Import/export HS code 06031970: Various cut flowers
Miscellaneous fresh or prepared flowers not covered in other categories
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 | 320,960,133 |
| Kenya | 46,208,089 |
| France | 33,114,709 |
| Colombia | 4,236,595 |
| South Africa | 4,029,647 |
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 | 166,816,633 | 154,143,500 | -12,673,133 |
| Kenya | 21,551,093 | 24,656,996 | +3,105,903 |
| France | 14,668,727 | 18,445,982 | +3,777,255 |
| Colombia | 2,231,564 | 2,005,031 | -226,533 |
| South Africa | 1,096,707 | 2,932,940 | +1,836,233 |
| Ecuador | 1,608,849 | 1,532,406 | -76,443 |
| Ireland | 1,583,299 | 855,705 | -727,594 |
| Israel | 637,805 | 551,918 | -85,887 |
| Italy | 272,141 | 387,152 | +115,011 |
| United States | 67,977 | 317,096 | +249,119 |
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 | 305,252,401 |
| Kenya | 61,290,993 |
| Spain | 7,209,336 |
| Ecuador | 5,556,076 |
| Colombia | 5,358,902 |
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 | 157,092,086 | 148,160,315 | -8,931,771 |
| Kenya | 28,993,982 | 32,297,011 | +3,303,029 |
| Spain | 3,238,194 | 3,971,142 | +732,948 |
| Ecuador | 3,048,763 | 2,507,313 | -541,450 |
| Colombia | 2,855,236 | 2,503,666 | -351,570 |
| South Africa | 1,383,640 | 3,249,302 | +1,865,662 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 1,957,091 | 1,941,300 | -15,791 |
| Italy | 1,582,531 | 2,206,408 | +623,877 |
| Israel | 1,841,480 | 1,575,622 | -265,858 |
| Ethiopia | 1,363,395 | 1,497,989 | +134,594 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 293,495,886 |
| Air transport | 60,954,603 |
| Road transport | 51,063,874 |
| Other | 10,424,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,275,694 |
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) | 152,583,083 | 140,912,803 | -11,670,280 |
| Air transport | 26,845,706 | 34,108,897 | +7,263,191 |
| Road transport | 25,098,838 | 25,965,036 | +866,198 |
| Other | 5,892,163 | 4,532,811 | -1,359,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 619,591 | 656,103 | +36,512 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 954 | +954 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 114,967,460 |
| Felixstowe | 71,534,172 |
| Harwich | 60,187,550 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,397,947 |
| 499 | 51,182,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 57,803,884 | 57,163,576 | -640,308 |
| Felixstowe | 31,001,642 | 40,532,530 | +9,530,888 |
| Harwich | 33,661,115 | 26,526,435 | -7,134,680 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,191,873 | 31,206,074 | +6,014,201 |
| 499 | 24,963,607 | 26,219,292 | +1,255,685 |
| Killingholme | 12,020,103 | 2,886,849 | -9,133,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,479,216 | 992,048 | -9,487,168 |
| 000 | 5,892,163 | 4,532,811 | -1,359,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,690,072 | 6,070,164 | +3,380,092 |
| Hull | 2,970,184 | 2,950,863 | -19,321 |
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 | 77 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 48 |
| 2025-11 | 51 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 53 |
| 2025-08 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 120 |
| MM FLOWERS LIMITED | 120 |
| OPTIMUS FLOWERS LIMITED | 117 |
| FLAMINGO FLOWERS LTD. | 116 |
| SUNFLORA LIMITED | 111 |
| EMERALD SUPPLIES LIMITED | 90 |
| ALL SEASONS FLOWERS LIMITED | 83 |
| J.VAN VLIET S.A. LIMITED | 69 |
| THE FLOWER HUB LIMITED | 64 |
| DISTRIFLOR (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 0-1m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 33,821,708 |
| Poland | 1,276,980 |
| Ireland | 846,642 |
| Gibraltar | 366,462 |
| United States | 320,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,048,268 | 18,773,440 | +3,725,172 |
| Poland | 566,808 | 710,172 | +143,364 |
| Ireland | 457,346 | 389,296 | -68,050 |
| Gibraltar | 170,157 | 196,305 | +26,148 |
| United States | 250,931 | 69,152 | -181,779 |
| Canada | 59,310 | 0 | -59,310 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,648 | +6,648 |
| Kenya | 2,531 | 0 | -2,531 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 682,153 |
| XI | 3,109 |
| Colombia | 1,408 |
| India | 397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 382,830 | 299,323 | -83,507 |
| XI | 2,081 | 1,028 | -1,053 |
| Colombia | 0 | 1,408 | +1,408 |
| India | 0 | 397 | +397 |
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) | 22,735,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,840,729 |
| Other | 743,508 |
| Air transport | 380,493 |
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) | 2,985,156 | 19,750,478 | +16,765,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,840,729 | 0 | -12,840,729 |
| Other | 418,125 | 325,383 | -92,742 |
| Air transport | 311,341 | 69,152 | -242,189 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 27,391,249 |
| Felixstowe | 3,755,504 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,957,612 |
| Hull | 1,778,216 |
| 000 | 743,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 13,008,084 | 14,383,165 | +1,375,081 |
| Felixstowe | 1,417,602 | 2,337,902 | +920,300 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 185,502 | 1,772,110 | +1,586,608 |
| Hull | 915,221 | 862,995 | -52,226 |
| 000 | 418,125 | 325,383 | -92,742 |
| Immingham Docks | 244,338 | 277,040 | +32,702 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 288,274 | 59,120 | -229,154 |
| Holyhead | 33,642 | 63,913 | +30,271 |
| Tyne | 0 | 53,353 | +53,353 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 19,217 | 10,032 | -9,185 |
Quick facts
HS code: 06031970
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous fresh or prepared flowers not covered in other categories