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.
- 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 | 3,093,307 |
| France | 1,317,588 |
| Canada | 1,125,740 |
| China | 892,734 |
| Colombia | 397,038 |
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 | 1,880,293 | 1,213,014 | -667,279 |
| France | 630,304 | 687,284 | +56,980 |
| Canada | 138,298 | 987,442 | +849,144 |
| China | 163,094 | 729,640 | +566,546 |
| Colombia | 336,583 | 60,455 | -276,128 |
| Romania | 150,368 | 117,370 | -32,998 |
| Spain | 60,020 | 101,962 | +41,942 |
| Germany | 93,214 | 43,132 | -50,082 |
| United States | 112,110 | 0 | -112,110 |
| Estonia | 76,383 | 20,079 | -56,304 |
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 | 2,557,123 |
| France | 1,425,124 |
| China | 1,219,772 |
| Canada | 1,189,270 |
| Colombia | 399,272 |
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 | 1,489,232 | 1,067,891 | -421,341 |
| France | 748,692 | 676,432 | -72,260 |
| China | 449,249 | 770,523 | +321,274 |
| Canada | 201,828 | 987,442 | +785,614 |
| Colombia | 386,984 | 12,288 | -374,696 |
| Estonia | 102,648 | 140,680 | +38,032 |
| Romania | 118,225 | 121,515 | +3,290 |
| Spain | 74,178 | 101,962 | +27,784 |
| Thailand | 0 | 141,441 | +141,441 |
| Lithuania | 61,939 | 18,792 | -43,147 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 4,559,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,564,212 |
| Air transport | 871,123 |
| Other | 8,569 |
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) | 2,621,686 | 1,938,032 | -683,654 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 645,053 | 1,919,159 | +1,274,106 |
| Air transport | 551,687 | 319,436 | -232,251 |
| Other | 4,603 | 3,966 | -637 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,086,101 |
| Felixstowe | 1,382,961 |
| Southampton | 932,728 |
| Dover | 813,830 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 785,927 |
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 | 822,385 | 1,263,716 | +441,331 |
| Felixstowe | 442,587 | 940,374 | +497,787 |
| Southampton | 138,298 | 794,430 | +656,132 |
| Dover | 367,595 | 446,235 | +78,640 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 493,239 | 292,688 | -200,551 |
| Purfleet | 695,337 | 0 | -695,337 |
| Harwich | 479,024 | 66,222 | -412,802 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 191,719 | +191,719 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,579 | 95,203 | +18,624 |
| Immingham Docks | 127,701 | 33,453 | -94,248 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 53 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 48 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 42 |
| T FUTTER COMMODITIES LIMITED | 42 |
| NUTRISURE LIMITED | 19 |
| BESANA UK LIMITED | 15 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 14 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 14 |
| GO SUPERFOODS LTD | 13 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 144,726 |
| Czechia | 137,289 |
| Spain | 80,319 |
| 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 | 67,317 | 77,409 | +10,092 |
| Czechia | 0 | 137,289 | +137,289 |
| Spain | 46,232 | 34,087 | -12,145 |
| 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 |
| United States | 21,450 | 1,180 | -20,270 |
| Uzbekistan | 21,257 | 0 | -21,257 |
| Portugal | 15,061 | 5,893 | -9,168 |
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 | 206,806 |
| 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 | 92,990 | 113,816 | +20,826 |
| Ireland | 0 | 7 | +7 |
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 | 369,907 |
| Other | 206,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,469 |
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 | 162,600 | 207,307 | +44,707 |
| Other | 92,990 | 113,823 | +20,833 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,592 | 89,861 | +67,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 2,469 | +2,469 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,370 |
| 000 | 206,813 |
| London Stansted Airport | 151,084 |
| 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 | 92,990 | 113,823 | +20,833 |
| London Stansted Airport | 96,528 | 54,556 | -41,972 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 64,954 | +64,954 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,123 | 23,927 | +4,804 |
| ZLC | 9,453 | 0 | -9,453 |
| Holyhead | 3,469 | 0 | -3,469 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,289 | +1,289 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,180 | +1,180 |
| Dover | 0 | 980 | +980 |
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