Import/export HS code 06011030: Tulips
Dormant tulip bulbs, widely used for gardens and floral displays
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 63,165,289 |
| New Zealand | 376,617 |
| France | 8,498 |
| Bulgaria | 2,217 |
| Ireland | 1,836 |
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 | 25,288,527 | 37,876,762 | +12,588,235 |
| New Zealand | 85,749 | 290,868 | +205,119 |
| France | 8,498 | 0 | -8,498 |
| Bulgaria | 2,217 | 0 | -2,217 |
| Ireland | 1,411 | 425 | -986 |
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 | 62,847,960 |
| New Zealand | 557,661 |
| United Kingdom | 73,159 |
| France | 21,193 |
| Poland | 13,691 |
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 | 25,156,541 | 37,691,419 | +12,534,878 |
| New Zealand | 187,726 | 369,935 | +182,209 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 73,159 | +73,159 |
| France | 21,193 | 0 | -21,193 |
| Poland | 0 | 13,691 | +13,691 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,854 | +2,854 |
| NA | 2,324 | 0 | -2,324 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 17 |
| North Yorkshire | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 62,292,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,226,732 |
| Other | 35,615 |
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) | 25,140,162 | 37,151,948 | +12,011,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,622 | 999,110 | +771,488 |
| Other | 18,618 | 16,997 | -1,621 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 48,760,736 |
| Harwich | 6,895,993 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,661,408 |
| Wisbech | 837,746 |
| Eurotunnel | 677,858 |
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 | 18,823,454 | 29,937,282 | +11,113,828 |
| Harwich | 3,447,021 | 3,448,972 | +1,951 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,002,103 | 3,659,305 | +1,657,202 |
| Wisbech | 138,900 | 698,846 | +559,946 |
| Eurotunnel | 348,396 | 329,462 | -18,934 |
| Killingholme | 554,584 | 0 | -554,584 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,934 | 49,484 | +45,550 |
| Hull | 40,153 | 0 | -40,153 |
| Tyne | 9,239 | 27,707 | +18,468 |
| 000 | 18,618 | 16,997 | -1,621 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
71 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
31 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
18 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
6 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 75 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 544,992 |
| Ireland | 146,166 |
| Canada | 2,899 |
| Kuwait | 1,350 |
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 | 346,373 | 198,619 | -147,754 |
| Ireland | 96,622 | 49,544 | -47,078 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,899 | +2,899 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 1,350 | +1,350 |
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 | 2,728 |
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 | 1,716 | 1,012 | -704 |
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) | 688,430 |
| Air transport | 4,249 |
| Other | 2,728 |
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) | 441,279 | 247,151 | -194,128 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,249 | +4,249 |
| Other | 1,716 | 1,012 | -704 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 470,329 |
| Holyhead | 112,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,663 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,887 |
| ZLC | 4,249 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 271,710 | 198,619 | -73,091 |
| Holyhead | 64,019 | 48,532 | -15,487 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,663 | 0 | -74,663 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,887 | 0 | -30,887 |
| ZLC | 0 | 4,249 | +4,249 |
| 000 | 1,716 | 1,012 | -704 |
Quick facts
HS code: 06011030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dormant tulip bulbs, widely used for gardens and floral displays