Import/export HS code 12074090: Various sesame seeds
Other types of sesame seeds not specified elsewhere
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 7,518,785 |
| Guatemala | 3,781,900 |
| China | 1,970,545 |
| Turkey | 810,740 |
| France | 749,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,293,795 | 5,224,990 | +2,931,195 |
| Guatemala | 1,202,110 | 2,579,790 | +1,377,680 |
| China | 947,658 | 1,022,887 | +75,229 |
| Turkey | 366,683 | 444,057 | +77,374 |
| France | 157,765 | 591,282 | +433,517 |
| Netherlands | 183,562 | 527,888 | +344,326 |
| Greece | 146,002 | 167,120 | +21,118 |
| Belgium | 62,395 | 131,976 | +69,581 |
| Pakistan | 2,378 | 161,700 | +159,322 |
| Germany | 60,039 | 61,019 | +980 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 7,623,669 |
| Guatemala | 4,081,907 |
| China | 2,038,599 |
| Chad | 747,923 |
| Nigeria | 719,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,364,806 | 5,258,863 | +2,894,057 |
| Guatemala | 1,278,768 | 2,803,139 | +1,524,371 |
| China | 958,728 | 1,079,871 | +121,143 |
| Chad | 328,304 | 419,619 | +91,315 |
| Nigeria | 201,939 | 517,455 | +315,516 |
| Pakistan | 66,322 | 297,781 | +231,459 |
| Greece | 132,407 | 139,671 | +7,264 |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 63,528 | 175,052 | +111,524 |
| Somalia | 0 | 126,552 | +126,552 |
| Poland | 23,043 | 43,601 | +20,558 |
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 | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 14,849,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,839,209 |
| Other | 33,829 |
| Air transport | 13,047 |
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) | 5,058,462 | 9,790,549 | +4,732,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 413,868 | 1,425,341 | +1,011,473 |
| Other | 12,324 | 21,505 | +9,181 |
| Air transport | 932 | 12,115 | +11,183 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,269,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,997,716 |
| Southampton | 1,057,813 |
| Dover | 560,452 |
| Eurotunnel | 355,242 |
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 | 2,547,152 | 4,722,124 | +2,174,972 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,550,920 | 4,446,796 | +1,895,876 |
| Southampton | 110,016 | 947,797 | +837,781 |
| Dover | 141,147 | 419,305 | +278,158 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,763 | 300,479 | +245,716 |
| Harwich | 8,737 | 154,691 | +145,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,201 | 123,831 | +119,630 |
| London | 37,929 | 44,148 | +6,219 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,210 | 43,381 | +32,171 |
| 000 | 12,324 | 21,505 | +9,181 |
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 | 53 |
| Manufacture of food products | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNICORN INGREDIENTS LTD | 117 |
| GLOBAL GRAINS AND INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 107 |
| FUERST DAY LAWSON LIMITED | 83 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 80 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 68 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 68 |
| SLEAFORD QUALITY FOODS LIMITED | 65 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 55 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 45 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 612,661 |
| Germany | 525,596 |
| Iceland | 101,551 |
| Poland | 92,153 |
| Ireland | 61,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 327,474 | 285,187 | -42,287 |
| Germany | 432,335 | 93,261 | -339,074 |
| Iceland | 66,597 | 34,954 | -31,643 |
| Poland | 92,153 | 0 | -92,153 |
| Ireland | 34,716 | 26,595 | -8,121 |
| Sweden | 0 | 59,287 | +59,287 |
| Spain | 1,452 | 54,051 | +52,599 |
| France | 0 | 42,901 | +42,901 |
| Belgium | 24,454 | 6,362 | -18,092 |
| Mauritius | 18,960 | 0 | -18,960 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,146 |
| XI | 18 |
| China | 12 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 917 | 229 | -688 |
| XI | 18 | 0 | -18 |
| China | 0 | 12 | +12 |
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) | 1,313,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,904 |
| Air transport | 6,388 |
| Other | 1,176 |
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) | 744,256 | 569,068 | -175,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 252,950 | 34,954 | -217,996 |
| Air transport | 4,789 | 1,599 | -3,190 |
| Other | 935 | 241 | -694 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 603,303 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 480,700 |
| Harwich | 209,637 |
| Immingham Docks | 186,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 365,410 | 237,893 | -127,517 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 288,791 | 191,909 | -96,882 |
| Harwich | 135,029 | 74,608 | -60,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,235 | 31,478 | -123,757 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,781 | 19,204 | -14,577 |
| London | 0 | 27,579 | +27,579 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,960 | 0 | -18,960 |
| Dover | 0 | 10,725 | +10,725 |
| Heysham | 0 | 5,762 | +5,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,625 | 0 | -3,625 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12074090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of sesame seeds not specified elsewhere