Import/export HS code 12074010: Sesame seeds for planting
Sesame 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 191,213 |
| Pakistan | 162,920 |
| India | 161,142 |
| Netherlands | 155,118 |
| Egypt | 93,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 82,342 | 108,871 | +26,529 |
| Pakistan | 11,185 | 151,735 | +140,550 |
| India | 131,367 | 29,775 | -101,592 |
| Netherlands | 73,160 | 81,958 | +8,798 |
| Egypt | 93,545 | 0 | -93,545 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,768 | 0 | -38,768 |
| Argentina | 31,753 | 0 | -31,753 |
| Lebanon | 7,359 | 23,173 | +15,814 |
| Belgium | 13,695 | 16,275 | +2,580 |
| South Korea | 8,741 | 20,191 | +11,450 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 197,612 |
| Nigeria | 176,569 |
| Pakistan | 162,920 |
| India | 161,142 |
| Egypt | 93,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 86,491 | 111,121 | +24,630 |
| Nigeria | 75,172 | 101,397 | +26,225 |
| Pakistan | 11,185 | 151,735 | +140,550 |
| India | 131,367 | 29,775 | -101,592 |
| Egypt | 93,545 | 0 | -93,545 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,768 | 0 | -38,768 |
| Argentina | 31,753 | 0 | -31,753 |
| Lebanon | 7,359 | 23,173 | +15,814 |
| South Korea | 8,741 | 20,191 | +11,450 |
| Viet Nam | 5,858 | 3,362 | -2,496 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -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) | 753,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 192,808 |
| Other | 37,894 |
| Air transport | 4,291 |
| Road transport | 2,682 |
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) | 415,629 | 338,225 | -77,404 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,621 | 114,187 | +35,566 |
| Other | 16,769 | 21,125 | +4,356 |
| Air transport | 2,762 | 1,529 | -1,233 |
| Road transport | 1,800 | 882 | -918 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 424,062 |
| Southampton | 230,701 |
| Harwich | 134,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,149 |
| 000 | 37,894 |
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 | 222,662 | 201,400 | -21,262 |
| Southampton | 96,004 | 134,697 | +38,693 |
| Harwich | 73,160 | 61,779 | -11,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,412 | 33,737 | -66,675 |
| 000 | 16,769 | 21,125 | +4,356 |
| London | 0 | 12,105 | +12,105 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 6,545 | +6,545 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,762 | 1,529 | -1,233 |
| ZLC | 1,800 | 882 | -918 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,149 | +2,149 |
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 | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 42 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 33 |
| ALAMGEER FOODS LIMITED | 28 |
| THE BASIC INGREDIENTS LTD | 26 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 24 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 22 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 18 |
| FORTUNE FOODS UK LTD | 13 |
| LONGDAN LIMITED | 12 |
| EDIBLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | 330,671 |
| United States | 112,814 |
| Jordan | 106,323 |
| Netherlands | 35,510 |
| Mauritius | 15,835 |
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 | 129,967 | 200,704 | +70,737 |
| United States | 82,964 | 29,850 | -53,114 |
| Jordan | 0 | 106,323 | +106,323 |
| Netherlands | 29,607 | 5,903 | -23,704 |
| Mauritius | 0 | 15,835 | +15,835 |
| Belgium | 10,017 | 2,098 | -7,919 |
| Kuwait | 1,900 | 3,048 | +1,148 |
| Indonesia | 2,479 | 0 | -2,479 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,982 | +1,982 |
| Gambia | 0 | 1,937 | +1,937 |
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 | 98,314 |
| China | 9,303 |
| Belgium | 5,552 |
| Bulgaria | 5,168 |
| Japan | 546 |
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 | 41,357 | 56,957 | +15,600 |
| China | 3,533 | 5,770 | +2,237 |
| Belgium | 731 | 4,821 | +4,090 |
| Bulgaria | 2,082 | 3,086 | +1,004 |
| Japan | 214 | 332 | +118 |
| Ireland | 0 | 450 | +450 |
| France | 101 | 0 | -101 |
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) | 247,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,096 |
| Other | 130,913 |
| Air transport | 87,777 |
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) | 114,674 | 132,757 | +18,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,103 | 156,993 | +152,890 |
| Other | 54,965 | 75,948 | +20,983 |
| Air transport | 85,795 | 1,982 | -83,813 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 130,913 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,559 |
| Liverpool Docks | 99,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,573 |
| Holyhead | 80,815 |
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 | 54,965 | 75,948 | +20,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,251 | 111,308 | +108,057 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,771 | 38,456 | -22,315 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,591 | 1,982 | -82,609 |
| Holyhead | 8,133 | 72,682 | +64,549 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,236 | 3,147 | -31,089 |
| Southampton | 0 | 29,850 | +29,850 |
| Felixstowe | 7,320 | 20,689 | +13,369 |
| Heysham | 5,066 | 11,317 | +6,251 |
| Milford | 0 | 2,301 | +2,301 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12074010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sesame seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting