Import/export HS code 060230: Rhododendrons and azaleas
Flowering shrubs like rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not, used for ornamental purposes
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,388,371 |
| Belgium | 3,488,347 |
| France | 528,727 |
| Italy | 227,581 |
| Germany | 172,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,584,382 | 3,803,989 | +219,607 |
| Belgium | 1,702,015 | 1,786,332 | +84,317 |
| France | 332,226 | 196,501 | -135,725 |
| Italy | 123,639 | 103,942 | -19,697 |
| Germany | 118,411 | 53,792 | -64,619 |
| Poland | 20,568 | 22,527 | +1,959 |
| Ireland | 0 | 410 | +410 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,971,265 |
| Netherlands | 4,269,497 |
| Germany | 946,942 |
| Italy | 298,501 |
| France | 97,039 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,869,218 | 3,102,047 | +232,829 |
| Netherlands | 2,141,829 | 2,127,668 | -14,161 |
| Germany | 513,297 | 433,645 | -79,652 |
| Italy | 148,080 | 150,421 | +2,341 |
| France | 48,947 | 48,092 | -855 |
| Poland | 20,568 | 22,527 | +1,959 |
| Denmark | 28,283 | 0 | -28,283 |
| Ecuador | 4,412 | 0 | -4,412 |
| Saint Barthélemy | 0 | 2,863 | +2,863 |
| Mongolia | 2,441 | 0 | -2,441 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Lincolnshire | 6 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Devon | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 11,127,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 536,728 |
| Other | 183,411 |
| Road transport | 1,009 |
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) | 5,453,043 | 5,674,543 | +221,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,017 | 211,711 | -113,306 |
| Other | 103,181 | 80,230 | -22,951 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,009 | +1,009 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,048,470 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,494,107 |
| Harwich | 2,050,602 |
| Killingholme | 1,222,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,098,506 |
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 | 1,472,884 | 1,575,586 | +102,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,118,925 | 1,375,182 | +256,257 |
| Harwich | 1,137,245 | 913,357 | -223,888 |
| Killingholme | 717,676 | 505,113 | -212,563 |
| Immingham Docks | 363,365 | 735,141 | +371,776 |
| Jersey | 263,422 | 136,916 | -126,506 |
| Dover | 170,549 | 225,821 | +55,272 |
| Tyne | 116,405 | 155,528 | +39,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,243 | 40,732 | -162,511 |
| 000 | 103,181 | 80,230 | -22,951 |
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 | 42 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 24 |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 | 62 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 3,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,684 | 2,218 | +534 |
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) | 3,902 |
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) | 1,684 | 2,218 | +534 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,684 | 2,218 | +534 |
Quick facts
HS code: 060230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flowering shrubs like rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not, used for ornamental purposes