Import/export HS code 100510: Maize seeds
Maize seeds specifically used for planting and growing corn
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 59,297,392 |
| Germany | 22,578,802 |
| Ireland | 10,659,761 |
| Netherlands | 1,384,474 |
| Hungary | 1,238,518 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 31,089,314 | 28,208,078 | -2,881,236 |
| Germany | 10,533,811 | 12,044,991 | +1,511,180 |
| Ireland | 5,766,429 | 4,893,332 | -873,097 |
| Netherlands | 313,254 | 1,071,220 | +757,966 |
| Hungary | 835,405 | 403,113 | -432,292 |
| Austria | 246,410 | 400,239 | +153,829 |
| Switzerland | 974 | 302,837 | +301,863 |
| United States | 277,446 | 2,121 | -275,325 |
| Mexico | 0 | 75,742 | +75,742 |
| Poland | 0 | 67,244 | +67,244 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 74,472,877 |
| Austria | 4,397,811 |
| Hungary | 2,297,776 |
| Germany | 1,834,405 |
| Ukraine | 907,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 37,490,481 | 36,982,396 | -508,085 |
| Austria | 2,865,009 | 1,532,802 | -1,332,207 |
| Hungary | 912,944 | 1,384,832 | +471,888 |
| Germany | 1,085,429 | 748,976 | -336,453 |
| Ukraine | 224,773 | 682,676 | +457,903 |
| United States | 448,813 | 56,373 | -392,440 |
| Romania | 0 | 420,199 | +420,199 |
| Czechia | 177,456 | 241,222 | +63,766 |
| Croatia | 0 | 106,268 | +106,268 |
| Poland | 0 | 78,968 | +78,968 |
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 | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
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 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,576,077 |
| Other | 11,080,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,044,041 |
| Air transport | 10,483 |
| Road transport | 6,291 |
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) | 42,930,535 | 38,645,542 | -4,284,993 |
| Other | 5,933,679 | 5,147,133 | -786,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 366,398 | 3,677,643 | +3,311,245 |
| Air transport | 8,362 | 2,121 | -6,241 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,291 | +6,291 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 69,242,426 |
| 000 | 11,080,812 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,880,671 |
| Newhaven | 1,815,140 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,428,336 |
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 | 37,514,720 | 31,727,706 | -5,787,014 |
| 000 | 5,933,679 | 5,147,133 | -786,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,306,433 | 6,574,238 | +3,267,805 |
| Newhaven | 512,918 | 1,302,222 | +789,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 737,793 | 690,543 | -47,250 |
| Portsmouth | 142,537 | 599,374 | +456,837 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 618,723 | +618,723 |
| Harwich | 265,684 | 212,824 | -52,860 |
| Purfleet | 125,502 | 300,832 | +175,330 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,307 | 115,906 | -49,401 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 7 |
| 2025-03 | 8 |
| 2025-02 | 6 |
| 2025-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KWS UK LIMITED | 20 |
| COFCO INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 18 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 18 |
| RAGT SEEDS LIMITED | 16 |
| BRIGHT MAIZE LIMITED | 12 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 11 |
| CORSO ITALIA LTD | 8 |
| GREEN FARM SEEDS LIMITED | 5 |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 5 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,286,814 |
| Germany | 1,802,755 |
| Ireland | 290,666 |
| Netherlands | 222,467 |
| Denmark | 60,294 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 856,506 | 1,430,308 | +573,802 |
| Germany | 472,182 | 1,330,573 | +858,391 |
| Ireland | 99,300 | 191,366 | +92,066 |
| Netherlands | 195,651 | 26,816 | -168,835 |
| Denmark | 60,294 | 0 | -60,294 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,976 | +2,976 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 97,865 |
| France | 79,699 |
| XI | 4,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 225 | 97,640 | +97,415 |
| France | 32,038 | 47,661 | +15,623 |
| XI | 2,204 | 2,654 | +450 |
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) | 4,420,280 |
| Other | 182,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,294 |
| Air transport | 2,976 |
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) | 1,589,172 | 2,831,108 | +1,241,936 |
| Other | 34,467 | 147,955 | +113,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,294 | 0 | -60,294 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,976 | +2,976 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,760,647 |
| Dover | 331,099 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,384 |
| 000 | 182,422 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,755 |
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 | 998,856 | 2,761,791 | +1,762,935 |
| Dover | 331,099 | 0 | -331,099 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,384 | 0 | -194,384 |
| 000 | 34,467 | 147,955 | +113,488 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,833 | 41,922 | -22,911 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,294 | 0 | -60,294 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 25,906 | +25,906 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 2,976 | +2,976 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,489 | +1,489 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 100510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Maize seeds specifically used for planting and growing corn