Import/export HS code 12060010: Sunflower seeds for planting
Sunflower seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 69,997,238 |
| France | 7,492,890 |
| Turkey | 6,694,561 |
| Netherlands | 4,294,290 |
| China | 4,209,564 |
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 | 33,511,791 | 36,485,447 | +2,973,656 |
| France | 4,538,227 | 2,954,663 | -1,583,564 |
| Turkey | 3,428,552 | 3,266,009 | -162,543 |
| Netherlands | 1,710,769 | 2,583,521 | +872,752 |
| China | 1,897,396 | 2,312,168 | +414,772 |
| Ukraine | 117,990 | 2,483,506 | +2,365,516 |
| Romania | 629,384 | 1,056,123 | +426,739 |
| Argentina | 245,091 | 1,181,218 | +936,127 |
| Poland | 497,439 | 564,579 | +67,140 |
| Spain | 140,837 | 742,697 | +601,860 |
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 | 71,155,169 |
| France | 7,496,189 |
| Turkey | 6,419,515 |
| China | 4,302,751 |
| Ukraine | 4,069,344 |
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 | 34,053,314 | 37,101,855 | +3,048,541 |
| France | 4,634,222 | 2,861,967 | -1,772,255 |
| Turkey | 3,344,921 | 3,074,594 | -270,327 |
| China | 1,899,098 | 2,403,653 | +504,555 |
| Ukraine | 318,825 | 3,750,519 | +3,431,694 |
| Argentina | 245,091 | 1,884,038 | +1,638,947 |
| Romania | 504,243 | 557,340 | +53,097 |
| United States | 333,675 | 601,295 | +267,620 |
| Netherlands | 246,855 | 430,413 | +183,558 |
| Poland | 526,169 | 103,223 | -422,946 |
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 | 23 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| 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 | 19 | 17 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Essex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -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) | 82,318,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,344,239 |
| Road transport | 556,875 |
| Air transport | 374,905 |
| Other | 252,482 |
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) | 38,289,144 | 44,029,103 | +5,739,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,076,752 | 10,267,487 | +1,190,735 |
| Road transport | 120,783 | 436,092 | +315,309 |
| Air transport | 202,084 | 172,821 | -29,263 |
| Other | 145,383 | 107,099 | -38,284 |
| 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 | 83,432,121 |
| Dover | 3,255,858 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,244,995 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,973,705 |
| Glasson Dock | 1,828,252 |
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 | 39,358,176 | 44,073,945 | +4,715,769 |
| Dover | 1,639,378 | 1,616,480 | -22,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,283,072 | 961,923 | -321,149 |
| Eurotunnel | 934,923 | 1,038,782 | +103,859 |
| Glasson Dock | 1,551,536 | 276,716 | -1,274,820 |
| London Gateway Port | 445,816 | 1,352,026 | +906,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,452 | 1,547,677 | +1,442,225 |
| London | 193,472 | 1,447,639 | +1,254,167 |
| Southampton | 388,719 | 989,999 | +601,280 |
| Portsmouth | 397,357 | 506,466 | +109,109 |
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 | 123 |
| Manufacture of food products | 36 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 54 |
| 2026-03 | 56 |
| 2026-02 | 52 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-12 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNICORN INGREDIENTS LTD | 91 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 84 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 83 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 79 |
| AYTAC FOODS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 78 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 78 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 75 |
| SEMA FOODS LIMITED | 72 |
| QUALITY NUT PRODUCTS LIMITED | 70 |
| 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 | 75 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 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 | 762,914 |
| Australia | 314,660 |
| Netherlands | 212,520 |
| France | 70,842 |
| Poland | 45,622 |
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 | 266,291 | 496,623 | +230,332 |
| Australia | 62,585 | 252,075 | +189,490 |
| Netherlands | 172,808 | 39,712 | -133,096 |
| France | 44,315 | 26,527 | -17,788 |
| Poland | 32,265 | 13,357 | -18,908 |
| Germany | 35,458 | 5,530 | -29,928 |
| Iceland | 7,585 | 30,326 | +22,741 |
| Jordan | 12,173 | 12,136 | -37 |
| Finland | 21,819 | 0 | -21,819 |
| Italy | 8,951 | 8,493 | -458 |
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 | 69,481 |
| Bulgaria | 33,141 |
| France | 13,115 |
| 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 | 32,267 | 37,214 | +4,947 |
| Bulgaria | 18,191 | 14,950 | -3,241 |
| France | 6,997 | 6,118 | -879 |
| Ireland | 0 | 74 | +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) | 871,319 |
| Air transport | 332,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 273,626 |
| Other | 116,057 |
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) | 489,379 | 381,940 | -107,439 |
| Air transport | 73,936 | 258,330 | +184,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,352 | 208,274 | +142,922 |
| Other | 57,527 | 58,530 | +1,003 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 312,141 |
| Liverpool Docks | 287,353 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 210,012 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,285 |
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 | 71,109 | 241,032 | +169,923 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,951 | 174,402 | +61,451 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,585 | 194,088 | +131,503 |
| Immingham Docks | 175,312 | 34,700 | -140,612 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,780 | 49,505 | -63,275 |
| 000 | 57,527 | 58,530 | +1,003 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 59,226 | +59,226 |
| Felixstowe | 24,749 | 23,210 | -1,539 |
| Harwich | 17,809 | 21,084 | +3,275 |
| Heysham | 11,529 | 14,746 | +3,217 |
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