Import/export HS code 06011040: Gladioli
Dormant gladiolus bulbs, often grown for their tall, colorful flowers
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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 | 5,916,076 |
| Germany | 7,546 |
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 | 2,722,237 | 3,193,839 | +471,602 |
| Germany | 3,636 | 3,910 | +274 |
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 | 5,035,576 |
| Germany | 869,848 |
| Costa Rica | 9,504 |
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 | 2,622,175 | 2,413,401 | -208,774 |
| Germany | 89,811 | 780,037 | +690,226 |
| Costa Rica | 9,504 | 0 | -9,504 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| West of England | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 5,872,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,929 |
| Other | 8,694 |
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) | 2,683,368 | 3,189,631 | +506,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,122 | 3,807 | -34,315 |
| Other | 4,383 | 4,311 | -72 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,483,641 |
| Harwich | 633,579 |
| Immingham Docks | 629,561 |
| Killingholme | 73,305 |
| Eurotunnel | 71,933 |
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 | 2,179,577 | 2,304,064 | +124,487 |
| Harwich | 217,070 | 416,509 | +199,439 |
| Immingham Docks | 224,052 | 405,509 | +181,457 |
| Killingholme | 73,305 | 0 | -73,305 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,115 | 51,818 | +31,703 |
| 000 | 4,383 | 4,311 | -72 |
| Wisbech | 3,542 | 3,807 | +265 |
| Hull | 1,044 | 5,742 | +4,698 |
| London | 0 | 5,989 | +5,989 |
| Tyne | 2,785 | 0 | -2,785 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 44,579 |
| United States | 25,927 |
| Ireland | 11,970 |
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 | 0 | 44,579 | +44,579 |
| United States | 0 | 25,927 | +25,927 |
| Ireland | 6,127 | 5,843 | -284 |
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) | 56,549 |
| Air transport | 25,927 |
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) | 6,127 | 50,422 | +44,295 |
| Air transport | 0 | 25,927 | +25,927 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 42,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,927 |
| Holyhead | 10,918 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,400 |
| Fishguard | 1,052 |
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 | 0 | 42,179 | +42,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 25,927 | +25,927 |
| Holyhead | 5,075 | 5,843 | +768 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,400 | +2,400 |
| Fishguard | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
Quick facts
HS code: 06011040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dormant gladiolus bulbs, often grown for their tall, colorful flowers