Import/export HS code 121229: Various plant products
Other plant-based products not specified elsewhere, used for various purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,955,370 |
| Malaysia | 3,034,172 |
| China | 1,958,824 |
| France | 940,972 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 761,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,517,545 | 4,437,825 | +920,280 |
| Malaysia | 2,097,849 | 936,323 | -1,161,526 |
| China | 1,416,158 | 542,666 | -873,492 |
| France | 541,862 | 399,110 | -142,752 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 457,727 | 303,914 | -153,813 |
| Germany | 345,176 | 195,023 | -150,153 |
| South Korea | 275,088 | 140,753 | -134,335 |
| Belgium | 249,817 | 129,985 | -119,832 |
| Viet Nam | 234,000 | 91,650 | -142,350 |
| Japan | 156,288 | 158,437 | +2,149 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,783,244 |
| China | 3,186,120 |
| Malaysia | 3,034,172 |
| France | 997,241 |
| Viet Nam | 436,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,930,015 | 3,853,229 | +923,214 |
| China | 2,138,407 | 1,047,713 | -1,090,694 |
| Malaysia | 2,097,849 | 936,323 | -1,161,526 |
| France | 570,766 | 426,475 | -144,291 |
| Viet Nam | 249,925 | 186,466 | -63,459 |
| South Korea | 278,868 | 140,753 | -138,115 |
| Japan | 147,514 | 152,786 | +5,272 |
| Iceland | 110,940 | 119,400 | +8,460 |
| United States | 108,944 | 111,699 | +2,755 |
| Slovenia | 111,320 | 80,475 | -30,845 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 8,643,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,031,220 |
| Other | 1,416,160 |
| Air transport | 641,752 |
| Road transport | 53,136 |
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) | 3,991,889 | 4,651,241 | +659,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,760,046 | 2,271,174 | -2,488,872 |
| Other | 724,484 | 691,676 | -32,808 |
| Air transport | 329,304 | 312,448 | -16,856 |
| Road transport | 0 | 53,136 | +53,136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,283,907 |
| Holyhead | 3,509,474 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,414,963 |
| Felixstowe | 1,619,739 |
| 000 | 1,416,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,160,435 | 1,123,472 | -2,036,963 |
| Holyhead | 1,288,153 | 2,221,321 | +933,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,378,007 | 1,036,956 | -341,051 |
| Felixstowe | 1,273,668 | 346,071 | -927,597 |
| 000 | 724,484 | 691,676 | -32,808 |
| Dover | 551,623 | 374,183 | -177,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,252 | 583,148 | +553,896 |
| Immingham Docks | 315,220 | 181,488 | -133,732 |
| Manchester Airport | 139,929 | 146,277 | +6,348 |
| Milford | 25,514 | 248,193 | +222,679 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 83 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 69 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 48 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 40 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 21 |
| M W CAPTURE LIMITED | 20 |
| COLCHESTER OYSTER FISHERY LIMITED | 17 |
| MANNASOL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 15 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,614,163 |
| Austria | 924,311 |
| Ireland | 820,093 |
| Italy | 628,917 |
| France | 588,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,004,985 | 609,178 | -395,807 |
| Austria | 3,132 | 921,179 | +918,047 |
| Ireland | 533,441 | 286,652 | -246,789 |
| Italy | 0 | 628,917 | +628,917 |
| France | 143,907 | 444,403 | +300,496 |
| Japan | 242,976 | 294,268 | +51,292 |
| Canada | 433,774 | 96,053 | -337,721 |
| Taiwan | 30,714 | 283,990 | +253,276 |
| Singapore | 0 | 289,833 | +289,833 |
| New Zealand | 117,600 | 145,527 | +27,927 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 53,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 12,002 | 41,558 | +29,556 |
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) | 3,743,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,957,877 |
| Air transport | 162,800 |
| Other | 53,560 |
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) | 1,652,843 | 2,090,264 | +437,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 999,550 | 1,958,327 | +958,777 |
| Air transport | 92,498 | 70,302 | -22,196 |
| Other | 12,002 | 41,558 | +29,556 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,540,933 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,283,132 |
| Liverpool Docks | 793,845 |
| Dover | 353,576 |
| Heysham | 335,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,021,190 | 1,519,743 | +498,553 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 455,617 | 1,827,515 | +1,371,898 |
| Liverpool Docks | 610,537 | 183,308 | -427,229 |
| Dover | 106,643 | 246,933 | +140,290 |
| Heysham | 272,487 | 62,726 | -209,761 |
| Holyhead | 25,524 | 98,289 | +72,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,710 | 0 | -114,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,900 | 85,000 | +59,100 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,467 | 14,701 | -32,766 |
| 000 | 12,002 | 41,558 | +29,556 |
Quick facts
HS code: 121229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plant-based products not specified elsewhere, used for various purposes