Import/export HS code 21069020: Alcoholic beverage bases
Preparations used to make alcoholic drinks, excluding those with strong fragrances
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,781,261 |
| Netherlands | 18,502,435 |
| Spain | 377,790 |
| France | 218,091 |
| Italy | 132,538 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,419,470 | 11,361,791 | +1,942,321 |
| Netherlands | 9,052,554 | 9,449,881 | +397,327 |
| Spain | 111,221 | 266,569 | +155,348 |
| France | 53,567 | 164,524 | +110,957 |
| Italy | 67,990 | 64,548 | -3,442 |
| Ireland | 61,091 | 14,572 | -46,519 |
| Hungary | 65,854 | 0 | -65,854 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 55,509 | +55,509 |
| Austria | 12,528 | 25,458 | +12,930 |
| Canada | 9,048 | 0 | -9,048 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 21,026,077 |
| Netherlands | 18,177,495 |
| Spain | 377,784 |
| Italy | 132,529 |
| France | 64,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,550,918 | 11,475,159 | +1,924,241 |
| Netherlands | 8,849,412 | 9,328,083 | +478,671 |
| Spain | 111,215 | 266,569 | +155,354 |
| Italy | 67,981 | 64,548 | -3,433 |
| France | 63,109 | 1,231 | -61,878 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 55,509 | +55,509 |
| Austria | 12,528 | 25,458 | +12,930 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,324 | +16,324 |
| Canada | 9,048 | 0 | -9,048 |
| Belgium | 5,121 | 0 | -5,121 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,024,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 814,514 |
| Other | 350,426 |
| Air transport | 68,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,145,916 | 20,878,176 | +2,732,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 492,847 | 321,667 | -171,180 |
| Other | 180,455 | 169,971 | -10,484 |
| Air transport | 34,105 | 34,536 | +431 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,747,533 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,956,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,714,324 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,413,751 |
| Felixstowe | 831,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,917,736 | 6,829,797 | -87,939 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,703,495 | 5,253,267 | +549,772 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,619,917 | 4,094,407 | -525,510 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,684,293 | 3,729,458 | +2,045,165 |
| Felixstowe | 366,295 | 464,785 | +98,490 |
| Killingholme | 172,961 | 426,827 | +253,866 |
| 000 | 180,455 | 169,971 | -10,484 |
| Middlesbrough | 95,681 | 212,754 | +117,073 |
| Harwich | 34,180 | 68,559 | +34,379 |
| Southampton | 9,048 | 55,509 | +46,461 |
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
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOHLER (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| SYMRISE LIMITED | 47 |
| HEINEKEN UK LIMITED | 38 |
| GELATO LINE LIMITED | 19 |
| PRE GEL UK LTD | 15 |
| S LUCA OF MUSSELBURGH LIMITED | 12 |
| ORANKA FRUIT JUICES LIMITED | 8 |
| JOHN DEWAR AND SONS LIMITED | 7 |
| CHINESE BRITISH ENTERPRISE LTD | 7 |
| ALANDA'S (UK) LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,003,473 |
| United States | 712,819 |
| United Arab Emirates | 384,686 |
| Netherlands | 257,805 |
| Germany | 227,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 449,276 | 554,197 | +104,921 |
| United States | 493,512 | 219,307 | -274,205 |
| United Arab Emirates | 133,208 | 251,478 | +118,270 |
| Netherlands | 59,049 | 198,756 | +139,707 |
| Germany | 166,600 | 60,783 | -105,817 |
| China | 201,856 | 16,057 | -185,799 |
| Singapore | 98,093 | 76,159 | -21,934 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 151,685 | +151,685 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,557 | 101,292 | +61,735 |
| Ireland | 53,025 | 64,164 | +11,139 |
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 | 1,343 |
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 | 111 | 1,232 | +1,121 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,375,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,821,130 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 259,542 |
| Other | 1,526 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,601,218 | 774,459 | -826,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 552,493 | 1,268,637 | +716,144 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,824 | 162,718 | +65,894 |
| Other | 111 | 1,415 | +1,304 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,307,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,107,325 |
| East Midlands Airport | 699,585 |
| London Stansted Airport | 241,934 |
| ZLC | 235,874 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 392,478 | 914,871 | +522,393 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 821,491 | 285,834 | -535,657 |
| East Midlands Airport | 407,049 | 292,536 | -114,513 |
| London Stansted Airport | 171,032 | 70,902 | -100,130 |
| ZLC | 117,187 | 118,687 | +1,500 |
| Felixstowe | 101,932 | 98,279 | -3,653 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,545 | 122,844 | +47,299 |
| Dover | 891 | 164,028 | +163,137 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,299 | 15,814 | -48,485 |
| Manchester Airport | 59,440 | 5,530 | -53,910 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21069020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Preparations used to make alcoholic drinks, excluding those with strong fragrances