Import/export HS code 100821: Seed for planting
Seeds of buckwheat, millet, or other cereals used for growing crops
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 841,064 |
| China | 284,613 |
| Germany | 116,654 |
| United States | 100,199 |
| Netherlands | 80,954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 595,181 | 245,883 | -349,298 |
| China | 107,066 | 177,547 | +70,481 |
| Germany | 83,622 | 33,032 | -50,590 |
| United States | 41,862 | 58,337 | +16,475 |
| Netherlands | 51,409 | 29,545 | -21,864 |
| Canada | 28,257 | 35,854 | +7,597 |
| Romania | 50,991 | 0 | -50,991 |
| Ukraine | 33,449 | 12,367 | -21,082 |
| Poland | 12,152 | 24,801 | +12,649 |
| South Africa | 25,717 | 0 | -25,717 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 834,928 |
| China | 284,613 |
| Ukraine | 158,315 |
| Germany | 139,035 |
| United States | 130,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 589,045 | 245,883 | -343,162 |
| China | 107,066 | 177,547 | +70,481 |
| Ukraine | 133,578 | 24,737 | -108,841 |
| Germany | 106,003 | 33,032 | -72,971 |
| United States | 72,660 | 58,337 | -14,323 |
| Netherlands | 11,768 | 29,545 | +17,777 |
| Canada | 0 | 35,854 | +35,854 |
| Nepal | 12,703 | 16,809 | +4,106 |
| Sudan | 0 | 15,606 | +15,606 |
| Poland | 0 | 12,431 | +12,431 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,507,418 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 160,553 |
| Road transport | 36,671 |
| Air transport | 883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 935,667 | 571,751 | -363,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,747 | 80,806 | +1,059 |
| Road transport | 24,304 | 12,367 | -11,937 |
| Air transport | 0 | 883 | +883 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,008,812 |
| Southampton | 317,161 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,810 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,313 |
| London | 44,446 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 607,606 | 401,206 | -206,400 |
| Southampton | 174,362 | 142,799 | -31,563 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,275 | 12,535 | -54,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,768 | 29,545 | -10,223 |
| London | 20,714 | 23,732 | +3,018 |
| ZLC | 24,304 | 12,367 | -11,937 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 11,228 | 18,033 | +6,805 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,257 | 0 | -28,257 |
| Harwich | 25,277 | 0 | -25,277 |
| Hull | 14,875 | 9,300 | -5,575 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 45,055 |
| Kuwait | 11,708 |
| Germany | 11,280 |
| Jordan | 6,285 |
| Italy | 3,957 |
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 | 8,003 | 37,052 | +29,049 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 11,708 | +11,708 |
| Germany | 11,280 | 0 | -11,280 |
| Jordan | 2,974 | 3,311 | +337 |
| Italy | 3,957 | 0 | -3,957 |
| Singapore | 1,763 | 0 | -1,763 |
| France | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
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) | 64,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,720 |
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) | 12,257 | 52,071 | +39,814 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,720 | 0 | -16,720 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 26,437 |
| Felixstowe | 26,418 |
| Heysham | 8,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,357 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 0 | 26,437 | +26,437 |
| Felixstowe | 12,514 | 13,904 | +1,390 |
| Heysham | 8,003 | 0 | -8,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 6,357 | +6,357 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,957 | 0 | -4,957 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 4,258 | +4,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,740 | 1,115 | -625 |
| Southampton | 1,763 | 0 | -1,763 |
Quick facts
HS code: 100821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of buckwheat, millet, or other cereals used for growing crops