Import/export HS code 12060010: Sunflower seeds for planting
Sunflower seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 65,334,990 |
| France | 6,885,136 |
| Turkey | 6,450,631 |
| Netherlands | 4,198,574 |
| China | 4,093,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 35,163,857 | 30,171,133 | -4,992,724 |
| France | 4,236,580 | 2,648,556 | -1,588,024 |
| Turkey | 3,317,753 | 3,132,878 | -184,875 |
| Netherlands | 1,642,428 | 2,556,146 | +913,718 |
| China | 2,158,416 | 1,935,475 | -222,941 |
| Ukraine | 176,381 | 2,981,589 | +2,805,208 |
| Romania | 736,550 | 916,840 | +180,290 |
| Argentina | 422,293 | 1,034,036 | +611,743 |
| Poland | 340,819 | 542,426 | +201,607 |
| Spain | 140,836 | 738,156 | +597,320 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 66,522,834 |
| France | 6,909,406 |
| Turkey | 6,152,120 |
| Ukraine | 4,684,885 |
| China | 4,188,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 35,684,261 | 30,838,573 | -4,845,688 |
| France | 4,289,265 | 2,620,141 | -1,669,124 |
| Turkey | 3,229,583 | 2,922,537 | -307,046 |
| Ukraine | 433,464 | 4,251,421 | +3,817,957 |
| China | 2,132,814 | 2,055,852 | -76,962 |
| Argentina | 450,121 | 1,709,028 | +1,258,907 |
| Romania | 553,116 | 453,979 | -99,137 |
| United States | 278,738 | 601,712 | +322,974 |
| Netherlands | 235,778 | 440,435 | +204,657 |
| Israel | 1,458 | 659,695 | +658,237 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 19 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Essex | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +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) | 77,964,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,349,454 |
| Road transport | 556,875 |
| Air transport | 382,764 |
| Other | 290,957 |
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) | 40,011,731 | 37,952,447 | -2,059,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,025,119 | 9,324,335 | +299,216 |
| Road transport | 120,783 | 436,092 | +315,309 |
| Air transport | 202,450 | 180,314 | -22,136 |
| Other | 144,183 | 146,774 | +2,591 |
| Rail transport | 6,207 | 0 | -6,207 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 78,933,808 |
| Dover | 3,122,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,052,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,879,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,870,614 |
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 | 41,202,997 | 37,730,811 | -3,472,186 |
| Dover | 1,591,075 | 1,531,161 | -59,914 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,093,210 | 959,065 | -134,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 539,027 | 1,340,222 | +801,195 |
| Eurotunnel | 910,313 | 960,301 | +49,988 |
| London | 148,342 | 1,529,069 | +1,380,727 |
| Liverpool Docks | 263,573 | 1,389,556 | +1,125,983 |
| Glasson Dock | 1,527,093 | 0 | -1,527,093 |
| Southampton | 492,240 | 860,314 | +368,074 |
| Portsmouth | 409,343 | 511,718 | +102,375 |
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
|
122 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
35 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
32 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
15 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 51 |
| 2026-04 | 54 |
| 2026-03 | 56 |
| 2026-02 | 52 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNICORN INGREDIENTS LTD | 92 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 85 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 84 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 80 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 79 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 79 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 76 |
| SEMA FOODS LIMITED | 72 |
| QUALITY NUT PRODUCTS LIMITED | 71 |
| LOON FUNG (LONDON) LIMITED | 70 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 749,583 |
| Australia | 285,154 |
| Netherlands | 184,754 |
| France | 70,842 |
| Poland | 39,850 |
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 | 279,433 | 470,150 | +190,717 |
| Australia | 23,494 | 261,660 | +238,166 |
| Netherlands | 156,860 | 27,894 | -128,966 |
| France | 44,315 | 26,527 | -17,788 |
| Poland | 34,580 | 5,270 | -29,310 |
| Germany | 34,181 | 5,530 | -28,651 |
| Iceland | 7,585 | 30,326 | +22,741 |
| Spain | 0 | 27,360 | +27,360 |
| Finland | 21,819 | 0 | -21,819 |
| Jordan | 7,203 | 10,781 | +3,578 |
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 | 66,185 |
| Bulgaria | 30,153 |
| France | 12,634 |
| Ireland | 74 |
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 | 32,973 | 33,212 | +239 |
| Bulgaria | 17,681 | 12,472 | -5,209 |
| France | 6,967 | 5,667 | -1,300 |
| Ireland | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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) | 876,650 |
| Air transport | 309,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 250,028 |
| Other | 109,316 |
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) | 521,603 | 355,047 | -166,556 |
| Air transport | 33,850 | 275,878 | +242,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,214 | 213,814 | +177,600 |
| Other | 57,769 | 51,547 | -6,222 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 316,179 |
| Liverpool Docks | 274,421 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 233,471 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,584 |
| Immingham Docks | 182,246 |
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 | 74,935 | 241,244 | +166,309 |
| Liverpool Docks | 122,025 | 152,396 | +30,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,494 | 209,977 | +186,483 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,181 | 58,403 | -65,778 |
| Immingham Docks | 147,546 | 34,700 | -112,846 |
| 000 | 57,769 | 51,547 | -6,222 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 59,226 | +59,226 |
| Felixstowe | 24,749 | 23,210 | -1,539 |
| Harwich | 29,627 | 9,266 | -20,361 |
| Heysham | 11,529 | 17,050 | +5,521 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 12060010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sunflower seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting