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 | 4,994,332 |
| Sweden | 1,837,624 |
| Finland | 1,134,481 |
| France | 777,921 |
| Hungary | 231,632 |
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 | 3,053,939 | 1,940,393 | -1,113,546 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,837,624 | +1,837,624 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,134,481 | +1,134,481 |
| France | 475,615 | 302,306 | -173,309 |
| Hungary | 103,513 | 128,119 | +24,606 |
| Netherlands | 64,810 | 79,602 | +14,792 |
| Lithuania | 13,526 | 117,172 | +103,646 |
| Germany | 32,808 | 79,273 | +46,465 |
| Czechia | 30,880 | 43,365 | +12,485 |
| Italy | 37,890 | 13,404 | -24,486 |
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 |
| Hungary | 618,341 |
| France | 569,518 |
| Germany | 141,541 |
| Czechia | 76,713 |
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 |
| Hungary | 271,866 | 346,475 | +74,609 |
| France | 363,795 | 205,723 | -158,072 |
| Germany | 54,864 | 86,677 | +31,813 |
| Czechia | 30,880 | 45,833 | +14,953 |
| Lithuania | 13,948 | 40,138 | +26,190 |
| Chile | 4,957 | 35,486 | +30,529 |
| Ireland | 25,711 | 1,320 | -24,391 |
| Canada | 17,004 | 6,267 | -10,737 |
| India | 12,088 | 5,710 | -6,378 |
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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | 6,102,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,157,283 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,298,911 |
| 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 | 3,028,228 | 3,073,839 | +45,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,075 | 2,055,208 | +1,953,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 740,998 | 557,913 | -183,085 |
| 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 | 6,102,067 |
| Montrose | 1,265,098 |
| Dover | 951,590 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 572,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 176,125 |
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 | 3,028,228 | 3,073,839 | +45,611 |
| Montrose | 0 | 1,265,098 | +1,265,098 |
| Dover | 553,777 | 397,813 | -155,964 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 572,526 | +572,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 72,211 | 103,914 | +31,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,864 | 67,439 | +12,575 |
| London | 13,262 | 76,312 | +63,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,688 | 25,879 | -15,809 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 52,799 | +52,799 |
| Felixstowe | 30,038 | 11,872 | -18,166 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS CHOICE LIMITED | 23 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 16 |
| 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 | 13,382,921 |
| Spain | 8,772,303 |
| Turkey | 2,065,752 |
| Sweden | 2,059,880 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,653,760 |
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 | 2,712,440 | 10,670,481 | +7,958,041 |
| Spain | 6,643,533 | 2,128,770 | -4,514,763 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,065,752 | +2,065,752 |
| Sweden | 532,794 | 1,527,086 | +994,292 |
| United Arab Emirates | 908,674 | 745,086 | -163,588 |
| Denmark | 697,197 | 701,573 | +4,376 |
| Netherlands | 873,811 | 253,050 | -620,761 |
| Japan | 1,008,115 | 0 | -1,008,115 |
| Nigeria | 199,699 | 363,466 | +163,767 |
| Ireland | 265,381 | 185,638 | -79,743 |
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 | 48,519 |
| Ireland | 40,739 |
| Germany | 5,033 |
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 | 30,683 | 17,836 | -12,847 |
| Ireland | 16,608 | 24,131 | +7,523 |
| Germany | 2,307 | 2,726 | +419 |
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) | 25,497,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,867,239 |
| Air transport | 240,189 |
| Other | 102,623 |
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) | 11,004,459 | 14,493,037 | +3,488,578 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,421,994 | 4,445,245 | +1,023,251 |
| Air transport | 225,452 | 14,737 | -210,715 |
| Other | 49,756 | 52,867 | +3,111 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 7,882,524 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,259,082 |
| Southampton | 4,397,419 |
| 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 | 3,211,441 | 4,671,083 | +1,459,642 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,078,076 | 4,181,006 | +1,102,930 |
| Southampton | 2,331,132 | 2,066,287 | -264,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,042,291 | 2,643,737 | +1,601,446 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 0 | 2,880,156 | +2,880,156 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 844,024 | 1,374,877 | +530,853 |
| Hull | 1,302,268 | 13,291 | -1,288,977 |
| Tyne | 532,794 | 637,276 | +104,482 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 855,608 | 0 | -855,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 373,472 | 315,170 | -58,302 |
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