Import/export HS code 12079110: Poppy seeds for planting
Poppy 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.
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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 | 2,092,740 |
| Germany | 572,171 |
| Turkey | 418,601 |
| Netherlands | 67,995 |
| India | 63,893 |
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 | 1,037,611 | 1,055,129 | +17,518 |
| Germany | 220,208 | 351,963 | +131,755 |
| Turkey | 207,732 | 210,869 | +3,137 |
| Netherlands | 26,451 | 41,544 | +15,093 |
| India | 42,738 | 21,155 | -21,583 |
| France | 2,674 | 26,792 | +24,118 |
| Poland | 10,428 | 4,183 | -6,245 |
| Lithuania | 3,974 | 881 | -3,093 |
| Belgium | 1,835 | 932 | -903 |
| Hungary | 2,195 | 0 | -2,195 |
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 | 2,157,309 |
| Australia | 507,602 |
| Turkey | 418,601 |
| India | 63,893 |
| Netherlands | 52,382 |
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 | 1,064,019 | 1,093,290 | +29,271 |
| Australia | 193,800 | 313,802 | +120,002 |
| Turkey | 207,732 | 210,869 | +3,137 |
| India | 42,738 | 21,155 | -21,583 |
| Netherlands | 17,634 | 34,748 | +17,114 |
| Czechia | 3,974 | 24,635 | +20,661 |
| Poland | 8,859 | 2,147 | -6,712 |
| United Kingdom | 8,817 | 0 | -8,817 |
| Paraguay | 0 | 6,796 | +6,796 |
| France | 1,431 | 4,961 | +3,530 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 2,523,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 730,634 |
| Air transport | 6,169 |
| Rail transport | 3,932 |
| Other | 3,486 |
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) | 1,285,991 | 1,237,460 | -48,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 258,727 | 471,907 | +213,180 |
| Air transport | 4,064 | 2,105 | -1,959 |
| Rail transport | 3,001 | 931 | -2,070 |
| Other | 1,973 | 1,513 | -460 |
| Road transport | 2,090 | 0 | -2,090 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,815,627 |
| London Gateway Port | 755,947 |
| Harwich | 509,646 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,957 |
| London | 41,252 |
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 | 1,176,557 | 639,070 | -537,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,864 | 648,083 | +540,219 |
| Harwich | 220,208 | 289,438 | +69,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 44,957 | +44,957 |
| London | 0 | 41,252 | +41,252 |
| Killingholme | 16,478 | 17,860 | +1,382 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,034 | 26,792 | +20,758 |
| Dover | 13,812 | 1,915 | -11,897 |
| Bristol Airport | 2,908 | 1,216 | -1,692 |
| DON | 3,001 | 931 | -2,070 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | 57,371 |
| Netherlands | 11,344 |
| Iceland | 4,405 |
| Kenya | 4,014 |
| Austria | 3,496 |
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 | 29,918 | 27,453 | -2,465 |
| Netherlands | 6,813 | 4,531 | -2,282 |
| Iceland | 0 | 4,405 | +4,405 |
| Kenya | 0 | 4,014 | +4,014 |
| Austria | 0 | 3,496 | +3,496 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,504 | +1,504 |
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 | 13,025 |
| Belgium | 1,612 |
| XU | 193 |
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 | 6,888 | 6,137 | -751 |
| Belgium | 779 | 833 | +54 |
| XU | 133 | 60 | -73 |
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) | 57,381 |
| Other | 14,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,419 |
| Air transport | 1,504 |
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) | 28,931 | 28,450 | -481 |
| Other | 7,800 | 7,030 | -770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 8,419 | +8,419 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,504 | +1,504 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 38,270 |
| 000 | 14,830 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,889 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,293 |
| Harwich | 4,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 21,015 | 17,255 | -3,760 |
| 000 | 7,800 | 7,030 | -770 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,889 | +6,889 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,888 | 4,405 | +2,517 |
| Harwich | 3,413 | 1,138 | -2,275 |
| Holyhead | 1,103 | 3,168 | +2,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,014 | +4,014 |
| Felixstowe | 1,512 | 0 | -1,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,504 | +1,504 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12079110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Poppy seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting