Import/export HS code 121490: Various forage products
Various animal feed products not listed elsewhere, such as forage kale and lupines
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 | 4,400,557 |
| United States | 3,044,508 |
| Ireland | 2,878,495 |
| France | 2,868,723 |
| Germany | 1,677,920 |
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 | 1,717,535 | 2,683,022 | +965,487 |
| United States | 1,430,784 | 1,613,724 | +182,940 |
| Ireland | 1,194,797 | 1,683,698 | +488,901 |
| France | 1,660,440 | 1,208,283 | -452,157 |
| Germany | 1,063,994 | 613,926 | -450,068 |
| Canada | 415,119 | 344,650 | -70,469 |
| Poland | 195,040 | 1,316 | -193,724 |
| Turkey | 112,730 | 34,238 | -78,492 |
| Belgium | 37,154 | 96,822 | +59,668 |
| Australia | 112,644 | 14,311 | -98,333 |
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 | 4,060,086 |
| United States | 3,163,414 |
| France | 2,860,987 |
| Germany | 1,745,157 |
| Canada | 757,588 |
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 | 1,537,990 | 2,522,096 | +984,106 |
| United States | 1,528,922 | 1,634,492 | +105,570 |
| France | 1,651,926 | 1,209,061 | -442,865 |
| Germany | 1,091,158 | 653,999 | -437,159 |
| Canada | 391,675 | 365,913 | -25,762 |
| Poland | 240,283 | 54,058 | -186,225 |
| Ireland | 21,333 | 116,384 | +95,051 |
| Australia | 116,496 | 14,311 | -102,185 |
| Turkey | 115,427 | 14,255 | -101,172 |
| Belgium | 40,354 | 78,455 | +38,101 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Suffolk | 5 |
| Norfolk | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 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) | 7,346,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,940,124 |
| Other | 2,738,675 |
| Rail transport | 1,807,428 |
| Air transport | 15,240 |
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) | 3,758,505 | 3,587,691 | -170,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,389,746 | 2,550,378 | +160,632 |
| Other | 1,172,327 | 1,566,348 | +394,021 |
| Rail transport | 727,269 | 1,080,159 | +352,890 |
| Air transport | 13,083 | 2,157 | -10,926 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,227,832 |
| Southampton | 3,077,080 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,919,304 |
| 000 | 2,738,675 |
| Felixstowe | 856,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,173,427 | 2,054,405 | -119,022 |
| Southampton | 1,289,236 | 1,787,844 | +498,608 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,204,468 | 1,714,836 | +510,368 |
| 000 | 1,172,327 | 1,566,348 | +394,021 |
| Felixstowe | 606,261 | 250,380 | -355,881 |
| Killingholme | 294,981 | 270,936 | -24,045 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,479 | 466,876 | +370,397 |
| Harwich | 349,400 | 161,880 | -187,520 |
| London Gateway Port | 457,317 | 20,706 | -436,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 115,426 | 131,650 | +16,224 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 74 |
| ROSEWOOD PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 46 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 45 |
| NATURES OWN PETS LTD | 40 |
| DENGIE CROPS LIMITED | 38 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 35 |
| SIMPLE SYSTEM LIMITED | 28 |
| NATURES FORAGE LTD | 25 |
| OAKES MILLERS LIMITED | 18 |
| T FUTTER COMMODITIES LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,992,367 |
| Ireland | 1,332,508 |
| Malta | 840,266 |
| United Arab Emirates | 650,674 |
| Indonesia | 448,155 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 886,015 | 1,106,352 | +220,337 |
| Ireland | 756,838 | 575,670 | -181,168 |
| Malta | 522,853 | 317,413 | -205,440 |
| United Arab Emirates | 339,190 | 311,484 | -27,706 |
| Indonesia | 131,546 | 316,609 | +185,063 |
| Malaysia | 111,925 | 209,976 | +98,051 |
| Spain | 28,387 | 286,037 | +257,650 |
| Italy | 78,747 | 119,306 | +40,559 |
| United States | 18,650 | 179,260 | +160,610 |
| Germany | 159,238 | 29,406 | -129,832 |
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 | 159,924 |
| Ireland | 36,188 |
| Germany | 21,912 |
| United States | 3,260 |
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 | 94,810 | 65,114 | -29,696 |
| Ireland | 20,094 | 16,094 | -4,000 |
| Germany | 11,565 | 10,347 | -1,218 |
| United States | 2,138 | 1,122 | -1,016 |
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) | 4,055,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,824,925 |
| Other | 409,479 |
| Air transport | 14,328 |
| Rail transport | 7,402 |
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) | 1,958,520 | 2,097,206 | +138,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,316,786 | 1,508,139 | +191,353 |
| Other | 221,450 | 188,029 | -33,421 |
| Air transport | 9,560 | 4,768 | -4,792 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 7,402 | +7,402 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,402,997 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,270,458 |
| Felixstowe | 878,744 |
| Portsmouth | 662,694 |
| Southampton | 410,891 |
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 | 446,623 | 956,374 | +509,751 |
| London Gateway Port | 448,828 | 821,630 | +372,802 |
| Felixstowe | 549,814 | 328,930 | -220,884 |
| Portsmouth | 323,404 | 339,290 | +15,886 |
| Southampton | 210,903 | 199,988 | -10,915 |
| 000 | 221,450 | 188,029 | -33,421 |
| Holyhead | 245,296 | 116,228 | -129,068 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,964 | 97,311 | -152,653 |
| Eurotunnel | 257,291 | 22,981 | -234,310 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,340 | 155,665 | +35,325 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 121490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various animal feed products not listed elsewhere, such as forage kale and lupines