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 | 4,113,530 |
| France | 1,298,627 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,016,356 |
| United Arab Emirates | 341,354 |
| Afghanistan | 146,475 |
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 | 2,433,336 | 1,680,194 | -753,142 |
| France | 864,037 | 434,590 | -429,447 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 627,846 | 388,510 | -239,336 |
| United Arab Emirates | 330,761 | 10,593 | -320,168 |
| Afghanistan | 81,598 | 64,877 | -16,721 |
| India | 26,703 | 81,938 | +55,235 |
| Poland | 29,766 | 28,658 | -1,108 |
| Ireland | 44,408 | 3,791 | -40,617 |
| Netherlands | 33,836 | 6,250 | -27,586 |
| Germany | 15,664 | 4,137 | -11,527 |
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 | 3,732,942 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,186,533 |
| Afghanistan | 509,818 |
| United Arab Emirates | 341,818 |
| Greece | 128,381 |
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 | 2,290,066 | 1,442,876 | -847,190 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,474,263 | 712,270 | -761,993 |
| Afghanistan | 249,065 | 260,753 | +11,688 |
| United Arab Emirates | 330,761 | 11,057 | -319,704 |
| Greece | 71,873 | 56,508 | -15,365 |
| India | 26,703 | 83,808 | +57,105 |
| France | 14,089 | 73,655 | +59,566 |
| Morocco | 0 | 49,064 | +49,064 |
| Peru | 0 | 17,954 | +17,954 |
| China | 0 | 13,089 | +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 | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
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 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 4,208,753 |
| Air transport | 2,800,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,383 |
| Other | 50,630 |
| Road transport | 14,493 |
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) | 2,494,159 | 1,714,594 | -779,565 |
| Air transport | 1,839,324 | 960,888 | -878,436 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,062 | 44,321 | -71,741 |
| Other | 46,839 | 3,791 | -43,048 |
| Road transport | 9,921 | 4,572 | -5,349 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,859,218 |
| Dover | 979,627 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 966,007 |
| Portsmouth | 778,573 |
| East Midlands Airport | 744,805 |
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 | 1,131,147 | 728,071 | -403,076 |
| Dover | 581,678 | 397,949 | -183,729 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 695,746 | 270,261 | -425,485 |
| Portsmouth | 461,570 | 317,003 | -144,567 |
| East Midlands Airport | 479,725 | 265,080 | -214,645 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 488,382 | 179,513 | -308,869 |
| ZLC | 262,475 | 204,142 | -58,333 |
| London Stansted Airport | 87,522 | 154,047 | +66,525 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,634 | 17,875 | -65,759 |
| Harwich | 29,766 | 34,908 | +5,142 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 43 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 41 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| FALGU & CO LIMITED | 35 |
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 31 |
| CENTAUR FOODS LIMITED | 26 |
| AFROPOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 25 |
| FGS INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 134,426 |
| Netherlands | 113,733 |
| United States | 34,403 |
| Spain | 31,473 |
| 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 | 76,113 | 58,313 | -17,800 |
| Netherlands | 69,288 | 44,445 | -24,843 |
| United States | 9,663 | 24,740 | +15,077 |
| Spain | 2,973 | 28,500 | +25,527 |
| France | 16,972 | 4,711 | -12,261 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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) | 304,815 |
| Air transport | 70,053 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,829 |
| Other | 859 |
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) | 186,096 | 118,719 | -67,377 |
| Air transport | 16,813 | 53,240 | +36,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,284 | 8,545 | +2,261 |
| Other | 89 | 770 | +681 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 161,076 |
| Holyhead | 102,858 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,644 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,560 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,409 |
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 | 101,548 | 59,528 | -42,020 |
| Holyhead | 61,871 | 40,987 | -20,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,649 | 41,995 | +31,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,584 | 13,976 | +9,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,164 | 11,245 | +5,081 |
| 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 |
| Dover | 2,973 | 0 | -2,973 |
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