Import/export HS code 460194: Various vegetable material products
Products made from materials like straw, esparto, or other plant-based sources
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 546,024 |
| China | 269,844 |
| Netherlands | 85,207 |
| France | 67,141 |
| South Africa | 56,886 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 367,049 | 178,975 | -188,074 |
| China | 194,099 | 75,745 | -118,354 |
| Netherlands | 41,401 | 43,806 | +2,405 |
| France | 55,573 | 11,568 | -44,005 |
| South Africa | 23,129 | 33,757 | +10,628 |
| Belgium | 39,688 | 12,802 | -26,886 |
| Bangladesh | 11,791 | 30,906 | +19,115 |
| India | 34,244 | 5,558 | -28,686 |
| Germany | 6,750 | 9,381 | +2,631 |
| United States | 7,585 | 1,853 | -5,732 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 370,697 |
| Poland | 355,681 |
| Belarus | 234,370 |
| South Africa | 84,034 |
| Bangladesh | 44,737 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 234,557 | 136,140 | -98,417 |
| Poland | 252,447 | 103,234 | -149,213 |
| Belarus | 141,836 | 92,534 | -49,302 |
| South Africa | 48,103 | 35,931 | -12,172 |
| Bangladesh | 11,791 | 32,946 | +21,155 |
| India | 34,244 | 5,558 | -28,686 |
| France | 30,173 | 0 | -30,173 |
| Netherlands | 24,212 | 0 | -24,212 |
| Spain | 7,413 | 0 | -7,413 |
| Philippines | 3,710 | 1,853 | -1,857 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 764,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 415,950 |
| Air transport | 25,441 |
| Other | 439 |
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) | 517,638 | 246,899 | -270,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 262,561 | 153,389 | -109,172 |
| Air transport | 8,287 | 17,154 | +8,867 |
| Other | 236 | 203 | -33 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 600,013 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,114 |
| Southampton | 118,035 |
| Felixstowe | 105,636 |
| Purfleet | 70,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 422,392 | 177,621 | -244,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,890 | 77,224 | -2,666 |
| Southampton | 96,167 | 21,868 | -74,299 |
| Felixstowe | 61,238 | 44,398 | -16,840 |
| Purfleet | 29,671 | 40,940 | +11,269 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,334 | 3,565 | -27,769 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,901 | 13,118 | -783 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 18,489 | 0 | -18,489 |
| London | 6,777 | 9,453 | +2,676 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,108 | 12,101 | +7,993 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 5,568 |
| France | 3,336 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 0 | 5,568 | +5,568 |
| France | 3,336 | 0 | -3,336 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,386 | +1,386 |
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) | 5,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,478 |
| Air transport | 1,386 |
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) | 3,336 | 2,090 | -1,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,478 | +3,478 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,386 | +1,386 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,568 | +5,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,336 | 0 | -3,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,386 | +1,386 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 460194
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products made from materials like straw, esparto, or other plant-based sources