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 | 4,451,359 |
| France | 1,393,619 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,189,512 |
| United Arab Emirates | 345,706 |
| Afghanistan | 153,531 |
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 | 2,280,403 | 2,170,956 | -109,447 |
| France | 849,206 | 544,413 | -304,793 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 738,849 | 450,663 | -288,186 |
| United Arab Emirates | 228,284 | 117,422 | -110,862 |
| Afghanistan | 73,038 | 80,493 | +7,455 |
| India | 11,629 | 102,456 | +90,827 |
| Poland | 27,099 | 33,729 | +6,630 |
| Ireland | 44,265 | 4,475 | -39,790 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 40,086 | +40,086 |
| Germany | 14,444 | 8,199 | -6,245 |
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 | 4,065,750 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,428,108 |
| Afghanistan | 551,051 |
| United Arab Emirates | 341,818 |
| Greece | 139,297 |
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 | 2,142,922 | 1,922,828 | -220,094 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,540,724 | 887,384 | -653,340 |
| Afghanistan | 233,203 | 317,848 | +84,645 |
| United Arab Emirates | 223,932 | 117,886 | -106,046 |
| Greece | 74,199 | 65,098 | -9,101 |
| India | 11,629 | 104,326 | +92,697 |
| France | 12,483 | 75,261 | +62,778 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -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 |
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) | 4,550,943 |
| Air transport | 3,056,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 178,485 |
| Other | 51,171 |
| Road transport | 29,884 |
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) | 2,318,689 | 2,232,254 | -86,435 |
| Air transport | 1,794,513 | 1,261,992 | -532,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,254 | 67,231 | -44,023 |
| Other | 44,265 | 6,906 | -37,359 |
| Road transport | 19,713 | 10,171 | -9,542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,086,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,095,914 |
| Dover | 1,011,981 |
| Portsmouth | 828,650 |
| East Midlands Airport | 820,093 |
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 | 1,066,576 | 1,019,624 | -46,952 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 706,469 | 389,445 | -317,024 |
| Dover | 577,997 | 433,984 | -144,013 |
| Portsmouth | 377,030 | 451,620 | +74,590 |
| East Midlands Airport | 497,664 | 322,429 | -175,235 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 469,851 | 236,673 | -233,178 |
| ZLC | 252,256 | 260,125 | +7,869 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,033 | 197,464 | +145,431 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,634 | 17,875 | -65,759 |
| Harwich | 27,099 | 39,979 | +12,880 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOLDEN SAFFRON LTD | 52 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 45 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 43 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 41 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| FALGU & CO LIMITED | 35 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 31 |
| CENTAUR FOODS LIMITED | 26 |
| AFROPOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 25 |
| 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 | 27 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 150,783 |
| Netherlands | 121,617 |
| United States | 35,783 |
| Spain | 31,473 |
| 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 | 77,280 | 73,503 | -3,777 |
| Netherlands | 70,589 | 51,028 | -19,561 |
| United States | 1,380 | 34,403 | +33,023 |
| Spain | 2,973 | 28,500 | +25,527 |
| France | 10,640 | 11,043 | +403 |
| Sweden | 11,791 | 2,617 | -9,174 |
| Kenya | 0 | 6,209 | +6,209 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 46 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 9 | 37 | +28 |
| 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) | 329,040 |
| Air transport | 73,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,829 |
| Other | 875 |
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) | 179,630 | 149,410 | -30,220 |
| Air transport | 4,114 | 69,067 | +64,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,284 | 8,545 | +2,261 |
| Other | 74 | 801 | +727 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 168,960 |
| Holyhead | 117,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,644 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,282 |
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 | 93,900 | 75,060 | -18,840 |
| Holyhead | 62,477 | 55,000 | -7,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 986 | 51,658 | +50,672 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,128 | 17,409 | +14,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,160 | 15,122 | +9,962 |
| Heysham | 9,569 | 2,580 | -6,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 978 | 8,545 | +7,567 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,042 | 0 | -4,042 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,292 | 0 | -3,292 |
| 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