Import/export HS code 09102010: Whole saffron
Saffron in its natural, unprocessed form. Perfect for gourmet dishes and traditional recipes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,274,958 |
| France | 1,444,576 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,177,504 |
| United Arab Emirates | 344,779 |
| Afghanistan | 152,177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,138,403 | 2,136,555 | -1,848 |
| France | 898,568 | 546,008 | -352,560 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 689,726 | 487,778 | -201,948 |
| United Arab Emirates | 116,565 | 228,214 | +111,649 |
| Afghanistan | 71,808 | 80,369 | +8,561 |
| India | 11,629 | 85,338 | +73,709 |
| Portugal | 68,460 | 0 | -68,460 |
| Poland | 27,099 | 26,873 | -226 |
| Ireland | 44,227 | 4,724 | -39,503 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 40,086 | +40,086 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,994,847 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,427,544 |
| Afghanistan | 533,058 |
| United Arab Emirates | 341,818 |
| Greece | 131,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,103,560 | 1,891,287 | -212,273 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,474,163 | 953,381 | -520,782 |
| Afghanistan | 257,732 | 275,326 | +17,594 |
| United Arab Emirates | 112,213 | 229,605 | +117,392 |
| Greece | 63,348 | 68,437 | +5,089 |
| France | 28,577 | 75,261 | +46,684 |
| India | 11,629 | 87,208 | +75,579 |
| Morocco | 0 | 49,064 | +49,064 |
| Peru | 0 | 17,954 | +17,954 |
| China | 0 | 13,089 | +13,089 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -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) | 4,399,471 |
| Air transport | 3,116,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 171,426 |
| Other | 51,382 |
| Road transport | 31,798 |
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) | 2,252,152 | 2,147,319 | -104,833 |
| Air transport | 1,670,515 | 1,445,684 | -224,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,671 | 57,755 | -55,916 |
| Other | 44,227 | 7,155 | -37,072 |
| Road transport | 18,483 | 13,315 | -5,168 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,055,317 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,144,291 |
| Dover | 1,011,194 |
| East Midlands Airport | 835,999 |
| Portsmouth | 717,599 |
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 | 1,038,164 | 1,017,153 | -21,011 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 626,943 | 517,348 | -109,595 |
| Dover | 599,174 | 412,020 | -187,154 |
| East Midlands Airport | 493,980 | 342,019 | -151,961 |
| Portsmouth | 328,137 | 389,462 | +61,325 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 469,851 | 236,673 | -233,178 |
| ZLC | 240,617 | 271,783 | +31,166 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,014 | 228,483 | +207,469 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,634 | 17,875 | -65,759 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,282 | 53,215 | +43,933 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOLDEN SAFFRON LTD | 51 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 44 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 42 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 41 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| FALGU & CO LIMITED | 35 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 30 |
| CENTAUR FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
| AFROPOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 24 |
| FGS INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 146,898 |
| Netherlands | 117,184 |
| Spain | 31,473 |
| United States | 24,183 |
| France | 21,683 |
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 | 73,075 | 73,823 | +748 |
| Netherlands | 65,266 | 51,918 | -13,348 |
| Spain | 2,973 | 28,500 | +25,527 |
| United States | 1,380 | 22,803 | +21,423 |
| France | 10,640 | 11,043 | +403 |
| Sweden | 10,908 | 3,500 | -7,408 |
| Iceland | 3,694 | 2,014 | -1,680 |
| Austria | 0 | 5,008 | +5,008 |
| Germany | 3,570 | 1,170 | -2,400 |
| Portugal | 1,341 | 3,026 | +1,685 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 812 |
| Spain | 56 |
| Poland | 17 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 48 | 764 | +716 |
| Spain | 19 | 37 | +18 |
| Poland | 17 | 0 | -17 |
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) | 322,120 |
| Air transport | 61,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,166 |
| Other | 885 |
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) | 170,617 | 151,503 | -19,114 |
| Air transport | 4,114 | 57,467 | +53,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,936 | 7,230 | +1,294 |
| Other | 84 | 801 | +717 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 165,935 |
| Holyhead | 116,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,044 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 89,102 | 76,833 | -12,269 |
| Holyhead | 60,296 | 56,132 | -4,164 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 986 | 40,058 | +39,072 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,128 | 17,409 | +14,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,014 | 13,422 | +9,408 |
| Heysham | 8,681 | 3,468 | -5,213 |
| London Gateway Port | 978 | 5,216 | +4,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,958 | 0 | -4,958 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,028 | 2,014 | -14 |
| Dover | 2,973 | 0 | -2,973 |
Quick facts
HS code: 09102010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Saffron in its natural, unprocessed form. Perfect for gourmet dishes and traditional recipes