Import/export HS code 120930: Flower seeds
Seeds of plants grown mainly for their flowers, used in gardening and landscaping
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 | 10,911,915 |
| Germany | 4,444,926 |
| United States | 4,433,730 |
| Kenya | 2,373,554 |
| China | 1,162,833 |
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 | 5,568,068 | 5,343,847 | -224,221 |
| Germany | 2,499,600 | 1,945,326 | -554,274 |
| United States | 2,256,210 | 2,177,520 | -78,690 |
| Kenya | 1,011,411 | 1,362,143 | +350,732 |
| China | 479,682 | 683,151 | +203,469 |
| France | 657,125 | 496,542 | -160,583 |
| India | 664,719 | 127,528 | -537,191 |
| Poland | 479,133 | 268,034 | -211,099 |
| Denmark | 254,802 | 283,515 | +28,713 |
| Indonesia | 491,526 | 42,904 | -448,622 |
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 | 7,467,854 |
| United States | 5,445,145 |
| Germany | 3,251,646 |
| Kenya | 2,628,889 |
| China | 1,869,887 |
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 | 3,930,140 | 3,537,714 | -392,426 |
| United States | 2,776,492 | 2,668,653 | -107,839 |
| Germany | 1,814,153 | 1,437,493 | -376,660 |
| Kenya | 1,173,650 | 1,455,239 | +281,589 |
| China | 844,793 | 1,025,094 | +180,301 |
| France | 891,659 | 535,927 | -355,732 |
| India | 726,047 | 439,568 | -286,479 |
| Poland | 437,841 | 275,189 | -162,652 |
| New Zealand | 273,459 | 386,191 | +112,732 |
| Indonesia | 530,257 | 96,073 | -434,184 |
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 |
| Norfolk | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 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 | 21,684,413 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,149,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,996,321 |
| Rail transport | 151,729 |
| Other | 46,961 |
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 | 11,272,911 | 10,411,502 | -861,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,073,586 | 2,075,735 | +2,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,396,642 | 599,679 | -796,963 |
| Rail transport | 107,414 | 44,315 | -63,099 |
| Other | 23,711 | 23,250 | -461 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 9,192,282 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,565,036 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,390,375 |
| London | 1,078,031 |
| Harwich | 1,042,861 |
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 | 5,038,188 | 4,154,094 | -884,094 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,560,535 | 3,004,501 | +443,966 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,675,842 | 2,714,533 | +38,691 |
| London | 419,082 | 658,949 | +239,867 |
| Harwich | 510,133 | 532,728 | +22,595 |
| Felixstowe | 468,594 | 496,466 | +27,872 |
| Thamesport | 589,907 | 97,543 | -492,364 |
| Immingham Docks | 392,147 | 253,938 | -138,209 |
| Norwich Airport | 495,417 | 116,554 | -378,863 |
| Dover | 456,737 | 145,593 | -311,144 |
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 | 37 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 30 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 55 |
| EARLEY ORNAMENTALS LIMITED | 51 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 47 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 45 |
| VOLMARY LTD | 44 |
| E.W. KING & CO LIMITED | 42 |
| ALL THINGS RURAL LIMITED | 38 |
| BALL COLEGRAVE LIMITED | 34 |
| NEWEY LIMITED | 32 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,809,029 |
| United States | 1,586,692 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,270,809 |
| China | 940,077 |
| Ireland | 574,211 |
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 | 1,555,626 | 1,253,403 | -302,223 |
| United States | 907,563 | 679,129 | -228,434 |
| United Arab Emirates | 575,667 | 695,142 | +119,475 |
| China | 615,292 | 324,785 | -290,507 |
| Ireland | 291,440 | 282,771 | -8,669 |
| Australia | 418,022 | 90,604 | -327,418 |
| Lithuania | 296,234 | 201,123 | -95,111 |
| Germany | 260,427 | 182,857 | -77,570 |
| Canada | 142,658 | 162,767 | +20,109 |
| 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 | 9,698,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,098,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 638,640 |
| Road transport | 31,960 |
| 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 | 5,307,125 | 4,391,461 | -915,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 548,833 | 549,178 | +345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 431,863 | 206,777 | -225,086 |
| Road transport | 31,960 | 0 | -31,960 |
| 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 | 3,118,168 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,110,465 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,863,367 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 425,581 |
| 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 | 1,747,352 | 1,370,816 | -376,536 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,086,790 | 1,023,675 | -1,063,115 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,205,708 | 1,657,659 | +451,951 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,539 | 211,042 | -3,497 |
| London Gateway Port | 378,844 | 0 | -378,844 |
| ZLC | 265,649 | 100,052 | -165,597 |
| Holyhead | 112,805 | 170,062 | +57,257 |
| 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