Import/export HS code 09102010: Whole saffron
Saffron in its natural, unprocessed form. Perfect for gourmet dishes and traditional recipes
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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 | 4,624,738 |
| France | 1,389,611 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,182,381 |
| United Arab Emirates | 616,192 |
| Afghanistan | 150,746 |
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 | 2,297,124 | 2,327,614 | +30,490 |
| France | 914,643 | 474,968 | -439,675 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 672,221 | 510,160 | -162,061 |
| United Arab Emirates | 333,744 | 282,448 | -51,296 |
| Afghanistan | 83,015 | 67,731 | -15,284 |
| India | 29,681 | 100,908 | +71,227 |
| Poland | 28,773 | 43,441 | +14,668 |
| Ireland | 46,010 | 2,279 | -43,731 |
| Netherlands | 33,836 | 6,250 | -27,586 |
| Greece | 14,449 | 5,648 | -8,801 |
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 | 4,173,479 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,457,246 |
| United Arab Emirates | 616,656 |
| Afghanistan | 555,521 |
| Greece | 166,775 |
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 | 2,176,748 | 1,996,731 | -180,017 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,504,724 | 952,522 | -552,202 |
| United Arab Emirates | 335,135 | 281,521 | -53,614 |
| Afghanistan | 293,037 | 262,484 | -30,553 |
| Greece | 81,054 | 85,721 | +4,667 |
| India | 29,681 | 102,778 | +73,097 |
| France | 8,483 | 73,655 | +65,172 |
| Morocco | 0 | 49,064 | +49,064 |
| Peru | 0 | 17,954 | +17,954 |
| China | 13,089 | 0 | -13,089 |
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 | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
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 | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +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) | 4,696,439 |
| Air transport | 3,391,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,249 |
| Other | 50,720 |
| Road transport | 22,988 |
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) | 2,525,661 | 2,170,778 | -354,883 |
| Air transport | 1,812,631 | 1,578,518 | -234,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,363 | 71,886 | -24,477 |
| Other | 48,441 | 2,279 | -46,162 |
| Road transport | 10,994 | 11,994 | +1,000 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,896,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,317,634 |
| Dover | 1,127,522 |
| Portsmouth | 964,262 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 892,155 |
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 | 1,154,086 | 742,893 | -411,193 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 709,725 | 607,909 | -101,816 |
| Dover | 611,559 | 515,963 | -95,596 |
| Portsmouth | 426,131 | 538,131 | +112,000 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 357,862 | 534,293 | +176,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 448,303 | 328,795 | -119,508 |
| ZLC | 314,822 | 292,132 | -22,690 |
| London Stansted Airport | 220,128 | 14,179 | -205,949 |
| Harwich | 28,773 | 49,691 | +20,918 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,601 | 53,215 | +47,614 |
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 | 47 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
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 | 47 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 41 |
| FALGU & CO LIMITED | 38 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 34 |
| AFROPOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 27 |
| CENTAUR FOODS LIMITED | 27 |
| FGS INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 167,946 |
| Netherlands | 130,526 |
| United States | 56,913 |
| Spain | 28,500 |
| 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 | 75,051 | 92,895 | +17,844 |
| Netherlands | 83,800 | 46,726 | -37,074 |
| United States | 21,803 | 35,110 | +13,307 |
| Spain | 28,500 | 0 | -28,500 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 350,665 |
| Air transport | 93,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,829 |
| Other | 878 |
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) | 198,859 | 151,806 | -47,053 |
| Air transport | 57,453 | 36,310 | -21,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,284 | 8,545 | +2,261 |
| Other | 141 | 737 | +596 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,398 |
| Holyhead | 132,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,502 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,609 |
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 | 116,750 | 59,648 | -57,102 |
| Holyhead | 57,997 | 74,420 | +16,423 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,044 | 34,110 | -6,934 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,344 | 15,158 | +7,814 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,409 | 2,200 | -14,209 |
| 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 |
| Harwich | 2,771 | 0 | -2,771 |
Quick facts
HS code: 09102010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Saffron in its natural, unprocessed form. Perfect for gourmet dishes and traditional recipes