Import/export HS code 091020: Saffron
Saffron, a valuable spice used in cooking and coloring, comes in whole or crushed forms
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,117,228 |
| France | 1,425,384 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,246,244 |
| United Arab Emirates | 548,648 |
| Afghanistan | 166,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,633,860 | 2,483,368 | -150,492 |
| France | 1,004,187 | 421,197 | -582,990 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 745,060 | 501,184 | -243,876 |
| United Arab Emirates | 266,200 | 282,448 | +16,248 |
| Afghanistan | 108,685 | 57,885 | -50,800 |
| India | 29,681 | 122,036 | +92,355 |
| Ireland | 57,765 | 14,438 | -43,327 |
| Poland | 26,052 | 43,441 | +17,389 |
| Italy | 19,792 | 26,585 | +6,793 |
| Netherlands | 40,233 | 6,135 | -34,098 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,534,966 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,710,675 |
| Afghanistan | 600,308 |
| United Arab Emirates | 530,040 |
| Greece | 166,065 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,414,005 | 2,120,961 | -293,044 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,732,701 | 977,974 | -754,727 |
| Afghanistan | 322,846 | 277,462 | -45,384 |
| United Arab Emirates | 248,519 | 281,521 | +33,002 |
| Greece | 80,103 | 85,962 | +5,859 |
| India | 29,681 | 123,906 | +94,225 |
| France | 72,928 | 9,210 | -63,718 |
| Morocco | 0 | 49,064 | +49,064 |
| Turkey | 7,253 | 12,589 | +5,336 |
| Peru | 0 | 17,954 | +17,954 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West of England | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 4,950,686 |
| Air transport | 3,602,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 299,322 |
| Other | 88,266 |
| Road transport | 57,263 |
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) | 2,793,164 | 2,157,522 | -635,642 |
| Air transport | 1,970,776 | 1,632,047 | -338,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 157,724 | 141,598 | -16,126 |
| Other | 67,693 | 20,573 | -47,120 |
| Road transport | 10,994 | 46,269 | +35,275 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,030,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,299,755 |
| Dover | 1,211,950 |
| Portsmouth | 977,672 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 900,258 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,314,364 | 715,677 | -598,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 714,257 | 585,498 | -128,759 |
| Dover | 677,841 | 534,109 | -143,732 |
| Portsmouth | 470,515 | 507,157 | +36,642 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 394,471 | 505,787 | +111,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 481,231 | 340,789 | -140,442 |
| ZLC | 307,372 | 299,278 | -8,094 |
| London Stansted Airport | 260,945 | 33,320 | -227,625 |
| Birmingham Airport | 16,173 | 123,108 | +106,935 |
| Thamesport | 57,793 | 58,995 | +1,202 |
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
|
69 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
15 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
9 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOLDEN SAFFRON LTD | 57 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 50 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 48 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 42 |
| TJX UK | 41 |
| FALGU & CO LIMITED | 38 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 34 |
| R.H.AMAR & CO LIMITED | 30 |
| THE FRESH OLIVE COMPANY LTD. | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 211,108 |
| Netherlands | 118,565 |
| United States | 58,137 |
| Spain | 31,470 |
| France | 22,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 104,976 | 106,132 | +1,156 |
| Netherlands | 74,869 | 43,696 | -31,173 |
| United States | 21,803 | 36,334 | +14,531 |
| Spain | 28,500 | 2,970 | -25,530 |
| France | 17,813 | 4,576 | -13,237 |
| Sweden | 12,166 | 1,585 | -10,581 |
| Kenya | 0 | 6,209 | +6,209 |
| Austria | 5,008 | 0 | -5,008 |
| Germany | 3,570 | 1,170 | -2,400 |
| Portugal | 4,367 | 0 | -4,367 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,253 |
| Netherlands | 758 |
| Spain | 46 |
| Poland | 17 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 313 | 940 | +627 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 758 | +758 |
| Spain | 46 | 0 | -46 |
| Poland | 17 | 0 | -17 |
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) | 339,580 |
| Air transport | 94,987 |
| Other | 46,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,829 |
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) | 197,862 | 141,718 | -56,144 |
| Air transport | 57,453 | 37,534 | -19,919 |
| Other | 22,132 | 24,002 | +1,870 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,284 | 8,545 | +2,261 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 164,437 |
| Holyhead | 131,143 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,154 |
| 000 | 46,134 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,082 |
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 | 107,819 | 56,618 | -51,201 |
| Holyhead | 64,191 | 66,952 | +2,761 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,044 | 34,110 | -6,934 |
| 000 | 22,132 | 24,002 | +1,870 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,484 | 12,598 | +1,114 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,409 | 3,424 | -12,985 |
| Heysham | 7,169 | 2,580 | -4,589 |
| London Gateway Port | 978 | 8,545 | +7,567 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,042 | 0 | -4,042 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,292 | 0 | -3,292 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 091020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Saffron, a valuable spice used in cooking and coloring, comes in whole or crushed forms