Import/export HS code 121299: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,863,717 |
| Netherlands | 2,187,784 |
| South Africa | 1,830,268 |
| Germany | 1,331,458 |
| France | 1,229,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,013,188 | 3,850,529 | +1,837,341 |
| Netherlands | 1,244,554 | 943,230 | -301,324 |
| South Africa | 903,911 | 926,357 | +22,446 |
| Germany | 536,901 | 794,557 | +257,656 |
| France | 642,923 | 586,273 | -56,650 |
| India | 468,743 | 342,414 | -126,329 |
| Poland | 466,468 | 271,475 | -194,993 |
| Spain | 300,379 | 259,758 | -40,621 |
| Hungary | 284,123 | 234,457 | -49,666 |
| Bulgaria | 255,810 | 148,603 | -107,207 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,800,294 |
| South Africa | 1,953,583 |
| Germany | 987,639 |
| India | 881,492 |
| Poland | 840,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,300,388 | 4,499,906 | +2,199,518 |
| South Africa | 991,395 | 962,188 | -29,207 |
| Germany | 523,038 | 464,601 | -58,437 |
| India | 499,868 | 381,624 | -118,244 |
| Poland | 541,642 | 299,249 | -242,393 |
| Spain | 314,626 | 259,758 | -54,868 |
| Hungary | 319,513 | 245,284 | -74,229 |
| Egypt | 340,618 | 142,916 | -197,702 |
| Nigeria | 219,980 | 227,592 | +7,612 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 400,139 | +400,139 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 26 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 | 15 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 | 4 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,601,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,018,920 |
| Air transport | 1,000,604 |
| Other | 707,857 |
| Road transport | 15,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,779,671 | 5,822,071 | +2,042,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,610,636 | 3,408,284 | -202,352 |
| Air transport | 687,476 | 313,128 | -374,348 |
| Other | 372,861 | 334,996 | -37,865 |
| Road transport | 12,554 | 2,507 | -10,047 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,632,328 |
| Dover | 1,893,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,758,431 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,664,725 |
| Southampton | 767,644 |
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 | 2,717,114 | 4,915,214 | +2,198,100 |
| Dover | 947,651 | 945,535 | -2,116 |
| London Gateway Port | 824,463 | 933,968 | +109,505 |
| Eurotunnel | 947,188 | 717,537 | -229,651 |
| Southampton | 358,663 | 408,981 | +50,318 |
| 000 | 372,861 | 334,996 | -37,865 |
| Harwich | 272,716 | 398,628 | +125,912 |
| London | 474,311 | 165,052 | -309,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 491,266 | 106,024 | -385,242 |
| Tyne | 293,023 | 108,360 | -184,663 |
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 | 91 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Manufacture of food products | 37 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 16 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GO SUPERFOODS LTD | 112 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 96 |
| SATURNALIA UK LIMITED | 79 |
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 65 |
| EVERTRUST LIMITED | 65 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 61 |
| POLISH VILLAGE BREAD LTD | 48 |
| TWINING CROSFIELD & CO LIMITED | 45 |
| RINGTONS LIMITED | 41 |
| KEITH SPICER LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 1,535,910 |
| Germany | 298,777 |
| Canada | 293,977 |
| Switzerland | 205,204 |
| Ireland | 187,596 |
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 | 744,512 | 791,398 | +46,886 |
| Germany | 65,402 | 233,375 | +167,973 |
| Canada | 148,767 | 145,210 | -3,557 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 205,204 | +205,204 |
| Ireland | 89,337 | 98,259 | +8,922 |
| United States | 44,563 | 91,598 | +47,035 |
| China | 99,695 | 26,240 | -73,455 |
| France | 51,018 | 27,767 | -23,251 |
| Japan | 65,521 | 4,756 | -60,765 |
| Belgium | 28,876 | 25,629 | -3,247 |
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 | 568 |
| Ireland | 116 |
| China | 109 |
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 | 0 | 568 | +568 |
| Ireland | 0 | 116 | +116 |
| China | 0 | 109 | +109 |
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) | 2,312,616 |
| Air transport | 544,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 474,644 |
| Other | 29,606 |
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) | 1,058,735 | 1,253,881 | +195,146 |
| Air transport | 241,526 | 303,068 | +61,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,302 | 267,342 | +60,040 |
| Other | 18,940 | 10,666 | -8,274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,883,651 |
| ZLC | 284,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 277,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 244,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,674 |
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 | 931,582 | 952,069 | +20,487 |
| ZLC | 68,084 | 216,070 | +147,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,478 | 123,733 | -29,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,877 | 210,363 | +176,486 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,850 | 80,824 | +14,974 |
| Holyhead | 43,192 | 70,169 | +26,977 |
| Manchester Airport | 89,343 | 0 | -89,343 |
| Tyne | 24,798 | 37,724 | +12,926 |
| Southampton | 1,843 | 60,049 | +58,206 |
| Dover | 46,389 | 5,772 | -40,617 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 121299
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plant-based products not specified elsewhere, used for various purposes