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 | 624,485 |
| China | 309,485 |
| Lithuania | 186,069 |
| United States | 173,819 |
| Poland | 122,137 |
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 | 431,966 | 192,519 | -239,447 |
| China | 102,488 | 206,997 | +104,509 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 186,069 | +186,069 |
| United States | 85,019 | 88,800 | +3,781 |
| Poland | 12,431 | 109,706 | +97,275 |
| Ukraine | 19,656 | 86,480 | +66,824 |
| Netherlands | 51,886 | 24,513 | -27,373 |
| Germany | 46,172 | 24,115 | -22,057 |
| Canada | 64,111 | 0 | -64,111 |
| Romania | 50,991 | 0 | -50,991 |
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 | 623,299 |
| China | 309,218 |
| Ukraine | 294,246 |
| United States | 204,617 |
| Lithuania | 148,984 |
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 | 429,410 | 193,889 | -235,521 |
| China | 102,488 | 206,730 | +104,242 |
| Ukraine | 107,633 | 186,613 | +78,980 |
| United States | 115,817 | 88,800 | -27,017 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 148,984 | +148,984 |
| Germany | 66,178 | 53,188 | -12,990 |
| Netherlands | 14,620 | 24,513 | +9,893 |
| Nepal | 18,686 | 17,179 | -1,507 |
| Canada | 35,854 | 0 | -35,854 |
| Poland | 12,431 | 17,585 | +5,154 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,694,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 197,013 |
| 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) | 827,298 | 867,368 | +40,070 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,071 | 114,942 | +32,871 |
| 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 | 970,670 |
| Southampton | 340,353 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 114,271 |
| London | 108,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,763 |
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 | 560,221 | 410,449 | -149,772 |
| Southampton | 160,157 | 180,196 | +20,039 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 8,475 | 105,796 | +97,321 |
| London | 23,138 | 85,236 | +62,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,620 | 72,143 | +57,523 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,204 | 11,018 | -54,186 |
| Dover | 12,431 | 57,979 | +45,548 |
| Thamesport | 19,247 | 26,319 | +7,072 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,257 | 0 | -28,257 |
| 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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 64,665 |
| Kuwait | 11,708 |
| Jordan | 9,250 |
| Germany | 7,520 |
| 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 | 56,662 | +48,659 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 11,708 | +11,708 |
| Jordan | 2,974 | 6,276 | +3,302 |
| Germany | 7,520 | 0 | -7,520 |
| 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) | 83,143 |
| 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) | 8,497 | 74,646 | +66,149 |
| 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 | 44,624 |
| Felixstowe | 22,658 |
| Heysham | 8,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,820 |
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 | 44,624 | +44,624 |
| Felixstowe | 8,754 | 13,904 | +5,150 |
| Heysham | 8,003 | 0 | -8,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 6,357 | +6,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,740 | 4,080 | +2,340 |
| 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