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 | 21,966,118 |
| Netherlands | 19,660,508 |
| Spain | 382,585 |
| Hungary | 141,361 |
| Italy | 132,821 |
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 | 9,269,487 | 12,696,631 | +3,427,144 |
| Netherlands | 9,665,070 | 9,995,438 | +330,368 |
| Spain | 78,797 | 303,788 | +224,991 |
| Hungary | 141,361 | 0 | -141,361 |
| Italy | 32,159 | 100,662 | +68,503 |
| France | 36,873 | 68,347 | +31,474 |
| Ireland | 60,653 | 23,160 | -37,493 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 55,509 | +55,509 |
| Austria | 25,040 | 25,458 | +418 |
| 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 | 22,125,168 |
| Netherlands | 19,187,310 |
| Spain | 382,579 |
| Italy | 132,812 |
| France | 63,109 |
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 | 9,426,809 | 12,698,359 | +3,271,550 |
| Netherlands | 9,313,670 | 9,873,640 | +559,970 |
| Spain | 78,791 | 303,788 | +224,997 |
| Italy | 32,150 | 100,662 | +68,512 |
| France | 46,415 | 16,694 | -29,721 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 55,509 | +55,509 |
| Austria | 25,040 | 25,458 | +418 |
| 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 | 3 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 40,878,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,078,464 |
| Other | 556,467 |
| Air transport | 75,444 |
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) | 18,239,021 | 22,639,583 | +4,400,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 673,109 | 405,355 | -267,754 |
| Other | 377,908 | 178,559 | -199,349 |
| Air transport | 28,450 | 46,994 | +18,544 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,056,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,085,382 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,450,942 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,357,650 |
| Felixstowe | 830,983 |
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 | 7,021,008 | 8,035,947 | +1,014,939 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,501,088 | 5,584,294 | +1,083,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,088,775 | 4,362,167 | -726,608 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,768,895 | 3,588,755 | +1,819,860 |
| Felixstowe | 199,190 | 631,793 | +432,603 |
| Killingholme | 159,108 | 440,680 | +281,572 |
| 000 | 377,908 | 178,559 | -199,349 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOHLER (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| SYMRISE LIMITED | 46 |
| HEINEKEN UK LIMITED | 37 |
| GELATO LINE LIMITED | 19 |
| PRE GEL UK LTD | 14 |
| S LUCA OF MUSSELBURGH LIMITED | 11 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 1,014,697 |
| United States | 657,885 |
| Netherlands | 263,250 |
| Germany | 229,371 |
| United Arab Emirates | 202,671 |
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 | 355,035 | 659,662 | +304,627 |
| United States | 431,241 | 226,644 | -204,597 |
| Netherlands | 54,467 | 208,783 | +154,316 |
| Germany | 127,034 | 102,337 | -24,697 |
| United Arab Emirates | 129,307 | 73,364 | -55,943 |
| China | 201,856 | 0 | -201,856 |
| Singapore | 98,245 | 60,084 | -38,161 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 151,685 | +151,685 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,274 | 90,650 | +51,376 |
| Ireland | 47,866 | 75,319 | +27,453 |
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 | 1,360 |
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 | 128 | 1,232 | +1,104 |
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 | 2,331,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,623,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 259,180 |
| Other | 1,468 |
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 | 1,440,811 | 890,700 | -550,111 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 454,911 | 1,168,765 | +713,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,915 | 170,265 | +81,350 |
| Other | 135 | 1,333 | +1,198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,119,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,096,685 |
| East Midlands Airport | 661,711 |
| London Stansted Airport | 246,282 |
| 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 | 287,013 | 832,390 | +545,377 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 695,920 | 400,765 | -295,155 |
| East Midlands Airport | 417,460 | 244,251 | -173,209 |
| London Stansted Airport | 185,648 | 60,634 | -125,014 |
| ZLC | 67,481 | 168,393 | +100,912 |
| Felixstowe | 104,979 | 98,279 | -6,700 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,441 | 122,844 | +46,403 |
| Dover | 891 | 162,770 | +161,879 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,330 | 24,619 | -35,711 |
| Manchester Airport | 49,283 | 15,687 | -33,596 |
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