Import/export HS code 23080040: Acorns, horse-chestnuts, and fruit pomace
Includes acorns, horse-chestnuts, and fruit leftovers (except grapes) used for animal feed
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,504,489 |
| Belgium | 297,554 |
| Netherlands | 281,319 |
| China | 51,391 |
| Canada | 38,775 |
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 | 1,307,465 | 1,197,024 | -110,441 |
| Belgium | 165,875 | 131,679 | -34,196 |
| Netherlands | 176,092 | 105,227 | -70,865 |
| China | 39,571 | 11,820 | -27,751 |
| Canada | 0 | 38,775 | +38,775 |
| Poland | 13,107 | 13,525 | +418 |
| Turkey | 9,592 | 7,277 | -2,315 |
| Italy | 0 | 16,468 | +16,468 |
| France | 10,050 | 0 | -10,050 |
| Denmark | 0 | 9,488 | +9,488 |
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 | 2,514,477 |
| United States | 170,228 |
| Spain | 158,261 |
| Poland | 125,961 |
| Netherlands | 112,444 |
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 | 1,271,258 | 1,243,219 | -28,039 |
| United States | 113,267 | 56,961 | -56,306 |
| Spain | 114,979 | 43,282 | -71,697 |
| Poland | 82,954 | 43,007 | -39,947 |
| Netherlands | 69,687 | 42,757 | -26,930 |
| China | 39,571 | 11,820 | -27,751 |
| Chile | 11,620 | 31,279 | +19,659 |
| Canada | 0 | 38,775 | +38,775 |
| Norway | 5,137 | 6,568 | +1,431 |
| Egypt | 11,366 | 0 | -11,366 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 2,860,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,704 |
| Air transport | 77,387 |
| Other | 5,465 |
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) | 1,498,744 | 1,361,789 | -136,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,299 | 142,405 | -41,894 |
| Air transport | 43,846 | 33,541 | -10,305 |
| Other | 0 | 5,465 | +5,465 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,243,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 672,859 |
| Dover | 492,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 340,990 |
| London | 181,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 603,741 | 639,961 | +36,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 462,010 | 210,849 | -251,161 |
| Dover | 346,695 | 145,451 | -201,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,549 | 249,441 | +157,892 |
| London | 135,852 | 45,231 | -90,621 |
| Southampton | 38,449 | 50,595 | +12,146 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 78,771 | +78,771 |
| Harwich | 0 | 71,692 | +71,692 |
| Birmingham Airport | 42,901 | 17,686 | -25,215 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 14,545 | +14,545 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| THE INGREDIENTS CONSULTANCY LIMITED | 32 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 30 |
| KEITH SPICER LIMITED | 27 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 17 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 15 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 14 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 13 |
| GREENCOAT LIMITED | 8 |
| PETS CORNER (UK) LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 192,108 |
| China | 72,347 |
| Australia | 32,020 |
| Italy | 26,416 |
| Belgium | 6,175 |
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 | 86,488 | 105,620 | +19,132 |
| China | 72,347 | 0 | -72,347 |
| Australia | 32,020 | 0 | -32,020 |
| Italy | 26,416 | 0 | -26,416 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,175 | +6,175 |
| Spain | 6,153 | 0 | -6,153 |
| Malta | 0 | 1,696 | +1,696 |
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) | 226,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,537 |
| Air transport | 8,005 |
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) | 119,057 | 107,316 | -11,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,362 | 6,175 | -90,187 |
| Air transport | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 155,397 |
| Southampton | 48,180 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,549 |
| Heysham | 27,158 |
| Felixstowe | 24,294 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 81,219 | 74,178 | -7,041 |
| Southampton | 48,180 | 0 | -48,180 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,569 | 5,980 | -26,589 |
| Heysham | 0 | 27,158 | +27,158 |
| Felixstowe | 24,294 | 0 | -24,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,888 | 0 | -23,888 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| London | 0 | 6,175 | +6,175 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,269 | 0 | -5,269 |
Quick facts
HS code: 23080040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes acorns, horse-chestnuts, and fruit leftovers (except grapes) used for animal feed