Import/export HS code 1004: Oats
All types of oats, including those used for food, animal feed, or other purposes
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,217,899 |
| Sweden | 1,837,624 |
| Finland | 1,134,481 |
| France | 816,947 |
| Latvia | 705,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,572,113 | 2,645,786 | +73,673 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,837,624 | +1,837,624 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,134,481 | +1,134,481 |
| France | 475,768 | 341,179 | -134,589 |
| Latvia | 705,348 | 0 | -705,348 |
| Hungary | 106,720 | 144,731 | +38,011 |
| Netherlands | 61,845 | 91,876 | +30,031 |
| Lithuania | 13,526 | 111,697 | +98,171 |
| Germany | 32,808 | 76,738 | +43,930 |
| Czechia | 30,880 | 43,365 | +12,485 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,837,624 |
| Latvia | 705,348 |
| Hungary | 629,157 |
| France | 608,109 |
| Germany | 142,283 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 0 | 1,837,624 | +1,837,624 |
| Latvia | 705,348 | 0 | -705,348 |
| Hungary | 211,137 | 418,020 | +206,883 |
| France | 426,730 | 181,379 | -245,351 |
| Germany | 40,928 | 101,355 | +60,427 |
| Czechia | 30,880 | 45,833 | +14,953 |
| Lithuania | 13,526 | 40,560 | +27,034 |
| Chile | 4,957 | 35,486 | +30,529 |
| Ireland | 26,316 | 4,015 | -22,301 |
| Canada | 17,004 | 6,267 | -10,737 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 6,322,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,861,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,364,441 |
| Air transport | 14,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,545,797 | 3,776,537 | +1,230,740 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 790,204 | 2,071,201 | +1,280,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 752,001 | 612,440 | -139,561 |
| Air transport | 7,232 | 6,918 | -314 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 6,322,334 |
| Montrose | 1,265,098 |
| Dover | 1,012,720 |
| King's Lynn | 705,348 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 572,526 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,545,797 | 3,776,537 | +1,230,740 |
| Montrose | 0 | 1,265,098 | +1,265,098 |
| Dover | 514,799 | 497,921 | -16,878 |
| King's Lynn | 705,348 | 0 | -705,348 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 572,526 | +572,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 110,181 | 86,456 | -23,725 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,928 | 83,383 | +42,455 |
| London | 14,238 | 70,837 | +56,599 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 52,799 | +52,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,123 | 0 | -42,123 |
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 | 9 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS CHOICE LIMITED | 22 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 15 |
| COPE SEEDS (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 8 |
| TJX UK | 8 |
| BOSTON SEEDS LIMITED | 6 |
| GREENLAND SEEDS LIMITED | 5 |
| WESTERN SEEDS LIMITED | 3 |
| RAGT SEEDS LIMITED | 3 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,734,559 |
| Spain | 8,772,303 |
| Turkey | 2,065,752 |
| Sweden | 2,059,880 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,669,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,920,439 | 10,814,120 | +8,893,681 |
| Spain | 5,041,769 | 3,730,534 | -1,311,235 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,065,752 | +2,065,752 |
| Sweden | 532,794 | 1,527,086 | +994,292 |
| United Arab Emirates | 759,354 | 909,935 | +150,581 |
| Japan | 1,412,427 | 0 | -1,412,427 |
| Denmark | 697,197 | 701,573 | +4,376 |
| Netherlands | 813,621 | 344,550 | -469,071 |
| Nigeria | 119,699 | 420,114 | +300,415 |
| Ireland | 275,924 | 206,843 | -69,081 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 53,095 |
| Ireland | 41,153 |
| Germany | 4,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 35,165 | 17,930 | -17,235 |
| Ireland | 17,583 | 23,570 | +5,987 |
| Germany | 1,903 | 2,886 | +983 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,396,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,970,366 |
| Air transport | 292,262 |
| Other | 107,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,024,909 | 16,371,426 | +7,346,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,284,954 | 4,685,412 | +1,400,458 |
| Air transport | 262,992 | 29,270 | -233,722 |
| Other | 54,651 | 52,718 | -1,933 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 7,854,398 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,288,834 |
| Southampton | 4,891,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,686,028 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 2,880,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,643,969 | 5,210,429 | +2,566,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,877,943 | 4,410,891 | +1,532,948 |
| Southampton | 2,221,813 | 2,670,114 | +448,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 564,922 | 3,121,106 | +2,556,184 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 0 | 2,880,156 | +2,880,156 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 717,597 | 1,501,304 | +783,707 |
| Hull | 639,950 | 662,318 | +22,368 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 855,608 | 0 | -855,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 286,299 | 423,767 | +137,468 |
| Portsmouth | 534,250 | 0 | -534,250 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 1004
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of oats, including those used for food, animal feed, or other purposes