Import/export HS code 46019490: Various vegetable-based items
Other products made from plant-based materials, not classified as plaits or strips
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 265,056 |
| Poland | 77,762 |
| France | 49,454 |
| Bangladesh | 41,243 |
| Netherlands | 14,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 114,649 | 150,407 | +35,758 |
| Poland | 24,380 | 53,382 | +29,002 |
| France | 24,932 | 24,522 | -410 |
| Bangladesh | 13,640 | 27,603 | +13,963 |
| Netherlands | 6,629 | 7,399 | +770 |
| Germany | 5,200 | 7,269 | +2,069 |
| United States | 2,571 | 3,102 | +531 |
| Viet Nam | 4,392 | 0 | -4,392 |
| Turkey | 3,229 | 0 | -3,229 |
| Myanmar | 2,040 | 0 | -2,040 |
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 | 279,810 |
| Poland | 138,723 |
| Bangladesh | 43,283 |
| Philippines | 5,673 |
| Viet Nam | 4,392 |
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 | 122,134 | 157,676 | +35,542 |
| Poland | 53,420 | 85,303 | +31,883 |
| Bangladesh | 15,680 | 27,603 | +11,923 |
| Philippines | 2,571 | 3,102 | +531 |
| Viet Nam | 4,392 | 0 | -4,392 |
| Turkey | 3,229 | 0 | -3,229 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,625 | +1,625 |
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 | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 264,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 153,477 |
| Air transport | 58,622 |
| Other | 402 |
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) | 136,953 | 127,683 | -9,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,905 | 92,572 | +31,667 |
| Air transport | 3,568 | 55,054 | +51,486 |
| Other | 402 | 0 | -402 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 117,822 |
| Southampton | 88,209 |
| Felixstowe | 86,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,768 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 18,489 |
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 | 39,918 | 77,904 | +37,986 |
| Southampton | 47,127 | 41,082 | -6,045 |
| Felixstowe | 45,119 | 41,122 | -3,997 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,218 | 47,550 | +21,332 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 18,489 | 0 | -18,489 |
| Luton Airport | 0 | 16,930 | +16,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,015 | 11,194 | +6,179 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,687 | 1,403 | -12,284 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 10,700 | +10,700 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,116 | 9,392 | +8,276 |
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
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
1 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 |
| 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 | 960 | 4,608 | +3,648 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,090 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,478 | +3,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 960 | 1,130 | +170 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 960 | 4,608 | +3,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,386 | +1,386 |
Quick facts
HS code: 46019490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other products made from plant-based materials, not classified as plaits or strips