Import/export HS code 120921: Alfalfa seeds
Seeds of alfalfa plants, commonly used for animal feed and soil improvement
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 864,007 |
| Germany | 492,385 |
| France | 327,804 |
| Netherlands | 316,270 |
| Denmark | 114,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 631,760 | 232,247 | -399,513 |
| Germany | 205,599 | 286,786 | +81,187 |
| France | 152,126 | 175,678 | +23,552 |
| Netherlands | 256,237 | 60,033 | -196,204 |
| Denmark | 63,114 | 51,754 | -11,360 |
| Spain | 9,644 | 0 | -9,644 |
| Belgium | 4,948 | 0 | -4,948 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2,345 | +2,345 |
| United States | 0 | 1,134 | +1,134 |
| Ireland | 127 | 0 | -127 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,012,384 |
| Canada | 482,792 |
| France | 401,337 |
| Denmark | 148,747 |
| Poland | 36,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 658,342 | 354,042 | -304,300 |
| Canada | 242,830 | 239,962 | -2,868 |
| France | 252,461 | 148,876 | -103,585 |
| Denmark | 96,993 | 51,754 | -45,239 |
| Poland | 36,975 | 0 | -36,975 |
| Spain | 29,848 | 0 | -29,848 |
| Hungary | 0 | 10,699 | +10,699 |
| New Zealand | 5,979 | 0 | -5,979 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2,345 | +2,345 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,165 | +1,165 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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) | 1,417,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 699,625 |
| Air transport | 15,934 |
| Other | 127 |
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) | 959,188 | 458,658 | -500,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 362,611 | 337,014 | -25,597 |
| Air transport | 1,629 | 14,305 | +12,676 |
| Other | 127 | 0 | -127 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 698,130 |
| Immingham Docks | 444,074 |
| London | 273,883 |
| Felixstowe | 269,886 |
| Thamesport | 139,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 426,719 | 271,411 | -155,308 |
| Immingham Docks | 380,619 | 63,455 | -317,164 |
| London | 171,664 | 102,219 | -69,445 |
| Felixstowe | 138,413 | 131,473 | -6,940 |
| Thamesport | 56,444 | 82,834 | +26,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,426 | 34,287 | -17,139 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 70,210 | +70,210 |
| Hull | 11,200 | 38,450 | +27,250 |
| Purfleet | 41,923 | 1,333 | -40,590 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 24,756 | 0 | -24,756 |
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 | 10 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-05 | 6 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GREENLAND SEEDS LIMITED | 23 |
| HURRELL & MCLEAN SEEDS LIMITED | 17 |
| ALL THINGS RURAL LIMITED | 17 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 12 |
| BOSTON SEEDS LIMITED | 11 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 8 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 5 |
| RAGT SEEDS LIMITED | 5 |
| WALNES LIMITED | 4 |
| SKYSPROUTS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 172,652 |
| France | 19,117 |
| Ireland | 10,520 |
| Germany | 2,309 |
| Italy | 963 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 172,652 | 0 | -172,652 |
| France | 19,117 | 0 | -19,117 |
| Ireland | 0 | 10,520 | +10,520 |
| Germany | 2,309 | 0 | -2,309 |
| Italy | 963 | 0 | -963 |
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 | 183,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,389 |
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 | 172,652 | 10,520 | -162,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,389 | 0 | -22,389 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 172,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,520 |
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 | 172,652 | 0 | -172,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,389 | 0 | -22,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 10,520 | +10,520 |
Quick facts
HS code: 120921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of alfalfa plants, commonly used for animal feed and soil improvement