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 | 5,329,351 |
| France | 1,352,461 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,317,956 |
| United Arab Emirates | 641,947 |
| Afghanistan | 176,815 |
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 | 2,733,967 | 2,595,384 | -138,583 |
| France | 932,725 | 419,736 | -512,989 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 740,342 | 577,614 | -162,728 |
| United Arab Emirates | 349,833 | 292,114 | -57,719 |
| Afghanistan | 68,025 | 108,790 | +40,765 |
| India | 20,518 | 131,199 | +110,681 |
| Poland | 31,445 | 44,188 | +12,743 |
| Ireland | 58,012 | 13,105 | -44,907 |
| Italy | 25,425 | 28,954 | +3,529 |
| Netherlands | 33,983 | 12,148 | -21,835 |
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 | 4,696,072 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,791,128 |
| United Arab Emirates | 623,339 |
| Afghanistan | 613,799 |
| India | 153,587 |
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 | 2,452,487 | 2,243,585 | -208,902 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,774,123 | 1,017,005 | -757,118 |
| United Arab Emirates | 341,818 | 281,521 | -60,297 |
| Afghanistan | 288,059 | 325,740 | +37,681 |
| India | 20,518 | 133,069 | +112,551 |
| Greece | 81,054 | 68,257 | -12,797 |
| France | 8,483 | 73,655 | +65,172 |
| Morocco | 0 | 49,064 | +49,064 |
| Peru | 0 | 17,954 | +17,954 |
| China | 13,089 | 3,563 | -9,526 |
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 | 24 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| 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 | 13 | 19 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| 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 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 5,021,641 |
| Air transport | 3,851,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 315,408 |
| Other | 86,943 |
| Road transport | 47,097 |
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) | 2,832,770 | 2,188,871 | -643,899 |
| Air transport | 1,972,068 | 1,879,831 | -92,237 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 189,408 | 126,000 | -63,408 |
| Other | 65,714 | 21,229 | -44,485 |
| Road transport | 10,994 | 36,103 | +25,109 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,139,736 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,457,693 |
| Dover | 1,133,827 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 915,633 |
| Portsmouth | 908,760 |
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 | 1,328,114 | 811,622 | -516,492 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 770,772 | 686,921 | -83,851 |
| Dover | 636,908 | 496,919 | -139,989 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 367,885 | 547,748 | +179,863 |
| Portsmouth | 454,788 | 453,972 | -816 |
| East Midlands Airport | 495,961 | 381,732 | -114,229 |
| ZLC | 282,219 | 309,966 | +27,747 |
| London Stansted Airport | 204,622 | 82,438 | -122,184 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 121,166 | 66,287 | -54,879 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,513 | 123,722 | +93,209 |
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 | 67 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOLDEN SAFFRON LTD | 56 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 49 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 47 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 42 |
| TJX UK | 40 |
| FALGU & CO LIMITED | 38 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 33 |
| R.H.AMAR & CO LIMITED | 29 |
| CENTAUR FOODS LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 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 | 228,624 |
| Netherlands | 125,250 |
| 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 | 108,526 | 120,098 | +11,572 |
| Netherlands | 81,383 | 43,867 | -37,516 |
| United States | 21,803 | 36,334 | +14,531 |
| Spain | 0 | 31,470 | +31,470 |
| France | 15,392 | 6,997 | -8,395 |
| Sweden | 14,408 | 0 | -14,408 |
| 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 | 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 | 27 | 19 | -8 |
| 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) | 358,032 |
| Air transport | 93,787 |
| Other | 54,060 |
| 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) | 197,397 | 160,635 | -36,762 |
| Air transport | 28,953 | 64,834 | +35,881 |
| Other | 28,743 | 25,317 | -3,426 |
| 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 | 173,299 |
| Holyhead | 138,333 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,154 |
| 000 | 54,060 |
| 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 | 112,063 | 61,236 | -50,827 |
| Holyhead | 64,250 | 74,083 | +9,833 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,544 | 62,610 | +50,066 |
| 000 | 28,743 | 25,317 | -3,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,964 | 18,118 | +12,154 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,409 | 2,224 | -14,185 |
| Heysham | 9,569 | 2,580 | -6,989 |
| 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