Import/export HS code 12060010: Sunflower seeds for planting
Sunflower seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,710,008 |
| Germany | 279,551 |
| France | 253,702 |
| Italy | 144,387 |
| Austria | 61,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 861,738 | 848,270 | -13,468 |
| Germany | 115,041 | 164,510 | +49,469 |
| France | 119,718 | 133,984 | +14,266 |
| Italy | 59,930 | 84,457 | +24,527 |
| Austria | 19,672 | 41,538 | +21,866 |
| United States | 35,627 | 13,280 | -22,347 |
| Spain | 1,013 | 47,372 | +46,359 |
| Poland | 9,883 | 20,809 | +10,926 |
| Israel | 23,778 | 0 | -23,778 |
| Lithuania | 3,818 | 17,706 | +13,888 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 555,762 |
| Chile | 530,943 |
| France | 493,639 |
| United States | 397,383 |
| Netherlands | 156,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 262,470 | 293,292 | +30,822 |
| Chile | 252,613 | 278,330 | +25,717 |
| France | 197,021 | 296,618 | +99,597 |
| United States | 229,337 | 168,046 | -61,291 |
| Netherlands | 126,459 | 30,425 | -96,034 |
| Israel | 25,236 | 71,148 | +45,912 |
| Italy | 33,615 | 39,297 | +5,682 |
| Romania | 11,348 | 45,606 | +34,258 |
| China | 34,393 | 20,950 | -13,443 |
| India | 33,335 | 10,743 | -22,592 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,126,013 |
| Air transport | 281,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 234,941 |
| Rail transport | 6,207 |
| Other | 1,675 |
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) | 1,011,350 | 1,114,663 | +103,313 |
| Air transport | 129,106 | 152,181 | +23,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,640 | 101,301 | -32,339 |
| Rail transport | 969 | 5,238 | +4,269 |
| Other | 462 | 1,213 | +751 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,379,640 |
| Dover | 369,457 |
| Immingham Docks | 218,399 |
| London | 167,350 |
| London Stansted Airport | 148,324 |
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 | 573,118 | 806,522 | +233,404 |
| Dover | 130,407 | 239,050 | +108,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 201,947 | 16,452 | -185,495 |
| London | 81,299 | 86,051 | +4,752 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,090 | 75,234 | +2,144 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,159 | 60,297 | +31,138 |
| Thamesport | 64,575 | 10,500 | -54,075 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,147 | 9,574 | -19,573 |
| Newhaven | 37,086 | 0 | -37,086 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 34,045 | +34,045 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 12 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,785 |
| United States | 13,273 |
| Austria | 9,368 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,879 |
| Norway | 1,673 |
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 | 19,435 | 9,350 | -10,085 |
| United States | 8,257 | 5,016 | -3,241 |
| Austria | 5,219 | 4,149 | -1,070 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,879 | 0 | -1,879 |
| Norway | 1,673 | 0 | -1,673 |
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 | 132 |
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 | 0 | 132 | +132 |
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) | 38,021 |
| Air transport | 14,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,879 |
| Other | 132 |
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) | 24,654 | 13,367 | -11,287 |
| Air transport | 9,930 | 5,016 | -4,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,879 | 0 | -1,879 |
| Other | 0 | 132 | +132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 14,057 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,273 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,368 |
| Milford | 8,775 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,821 |
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 | 4,839 | 9,218 | +4,379 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,257 | 5,016 | -3,241 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,219 | 4,149 | -1,070 |
| Milford | 8,775 | 0 | -8,775 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,821 | 0 | -5,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,879 | 0 | -1,879 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,673 | 0 | -1,673 |
| 000 | 0 | 132 | +132 |
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