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 | 699,531 |
| China | 281,860 |
| United States | 100,199 |
| Germany | 87,449 |
| Netherlands | 78,579 |
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 | 455,157 | 244,374 | -210,783 |
| China | 139,001 | 142,859 | +3,858 |
| United States | 41,862 | 58,337 | +16,475 |
| Germany | 54,417 | 33,032 | -21,385 |
| Netherlands | 51,951 | 26,628 | -25,323 |
| Canada | 28,257 | 35,854 | +7,597 |
| Romania | 50,991 | 0 | -50,991 |
| Ukraine | 33,664 | 0 | -33,664 |
| South Africa | 25,717 | 0 | -25,717 |
| Poland | 0 | 24,801 | +24,801 |
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 | 694,959 |
| China | 281,860 |
| Ukraine | 134,011 |
| United States | 130,997 |
| Germany | 107,455 |
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 | 450,585 | 244,374 | -206,211 |
| China | 139,001 | 142,859 | +3,858 |
| Ukraine | 121,641 | 12,370 | -109,271 |
| United States | 72,660 | 58,337 | -14,323 |
| Germany | 74,423 | 33,032 | -41,391 |
| Netherlands | 14,685 | 26,628 | +11,943 |
| Canada | 0 | 35,854 | +35,854 |
| Nepal | 11,139 | 16,809 | +5,670 |
| Sudan | 0 | 15,606 | +15,606 |
| Poland | 0 | 12,431 | +12,431 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 1,360,757 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,348 |
| Road transport | 12,367 |
| 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) | 828,077 | 532,680 | -295,397 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,459 | 77,889 | +24,430 |
| Road transport | 12,367 | 0 | -12,367 |
| Air transport | 0 | 883 | +883 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 926,093 |
| Southampton | 260,112 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,913 |
| London | 43,365 |
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 | 562,449 | 363,644 | -198,805 |
| Southampton | 118,138 | 141,974 | +23,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,275 | 11,851 | -55,424 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,285 | 26,628 | +6,343 |
| London | 19,633 | 23,732 | +4,099 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,257 | 0 | -28,257 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 8,475 | 18,033 | +9,558 |
| Harwich | 25,277 | 0 | -25,277 |
| Hull | 12,500 | 9,300 | -3,200 |
| Thamesport | 19,247 | 0 | -19,247 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 45,055 |
| Kuwait | 11,708 |
| Germany | 11,280 |
| Jordan | 6,285 |
| 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 | 37,052 | +29,049 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 11,708 | +11,708 |
| Germany | 11,280 | 0 | -11,280 |
| Jordan | 2,974 | 3,311 | +337 |
| Italy | 3,957 | 0 | -3,957 |
| 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) | 64,328 |
| 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) | 12,257 | 52,071 | +39,814 |
| 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 | 26,437 |
| Felixstowe | 26,418 |
| Heysham | 8,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,357 |
| Ayr Harbour | 4,258 |
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 | 26,437 | +26,437 |
| Felixstowe | 12,514 | 13,904 | +1,390 |
| Heysham | 8,003 | 0 | -8,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 6,357 | +6,357 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 4,258 | +4,258 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,957 | 0 | -3,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,740 | 1,115 | -625 |
| 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