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 | 7,443,393 |
| Belgium | 3,413,479 |
| France | 522,748 |
| Italy | 237,931 |
| Germany | 170,299 |
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 | 3,616,071 | 3,827,322 | +211,251 |
| Belgium | 1,671,711 | 1,741,768 | +70,057 |
| France | 207,094 | 315,654 | +108,560 |
| Italy | 140,556 | 97,375 | -43,181 |
| Germany | 114,655 | 55,644 | -59,011 |
| 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 | 5,967,366 |
| Netherlands | 4,254,331 |
| Germany | 944,954 |
| Italy | 308,851 |
| France | 91,060 |
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 | 2,917,377 | 3,049,989 | +132,612 |
| Netherlands | 1,981,167 | 2,273,164 | +291,997 |
| Germany | 499,630 | 445,324 | -54,306 |
| Italy | 163,574 | 145,277 | -18,297 |
| France | 47,391 | 43,669 | -3,722 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Lincolnshire | 6 |
| 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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 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) | 11,104,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 543,099 |
| Other | 182,714 |
| 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) | 5,458,016 | 5,646,517 | +188,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,812 | 335,287 | +127,475 |
| Other | 104,827 | 77,887 | -26,940 |
| 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 | 3,027,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,420,533 |
| Harwich | 2,102,871 |
| Killingholme | 1,255,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,092,578 |
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 | 1,448,609 | 1,578,602 | +129,993 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,113,744 | 1,306,789 | +193,045 |
| Harwich | 1,128,206 | 974,665 | -153,541 |
| Killingholme | 732,231 | 523,305 | -208,926 |
| Immingham Docks | 381,699 | 710,879 | +329,180 |
| Dover | 185,836 | 220,610 | +34,774 |
| Jersey | 139,846 | 260,492 | +120,646 |
| Tyne | 109,414 | 162,519 | +53,105 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,375 | 35,674 | -184,701 |
| 000 | 104,827 | 77,887 | -26,940 |
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 | 36 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 25 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 57 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
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