Import/export HS code 1004: Oats
All types of oats, including those used for food, animal feed, or other purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,256,242 |
| Latvia | 705,348 |
| France | 687,090 |
| Hungary | 189,604 |
| Netherlands | 172,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,665,975 | 2,590,267 | -75,708 |
| Latvia | 705,348 | 0 | -705,348 |
| France | 438,636 | 248,454 | -190,182 |
| Hungary | 36,340 | 153,264 | +116,924 |
| Netherlands | 86,046 | 86,759 | +713 |
| Germany | 58,184 | 71,789 | +13,605 |
| Lithuania | 94,531 | 13,526 | -81,005 |
| Czechia | 74,229 | 30,880 | -43,349 |
| Italy | 25,991 | 16,886 | -9,105 |
| Denmark | 27,820 | 0 | -27,820 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 739,087 |
| France | 570,457 |
| Hungary | 450,481 |
| Germany | 138,473 |
| Czechia | 106,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 739,087 | 0 | -739,087 |
| France | 422,378 | 148,079 | -274,299 |
| Hungary | 149,009 | 301,472 | +152,463 |
| Germany | 55,954 | 82,519 | +26,565 |
| Czechia | 74,229 | 32,358 | -41,871 |
| Lithuania | 60,792 | 13,948 | -46,844 |
| Ireland | 27,820 | 23,951 | -3,869 |
| Chile | 4,957 | 35,486 | +30,529 |
| Denmark | 27,820 | 0 | -27,820 |
| Canada | 18,641 | 6,267 | -12,374 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 5,204,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,371,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 924,803 |
| Air transport | 8,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,638,155 | 2,566,601 | -71,554 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 842,637 | 528,572 | -314,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 770,401 | 154,402 | -615,999 |
| Air transport | 1,804 | 7,065 | +5,261 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,204,756 |
| Dover | 961,912 |
| King's Lynn | 705,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 171,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 127,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,638,155 | 2,566,601 | -71,554 |
| Dover | 540,616 | 421,296 | -119,320 |
| King's Lynn | 705,348 | 0 | -705,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 119,342 | 52,056 | -67,286 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,954 | 71,321 | +15,367 |
| Felixstowe | 67,815 | 19,367 | -48,448 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,334 | 7,666 | -45,668 |
| London | 10,354 | 43,445 | +33,091 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 25,319 | +25,319 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,475 | 13,996 | +6,521 |
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 | 9 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS CHOICE LIMITED | 19 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 13 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 8 |
| TJX UK | 8 |
| COPE SEEDS (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
| BOSTON SEEDS LIMITED | 6 |
| GREENLAND SEEDS LIMITED | 5 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 3 |
| NEW WORLD IMPORTS (UK) LTD | 2 |
| PYMA LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,522,283 |
| Spain | 9,714,937 |
| Netherlands | 1,856,477 |
| Japan | 1,771,851 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,551,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,304,541 | 7,217,742 | +2,913,201 |
| Spain | 3,034,397 | 6,680,540 | +3,646,143 |
| Netherlands | 1,386,201 | 470,276 | -915,925 |
| Japan | 1,614,603 | 157,248 | -1,457,355 |
| United Arab Emirates | 541,224 | 1,009,977 | +468,753 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,398,770 | +1,398,770 |
| Sweden | 1,254,417 | 0 | -1,254,417 |
| Finland | 899,110 | 0 | -899,110 |
| South Korea | 539,108 | 122,646 | -416,462 |
| Ireland | 231,648 | 202,464 | -29,184 |
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 | 58,324 |
| Ireland | 27,959 |
| Germany | 3,820 |
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 | 37,705 | 20,619 | -17,086 |
| Ireland | 14,729 | 13,230 | -1,499 |
| Germany | 1,306 | 2,514 | +1,208 |
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) | 25,204,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,138,865 |
| Air transport | 376,139 |
| Other | 90,261 |
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) | 11,221,068 | 13,983,926 | +2,762,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,257,423 | 3,881,442 | +624,019 |
| Air transport | 298,549 | 77,590 | -220,959 |
| Other | 53,740 | 36,521 | -17,219 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 7,175,770 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,456,290 |
| Southampton | 5,538,658 |
| Tyne | 2,976,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,288,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,484,839 | 4,690,931 | +2,206,092 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,851,203 | 3,605,087 | +753,884 |
| Southampton | 3,344,051 | 2,194,607 | -1,149,444 |
| Tyne | 2,976,112 | 0 | -2,976,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 668,530 | 1,620,276 | +951,746 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 496,034 | 1,596,940 | +1,100,906 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 0 | 1,704,102 | +1,704,102 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,302,268 | +1,302,268 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 855,608 | 0 | -855,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 331,550 | 419,100 | +87,550 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 1004
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of oats, including those used for food, animal feed, or other purposes