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 | 69,337,404 |
| France | 8,340,960 |
| Turkey | 5,979,401 |
| China | 3,559,465 |
| Netherlands | 2,942,571 |
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 | 34,325,721 | 35,011,683 | +685,962 |
| France | 4,027,060 | 4,313,900 | +286,840 |
| Turkey | 3,268,612 | 2,710,789 | -557,823 |
| China | 1,648,771 | 1,910,694 | +261,923 |
| Netherlands | 1,729,836 | 1,212,735 | -517,101 |
| Romania | 528,366 | 814,731 | +286,365 |
| Argentina | 246,352 | 701,908 | +455,556 |
| Poland | 457,577 | 208,716 | -248,861 |
| Ukraine | 78,668 | 421,774 | +343,106 |
| Spain | 124,338 | 248,851 | +124,513 |
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 | 70,659,241 |
| France | 8,092,354 |
| Turkey | 5,701,428 |
| China | 3,667,756 |
| Argentina | 1,109,057 |
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 | 34,998,759 | 35,660,482 | +661,723 |
| France | 4,015,334 | 4,077,020 | +61,686 |
| Turkey | 3,146,870 | 2,554,558 | -592,312 |
| China | 1,793,830 | 1,873,926 | +80,096 |
| Argentina | 246,352 | 862,705 | +616,353 |
| Ukraine | 230,165 | 871,659 | +641,494 |
| Romania | 418,159 | 507,427 | +89,268 |
| Poland | 527,142 | 215,258 | -311,884 |
| Netherlands | 321,422 | 255,030 | -66,392 |
| United States | 348,041 | 192,220 | -155,821 |
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 | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Lincolnshire | 9 |
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 | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Essex | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -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) | 77,848,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,514,586 |
| Air transport | 448,599 |
| Road transport | 269,241 |
| Other | 237,672 |
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) | 38,485,599 | 39,363,330 | +877,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,588,682 | 8,925,904 | +337,222 |
| Air transport | 269,948 | 178,651 | -91,297 |
| Road transport | 122,218 | 147,023 | +24,805 |
| Other | 137,559 | 100,113 | -37,446 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 6,207 | +6,207 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 79,224,484 |
| Dover | 3,008,784 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,501,455 |
| Glasson Dock | 2,190,655 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,851,535 |
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 | 39,114,378 | 40,110,106 | +995,728 |
| Dover | 1,415,329 | 1,593,455 | +178,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,215,313 | 1,286,142 | +70,829 |
| Glasson Dock | 1,038,163 | 1,152,492 | +114,329 |
| Eurotunnel | 976,252 | 875,283 | -100,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 937,829 | 628,607 | -309,222 |
| Southampton | 444,131 | 632,636 | +188,505 |
| Portsmouth | 422,525 | 557,966 | +135,441 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,129 | 714,442 | +602,313 |
| Killingholme | 349,710 | 71,981 | -277,729 |
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 | 15 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 47 |
| 2025-09 | 49 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
| 2025-07 | 48 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNICORN INGREDIENTS LTD | 86 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 79 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 78 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 74 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 73 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 73 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 72 |
| SEMA FOODS LIMITED | 72 |
| LOON FUNG (LONDON) LIMITED | 67 |
| QUALITY NUT PRODUCTS LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 704,830 |
| Australia | 262,742 |
| Netherlands | 239,278 |
| France | 82,507 |
| Poland | 52,263 |
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 | 270,291 | 434,539 | +164,248 |
| Australia | 82,096 | 180,646 | +98,550 |
| Netherlands | 140,694 | 98,584 | -42,110 |
| France | 57,002 | 25,505 | -31,497 |
| Poland | 25,673 | 26,590 | +917 |
| Germany | 16,191 | 25,231 | +9,040 |
| Iceland | 0 | 23,152 | +23,152 |
| Finland | 21,819 | 0 | -21,819 |
| Jordan | 6,325 | 13,635 | +7,310 |
| 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 | 64,348 |
| Bulgaria | 34,255 |
| France | 13,757 |
| XU | 176 |
| 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 | 32,192 | 32,156 | -36 |
| Bulgaria | 18,948 | 15,307 | -3,641 |
| France | 7,659 | 6,098 | -1,561 |
| XU | 125 | 51 | -74 |
| 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) | 907,519 |
| Air transport | 280,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,542 |
| Other | 112,610 |
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) | 446,426 | 461,093 | +14,667 |
| Air transport | 94,413 | 185,662 | +91,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,537 | 155,005 | +82,468 |
| Other | 58,924 | 53,686 | -5,238 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 297,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 259,880 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 243,266 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 203,516 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,198 |
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 | 86,769 | 210,312 | +123,543 |
| Liverpool Docks | 116,615 | 143,265 | +26,650 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 155,770 | 87,496 | -68,274 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,096 | 121,420 | +39,324 |
| Immingham Docks | 103,731 | 92,467 | -11,264 |
| 000 | 58,924 | 53,686 | -5,238 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 59,226 | +59,226 |
| Harwich | 30,899 | 11,818 | -19,081 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 41,129 | +41,129 |
| Heysham | 3,583 | 16,645 | +13,062 |
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