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 | 5,504,264 |
| Netherlands | 2,337,566 |
| South Africa | 1,875,260 |
| Germany | 1,308,626 |
| France | 1,232,189 |
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 | 1,974,476 | 3,529,788 | +1,555,312 |
| Netherlands | 1,390,434 | 947,132 | -443,302 |
| South Africa | 1,155,009 | 720,251 | -434,758 |
| Germany | 541,610 | 767,016 | +225,406 |
| France | 627,681 | 604,508 | -23,173 |
| India | 454,385 | 380,873 | -73,512 |
| Poland | 478,680 | 277,057 | -201,623 |
| Hungary | 340,857 | 234,457 | -106,400 |
| Spain | 266,490 | 295,446 | +28,956 |
| Bulgaria | 213,373 | 206,023 | -7,350 |
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 | 6,471,860 |
| South Africa | 2,075,906 |
| Germany | 928,136 |
| India | 909,225 |
| Poland | 861,334 |
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 | 2,265,703 | 4,206,157 | +1,940,454 |
| South Africa | 1,318,687 | 757,219 | -561,468 |
| Germany | 512,801 | 415,335 | -97,466 |
| India | 485,891 | 423,334 | -62,557 |
| Poland | 530,026 | 331,308 | -198,718 |
| Hungary | 403,288 | 245,284 | -158,004 |
| Spain | 256,207 | 295,446 | +39,239 |
| Nigeria | 208,337 | 262,475 | +54,138 |
| Egypt | 344,166 | 110,005 | -234,161 |
| Lebanon | 129,067 | 279,885 | +150,818 |
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 | 28 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
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 | 16 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Kent | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 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) | 9,369,317 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,295,099 |
| Air transport | 996,225 |
| Other | 708,773 |
| 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) | 4,049,167 | 5,320,150 | +1,270,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,720,507 | 3,574,592 | -145,915 |
| Air transport | 701,475 | 294,750 | -406,725 |
| Other | 371,848 | 336,925 | -34,923 |
| 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 | 7,522,666 |
| Dover | 1,941,017 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,737,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,553,022 |
| Southampton | 741,260 |
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 | 2,851,948 | 4,670,718 | +1,818,770 |
| Dover | 897,011 | 1,044,006 | +146,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 993,040 | 744,101 | -248,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 826,239 | 726,783 | -99,456 |
| Southampton | 311,191 | 430,069 | +118,878 |
| 000 | 371,848 | 336,925 | -34,923 |
| London | 485,157 | 180,601 | -304,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 492,219 | 104,235 | -387,984 |
| Harwich | 262,135 | 322,300 | +60,165 |
| Tyne | 357,361 | 108,360 | -249,001 |
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 | 90 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Manufacture of food products | 38 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
| 2025-07 | 34 |
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 | 95 |
| SATURNALIA UK LIMITED | 79 |
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 64 |
| EVERTRUST LIMITED | 64 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 61 |
| POLISH VILLAGE BREAD LTD | 47 |
| TWINING CROSFIELD & CO LIMITED | 44 |
| RINGTONS LIMITED | 40 |
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 39 |
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 | 53 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 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 | 1,600,140 |
| Canada | 323,994 |
| Ireland | 190,398 |
| Switzerland | 162,419 |
| United States | 136,161 |
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 | 756,139 | 844,001 | +87,862 |
| Canada | 176,988 | 147,006 | -29,982 |
| Ireland | 86,139 | 104,259 | +18,120 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 162,419 | +162,419 |
| United States | 44,563 | 91,598 | +47,035 |
| China | 99,695 | 26,240 | -73,455 |
| Germany | 29,985 | 69,062 | +39,077 |
| France | 52,302 | 27,767 | -24,535 |
| Japan | 65,521 | 4,756 | -60,765 |
| Poland | 46,649 | 13,604 | -33,045 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 26,754 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 17,426 | 9,328 | -8,098 |
| 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) | 2,364,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,654 |
| Air transport | 327,516 |
| Other | 27,547 |
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) | 1,044,126 | 1,320,546 | +276,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 252,516 | 269,138 | +16,622 |
| Air transport | 240,613 | 86,903 | -153,710 |
| Other | 17,426 | 10,121 | -7,305 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,931,022 |
| Liverpool Docks | 295,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 242,780 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,666 |
| Holyhead | 118,222 |
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 | 919,888 | 1,011,134 | +91,246 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,543 | 128,033 | -39,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,877 | 208,903 | +175,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,850 | 79,816 | +13,966 |
| Holyhead | 44,012 | 74,210 | +30,198 |
| Manchester Airport | 88,430 | 913 | -87,517 |
| Southampton | 18,836 | 60,049 | +41,213 |
| ZLC | 68,084 | 0 | -68,084 |
| Tyne | 29,622 | 37,724 | +8,102 |
| Dover | 47,673 | 5,772 | -41,901 |
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