Import/export HS code 12079991: Hemp seeds
Seeds from the hemp plant, used for food, oil, or other purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,947,802 |
| France | 1,318,065 |
| Canada | 1,190,412 |
| China | 860,853 |
| Colombia | 401,960 |
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 | 1,772,394 | 1,175,408 | -596,986 |
| France | 696,758 | 621,307 | -75,451 |
| Canada | 229,547 | 960,865 | +731,318 |
| China | 107,771 | 753,082 | +645,311 |
| Colombia | 336,583 | 65,377 | -271,206 |
| Romania | 150,368 | 117,370 | -32,998 |
| Spain | 60,020 | 101,962 | +41,942 |
| Lithuania | 20,548 | 135,340 | +114,792 |
| Thailand | 1,821 | 139,916 | +138,095 |
| Germany | 93,214 | 43,132 | -50,082 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,507,606 |
| France | 1,425,754 |
| Canada | 1,235,659 |
| China | 1,094,100 |
| Colombia | 458,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,456,208 | 1,051,398 | -404,810 |
| France | 757,343 | 668,411 | -88,932 |
| Canada | 229,547 | 1,006,112 | +776,565 |
| China | 312,901 | 781,199 | +468,298 |
| Colombia | 386,984 | 71,113 | -315,871 |
| Romania | 118,225 | 125,610 | +7,385 |
| Estonia | 165,957 | 74,860 | -91,097 |
| Lithuania | 58,302 | 135,340 | +77,038 |
| Spain | 71,828 | 101,962 | +30,134 |
| Thailand | 0 | 141,441 | +141,441 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 4,571,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,516,972 |
| Air transport | 934,275 |
| Other | 8,020 |
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) | 2,589,761 | 1,981,736 | -608,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 584,356 | 1,932,616 | +1,348,260 |
| Air transport | 553,747 | 380,528 | -173,219 |
| Other | 4,084 | 3,936 | -148 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,109,390 |
| Felixstowe | 1,249,438 |
| Southampton | 932,728 |
| Dover | 858,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 844,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 907,418 | 1,201,972 | +294,554 |
| Felixstowe | 356,591 | 892,847 | +536,256 |
| Southampton | 138,298 | 794,430 | +656,132 |
| Dover | 430,261 | 427,886 | -2,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 493,239 | 351,513 | -141,726 |
| Purfleet | 565,248 | 0 | -565,248 |
| Harwich | 466,797 | 66,824 | -399,973 |
| Belfast Port | 64,509 | 191,882 | +127,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,059 | 67,657 | -65,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,579 | 95,203 | +18,624 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 54 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 49 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 43 |
| T FUTTER COMMODITIES LIMITED | 42 |
| NUTRISURE LIMITED | 19 |
| BESANA UK LIMITED | 15 |
| GO SUPERFOODS LTD | 14 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 14 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 14 |
| GLOBAL GRAINS AND INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 143,888 |
| Czechia | 137,289 |
| Spain | 82,528 |
| Netherlands | 70,278 |
| Australia | 65,612 |
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 | 66,274 | 77,614 | +11,340 |
| Czechia | 0 | 137,289 | +137,289 |
| Spain | 48,147 | 34,381 | -13,766 |
| Netherlands | 5,324 | 64,954 | +59,630 |
| Australia | 38,079 | 27,533 | -10,546 |
| Morocco | 29,583 | 13,612 | -15,971 |
| Belgium | 19,123 | 14,455 | -4,668 |
| Uzbekistan | 21,257 | 0 | -21,257 |
| Portugal | 15,089 | 4,655 | -10,434 |
| France | 19,440 | 0 | -19,440 |
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 | 208,177 |
| Ireland | 7 |
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 | 93,859 | 114,318 | +20,459 |
| Ireland | 3 | 4 | +1 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 365,397 |
| Other | 208,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 178,768 | 186,629 | +7,861 |
| Other | 93,862 | 114,322 | +20,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,592 | 89,861 | +67,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 9,332 | +9,332 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,370 |
| 000 | 208,184 |
| London Stansted Airport | 146,574 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,954 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,619 | 152,751 | +96,132 |
| 000 | 93,862 | 114,322 | +20,460 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,696 | 33,878 | -78,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 64,954 | +64,954 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,123 | 23,927 | +4,804 |
| ZLC | 9,453 | 0 | -9,453 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 6,863 | +6,863 |
| Holyhead | 3,469 | 0 | -3,469 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,289 | +1,289 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,180 | +1,180 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12079991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds from the hemp plant, used for food, oil, or other purposes