Import/export HS code 23080040: Acorns, horse-chestnuts, and fruit pomace
Includes acorns, horse-chestnuts, and fruit leftovers (except grapes) used for animal feed
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 2,297,822 |
| Netherlands | 277,379 |
| Belgium | 257,836 |
| Canada | 62,797 |
| China | 48,183 |
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 | 1,358,289 | 939,533 | -418,756 |
| Netherlands | 185,716 | 91,663 | -94,053 |
| Belgium | 160,890 | 96,946 | -63,944 |
| Canada | 24,022 | 38,775 | +14,753 |
| China | 39,571 | 8,612 | -30,959 |
| Poland | 12,643 | 15,960 | +3,317 |
| Italy | 0 | 16,468 | +16,468 |
| Turkey | 7,840 | 8,115 | +275 |
| 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 | 2,278,037 |
| United States | 197,151 |
| Spain | 173,858 |
| Poland | 114,733 |
| Netherlands | 85,953 |
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 | 1,329,328 | 948,709 | -380,619 |
| United States | 127,251 | 69,900 | -57,351 |
| Spain | 117,110 | 56,748 | -60,362 |
| Poland | 74,108 | 40,625 | -33,483 |
| Netherlands | 64,054 | 21,899 | -42,155 |
| Canada | 25,287 | 38,775 | +13,488 |
| China | 39,571 | 8,612 | -30,959 |
| Chile | 11,620 | 8,743 | -2,877 |
| Norway | 3,854 | 7,851 | +3,997 |
| Egypt | 0 | 11,366 | +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 | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,622,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 340,428 |
| Air transport | 67,132 |
| 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) | 1,568,474 | 1,053,679 | -514,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 208,236 | 132,192 | -76,044 |
| Air transport | 26,165 | 40,967 | +14,802 |
| 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 | 929,866 |
| Dover | 745,053 |
| Eurotunnel | 661,289 |
| Immingham Docks | 252,509 |
| London | 206,399 |
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 | 502,136 | 427,730 | -74,406 |
| Dover | 563,973 | 181,080 | -382,893 |
| Eurotunnel | 411,048 | 250,241 | -160,807 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,633 | 167,876 | +83,243 |
| London | 147,702 | 58,697 | -89,005 |
| Southampton | 62,471 | 47,387 | -15,084 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,220 | 26,422 | +1,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 37,700 | +37,700 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 14,545 | +14,545 |
| Middlesbrough | 880 | 9,488 | +8,608 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 32 |
| THE INGREDIENTS CONSULTANCY LIMITED | 29 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 28 |
| KEITH SPICER LIMITED | 26 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 15 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 14 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 12 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 10 |
| GREENCOAT LIMITED | 7 |
| PETS CORNER (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 124,592 |
| China | 72,347 |
| Australia | 48,030 |
| Italy | 45,467 |
| Spain | 6,153 |
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 | 81,503 | 43,089 | -38,414 |
| China | 24,294 | 48,053 | +23,759 |
| Australia | 40,025 | 8,005 | -32,020 |
| Italy | 45,467 | 0 | -45,467 |
| Spain | 0 | 6,153 | +6,153 |
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) | 176,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,372 |
| 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) | 126,970 | 49,242 | -77,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,319 | 48,053 | -16,266 |
| Air transport | 0 | 8,005 | +8,005 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 115,039 |
| Southampton | 64,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,904 |
| Felixstowe | 24,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,888 |
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 | 76,234 | 38,805 | -37,429 |
| Southampton | 32,020 | 32,170 | +150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,467 | 10,437 | -35,030 |
| Felixstowe | 24,294 | 0 | -24,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,005 | 15,883 | +7,878 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 8,005 | +8,005 |
| 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