Import/export HS code 100510: Maize seeds
Maize seeds specifically used for planting and growing corn
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 52,484,686 |
| Germany | 21,886,017 |
| Ireland | 10,045,282 |
| Netherlands | 1,871,615 |
| Hungary | 727,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 29,259,228 | 23,225,458 | -6,033,770 |
| Germany | 11,133,548 | 10,752,469 | -381,079 |
| Ireland | 6,184,570 | 3,860,712 | -2,323,858 |
| Netherlands | 848,023 | 1,023,592 | +175,569 |
| Hungary | 623,162 | 104,646 | -518,516 |
| Austria | 334,152 | 312,497 | -21,655 |
| Switzerland | 297,520 | 7,771 | -289,749 |
| United States | 124,813 | 0 | -124,813 |
| Mexico | 18,400 | 92,208 | +73,808 |
| Poland | 0 | 67,244 | +67,244 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 67,635,029 |
| Austria | 3,551,110 |
| Germany | 1,838,033 |
| Hungary | 1,787,066 |
| Ukraine | 1,175,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 37,211,688 | 30,423,341 | -6,788,347 |
| Austria | 2,037,755 | 1,513,355 | -524,400 |
| Germany | 1,227,187 | 610,846 | -616,341 |
| Hungary | 1,101,849 | 685,217 | -416,632 |
| Ukraine | 383,873 | 792,060 | +408,187 |
| Czechia | 232,055 | 199,653 | -32,402 |
| Romania | 0 | 420,199 | +420,199 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 395,823 | +395,823 |
| United States | 346,405 | 2,816 | -343,589 |
| Mexico | 18,400 | 92,208 | +73,808 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 72,293,339 |
| Other | 10,454,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,622,212 |
| Air transport | 7,556 |
| Road transport | 6,291 |
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) | 41,532,167 | 30,761,172 | -10,770,995 |
| Other | 6,339,745 | 4,114,513 | -2,225,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,049,258 | 4,572,954 | +3,523,696 |
| Air transport | 6,076 | 1,480 | -4,596 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,291 | +6,291 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 60,453,051 |
| 000 | 10,454,258 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,175,978 |
| Newhaven | 2,151,811 |
| Portsmouth | 995,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 34,136,382 | 26,316,669 | -7,819,713 |
| 000 | 6,339,745 | 4,114,513 | -2,225,232 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,394,984 | 4,780,994 | -613,990 |
| Newhaven | 830,168 | 1,321,643 | +491,475 |
| Portsmouth | 479,158 | 516,540 | +37,382 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 529,694 | 402,024 | -127,670 |
| Killingholme | 224,550 | 614,673 | +390,123 |
| Purfleet | 300,832 | 327,411 | +26,579 |
| Felixstowe | 116,630 | 388,792 | +272,162 |
| Harwich | 277,401 | 122,943 | -154,458 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 7 |
| 2025-03 | 8 |
| 2025-02 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KWS UK LIMITED | 21 |
| COFCO INTERNATIONAL UK LTD | 19 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 19 |
| RAGT SEEDS LIMITED | 17 |
| BRIGHT MAIZE LIMITED | 13 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 11 |
| CORSO ITALIA LTD | 8 |
| DSV UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 5 |
| GREEN FARM SEEDS LIMITED | 5 |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,286,814 |
| Germany | 1,802,755 |
| Ireland | 290,018 |
| Netherlands | 221,200 |
| Canada | 2,976 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 856,506 | 1,430,308 | +573,802 |
| Germany | 472,182 | 1,330,573 | +858,391 |
| Ireland | 100,870 | 189,148 | +88,278 |
| Netherlands | 194,384 | 26,816 | -167,568 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,976 | +2,976 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 97,779 |
| France | 79,699 |
| XI | 4,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 155 | 97,624 | +97,469 |
| France | 32,038 | 47,661 | +15,623 |
| XI | 3,844 | 452 | -3,392 |
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) | 4,419,013 |
| Other | 181,774 |
| Air transport | 2,976 |
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) | 1,587,905 | 2,831,108 | +1,243,203 |
| Other | 36,037 | 145,737 | +109,700 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,976 | +2,976 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,759,380 |
| Dover | 331,099 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,384 |
| 000 | 181,774 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,755 |
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 | 997,589 | 2,761,791 | +1,764,202 |
| Dover | 331,099 | 0 | -331,099 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,384 | 0 | -194,384 |
| 000 | 36,037 | 145,737 | +109,700 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,833 | 41,922 | -22,911 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 25,906 | +25,906 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 2,976 | +2,976 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,489 | +1,489 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 100510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Maize seeds specifically used for planting and growing corn