Import/export HS code 12060010: Sunflower seeds for planting
Sunflower seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 69,263,077 |
| France | 8,113,776 |
| Turkey | 5,896,771 |
| China | 3,632,136 |
| Netherlands | 2,976,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 34,450,901 | 34,812,176 | +361,275 |
| France | 4,107,715 | 4,006,061 | -101,654 |
| Turkey | 3,306,392 | 2,590,379 | -716,013 |
| China | 1,701,559 | 1,930,577 | +229,018 |
| Netherlands | 1,684,841 | 1,291,499 | -393,342 |
| Romania | 533,125 | 806,333 | +273,208 |
| Argentina | 215,665 | 736,264 | +520,599 |
| Ukraine | 131,204 | 625,416 | +494,212 |
| Poland | 447,442 | 216,983 | -230,459 |
| Spain | 95,931 | 299,154 | +203,223 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 70,542,955 |
| France | 7,800,159 |
| Turkey | 5,627,837 |
| China | 3,769,186 |
| Ukraine | 1,358,002 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 35,100,540 | 35,442,415 | +341,875 |
| France | 4,051,249 | 3,748,910 | -302,339 |
| Turkey | 3,184,650 | 2,443,187 | -741,463 |
| China | 1,877,421 | 1,891,765 | +14,344 |
| Ukraine | 282,701 | 1,075,301 | +792,600 |
| Argentina | 215,665 | 944,899 | +729,234 |
| Romania | 432,814 | 499,029 | +66,215 |
| Poland | 507,331 | 206,117 | -301,214 |
| Netherlands | 323,188 | 254,768 | -68,420 |
| Spain | 262,470 | 306,791 | +44,321 |
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 | 25 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 16 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Lincolnshire | 10 |
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 | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Essex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +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) | 77,675,872 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,643,323 |
| Air transport | 409,717 |
| Other | 236,890 |
| Road transport | 234,167 |
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) | 38,775,317 | 38,900,555 | +125,238 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,616,089 | 9,027,234 | +411,145 |
| Air transport | 206,246 | 203,471 | -2,775 |
| Other | 139,925 | 96,965 | -42,960 |
| Road transport | 87,144 | 147,023 | +59,879 |
| Rail transport | 969 | 5,238 | +4,269 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 79,156,235 |
| Dover | 2,943,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,502,072 |
| Glasson Dock | 2,028,383 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,816,635 |
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 | 39,436,597 | 39,719,638 | +283,041 |
| Dover | 1,411,146 | 1,532,437 | +121,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,211,269 | 1,290,803 | +79,534 |
| Glasson Dock | 1,069,498 | 958,885 | -110,613 |
| Eurotunnel | 965,122 | 851,513 | -113,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 958,722 | 564,149 | -394,573 |
| Southampton | 416,287 | 782,896 | +366,609 |
| Portsmouth | 435,343 | 503,524 | +68,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 113,596 | 706,348 | +592,752 |
| London | 147,858 | 458,260 | +310,402 |
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 | 114 |
| Manufacture of food products | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 47 |
| 2025-09 | 49 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNICORN INGREDIENTS LTD | 87 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 80 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 79 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 75 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 74 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 74 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 72 |
| SEMA FOODS LIMITED | 72 |
| LOON FUNG (LONDON) LIMITED | 68 |
| QUALITY NUT PRODUCTS LIMITED | 66 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 710,821 |
| Australia | 272,413 |
| Netherlands | 223,570 |
| France | 86,491 |
| Poland | 52,246 |
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 | 269,866 | 440,955 | +171,089 |
| Australia | 89,488 | 182,925 | +93,437 |
| Netherlands | 124,986 | 98,584 | -26,402 |
| France | 57,002 | 29,489 | -27,513 |
| Poland | 27,376 | 24,870 | -2,506 |
| Germany | 16,191 | 25,231 | +9,040 |
| Iceland | 2,881 | 25,112 | +22,231 |
| Finland | 21,819 | 0 | -21,819 |
| Jordan | 12,173 | 7,787 | -4,386 |
| Italy | 6,218 | 11,226 | +5,008 |
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 | 64,488 |
| Bulgaria | 32,833 |
| France | 13,454 |
| Ireland | 74 |
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 | 31,523 | 32,965 | +1,442 |
| Bulgaria | 18,185 | 14,648 | -3,537 |
| France | 7,684 | 5,770 | -1,914 |
| Ireland | 0 | 74 | +74 |
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) | 882,436 |
| Air transport | 289,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 240,404 |
| Other | 111,035 |
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) | 421,461 | 460,975 | +39,514 |
| Air transport | 101,805 | 187,941 | +86,136 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,321 | 160,083 | +79,762 |
| Other | 57,517 | 53,518 | -3,999 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 279,044 |
| Liverpool Docks | 278,639 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 219,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 213,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 200,094 |
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 | 75,825 | 203,219 | +127,394 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,825 | 159,814 | +40,989 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,823 | 89,760 | -40,063 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,488 | 123,699 | +34,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 105,667 | 94,427 | -11,240 |
| 000 | 57,517 | 53,518 | -3,999 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 59,226 | +59,226 |
| Harwich | 30,899 | 11,818 | -19,081 |
| Felixstowe | 5,848 | 35,281 | +29,433 |
| Heysham | 4,524 | 16,779 | +12,255 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 12060010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sunflower seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting