Import/export HS code 12099991: Flower plant seeds
Seeds of plants grown mainly for their flowers, excluding those listed under 12093000
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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 | 4,691,970 |
| France | 112,065 |
| Israel | 68,343 |
| Poland | 55,618 |
| Germany | 51,418 |
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 | 1,970,372 | 2,721,598 | +751,226 |
| France | 98,289 | 13,776 | -84,513 |
| Israel | 65,316 | 3,027 | -62,289 |
| Poland | 17,379 | 38,239 | +20,860 |
| Germany | 20,310 | 31,108 | +10,798 |
| Denmark | 5,009 | 44,709 | +39,700 |
| Ireland | 3,317 | 34,754 | +31,437 |
| Spain | 0 | 21,253 | +21,253 |
| China | 1,349 | 19,383 | +18,034 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 16,104 | +16,104 |
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 | 1,466,913 |
| China | 975,972 |
| France | 955,381 |
| Israel | 553,259 |
| United States | 481,668 |
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 | 941,620 | 525,293 | -416,327 |
| China | 150,672 | 825,300 | +674,628 |
| France | 263,727 | 691,654 | +427,927 |
| Israel | 202,720 | 350,539 | +147,819 |
| United States | 383,551 | 98,117 | -285,434 |
| Poland | 112,801 | 28,163 | -84,638 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 4,125 | 119,117 | +114,992 |
| India | 3,764 | 93,546 | +89,782 |
| Chile | 67,837 | 18,903 | -48,934 |
| Germany | 20,423 | 19,355 | -1,068 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 4,828,535 |
| Air transport | 130,774 |
| Other | 101,421 |
| Road transport | 43,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,339 |
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) | 2,068,103 | 2,760,432 | +692,329 |
| Air transport | 42,944 | 87,830 | +44,886 |
| Other | 25,185 | 76,236 | +51,051 |
| Road transport | 43,626 | 0 | -43,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,785 | 25,554 | +19,769 |
| Rail transport | 3,147 | 0 | -3,147 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,948,979 |
| Harwich | 973,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 519,415 |
| Killingholme | 178,606 |
| Eurotunnel | 135,959 |
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 | 1,404,514 | 1,544,465 | +139,951 |
| Harwich | 218,535 | 755,363 | +536,828 |
| Immingham Docks | 326,619 | 192,796 | -133,823 |
| Killingholme | 21,495 | 157,111 | +135,616 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,289 | 37,670 | -60,619 |
| 000 | 25,185 | 76,236 | +51,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,372 | 47,038 | +16,666 |
| 499 | 43,626 | 0 | -43,626 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,607 | 37,019 | +30,412 |
| London | 0 | 41,218 | +41,218 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 39,398 |
| Denmark | 8,879 |
| Netherlands | 6,905 |
| Malaysia | 4,278 |
| Germany | 1,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,042 | 22,356 | +5,314 |
| Denmark | 8,879 | 0 | -8,879 |
| Netherlands | 6,905 | 0 | -6,905 |
| Malaysia | 1,598 | 2,680 | +1,082 |
| Germany | 1,677 | 54 | -1,623 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,479 | +1,479 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,320 | +1,320 |
| France | 239 | 182 | -57 |
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 | 19,303 |
| United States | 1,863 |
| Germany | 1,731 |
| XI | 1,518 |
| Ireland | 436 |
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 | 7,869 | 11,434 | +3,565 |
| United States | 957 | 906 | -51 |
| Germany | 1,677 | 54 | -1,623 |
| XI | 1,518 | 0 | -1,518 |
| Ireland | 436 | 0 | -436 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 25,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,232 |
| Air transport | 14,657 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 12,878 | 12,644 | -234 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,284 | 9,948 | -4,336 |
| Air transport | 9,178 | 5,479 | -3,699 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 25,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,879 |
| Dover | 5,405 |
| Fishguard | 4,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 12,878 | 12,644 | -234 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,178 | 5,479 | -3,699 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,879 | 0 | -8,879 |
| Dover | 5,405 | 0 | -5,405 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 4,997 | +4,997 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 4,951 | +4,951 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12099991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of plants grown mainly for their flowers, excluding those listed under 12093000