Import/export HS code 06029030: Vegetable and strawberry plants
Live plants for growing vegetables or strawberries, ready for planting
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 87,027,578 |
| Bulgaria | 5,844,880 |
| Italy | 5,252,782 |
| Spain | 1,786,609 |
| Germany | 1,304,457 |
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 | 43,663,225 | 43,364,353 | -298,872 |
| Bulgaria | 2,418,053 | 3,426,827 | +1,008,774 |
| Italy | 2,597,915 | 2,654,867 | +56,952 |
| Spain | 1,005,258 | 781,351 | -223,907 |
| Germany | 713,833 | 590,624 | -123,209 |
| Ireland | 246,666 | 248,524 | +1,858 |
| France | 40,124 | 74,264 | +34,140 |
| Belgium | 73,721 | 34,798 | -38,923 |
| United States | 1,536 | 30,047 | +28,511 |
| India | 0 | 5,255 | +5,255 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 84,704,411 |
| Bulgaria | 6,411,861 |
| Italy | 5,274,223 |
| Morocco | 2,173,791 |
| Spain | 1,831,756 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 42,163,120 | 42,541,291 | +378,171 |
| Bulgaria | 2,827,825 | 3,584,036 | +756,211 |
| Italy | 2,631,429 | 2,642,794 | +11,365 |
| Morocco | 1,353,026 | 820,765 | -532,261 |
| Spain | 867,172 | 964,584 | +97,412 |
| Germany | 558,620 | 264,116 | -294,504 |
| Ireland | 61,910 | 5,979 | -55,931 |
| Belgium | 6,919 | 56,381 | +49,462 |
| United States | 1,536 | 30,047 | +28,511 |
| Portugal | 17,298 | 4,021 | -13,277 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 11 |
| Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Eastern Scotland | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 101,183,865 |
| Other | 548,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 138,185 |
| Rail transport | 63,873 |
| Air transport | 36,838 |
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) | 50,405,132 | 50,778,733 | +373,601 |
| Other | 256,839 | 291,641 | +34,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,400 | 81,785 | +25,385 |
| Rail transport | 40,424 | 23,449 | -16,975 |
| Air transport | 1,536 | 35,302 | +33,766 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 28,333,837 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,313,805 |
| Harwich | 13,249,486 |
| Killingholme | 12,899,632 |
| Felixstowe | 10,023,463 |
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 | 13,909,535 | 14,424,302 | +514,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,545,302 | 12,768,503 | -776,799 |
| Harwich | 7,257,281 | 5,992,205 | -1,265,076 |
| Killingholme | 7,741,768 | 5,157,864 | -2,583,904 |
| Felixstowe | 4,651,939 | 5,371,524 | +719,585 |
| Immingham Docks | 953,889 | 4,310,099 | +3,356,210 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,250,541 | 622,549 | -627,992 |
| Tyne | 438,955 | 1,384,431 | +945,476 |
| Hull | 587,419 | 774,908 | +187,489 |
| 000 | 256,839 | 291,641 | +34,802 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
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 | 34 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,764,785 |
| Germany | 752,415 |
| Bulgaria | 531,757 |
| France | 480,104 |
| Netherlands | 458,543 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,757,071 | 2,007,714 | +250,643 |
| Germany | 167,753 | 584,662 | +416,909 |
| Bulgaria | 195,876 | 335,881 | +140,005 |
| France | 445,385 | 34,719 | -410,666 |
| Netherlands | 388,632 | 69,911 | -318,721 |
| Italy | 198,182 | 0 | -198,182 |
| Belgium | 26,089 | 5,116 | -20,973 |
| Ukraine | 21,580 | 0 | -21,580 |
| Spain | 25 | 14,713 | +14,688 |
| Portugal | 9,772 | 0 | -9,772 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,142,208 |
| Ireland | 153,538 |
| Netherlands | 45 |
| XU | 10 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,016,444 | 1,125,764 | +109,320 |
| Ireland | 76,274 | 77,264 | +990 |
| Netherlands | 45 | 0 | -45 |
| XU | 0 | 10 | +10 |
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) | 3,791,664 |
| Other | 2,295,801 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,361 |
| Air transport | 12,939 |
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) | 2,123,347 | 1,668,317 | -455,030 |
| Other | 1,092,763 | 1,203,038 | +110,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 181,361 | +181,361 |
| Air transport | 9,633 | 3,306 | -6,327 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,295,801 |
| Dover | 1,726,629 |
| Holyhead | 989,779 |
| Portsmouth | 463,241 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 336,812 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,092,763 | 1,203,038 | +110,275 |
| Dover | 765,181 | 961,448 | +196,267 |
| Holyhead | 508,722 | 481,057 | -27,665 |
| Portsmouth | 428,522 | 34,719 | -393,803 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 287,977 | 48,835 | -239,142 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 181,361 | +181,361 |
| Milford | 53,269 | 91,519 | +38,250 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,676 | 48,442 | -31,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,633 | 3,306 | -6,327 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 2,297 | +2,297 |
Quick facts
HS code: 06029030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Live plants for growing vegetables or strawberries, ready for planting