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 | 19,645,155 |
| Netherlands | 18,086,092 |
| Spain | 344,964 |
| Hungary | 141,361 |
| Italy | 132,814 |
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 | 8,962,713 | 10,682,442 | +1,719,729 |
| Netherlands | 8,719,390 | 9,366,702 | +647,312 |
| Spain | 78,843 | 266,121 | +187,278 |
| Hungary | 141,361 | 0 | -141,361 |
| Italy | 48,630 | 84,184 | +35,554 |
| Ireland | 63,253 | 30,909 | -32,344 |
| France | 36,873 | 33,433 | -3,440 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 55,509 | +55,509 |
| Austria | 26,329 | 25,458 | -871 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 20,554 | 0 | -20,554 |
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 | 19,917,648 |
| Netherlands | 17,615,560 |
| Spain | 344,912 |
| Italy | 132,800 |
| 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 | 8,996,369 | 10,921,279 | +1,924,910 |
| Netherlands | 8,496,822 | 9,118,738 | +621,916 |
| Spain | 78,791 | 266,121 | +187,330 |
| Italy | 48,616 | 84,184 | +35,568 |
| France | 36,873 | 26,236 | -10,637 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 55,509 | +55,509 |
| Austria | 26,329 | 25,458 | -871 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 20,554 | 0 | -20,554 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,324 | +16,324 |
| Belgium | 9,497 | 0 | -9,497 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 37,028,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,124,635 |
| Other | 411,468 |
| Air transport | 87,080 |
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) | 16,937,911 | 20,090,658 | +3,152,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 737,039 | 387,596 | -349,443 |
| Other | 380,559 | 30,909 | -349,650 |
| Air transport | 51,485 | 35,595 | -15,890 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,459,827 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,397,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,579,369 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,016,517 |
| Felixstowe | 682,302 |
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 | 6,872,471 | 7,587,356 | +714,885 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,886,809 | 5,510,568 | +1,623,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,944,747 | 3,634,622 | -1,310,125 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,577,078 | 2,439,439 | +862,361 |
| Felixstowe | 145,498 | 536,804 | +391,306 |
| Killingholme | 59,007 | 540,781 | +481,774 |
| 000 | 380,559 | 30,909 | -349,650 |
| Middlesbrough | 95,681 | 149,967 | +54,286 |
| Southampton | 9,048 | 55,509 | +46,461 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 18,269 | 28,788 | +10,519 |
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 | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOHLER (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| SYMRISE LIMITED | 42 |
| HEINEKEN UK LIMITED | 34 |
| GELATO LINE LIMITED | 18 |
| PRE GEL UK LTD | 11 |
| S LUCA OF MUSSELBURGH LIMITED | 11 |
| ORANKA FRUIT JUICES LIMITED | 8 |
| CHINESE BRITISH ENTERPRISE LTD | 7 |
| JOHN DEWAR AND SONS LIMITED | 6 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 1,257,103 |
| United States | 593,315 |
| China | 201,856 |
| Germany | 192,638 |
| United Arab Emirates | 187,724 |
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 | 510,588 | 746,515 | +235,927 |
| United States | 289,892 | 303,423 | +13,531 |
| China | 201,856 | 0 | -201,856 |
| Germany | 127,034 | 65,604 | -61,430 |
| United Arab Emirates | 91,150 | 96,574 | +5,424 |
| Ireland | 73,104 | 64,196 | -8,908 |
| Singapore | 23,827 | 102,430 | +78,603 |
| Netherlands | 54,533 | 63,186 | +8,653 |
| South Africa | 28,596 | 60,406 | +31,810 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,510 | 41,689 | +2,179 |
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 | 1,365 |
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 | 104 | 1,261 | +1,157 |
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 | 2,261,378 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,421,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 213,868 |
| Road transport | 4,250 |
| Other | 1,372 |
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 | 1,294,773 | 966,605 | -328,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 515,273 | 906,548 | +391,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,984 | 142,884 | +71,900 |
| Road transport | 4,250 | 0 | -4,250 |
| Other | 111 | 1,261 | +1,150 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,110,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 885,519 |
| East Midlands Airport | 665,648 |
| Felixstowe | 385,973 |
| ZLC | 201,204 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 663,544 | 447,286 | -216,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 119,660 | 765,859 | +646,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 420,780 | 244,868 | -175,912 |
| Felixstowe | 332,694 | 53,279 | -279,415 |
| ZLC | 85,437 | 115,767 | +30,330 |
| London Stansted Airport | 100,742 | 97,445 | -3,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,401 | 106,365 | +46,964 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,330 | 17,984 | -42,346 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,831 | 48,939 | +34,108 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 51,053 | +51,053 |
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