Import/export HS code 120999: Various seeds
Seeds of plants not listed elsewhere, including forest trees and ornamental plants
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 | 6,930,361 |
| France | 1,024,699 |
| Germany | 506,882 |
| Denmark | 472,058 |
| United States | 465,326 |
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 | 2,874,618 | 4,055,743 | +1,181,125 |
| France | 596,354 | 428,345 | -168,009 |
| Germany | 196,486 | 310,396 | +113,910 |
| Denmark | 133,299 | 338,759 | +205,460 |
| United States | 136,785 | 328,541 | +191,756 |
| New Zealand | 105,668 | 354,573 | +248,905 |
| Ireland | 18,203 | 405,192 | +386,989 |
| Italy | 194,251 | 136,342 | -57,909 |
| Poland | 113,582 | 177,711 | +64,129 |
| Lithuania | 98,840 | 124,784 | +25,944 |
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 | 2,365,765 |
| France | 1,770,113 |
| United States | 1,072,109 |
| China | 1,044,054 |
| Belgium | 722,346 |
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 | 1,605,517 | 760,248 | -845,269 |
| France | 610,502 | 1,159,611 | +549,109 |
| United States | 571,954 | 500,155 | -71,799 |
| China | 184,843 | 859,211 | +674,368 |
| Belgium | 5,101 | 717,245 | +712,144 |
| Israel | 206,733 | 381,598 | +174,865 |
| Poland | 244,537 | 323,650 | +79,113 |
| New Zealand | 138,953 | 390,190 | +251,237 |
| Denmark | 130,773 | 325,967 | +195,194 |
| Italy | 249,993 | 194,748 | -55,245 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,025,373 |
| Air transport | 2,627,035 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,012,641 |
| Other | 157,815 |
| Road transport | 43,626 |
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) | 3,242,403 | 4,782,970 | +1,540,567 |
| Air transport | 1,201,977 | 1,425,058 | +223,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,964 | 737,677 | +462,713 |
| Other | 41,319 | 116,496 | +75,177 |
| Road transport | 43,626 | 0 | -43,626 |
| Rail transport | 15,968 | 17,604 | +1,636 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,744,605 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,407,297 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,215,911 |
| Harwich | 1,047,390 |
| Dover | 707,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,879,173 | 1,865,432 | -13,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 680,038 | 727,259 | +47,221 |
| Eurotunnel | 288,875 | 927,036 | +638,161 |
| Harwich | 264,025 | 783,365 | +519,340 |
| Dover | 346,599 | 360,726 | +14,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,584 | 291,945 | -41,639 |
| Birmingham Airport | 243,760 | 361,198 | +117,438 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,385 | 196,010 | +16,625 |
| Holyhead | 3,655 | 315,508 | +311,853 |
| London | 43,876 | 269,133 | +225,257 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CN SEEDS LIMITED | 62 |
| MOLES SEEDS (U.K.) LTD | 45 |
| FLORANOVA LIMITED | 40 |
| PRO-VEG SEEDS LIMITED | 39 |
| FORESTART LIMITED | 34 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 29 |
| EARLEY ORNAMENTALS LIMITED | 27 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 22 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 19 |
| ALL THINGS RURAL LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,377,335 |
| Netherlands | 1,072,240 |
| Ireland | 708,088 |
| Denmark | 180,593 |
| Germany | 154,681 |
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 | 526,465 | 850,870 | +324,405 |
| Netherlands | 183,193 | 889,047 | +705,854 |
| Ireland | 445,534 | 262,554 | -182,980 |
| Denmark | 178,593 | 2,000 | -176,593 |
| Germany | 50,557 | 104,124 | +53,567 |
| United States | 28,160 | 37,074 | +8,914 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 48,865 | 1,017 | -47,848 |
| France | 21,440 | 13,321 | -8,119 |
| Belgium | 16,771 | 1,320 | -15,451 |
| Brazil | 0 | 18,055 | +18,055 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 19,506 |
| Germany | 3,061 |
| XU | 2,317 |
| United States | 1,863 |
| XI | 1,658 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,955 | 11,551 | +3,596 |
| Germany | 3,007 | 54 | -2,953 |
| XU | 1,411 | 906 | -505 |
| United States | 957 | 906 | -51 |
| XI | 1,518 | 140 | -1,378 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 631 | +631 |
| Ireland | 496 | 0 | -496 |
| Belgium | 421 | 0 | -421 |
| Poland | 0 | 250 | +250 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,832,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,680,541 |
| Air transport | 216,621 |
| Other | 30,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 621,444 | 1,210,643 | +589,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 829,671 | 850,870 | +21,199 |
| Air transport | 79,993 | 136,628 | +56,635 |
| Other | 15,765 | 14,438 | -1,327 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,184,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,098,050 |
| Holyhead | 573,555 |
| Immingham Docks | 171,714 |
| Harwich | 166,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 32,861 | 1,151,726 | +1,118,865 |
| London Gateway Port | 530,341 | 567,709 | +37,368 |
| Holyhead | 361,724 | 211,831 | -149,893 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,714 | 2,000 | -167,714 |
| Harwich | 138,734 | 27,389 | -111,345 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,908 | 93,633 | +37,725 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,881 | 31,524 | -32,357 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,229 | 58,620 | +29,391 |
| Dover | 74,400 | 0 | -74,400 |
| Southampton | 48,865 | 0 | -48,865 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 120999
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of plants not listed elsewhere, including forest trees and ornamental plants