Import/export HS code 12092980: Various plant seeds
Seeds of various plants not listed elsewhere, used for sowing and cultivation
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 12,720,431 |
| Netherlands | 5,847,381 |
| Italy | 4,660,374 |
| Germany | 2,266,829 |
| France | 2,127,009 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 5,397,532 | 7,322,899 | +1,925,367 |
| Netherlands | 2,593,996 | 3,253,385 | +659,389 |
| Italy | 2,872,167 | 1,788,207 | -1,083,960 |
| Germany | 1,490,723 | 776,106 | -714,617 |
| France | 975,813 | 1,151,196 | +175,383 |
| New Zealand | 964,788 | 934,231 | -30,557 |
| Sweden | 975,738 | 75,018 | -900,720 |
| Ireland | 323,752 | 416,427 | +92,675 |
| United States | 526,648 | 148,515 | -378,133 |
| Poland | 236,079 | 243,691 | +7,612 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 13,283,639 |
| New Zealand | 3,447,660 |
| Germany | 2,650,899 |
| Netherlands | 2,553,993 |
| Canada | 1,847,323 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 6,315,509 | 6,968,130 | +652,621 |
| New Zealand | 1,928,372 | 1,519,288 | -409,084 |
| Germany | 798,401 | 1,852,498 | +1,054,097 |
| Netherlands | 1,193,794 | 1,360,199 | +166,405 |
| Canada | 1,232,926 | 614,397 | -618,529 |
| Poland | 1,003,946 | 810,215 | -193,731 |
| Hungary | 1,047,060 | 600,410 | -446,650 |
| France | 746,730 | 598,135 | -148,595 |
| Italy | 579,169 | 694,069 | +114,900 |
| United States | 625,005 | 359,525 | -265,480 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Suffolk | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +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) | 16,728,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,559,659 |
| Other | 619,977 |
| Air transport | 49,559 |
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) | 8,305,270 | 8,422,886 | +117,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,867,267 | 7,692,392 | -174,875 |
| Other | 247,235 | 372,742 | +125,507 |
| Air transport | 23,165 | 26,394 | +3,229 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,889,614 |
| Dover | 5,516,416 |
| Felixstowe | 4,435,873 |
| London | 1,515,201 |
| Southampton | 727,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,185,241 | 8,704,373 | +519,132 |
| Dover | 2,825,479 | 2,690,937 | -134,542 |
| Felixstowe | 2,485,707 | 1,950,166 | -535,541 |
| London | 939,728 | 575,473 | -364,255 |
| Southampton | 182,495 | 544,869 | +362,374 |
| Harwich | 352,820 | 300,707 | -52,113 |
| 000 | 247,235 | 372,742 | +125,507 |
| Killingholme | 110,271 | 409,916 | +299,645 |
| Purfleet | 84,365 | 371,062 | +286,697 |
| Eurotunnel | 242,505 | 210,362 | -32,143 |
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 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 55 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 45 |
| ALL THINGS RURAL LIMITED | 42 |
| GREENLAND SEEDS LIMITED | 37 |
| HURRELL & MCLEAN SEEDS LIMITED | 34 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 34 |
| DSV UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 34 |
| BOSTON SEEDS LIMITED | 28 |
| RAGT SEEDS LIMITED | 28 |
| OPENFOLDE LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1,300,890 |
| France | 514,524 |
| Ireland | 309,844 |
| Netherlands | 292,610 |
| United States | 55,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1,300,890 | 0 | -1,300,890 |
| France | 211,649 | 302,875 | +91,226 |
| Ireland | 126,161 | 183,683 | +57,522 |
| Netherlands | 157,711 | 134,899 | -22,812 |
| United States | 2,409 | 52,726 | +50,317 |
| Belgium | 22,816 | 17,760 | -5,056 |
| Denmark | 27,906 | 10,308 | -17,598 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 31,768 | +31,768 |
| Eritrea | 28,955 | 0 | -28,955 |
| Iceland | 20,940 | 0 | -20,940 |
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 | 25,755 |
| Ireland | 4,170 |
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 | 9,673 | 16,082 | +6,409 |
| Ireland | 2,450 | 1,720 | -730 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,297,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,131,676 |
| Air transport | 253,139 |
| Other | 30,205 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,297,940 | 0 | -1,297,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 517,807 | 613,869 | +96,062 |
| Air transport | 126,273 | 126,866 | +593 |
| Other | 12,184 | 18,021 | +5,837 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,284,040 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 748,285 |
| Holyhead | 153,357 |
| East Midlands Airport | 142,500 |
| Felixstowe | 108,171 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,284,040 | 0 | -1,284,040 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 398,528 | 349,757 | -48,771 |
| Holyhead | 60,935 | 92,422 | +31,487 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,906 | 73,594 | +4,688 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 108,171 | +108,171 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,032 | 51,629 | +18,597 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,942 | 45,625 | +11,683 |
| 000 | 12,184 | 18,021 | +5,837 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,225 | 0 | -20,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,840 | 0 | -14,840 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12092980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of various plants not listed elsewhere, used for sowing and cultivation