Import/export HS code 120930: Flower seeds
Seeds of plants grown mainly for their flowers, used in gardening and landscaping
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- 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 | 10,993,221 |
| Germany | 4,527,364 |
| United States | 4,272,254 |
| Kenya | 2,647,526 |
| China | 1,182,295 |
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 | 5,714,484 | 5,278,737 | -435,747 |
| Germany | 2,507,180 | 2,020,184 | -486,996 |
| United States | 2,171,293 | 2,100,961 | -70,332 |
| Kenya | 1,274,563 | 1,372,963 | +98,400 |
| China | 512,728 | 669,567 | +156,839 |
| France | 610,324 | 466,734 | -143,590 |
| India | 677,598 | 139,585 | -538,013 |
| Poland | 471,414 | 258,511 | -212,903 |
| Denmark | 246,411 | 273,657 | +27,246 |
| Indonesia | 430,146 | 42,904 | -387,242 |
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 | 7,413,438 |
| United States | 5,266,468 |
| Germany | 3,249,115 |
| Kenya | 2,884,230 |
| China | 1,938,848 |
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 | 4,063,489 | 3,349,949 | -713,540 |
| United States | 2,721,917 | 2,544,551 | -177,366 |
| Germany | 1,742,804 | 1,506,311 | -236,493 |
| Kenya | 1,419,114 | 1,465,116 | +46,002 |
| China | 857,964 | 1,080,884 | +222,920 |
| France | 895,292 | 507,992 | -387,300 |
| India | 745,070 | 449,650 | -295,420 |
| Poland | 439,204 | 288,706 | -150,498 |
| New Zealand | 333,749 | 325,901 | -7,848 |
| Indonesia | 466,015 | 95,750 | -370,265 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Norfolk | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 6 | 13 | +7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 21,879,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,044,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,993,165 |
| Rail transport | 151,729 |
| Other | 50,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,452,531 | 10,426,820 | -1,025,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,998,203 | 2,046,286 | +48,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,491,697 | 501,468 | -990,229 |
| Rail transport | 113,258 | 38,471 | -74,787 |
| Other | 23,589 | 26,609 | +3,020 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 9,146,643 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,680,227 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,497,492 |
| London | 1,133,127 |
| Harwich | 1,016,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,937,960 | 4,208,683 | -729,277 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,940,084 | 2,740,143 | -199,941 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,536,212 | 2,961,280 | +425,068 |
| London | 466,377 | 666,750 | +200,373 |
| Harwich | 536,952 | 479,963 | -56,989 |
| Felixstowe | 474,406 | 479,508 | +5,102 |
| Thamesport | 585,092 | 87,873 | -497,219 |
| Norwich Airport | 508,296 | 128,611 | -379,685 |
| Immingham Docks | 330,876 | 245,159 | -85,717 |
| Dover | 395,384 | 168,226 | -227,158 |
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 | 36 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOLES SEEDS (U.K.) LTD | 56 |
| EARLEY ORNAMENTALS LIMITED | 52 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 48 |
| VOLMARY LTD | 45 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 45 |
| E.W. KING & CO LIMITED | 43 |
| ALL THINGS RURAL LIMITED | 39 |
| BALL COLEGRAVE LIMITED | 35 |
| NEWEY LIMITED | 33 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,615,783 |
| United States | 1,577,094 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,285,328 |
| China | 940,077 |
| Ireland | 575,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,350,109 | 1,265,674 | -84,435 |
| United States | 1,018,006 | 559,088 | -458,918 |
| United Arab Emirates | 605,525 | 679,803 | +74,278 |
| China | 615,292 | 324,785 | -290,507 |
| Ireland | 329,626 | 246,099 | -83,527 |
| Lithuania | 286,487 | 230,357 | -56,130 |
| Australia | 412,225 | 90,636 | -321,589 |
| Germany | 258,743 | 206,802 | -51,941 |
| Canada | 150,799 | 167,668 | +16,869 |
| Pakistan | 33,586 | 251,097 | +217,511 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 223 | +223 |
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 | 9,537,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,106,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 639,890 |
| Road transport | 26,464 |
| Other | 223 |
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 | 5,302,561 | 4,235,368 | -1,067,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 576,575 | 530,013 | -46,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 431,863 | 208,027 | -223,836 |
| Road transport | 26,464 | 0 | -26,464 |
| Other | 0 | 223 | +223 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 3,098,746 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,916,053 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,898,083 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 424,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 378,844 |
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 Stansted Airport | 1,815,639 | 1,283,107 | -532,532 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,239,440 | 1,676,613 | +437,173 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,977,338 | 920,745 | -1,056,593 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,997 | 231,795 | +38,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 378,844 | 0 | -378,844 |
| ZLC | 263,022 | 115,644 | -147,378 |
| Holyhead | 129,492 | 157,848 | +28,356 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,586 | 239,259 | +205,673 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,143 | 101,441 | -42,702 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 128,087 | +128,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 120930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of plants grown mainly for their flowers, used in gardening and landscaping