Import/export HS code 12129995: Various unspecified plant products
Other plant-based products not covered in other categories
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,857,400 |
| Netherlands | 2,180,201 |
| 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 | 3,844,212 | +1,831,024 |
| Netherlands | 1,236,971 | 943,230 | -293,741 |
| 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 | 340,086 | -128,657 |
| Poland | 466,468 | 270,115 | -196,353 |
| Hungary | 284,123 | 234,457 | -49,666 |
| Bulgaria | 255,810 | 148,603 | -107,207 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 349,750 | +349,750 |
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 | 6,793,977 |
| South Africa | 1,953,583 |
| Germany | 987,639 |
| India | 874,088 |
| Poland | 839,531 |
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 | 4,493,589 | +2,193,201 |
| South Africa | 991,395 | 962,188 | -29,207 |
| Germany | 523,038 | 464,601 | -58,437 |
| India | 499,868 | 374,220 | -125,648 |
| Poland | 541,642 | 297,889 | -243,753 |
| Hungary | 319,513 | 245,284 | -74,229 |
| Egypt | 340,618 | 142,916 | -197,702 |
| Nigeria | 216,562 | 225,986 | +9,424 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 349,750 | +349,750 |
| Spain | 153,932 | 183,587 | +29,655 |
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 | 4 | -2 |
| 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) | 8,585,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,821,115 |
| Air transport | 980,193 |
| 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) | 3,377,373 | 5,207,805 | +1,830,432 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,476,159 | 3,344,956 | -131,203 |
| Air transport | 672,096 | 308,097 | -363,999 |
| 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 | 6,988,915 |
| Dover | 1,764,454 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,700,734 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,611,785 |
| Southampton | 746,883 |
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 | 2,648,218 | 4,340,697 | +1,692,479 |
| Dover | 870,327 | 894,127 | +23,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 776,749 | 923,985 | +147,236 |
| Eurotunnel | 902,349 | 709,436 | -192,913 |
| Southampton | 353,947 | 392,936 | +38,989 |
| 000 | 372,861 | 334,996 | -37,865 |
| Harwich | 272,716 | 398,628 | +125,912 |
| London | 447,118 | 164,044 | -283,074 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 487,848 | 104,478 | -383,370 |
| 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 | 89 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 50 |
| 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 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 33 |
| 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 | 64 |
| 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 | 61 |
| 0-1m | 50 |
| 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 | 1,532,064 |
| Germany | 298,777 |
| Canada | 293,977 |
| Switzerland | 205,204 |
| Ireland | 187,028 |
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 | 740,666 | 791,398 | +50,732 |
| Germany | 65,402 | 233,375 | +167,973 |
| Canada | 148,767 | 145,210 | -3,557 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 205,204 | +205,204 |
| Ireland | 89,337 | 97,691 | +8,354 |
| 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 |
| Poland | 34,731 | 13,636 | -21,095 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2,283,476 |
| Air transport | 544,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 470,798 |
| Other | 29,038 |
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) | 1,052,751 | 1,230,725 | +177,974 |
| Air transport | 241,526 | 303,068 | +61,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,456 | 267,342 | +63,886 |
| Other | 18,940 | 10,098 | -8,842 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,856,401 |
| ZLC | 284,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 277,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 240,394 |
| 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 | 927,488 | 928,913 | +1,425 |
| ZLC | 68,084 | 216,070 | +147,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,478 | 123,733 | -29,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,031 | 210,363 | +180,332 |
| 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 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12129995
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plant-based products not covered in other categories