Import/export HS code 2206: Fermented drinks like cider and mead
Fermented beverages such as cider, perry, mead, saké, or mixed drinks with non-alcoholic beverages
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 163,654,579 |
| Sweden | 157,439,983 |
| Jamaica | 35,158,221 |
| Germany | 16,059,362 |
| Japan | 7,922,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 85,370,479 | 78,284,100 | -7,086,379 |
| Sweden | 79,445,809 | 77,994,174 | -1,451,635 |
| Jamaica | 18,503,060 | 16,655,161 | -1,847,899 |
| Germany | 7,704,564 | 8,354,798 | +650,234 |
| Japan | 3,345,785 | 4,576,908 | +1,231,123 |
| Belgium | 2,429,795 | 4,860,040 | +2,430,245 |
| Spain | 2,774,252 | 2,910,616 | +136,364 |
| France | 2,205,193 | 2,730,559 | +525,366 |
| Italy | 1,572,719 | 1,786,681 | +213,962 |
| China | 987,607 | 844,007 | -143,600 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 153,681,028 |
| Ireland | 112,432,034 |
| Jamaica | 35,158,221 |
| Germany | 19,985,597 |
| Japan | 8,716,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 77,464,513 | 76,216,515 | -1,247,998 |
| Ireland | 54,736,781 | 57,695,253 | +2,958,472 |
| Jamaica | 18,503,060 | 16,655,161 | -1,847,899 |
| Germany | 9,237,340 | 10,748,257 | +1,510,917 |
| Japan | 3,742,534 | 4,974,311 | +1,231,777 |
| Spain | 3,341,337 | 3,132,592 | -208,745 |
| France | 2,141,069 | 3,122,218 | +981,149 |
| Italy | 1,600,154 | 1,825,996 | +225,842 |
| China | 997,557 | 879,574 | -117,983 |
| Belgium | 55,254 | 1,522,828 | +1,467,574 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 26 |
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 23 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
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 | 17 | 23 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 19 | 19 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
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) | 179,640,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 140,679,594 |
| Other | 80,683,601 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 10,567,798 |
| Road transport | 2,325,778 |
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) | 93,121,055 | 86,519,677 | -6,601,378 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,274,107 | 77,405,487 | +14,131,380 |
| Other | 54,060,618 | 26,622,983 | -27,437,635 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 10,567,798 | +10,567,798 |
| Road transport | 48,260 | 2,277,518 | +2,229,258 |
| Air transport | 379,874 | 969,851 | +589,977 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 108,914,273 |
| 000 | 80,683,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,030,034 |
| Holyhead | 42,418,545 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,739,631 |
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 | 53,554,782 | 55,359,491 | +1,804,709 |
| 000 | 54,060,618 | 26,622,983 | -27,437,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,204,597 | 24,825,437 | -2,379,160 |
| Holyhead | 19,708,465 | 22,710,080 | +3,001,615 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,522,187 | 13,217,444 | -2,304,743 |
| Milford | 10,988,886 | 9,042,336 | -1,946,550 |
| 499 | 12,542 | 15,500,320 | +15,487,778 |
| London | 6,090,563 | 7,461,606 | +1,371,043 |
| Ayr Harbour | 5,375,157 | 8,162,622 | +2,787,465 |
| Heysham | 4,085,836 | 5,335,339 | +1,249,503 |
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 | 160 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 76 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 17 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 76 |
| 2026-03 | 67 |
| 2026-02 | 60 |
| 2026-01 | 67 |
| 2025-12 | 73 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 124 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 122 |
| GALLO VINEYARDS INC | 119 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 107 |
| JAPAN CENTRE GROUP LIMITED | 105 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 102 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 95 |
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 82 |
| WORLD WISE FOODS LIMITED | 81 |
| GLEN GRANT LIMITED | 74 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 99 |
| 0-1m | 54 |
| 54m+ | 50 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | 16,917,553 |
| Canada | 12,070,251 |
| United States | 8,027,297 |
| France | 6,170,799 |
| Netherlands | 5,163,301 |
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 | 8,508,855 | 8,408,698 | -100,157 |
| Canada | 6,143,820 | 5,926,431 | -217,389 |
| United States | 4,488,390 | 3,538,907 | -949,483 |
| France | 3,345,003 | 2,825,796 | -519,207 |
| Netherlands | 2,633,306 | 2,529,995 | -103,311 |
| Spain | 1,657,022 | 1,627,957 | -29,065 |
| Finland | 1,468,068 | 1,472,166 | +4,098 |
| Norway | 790,256 | 838,764 | +48,508 |
| Thailand | 792,765 | 548,871 | -243,894 |
| Germany | 509,453 | 566,050 | +56,597 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,378,293 |
| Sweden | 461,644 |
| XI | 308,271 |
| Germany | 64,424 |
| South Africa | 27,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,195,484 | 1,182,809 | -12,675 |
| Sweden | 222,803 | 238,841 | +16,038 |
| XI | 120,096 | 188,175 | +68,079 |
| Germany | 24,499 | 39,925 | +15,426 |
| South Africa | 14,120 | 13,615 | -505 |
| China | 3,975 | 4,275 | +300 |
| Belgium | 1,442 | 1,782 | +340 |
| Spain | 1,198 | 0 | -1,198 |
| Japan | 77 | 0 | -77 |
| Australia | 11 | 0 | -11 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,947,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,760,812 |
| Other | 3,493,714 |
| Air transport | 273,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,472,048 | 20,475,529 | -2,996,519 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,496,253 | 13,264,559 | -231,694 |
| Other | 1,788,293 | 1,705,421 | -82,872 |
| Air transport | 109,454 | 163,798 | +54,344 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 22,592,136 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,887,620 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,489,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,434,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,532,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 12,519,852 | 10,072,284 | -2,447,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,363,502 | 6,524,118 | -839,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,876,431 | 4,613,010 | -263,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,738,089 | 2,696,063 | +957,974 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,115,235 | 1,417,663 | -697,572 |
| 000 | 1,788,293 | 1,705,421 | -82,872 |
| London | 1,885,942 | 1,250,789 | -635,153 |
| Felixstowe | 1,600,040 | 1,354,484 | -245,556 |
| Southampton | 1,337,928 | 1,208,474 | -129,454 |
| Fishguard | 446,320 | 1,126,441 | +680,121 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2206
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fermented beverages such as cider, perry, mead, saké, or mixed drinks with non-alcoholic beverages