Import/export HS code 120190: Various soybeans
Soybeans not used as seeds, including those for food, oil, or industrial purposes
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 414,401,698 |
| United States | 114,216,588 |
| Canada | 80,975,587 |
| Uruguay | 22,092,401 |
| China | 13,830,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 242,955,970 | 171,445,728 | -71,510,242 |
| United States | 44,225,982 | 69,990,606 | +25,764,624 |
| Canada | 73,260,867 | 7,714,720 | -65,546,147 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 22,092,401 | +22,092,401 |
| China | 7,854,116 | 5,976,249 | -1,877,867 |
| Belgium | 7,608,915 | 5,710,344 | -1,898,571 |
| Ireland | 7,410,456 | 4,271,086 | -3,139,370 |
| France | 1,592,030 | 1,524,407 | -67,623 |
| Netherlands | 1,581,504 | 356,998 | -1,224,506 |
| India | 398,235 | 543,504 | +145,269 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 414,401,698 |
| United States | 114,394,439 |
| Canada | 83,048,904 |
| Uruguay | 22,092,401 |
| China | 14,000,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 242,955,970 | 171,445,728 | -71,510,242 |
| United States | 44,266,449 | 70,127,990 | +25,861,541 |
| Canada | 74,902,285 | 8,146,619 | -66,755,666 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 22,092,401 | +22,092,401 |
| China | 7,685,000 | 6,315,129 | -1,369,871 |
| Belgium | 6,511,640 | 5,006,671 | -1,504,969 |
| France | 1,199,569 | 1,073,838 | -125,731 |
| Ukraine | 466,435 | 938,511 | +472,076 |
| Netherlands | 1,142,303 | 55,795 | -1,086,508 |
| Austria | 394,804 | 570,369 | +175,565 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 - East and North East | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 653,449,598 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,409,337 |
| Other | 11,864,742 |
| Road transport | 22,169 |
| Air transport | 14,161 |
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) | 372,895,594 | 280,554,004 | -92,341,590 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,163,940 | 6,245,397 | -1,918,543 |
| Other | 7,545,694 | 4,319,048 | -3,226,646 |
| Road transport | 22,169 | 0 | -22,169 |
| Air transport | 11,077 | 3,084 | -7,993 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 622,486,007 |
| London | 14,683,309 |
| 000 | 11,864,742 |
| Felixstowe | 11,059,028 |
| Southampton | 6,772,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 355,413,826 | 267,072,181 | -88,341,645 |
| London | 9,968,228 | 4,715,081 | -5,253,147 |
| 000 | 7,545,694 | 4,319,048 | -3,226,646 |
| Felixstowe | 5,626,197 | 5,432,831 | -193,366 |
| Southampton | 3,564,322 | 3,207,681 | -356,641 |
| London Gateway Port | 273,652 | 2,572,946 | +2,299,294 |
| King's Lynn | 921,249 | 958,383 | +37,134 |
| Immingham Docks | 881,419 | 968,174 | +86,755 |
| Hull | 831,667 | 703,072 | -128,595 |
| Great Yarmouth | 1,123,709 | 0 | -1,123,709 |
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 | 59 |
| Manufacture of food products | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 110 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 109 |
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | 87 |
| FOODNET LIMITED | 86 |
| GREENYARD FROZEN UK LIMITED | 85 |
| CARGILL PLC | 69 |
| LEATHAMS LIMITED | 65 |
| KIRIL MISCHEFF (TRADING) LIMITED | 56 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 55 |
| KIRIL MISCHEFF LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 753,911 |
| Spain | 190,163 |
| Netherlands | 136,585 |
| Canada | 110,506 |
| France | 103,031 |
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 | 442,720 | 311,191 | -131,529 |
| Spain | 86,802 | 103,361 | +16,559 |
| Netherlands | 91,167 | 45,418 | -45,749 |
| Canada | 0 | 110,506 | +110,506 |
| France | 47,606 | 55,425 | +7,819 |
| Poland | 25,589 | 31,855 | +6,266 |
| Denmark | 24,600 | 25,200 | +600 |
| Singapore | 23,938 | 21,288 | -2,650 |
| Belgium | 0 | 26,224 | +26,224 |
| Portugal | 18,659 | 6,498 | -12,161 |
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 | 580,762 |
| Netherlands | 16,920 |
| Ireland | 3,917 |
| China | 184 |
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 | 337,139 | 243,623 | -93,516 |
| Netherlands | 8,749 | 8,171 | -578 |
| Ireland | 2,447 | 1,470 | -977 |
| China | 42 | 142 | +100 |
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) | 702,122 |
| Other | 609,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,372 |
| Air transport | 1,000 |
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) | 375,988 | 326,134 | -49,854 |
| Other | 354,525 | 255,123 | -99,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,242 | 173,130 | +112,888 |
| Air transport | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 609,648 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 523,035 |
| Liverpool Docks | 149,137 |
| Holyhead | 99,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,547 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 354,525 | 255,123 | -99,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 278,233 | 244,802 | -33,431 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,461 | 135,676 | +122,215 |
| Holyhead | 60,846 | 38,664 | -22,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,395 | 28,152 | -5,243 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,386 | 13,935 | +549 |
| Felixstowe | 17,087 | 3,265 | -13,822 |
| Heysham | 13,963 | 4,974 | -8,989 |
| Southampton | 2,780 | 14,749 | +11,969 |
| London | 0 | 13,612 | +13,612 |
Quick facts
HS code: 120190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soybeans not used as seeds, including those for food, oil, or industrial purposes