Import/export HS code 12099991: Flower plant seeds
Seeds of plants grown mainly for their flowers, excluding those listed under 12093000
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 | 5,304,215 |
| France | 112,065 |
| Israel | 68,343 |
| Poland | 55,618 |
| Denmark | 51,752 |
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 | 2,169,409 | 3,134,806 | +965,397 |
| France | 99,252 | 12,813 | -86,439 |
| Israel | 65,316 | 3,027 | -62,289 |
| Poland | 17,379 | 38,239 | +20,860 |
| Denmark | 4,050 | 47,702 | +43,652 |
| Germany | 24,481 | 22,960 | -1,521 |
| Ireland | 8,713 | 29,167 | +20,454 |
| China | 2,545 | 20,530 | +17,985 |
| Spain | 0 | 21,253 | +21,253 |
| 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 | 1,709,562 |
| China | 1,087,066 |
| France | 1,027,244 |
| Israel | 532,668 |
| United States | 528,993 |
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 | 872,426 | 837,136 | -35,290 |
| China | 256,696 | 830,370 | +573,674 |
| France | 394,105 | 633,139 | +239,034 |
| Israel | 182,129 | 350,539 | +168,410 |
| United States | 367,529 | 161,464 | -206,065 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 11,224 | 182,654 | +171,430 |
| India | 51,832 | 135,526 | +83,694 |
| Poland | 114,910 | 26,054 | -88,856 |
| Denmark | 18,407 | 43,596 | +25,189 |
| Chile | 39,568 | 18,903 | -20,665 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 5,454,868 |
| Air transport | 119,538 |
| Other | 97,511 |
| Road transport | 43,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,606 |
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) | 2,279,897 | 3,174,971 | +895,074 |
| Air transport | 29,798 | 89,740 | +59,942 |
| Other | 36,221 | 61,290 | +25,069 |
| Road transport | 43,626 | 0 | -43,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,905 | 26,701 | +20,796 |
| 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 | 2,921,225 |
| Harwich | 1,399,605 |
| Immingham Docks | 747,795 |
| 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 | 1,592,519 | 1,328,706 | -263,813 |
| Harwich | 214,775 | 1,184,830 | +970,055 |
| Immingham Docks | 352,749 | 395,046 | +42,297 |
| Killingholme | 22,914 | 155,692 | +132,778 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,289 | 37,670 | -60,619 |
| 000 | 36,221 | 61,290 | +25,069 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,222 | 45,908 | +28,686 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,648 | 41,022 | +35,374 |
| 499 | 43,626 | 0 | -43,626 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 | 39,057 |
| Denmark | 8,879 |
| Malaysia | 4,278 |
| Canada | 2,795 |
| 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 | 27,288 | 11,769 | -15,519 |
| Denmark | 8,879 | 0 | -8,879 |
| Malaysia | 1,598 | 2,680 | +1,082 |
| Canada | 1,479 | 1,316 | -163 |
| Germany | 1,677 | 54 | -1,623 |
| Netherlands | 1,500 | 0 | -1,500 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,320 | +1,320 |
| United States | 0 | 1,057 | +1,057 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1,050 | +1,050 |
| France | 341 | 0 | -341 |
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 | 1,309 |
| Belgium | 328 |
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 | 8,614 | 10,689 | +2,075 |
| United States | 1,033 | 830 | -203 |
| Germany | 1,677 | 54 | -1,623 |
| XI | 1,309 | 0 | -1,309 |
| Belgium | 328 | 0 | -328 |
| Ireland | 317 | 0 | -317 |
| 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 | 25,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,827 |
| Air transport | 17,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,050 |
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 | 13,278 | 11,823 | -1,455 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,827 | 0 | -18,827 |
| Air transport | 10,657 | 6,373 | -4,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,050 | +1,050 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 25,101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,879 |
| Fishguard | 4,997 |
| Holyhead | 4,951 |
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 | 13,278 | 11,823 | -1,455 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,657 | 4,000 | -6,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,879 | 0 | -8,879 |
| Fishguard | 4,997 | 0 | -4,997 |
| Holyhead | 4,951 | 0 | -4,951 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,316 | +1,316 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,057 | +1,057 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,050 | +1,050 |
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