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 | 311,940 |
| Poland | 76,753 |
| France | 41,252 |
| Bangladesh | 41,243 |
| Germany | 14,268 |
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 | 162,310 | 149,630 | -12,680 |
| Poland | 24,424 | 52,329 | +27,905 |
| France | 24,932 | 16,320 | -8,612 |
| Bangladesh | 10,337 | 30,906 | +20,569 |
| Germany | 4,887 | 9,381 | +4,494 |
| Netherlands | 6,629 | 7,399 | +770 |
| United States | 3,710 | 3,102 | -608 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 4,392 | +4,392 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,229 | +3,229 |
| Myanmar | 0 | 2,040 | +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 | 309,993 |
| Poland | 129,512 |
| Bangladesh | 43,283 |
| South Africa | 18,500 |
| Philippines | 6,812 |
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 | 150,982 | 159,011 | +8,029 |
| Poland | 53,464 | 76,048 | +22,584 |
| Bangladesh | 10,337 | 32,946 | +22,609 |
| South Africa | 18,500 | 0 | -18,500 |
| Philippines | 3,710 | 3,102 | -608 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 4,392 | +4,392 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,229 | +3,229 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,625 | +1,625 |
| Spain | 1,013 | 0 | -1,013 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 314,324 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 147,078 |
| Air transport | 56,957 |
| 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) | 171,650 | 142,674 | -28,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,649 | 85,429 | +23,780 |
| Air transport | 4,707 | 52,250 | +47,543 |
| Other | 354 | 48 | -306 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 113,497 |
| Felixstowe | 110,641 |
| Dover | 100,677 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 70,860 | 42,637 | -28,223 |
| Felixstowe | 59,784 | 50,857 | -8,927 |
| Dover | 32,028 | 68,649 | +36,621 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,517 | 51,251 | +28,734 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 18,489 | 0 | -18,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,294 | 2,608 | -12,686 |
| Luton Airport | 0 | 16,930 | +16,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,108 | 12,101 | +7,993 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 10,700 | +10,700 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,116 | 7,992 | +6,876 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 0 | 2,090 | +2,090 |
| 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 | 0 | 5,568 | +5,568 |
| 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