 | +1,834,026 |
| Felixstowe | 20,772,128 | 14,352,478 | -6,419,650 |
| Hull | 21,250,860 | 13,127,499 | -8,123,361 |
| Dover | 13,389,967 | 19,023,741 | +5,633,774 |
| Southampton | 15,245,602 | 16,865,481 | +1,619,879 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2103
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes sauces, mixed condiments, seasonings, and mustard products