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 | 4,131,208 |
| France | 2,991,762 |
| United States | 2,904,155 |
| Ireland | 2,768,103 |
| Germany | 1,674,319 |
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 | 1,685,849 | 2,445,359 | +759,510 |
| France | 1,822,447 | 1,169,315 | -653,132 |
| United States | 1,415,428 | 1,488,727 | +73,299 |
| Ireland | 973,402 | 1,794,701 | +821,299 |
| Germany | 1,011,469 | 662,850 | -348,619 |
| Canada | 413,702 | 371,033 | -42,669 |
| Poland | 248,462 | 2,261 | -246,201 |
| Australia | 68,658 | 78,210 | +9,552 |
| Turkey | 83,612 | 49,101 | -34,511 |
| Belgium | 43,416 | 86,576 | +43,160 |
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 | 3,766,484 |
| United States | 3,048,596 |
| France | 3,012,006 |
| Germany | 1,721,965 |
| Canada | 765,747 |
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 | 1,497,576 | 2,268,908 | +771,332 |
| United States | 1,519,059 | 1,529,537 | +10,478 |
| France | 1,810,292 | 1,201,714 | -608,578 |
| Germany | 1,028,522 | 693,443 | -335,079 |
| Canada | 393,493 | 372,254 | -21,239 |
| Poland | 302,777 | 55,003 | -247,774 |
| Australia | 72,510 | 78,210 | +5,700 |
| Italy | 124,441 | 24,886 | -99,555 |
| Turkey | 101,624 | 29,118 | -72,506 |
| Spain | 69,888 | 43,286 | -26,602 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 7,400,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,833,271 |
| Other | 2,694,232 |
| Rail transport | 1,639,437 |
| Air transport | 20,790 |
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) | 4,088,545 | 3,311,849 | -776,696 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,351,812 | 2,481,459 | +129,647 |
| Other | 950,932 | 1,743,300 | +792,368 |
| Rail transport | 587,574 | 1,051,863 | +464,289 |
| Air transport | 18,633 | 2,157 | -16,476 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,377,064 |
| Southampton | 2,968,650 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,794,773 |
| 000 | 2,694,232 |
| Felixstowe | 848,055 |
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 | 2,365,680 | 2,011,384 | -354,296 |
| Southampton | 1,280,316 | 1,688,334 | +408,018 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,189,196 | 1,605,577 | +416,381 |
| 000 | 950,932 | 1,743,300 | +792,368 |
| Felixstowe | 616,698 | 231,357 | -385,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,906 | 450,670 | +355,764 |
| Killingholme | 313,309 | 221,072 | -92,237 |
| Harwich | 350,948 | 157,287 | -193,661 |
| London Gateway Port | 454,028 | 23,995 | -430,033 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,872 | 189,218 | +134,346 |
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 | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
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 | 45 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 44 |
| NATURES OWN PETS LTD | 40 |
| DENGIE CROPS LIMITED | 37 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 34 |
| SIMPLE SYSTEM LIMITED | 28 |
| NATURES FORAGE LTD | 24 |
| OAKES MILLERS LIMITED | 17 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 1,957,100 |
| Ireland | 1,347,881 |
| Malta | 833,851 |
| United Arab Emirates | 635,752 |
| Indonesia | 416,155 |
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 | 833,762 | 1,123,338 | +289,576 |
| Ireland | 751,981 | 595,900 | -156,081 |
| Malta | 522,907 | 310,944 | -211,963 |
| United Arab Emirates | 301,126 | 334,626 | +33,500 |
| Indonesia | 131,546 | 284,609 | +153,063 |
| Malaysia | 111,925 | 223,976 | +112,051 |
| Spain | 28,387 | 256,630 | +228,243 |
| Germany | 138,204 | 71,140 | -67,064 |
| Italy | 84,977 | 110,961 | +25,984 |
| Netherlands | 121,670 | 55,002 | -66,668 |
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 | 184,835 |
| XI | 162,087 |
| Ireland | 36,580 |
| Germany | 21,354 |
| United States | 3,416 |
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 | 93,125 | 91,710 | -1,415 |
| XI | 82,654 | 79,433 | -3,221 |
| Ireland | 20,790 | 15,790 | -5,000 |
| Germany | 11,277 | 10,077 | -1,200 |
| United States | 2,287 | 1,129 | -1,158 |
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) | 4,007,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,823,093 |
| Other | 408,272 |
| 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) | 1,859,885 | 2,147,565 | +287,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,343,222 | 1,479,871 | +136,649 |
| Other | 210,133 | 198,139 | -11,994 |
| 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 | 1,360,944 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,250,933 |
| Felixstowe | 855,757 |
| Portsmouth | 669,110 |
| Southampton | 447,780 |
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 | 438,003 | 922,941 | +484,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 438,161 | 812,772 | +374,611 |
| Felixstowe | 517,216 | 338,541 | -178,675 |
| Portsmouth | 299,428 | 369,682 | +70,254 |
| Southampton | 233,792 | 213,988 | -19,804 |
| 000 | 210,133 | 198,139 | -11,994 |
| Immingham Docks | 246,738 | 128,225 | -118,513 |
| Holyhead | 251,199 | 122,595 | -128,604 |
| Eurotunnel | 228,892 | 51,380 | -177,512 |
| Liverpool Docks | 111,988 | 164,017 | +52,029 |
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