Import/export HS code 22060059: Various fermented drinks
Other fermented beverages not specified, such as mead or saké, in larger quantities
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 100,199,273 |
| Jamaica | 32,834,980 |
| Ireland | 7,723,416 |
| Japan | 5,749,089 |
| Germany | 4,114,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 39,719,073 | 60,480,200 | +20,761,127 |
| Jamaica | 17,321,739 | 15,513,241 | -1,808,498 |
| Ireland | 2,130,999 | 5,592,417 | +3,461,418 |
| Japan | 3,436,356 | 2,312,733 | -1,123,623 |
| Germany | 2,976,355 | 1,138,035 | -1,838,320 |
| Belgium | 1,185,899 | 1,088,942 | -96,957 |
| Spain | 856,925 | 1,185,899 | +328,974 |
| Netherlands | 441,531 | 379,362 | -62,169 |
| Malaysia | 305,072 | 264,865 | -40,207 |
| Taiwan | 302,998 | 264,992 | -38,006 |
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 | 100,129,267 |
| Jamaica | 32,834,980 |
| Japan | 6,201,918 |
| Germany | 5,723,767 |
| Ireland | 2,740,214 |
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 | 39,719,073 | 60,410,194 | +20,691,121 |
| Jamaica | 17,321,739 | 15,513,241 | -1,808,498 |
| Japan | 3,662,774 | 2,539,144 | -1,123,630 |
| Germany | 3,772,081 | 1,951,686 | -1,820,395 |
| Ireland | 448,668 | 2,291,546 | +1,842,878 |
| Spain | 1,155,481 | 1,502,818 | +347,337 |
| Malaysia | 305,072 | 264,865 | -40,207 |
| Taiwan | 302,998 | 264,992 | -38,006 |
| Italy | 318,443 | 150,775 | -167,668 |
| Netherlands | 329,454 | 115,172 | -214,282 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 17 |
| Inner London - East | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
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 - West | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West of England | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 65,445,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,503,017 |
| Other | 24,339,511 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 9,115,473 |
| Road transport | 3,645,893 |
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) | 24,622,553 | 40,823,221 | +16,200,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,716,045 | 31,786,972 | +7,070,927 |
| Other | 19,991,060 | 4,348,451 | -15,642,609 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 9,115,473 | +9,115,473 |
| Road transport | 48,260 | 3,597,633 | +3,549,373 |
| Air transport | 837,266 | 336,845 | -500,421 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 69,741,570 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,296,845 |
| 000 | 24,339,511 |
| 499 | 15,226,602 |
| Southampton | 3,983,944 |
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 | 23,061,110 | 46,680,460 | +23,619,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,824,276 | 14,472,569 | -3,351,707 |
| 000 | 19,991,060 | 4,348,451 | -15,642,609 |
| 499 | 12,542 | 15,214,060 | +15,201,518 |
| Southampton | 2,013,565 | 1,970,379 | -43,186 |
| London | 2,308,094 | 1,146,699 | -1,161,395 |
| Dover | 905,548 | 918,738 | +13,190 |
| London Gateway Port | 504,580 | 1,117,857 | +613,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 399,086 | 923,238 | +524,152 |
| Felixstowe | 762,622 | 514,911 | -247,711 |
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
|
94 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
43 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
9 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 51 |
| 2026-04 | 43 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 2026-02 | 44 |
| 2026-01 | 38 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 123 |
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 121 |
| GALLO VINEYARDS INC | 120 |
| JAPAN CENTRE GROUP LIMITED | 106 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 104 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 103 |
| WORLD WISE FOODS LIMITED | 82 |
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 82 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 81 |
| GLEN GRANT LIMITED | 75 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 6,217,758 |
| France | 3,826,956 |
| Spain | 855,329 |
| Poland | 564,209 |
| Russia | 534,922 |
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 | 3,548,812 | 2,668,946 | -879,866 |
| France | 2,656,791 | 1,170,165 | -1,486,626 |
| Spain | 370,175 | 485,154 | +114,979 |
| Poland | 225,612 | 338,597 | +112,985 |
| Russia | 512,181 | 22,741 | -489,440 |
| Nigeria | 264,960 | 246,720 | -18,240 |
| United States | 443,067 | 46,281 | -396,786 |
| Netherlands | 344,500 | 123,192 | -221,308 |
| Malta | 214,329 | 104,649 | -109,680 |
| Belgium | 243,340 | 67,512 | -175,828 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 64,601 |
| XI | 60,188 |
| Sweden | 20,025 |
| Ireland | 9,364 |
| China | 1,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 25,447 | 39,154 | +13,707 |
| XI | 21,662 | 38,526 | +16,864 |
| Sweden | 13,149 | 6,876 | -6,273 |
| Ireland | 5,661 | 3,703 | -1,958 |
| China | 137 | 982 | +845 |
| Japan | 77 | 0 | -77 |
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) | 10,314,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,319,002 |
| Other | 330,547 |
| Air transport | 129,519 |
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) | 6,311,438 | 4,002,904 | -2,308,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,462,029 | 2,856,973 | -1,605,056 |
| Other | 240,020 | 90,527 | -149,493 |
| Air transport | 43,716 | 85,803 | +42,087 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,972,375 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,741,206 |
| London | 750,196 |
| London Gateway Port | 717,355 |
| Felixstowe | 663,283 |
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 | 4,526,305 | 2,446,070 | -2,080,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,735,653 | 2,005,553 | -730,100 |
| London | 377,449 | 372,747 | -4,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 486,557 | 230,798 | -255,759 |
| Felixstowe | 346,062 | 317,221 | -28,841 |
| Southampton | 511,404 | 121,554 | -389,850 |
| Immingham Docks | 308,222 | 278,082 | -30,140 |
| ZLC | 476,311 | 98,988 | -377,323 |
| Holyhead | 356,068 | 201,660 | -154,408 |
| Fishguard | 164,536 | 337,356 | +172,820 |
Quick facts
HS code: 22060059
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other fermented beverages not specified, such as mead or saké, in larger quantities