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 | 4,828,082 |
| France | 1,387,221 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,240,547 |
| United Arab Emirates | 364,778 |
| Afghanistan | 174,168 |
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 | 2,668,605 | 2,159,477 | -509,128 |
| France | 874,700 | 512,521 | -362,179 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 757,581 | 482,966 | -274,615 |
| United Arab Emirates | 344,367 | 20,411 | -323,956 |
| Afghanistan | 76,730 | 97,438 | +20,708 |
| India | 6,185 | 122,036 | +115,851 |
| Ireland | 55,695 | 9,974 | -45,721 |
| Poland | 27,418 | 31,006 | +3,588 |
| Italy | 30,188 | 23,106 | -7,082 |
| Netherlands | 1,808 | 46,091 | +44,283 |
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 | 4,283,149 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,656,780 |
| Afghanistan | 607,967 |
| United Arab Emirates | 341,818 |
| Greece | 136,590 |
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 | 2,373,292 | 1,909,857 | -463,435 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,727,016 | 929,764 | -797,252 |
| Afghanistan | 275,019 | 332,948 | +57,929 |
| United Arab Emirates | 330,761 | 11,057 | -319,704 |
| Greece | 78,888 | 57,702 | -21,186 |
| India | 6,185 | 123,906 | +117,721 |
| France | 14,089 | 73,655 | +59,566 |
| Morocco | 0 | 49,064 | +49,064 |
| Peru | 0 | 17,954 | +17,954 |
| China | 0 | 16,652 | +16,652 |
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 | 18 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +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) | 4,664,050 |
| Air transport | 3,331,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 327,077 |
| Other | 83,263 |
| Road transport | 38,429 |
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) | 2,580,178 | 2,083,872 | -496,306 |
| Air transport | 2,038,794 | 1,292,724 | -746,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 206,008 | 121,069 | -84,939 |
| Other | 65,058 | 18,205 | -46,853 |
| Road transport | 8,014 | 30,415 | +22,401 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,082,038 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,149,670 |
| Dover | 1,064,904 |
| East Midlands Airport | 874,252 |
| Portsmouth | 851,118 |
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 | 1,150,852 | 931,186 | -219,666 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 819,164 | 330,506 | -488,658 |
| Dover | 621,857 | 443,047 | -178,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 552,427 | 321,825 | -230,602 |
| Portsmouth | 468,280 | 382,838 | -85,442 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 457,135 | 268,425 | -188,710 |
| ZLC | 253,301 | 251,281 | -2,020 |
| London Stansted Airport | 87,732 | 203,488 | +115,756 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,405 | 39,929 | -69,476 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,865 | 95,512 | +64,647 |
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 | 60 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOLDEN SAFFRON LTD | 52 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 45 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 44 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 42 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| TJX UK | 36 |
| FALGU & CO LIMITED | 35 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 31 |
| CENTAUR FOODS LIMITED | 28 |
| R.H.AMAR & CO LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 185,689 |
| Netherlands | 115,742 |
| United States | 35,627 |
| Spain | 34,443 |
| France | 21,683 |
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 | 104,528 | 81,161 | -23,367 |
| Netherlands | 69,659 | 46,083 | -23,576 |
| United States | 9,663 | 25,964 | +16,301 |
| Spain | 2,973 | 31,470 | +28,497 |
| France | 10,640 | 11,043 | +403 |
| Sweden | 12,720 | 1,688 | -11,032 |
| Kenya | 0 | 6,209 | +6,209 |
| Austria | 5,008 | 0 | -5,008 |
| Germany | 3,570 | 1,170 | -2,400 |
| Portugal | 1,341 | 3,026 | +1,685 |
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 | 941 |
| 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 | 628 | +315 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 758 | +758 |
| Spain | 18 | 28 | +10 |
| 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) | 317,804 |
| Air transport | 71,277 |
| Other | 44,112 |
| 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) | 177,689 | 140,115 | -37,574 |
| Air transport | 15,657 | 55,620 | +39,963 |
| Other | 29,262 | 14,850 | -14,412 |
| 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 | 163,085 |
| Holyhead | 109,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,644 |
| 000 | 44,112 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,282 |
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 | 93,899 | 69,186 | -24,713 |
| Holyhead | 59,391 | 49,755 | -9,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,649 | 41,995 | +31,346 |
| 000 | 29,262 | 14,850 | -14,412 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,306 | 13,976 | +7,670 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,008 | 13,625 | +8,617 |
| Heysham | 9,569 | 2,580 | -6,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 978 | 8,545 | +7,567 |
| Dover | 2,973 | 2,970 | -3 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,042 | 0 | -4,042 |
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