Import/export HS code 100821: Seed for planting
Seeds of buckwheat, millet, or other cereals used for growing crops
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 615,189 |
| China | 305,590 |
| Lithuania | 232,187 |
| United States | 173,819 |
| Poland | 162,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 536,897 | 78,292 | -458,605 |
| China | 120,634 | 184,956 | +64,322 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 232,187 | +232,187 |
| United States | 100,199 | 73,620 | -26,579 |
| Poland | 12,431 | 150,146 | +137,715 |
| Ukraine | 19,656 | 111,909 | +92,253 |
| France | 0 | 41,827 | +41,827 |
| Netherlands | 35,338 | 6,334 | -29,004 |
| Germany | 23,029 | 16,215 | -6,814 |
| Canada | 35,854 | 0 | -35,854 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 614,003 |
| China | 305,323 |
| Ukraine | 272,138 |
| Lithuania | 179,327 |
| United States | 173,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 534,341 | 79,662 | -454,679 |
| China | 120,634 | 184,689 | +64,055 |
| Ukraine | 19,656 | 252,482 | +232,826 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 179,327 | +179,327 |
| United States | 100,199 | 73,620 | -26,579 |
| Germany | 26,329 | 45,288 | +18,959 |
| Poland | 12,431 | 49,913 | +37,482 |
| Nepal | 21,943 | 15,135 | -6,808 |
| Canada | 35,854 | 0 | -35,854 |
| Netherlands | 28,588 | 6,334 | -22,254 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,588,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,209 |
| Road transport | 23,386 |
| Air transport | 883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 834,493 | 754,215 | -80,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,770 | 150,439 | +65,669 |
| Road transport | 12,367 | 11,019 | -1,348 |
| Air transport | 883 | 0 | -883 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 877,706 |
| Southampton | 341,566 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 154,711 |
| Dover | 124,086 |
| London | 115,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 543,912 | 333,794 | -210,118 |
| Southampton | 234,786 | 106,780 | -128,006 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 10,589 | 144,122 | +133,533 |
| Dover | 12,431 | 111,655 | +99,224 |
| London | 21,358 | 94,231 | +72,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,588 | 53,964 | +25,376 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,849 | 8,515 | -46,334 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 26,319 | +26,319 |
| ZLC | 12,367 | 11,019 | -1,348 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 18,071 | +18,071 |
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
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
7 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 65,364 |
| Kuwait | 11,708 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,155 |
| Jordan | 7,510 |
| Italy | 3,957 |
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 | 8,003 | 57,361 | +49,358 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 11,708 | +11,708 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 9,155 | +9,155 |
| Jordan | 2,349 | 5,161 | +2,812 |
| Italy | 3,957 | 0 | -3,957 |
| Germany | 3,760 | 0 | -3,760 |
| Singapore | 1,763 | 0 | -1,763 |
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) | 87,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,720 |
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) | 4,112 | 83,385 | +79,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,720 | 0 | -15,720 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 45,323 |
| Felixstowe | 18,898 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,235 |
| Heysham | 8,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,357 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 0 | 45,323 | +45,323 |
| Felixstowe | 4,994 | 13,904 | +8,910 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,115 | 12,120 | +11,005 |
| Heysham | 8,003 | 0 | -8,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 6,357 | +6,357 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 5,681 | +5,681 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,957 | 0 | -3,957 |
| Southampton | 1,763 | 0 | -1,763 |
Quick facts
HS code: 100821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of buckwheat, millet, or other cereals used for growing crops