Import/export HS code 060210: Unrooted plant cuttings
Fresh cuttings and slips of plants that are not yet rooted, used for propagation
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,223,080 |
| Australia | 1,885,831 |
| Kenya | 1,350,688 |
| France | 424,676 |
| Germany | 220,415 |
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 | 2,045,215 | 2,177,865 | +132,650 |
| Australia | 1,140,438 | 745,393 | -395,045 |
| Kenya | 546,647 | 804,041 | +257,394 |
| France | 266,455 | 158,221 | -108,234 |
| Germany | 72,534 | 147,881 | +75,347 |
| Costa Rica | 101,944 | 65,402 | -36,542 |
| Portugal | 72,858 | 58,227 | -14,631 |
| Italy | 113,593 | 10,086 | -103,507 |
| Israel | 118,630 | 0 | -118,630 |
| Turkey | 94,872 | 13,535 | -81,337 |
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 | 2,991,938 |
| Australia | 1,978,871 |
| Kenya | 1,561,676 |
| Uganda | 699,387 |
| France | 324,089 |
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 | 1,375,899 | 1,616,039 | +240,140 |
| Australia | 1,140,438 | 838,433 | -302,005 |
| Kenya | 656,129 | 905,547 | +249,418 |
| Uganda | 387,691 | 311,696 | -75,995 |
| France | 268,943 | 55,146 | -213,797 |
| Costa Rica | 101,944 | 65,402 | -36,542 |
| Ethiopia | 89,795 | 65,149 | -24,646 |
| Portugal | 76,105 | 70,213 | -5,892 |
| Turkey | 130,436 | 13,535 | -116,901 |
| Belgium | 35,506 | 89,017 | +53,511 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -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) | 5,168,492 |
| Air transport | 2,001,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,923,336 |
| Other | 61,929 |
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) | 2,655,323 | 2,513,169 | -142,154 |
| Air transport | 967,278 | 1,034,470 | +67,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,177,943 | 745,393 | -432,550 |
| Other | 36,331 | 25,598 | -10,733 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 1,771,985 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,771,155 |
| Felixstowe | 1,396,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 886,441 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 671,268 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 982,608 | 789,377 | -193,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 957,785 | 813,370 | -144,415 |
| Felixstowe | 488,972 | 907,949 | +418,977 |
| London Gateway Port | 616,020 | 270,421 | -345,599 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 405,072 | 266,196 | -138,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 156,309 | 400,979 | +244,670 |
| Killingholme | 400,272 | 147,714 | -252,558 |
| Dover | 412,387 | 83,768 | -328,619 |
| Eurotunnel | 264,197 | 197,364 | -66,833 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,386 | 218,312 | +209,926 |
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 | 13 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 | 20 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 284,535 |
| Iraq | 164,780 |
| Netherlands | 58,750 |
| Ireland | 54,691 |
| Australia | 22,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 8,413 | 276,122 | +267,709 |
| Iraq | 0 | 164,780 | +164,780 |
| Netherlands | 40,000 | 18,750 | -21,250 |
| Ireland | 30,979 | 23,712 | -7,267 |
| Australia | 11,305 | 11,510 | +205 |
| France | 8,743 | 8,195 | -548 |
| Kenya | 2,574 | 0 | -2,574 |
| Denmark | 2,450 | 0 | -2,450 |
| United States | 1,939 | 0 | -1,939 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,768 | 0 | -1,768 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 487,648 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 27,041 | 460,607 | +433,566 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,722 | 42,462 | -37,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,450 | 0 | -2,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 477,514 |
| Felixstowe | 40,000 |
| Heysham | 22,555 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,990 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,102 | 452,412 | +427,310 |
| Felixstowe | 40,000 | 0 | -40,000 |
| Heysham | 0 | 22,555 | +22,555 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,990 | 0 | -21,990 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 18,750 | +18,750 |
| Holyhead | 8,989 | 1,157 | -7,832 |
| Portsmouth | 8,743 | 0 | -8,743 |
| ZLC | 0 | 8,195 | +8,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,450 | 0 | -2,450 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,939 | 0 | -1,939 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 060210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh cuttings and slips of plants that are not yet rooted, used for propagation