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 | 75,872,637 |
| Jamaica | 30,124,269 |
| Ireland | 5,609,599 |
| Japan | 5,428,966 |
| Germany | 4,106,246 |
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 | 23,705,419 | 52,167,218 | +28,461,799 |
| Jamaica | 18,350,840 | 11,773,429 | -6,577,411 |
| Ireland | 2,051,752 | 3,557,847 | +1,506,095 |
| Japan | 2,859,821 | 2,569,145 | -290,676 |
| Germany | 3,173,529 | 932,717 | -2,240,812 |
| Belgium | 966,396 | 933,268 | -33,128 |
| Spain | 971,876 | 834,653 | -137,223 |
| Netherlands | 388,280 | 437,025 | +48,745 |
| Malaysia | 325,816 | 238,094 | -87,722 |
| Taiwan | 355,143 | 171,523 | -183,620 |
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 | 75,826,463 |
| Jamaica | 30,124,269 |
| Japan | 5,861,940 |
| Germany | 5,329,139 |
| Spain | 2,410,089 |
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 | 23,700,526 | 52,125,937 | +28,425,411 |
| Jamaica | 18,350,840 | 11,773,429 | -6,577,411 |
| Japan | 3,098,423 | 2,763,517 | -334,906 |
| Germany | 3,695,691 | 1,633,448 | -2,062,243 |
| Spain | 1,358,954 | 1,051,135 | -307,819 |
| Ireland | 538,032 | 1,237,299 | +699,267 |
| Netherlands | 344,011 | 228,072 | -115,939 |
| Malaysia | 325,816 | 238,094 | -87,722 |
| Taiwan | 355,143 | 171,523 | -183,620 |
| Italy | 201,671 | 281,580 | +79,909 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West of England | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 50,668,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,479,513 |
| Other | 27,913,439 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 6,674,661 |
| Air transport | 1,174,759 |
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) | 16,454,710 | 34,214,033 | +17,759,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,141,548 | 26,337,965 | +9,196,417 |
| Other | 20,884,518 | 7,028,921 | -13,855,597 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 6,674,661 | +6,674,661 |
| Air transport | 280,148 | 894,611 | +614,463 |
| Road transport | 48,260 | 16,418 | -31,842 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 45,851,865 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,561,933 |
| 000 | 27,913,439 |
| 499 | 7,591,095 |
| Southampton | 3,577,373 |
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 | 8,231,872 | 37,619,993 | +29,388,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,629,877 | 14,932,056 | -1,697,821 |
| 000 | 20,884,518 | 7,028,921 | -13,855,597 |
| 499 | 12,542 | 7,578,553 | +7,566,011 |
| Southampton | 2,067,183 | 1,510,190 | -556,993 |
| London | 2,028,751 | 1,189,549 | -839,202 |
| Dover | 966,808 | 703,542 | -263,266 |
| London Gateway Port | 474,055 | 1,080,965 | +606,910 |
| Felixstowe | 812,440 | 591,553 | -220,887 |
| Liverpool Docks | 567,935 | 614,193 | +46,258 |
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 | 90 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 38 |
| 2025-11 | 42 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 116 |
| GALLO VINEYARDS INC | 115 |
| JAPAN CENTRE GROUP LIMITED | 102 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 101 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 98 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 78 |
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 78 |
| WORLD WISE FOODS LIMITED | 77 |
| GLEN GRANT LIMITED | 70 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 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 | 6,061,542 |
| France | 3,808,392 |
| Spain | 707,172 |
| Russia | 676,184 |
| Nigeria | 511,680 |
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 | 3,525,024 | 2,536,518 | -988,506 |
| France | 2,394,599 | 1,413,793 | -980,806 |
| Spain | 281,351 | 425,821 | +144,470 |
| Russia | 653,443 | 22,741 | -630,702 |
| Nigeria | 182,580 | 329,100 | +146,520 |
| United States | 367,215 | 104,604 | -262,611 |
| Poland | 227,648 | 229,862 | +2,214 |
| Netherlands | 290,903 | 102,718 | -188,185 |
| Malta | 220,057 | 111,068 | -108,989 |
| Belgium | 118,436 | 189,307 | +70,871 |
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 | 60,613 |
| XI | 50,439 |
| Sweden | 19,830 |
| Ireland | 9,014 |
| China | 422 |
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 | 24,589 | 36,024 | +11,435 |
| XI | 15,473 | 34,966 | +19,493 |
| Sweden | 13,328 | 6,502 | -6,826 |
| Ireland | 6,003 | 3,011 | -2,992 |
| China | 107 | 315 | +208 |
| 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) | 9,756,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,360,155 |
| Other | 315,672 |
| Air transport | 85,617 |
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) | 5,717,671 | 4,038,550 | -1,679,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,632,975 | 2,727,180 | -1,905,795 |
| Other | 230,499 | 85,173 | -145,326 |
| Air transport | 41,082 | 44,535 | +3,453 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,615,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,958,608 |
| ZLC | 1,323,901 |
| London | 834,412 |
| London Gateway Port | 712,148 |
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 | 4,111,588 | 2,504,191 | -1,607,397 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,086,751 | 1,871,857 | -214,894 |
| ZLC | 1,194,677 | 129,224 | -1,065,453 |
| London | 396,199 | 438,213 | +42,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 559,181 | 152,967 | -406,214 |
| Holyhead | 465,452 | 200,621 | -264,831 |
| Southampton | 467,478 | 184,878 | -282,600 |
| Felixstowe | 349,026 | 222,817 | -126,209 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,887 | 305,757 | +48,870 |
| Fishguard | 9,059 | 322,907 | +313,848 |
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