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 | 549,045 |
| China | 326,747 |
| France | 96,304 |
| Netherlands | 73,534 |
| South Africa | 59,648 |
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 | 339,891 | 209,154 | -130,737 |
| China | 164,985 | 161,762 | -3,223 |
| France | 55,105 | 41,199 | -13,906 |
| Netherlands | 24,431 | 49,103 | +24,672 |
| South Africa | 23,129 | 36,519 | +13,390 |
| Belgium | 48,511 | 2,891 | -45,620 |
| Bangladesh | 11,791 | 30,906 | +19,115 |
| India | 34,244 | 5,558 | -28,686 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,931 | +20,931 |
| Germany | 6,101 | 7,269 | +1,168 |
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 | 446,590 |
| Poland | 369,153 |
| Belarus | 240,853 |
| South Africa | 105,453 |
| 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 | 218,461 | 228,129 | +9,668 |
| Poland | 230,261 | 138,892 | -91,369 |
| Belarus | 138,670 | 102,183 | -36,487 |
| South Africa | 45,829 | 59,624 | +13,795 |
| Bangladesh | 11,791 | 32,946 | +21,155 |
| India | 34,244 | 5,558 | -28,686 |
| France | 30,173 | 0 | -30,173 |
| Spain | 7,413 | 0 | -7,413 |
| Philippines | 3,710 | 3,102 | -608 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 4,392 | +4,392 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Devon | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 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) | 795,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 441,107 |
| Air transport | 67,614 |
| Other | 464 |
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) | 481,216 | 314,498 | -166,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 234,290 | 206,817 | -27,473 |
| Air transport | 9,249 | 58,365 | +49,116 |
| Other | 354 | 110 | -244 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 623,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,086 |
| Southampton | 130,190 |
| Felixstowe | 97,071 |
| Purfleet | 83,190 |
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 | 373,297 | 250,639 | -122,658 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,591 | 88,495 | +4,904 |
| Southampton | 83,361 | 46,829 | -36,532 |
| Felixstowe | 44,655 | 52,416 | +7,761 |
| Purfleet | 41,505 | 41,685 | +180 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,767 | 5,614 | -16,153 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,400 | 3,565 | -19,835 |
| London | 4,194 | 14,462 | +10,268 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,542 | 14,011 | +9,469 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 18,489 | 0 | -18,489 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 13 |
| 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