Import/export HS code 1004: Oats
All types of oats, including those used for food, animal feed, or other purposes
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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 | 5,098,684 |
| Latvia | 705,348 |
| France | 656,159 |
| Hungary | 189,604 |
| Netherlands | 149,144 |
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 | 2,573,117 | 2,525,567 | -47,550 |
| Latvia | 705,348 | 0 | -705,348 |
| France | 488,188 | 167,971 | -320,217 |
| Hungary | 36,340 | 153,264 | +116,924 |
| Netherlands | 80,664 | 68,480 | -12,184 |
| Germany | 63,571 | 65,308 | +1,737 |
| Czechia | 49,335 | 19,132 | -30,203 |
| Lithuania | 34,702 | 13,526 | -21,176 |
| Italy | 25,991 | 16,886 | -9,105 |
| Denmark | 27,820 | 0 | -27,820 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 721,805 |
| France | 541,999 |
| Hungary | 424,347 |
| Germany | 137,379 |
| Czechia | 69,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 721,805 | 0 | -721,805 |
| France | 444,680 | 97,319 | -347,361 |
| Hungary | 152,598 | 271,749 | +119,151 |
| Germany | 73,139 | 64,240 | -8,899 |
| Czechia | 49,335 | 20,610 | -28,725 |
| Ireland | 26,610 | 23,951 | -2,659 |
| Chile | 4,957 | 35,486 | +30,529 |
| Lithuania | 18,245 | 13,948 | -4,297 |
| Denmark | 27,820 | 0 | -27,820 |
| India | 7,556 | 16,544 | +8,988 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -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 | 5,048,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,218,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 923,709 |
| Air transport | 7,232 |
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 | 2,546,507 | 2,501,901 | -44,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 782,595 | 436,341 | -346,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 795,321 | 128,388 | -666,933 |
| Air transport | 167 | 7,065 | +6,898 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,048,408 |
| Dover | 856,921 |
| King's Lynn | 705,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 151,460 |
| Immingham Docks | 126,181 |
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 | 2,546,507 | 2,501,901 | -44,606 |
| Dover | 502,537 | 354,384 | -148,153 |
| King's Lynn | 705,348 | 0 | -705,348 |
| Eurotunnel | 99,404 | 52,056 | -47,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,139 | 53,042 | -20,097 |
| Felixstowe | 45,408 | 18,113 | -27,295 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,861 | 7,666 | -43,195 |
| London | 16,835 | 36,964 | +20,129 |
| Newhaven | 25,319 | 0 | -25,319 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,475 | 13,996 | +6,521 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS CHOICE LIMITED | 19 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 13 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 8 |
| TJX UK | 8 |
| COPE SEEDS (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
| BOSTON SEEDS LIMITED | 6 |
| GREENLAND SEEDS LIMITED | 5 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 3 |
| NEW WORLD IMPORTS (UK) LTD | 2 |
| PYMA LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | 10,517,549 |
| Spain | 9,017,069 |
| Japan | 1,704,459 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,546,138 |
| Denmark | 1,398,770 |
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 | 3,511,369 | 7,006,180 | +3,494,811 |
| Spain | 2,923,965 | 6,093,104 | +3,169,139 |
| Japan | 1,704,459 | 0 | -1,704,459 |
| United Arab Emirates | 536,161 | 1,009,977 | +473,816 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,398,770 | +1,398,770 |
| Sweden | 1,254,417 | 0 | -1,254,417 |
| Netherlands | 736,518 | 430,425 | -306,093 |
| Finland | 899,110 | 0 | -899,110 |
| South Korea | 575,972 | 73,511 | -502,461 |
| Ireland | 247,113 | 185,205 | -61,908 |
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 | 56,540 |
| Ireland | 27,949 |
| Germany | 3,820 |
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 | 36,472 | 20,068 | -16,404 |
| Ireland | 15,377 | 12,572 | -2,805 |
| Germany | 1,453 | 2,367 | +914 |
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) | 22,851,614 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,932,365 |
| Air transport | 361,469 |
| Other | 88,467 |
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) | 9,650,337 | 13,201,277 | +3,550,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,324,273 | 3,608,092 | +283,819 |
| Air transport | 308,755 | 52,714 | -256,041 |
| Other | 53,302 | 35,165 | -18,137 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,312,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,249,790 |
| Southampton | 4,750,699 |
| Tyne | 2,976,112 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,092,974 |
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 | 2,213,668 | 4,099,264 | +1,885,596 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,902,150 | 3,347,640 | +445,490 |
| Southampton | 2,737,599 | 2,013,100 | -724,499 |
| Tyne | 2,976,112 | 0 | -2,976,112 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 496,034 | 1,596,940 | +1,100,906 |
| Shoreham – Penney’s Wharf | 0 | 1,704,102 | +1,704,102 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,620,276 | +1,620,276 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,302,268 | +1,302,268 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 855,608 | 0 | -855,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 330,561 | 419,100 | +88,539 |
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