Import/export HS code 060230: Rhododendrons and azaleas
Flowering shrubs like rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not, used for ornamental purposes
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 | 6,830,362 |
| Belgium | 3,186,860 |
| France | 516,813 |
| Italy | 209,141 |
| Germany | 156,093 |
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 | 3,574,500 | 3,255,862 | -318,638 |
| Belgium | 1,606,950 | 1,579,910 | -27,040 |
| France | 342,913 | 173,900 | -169,013 |
| Italy | 137,173 | 71,968 | -65,205 |
| Germany | 103,948 | 52,145 | -51,803 |
| Poland | 20,568 | 22,527 | +1,959 |
| Ireland | 0 | 410 | +410 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,444,789 |
| Netherlands | 4,032,838 |
| Germany | 891,407 |
| Italy | 280,061 |
| France | 88,813 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,771,331 | 2,673,458 | -97,873 |
| Netherlands | 2,191,386 | 1,841,452 | -349,934 |
| Germany | 504,359 | 387,048 | -117,311 |
| Italy | 168,425 | 111,636 | -56,789 |
| France | 44,577 | 44,236 | -341 |
| Poland | 20,568 | 22,527 | +1,959 |
| Denmark | 11,124 | 0 | -11,124 |
| Ecuador | 4,412 | 0 | -4,412 |
| Saint Barthélemy | 0 | 2,863 | +2,863 |
| Mongolia | 2,441 | 0 | -2,441 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Lincolnshire | 6 |
| Essex | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Devon | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 10,277,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 524,065 |
| Other | 139,946 |
| Road transport | 1,009 |
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) | 5,391,504 | 4,886,250 | -505,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 328,104 | 195,961 | -132,143 |
| Other | 66,444 | 73,502 | +7,058 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,009 | +1,009 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,871,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,333,241 |
| Harwich | 1,853,436 |
| Killingholme | 1,119,099 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,018,683 |
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 | 1,536,272 | 1,335,018 | -201,254 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,080,632 | 1,252,609 | +171,977 |
| Harwich | 1,061,846 | 791,590 | -270,256 |
| Killingholme | 711,491 | 407,608 | -303,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 389,633 | 629,050 | +239,417 |
| Jersey | 279,172 | 121,166 | -158,006 |
| Dover | 191,386 | 197,828 | +6,442 |
| Tyne | 150,149 | 111,327 | -38,822 |
| Hull | 88,871 | 83,722 | -5,149 |
| 000 | 66,444 | 73,502 | +7,058 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 22 |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 | 58 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 3,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,684 | 2,218 | +534 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,684 | 2,218 | +534 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,684 | 2,218 | +534 |
Quick facts
HS code: 060230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flowering shrubs like rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not, used for ornamental purposes