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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,869,233 |
| France | 391,322 |
| Germany | 304,721 |
| Italy | 161,733 |
| Austria | 77,625 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 922,388 | 1,946,845 | +1,024,457 |
| France | 80,417 | 310,905 | +230,488 |
| Germany | 155,497 | 149,224 | -6,273 |
| Italy | 102,567 | 59,166 | -43,401 |
| Austria | 36,762 | 40,863 | +4,101 |
| Spain | 48,385 | 0 | -48,385 |
| Lithuania | 6,187 | 40,925 | +34,738 |
| Poland | 26,766 | 4,046 | -22,720 |
| United States | 14,669 | 10,588 | -4,081 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 14,387 | +14,387 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 869,456 |
| United States | 845,090 |
| Israel | 609,642 |
| Chile | 603,818 |
| Spain | 566,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 376,112 | 493,344 | +117,232 |
| United States | 249,152 | 595,938 | +346,786 |
| Israel | 1,458 | 608,184 | +606,726 |
| Chile | 213,214 | 390,604 | +177,390 |
| Spain | 299,070 | 267,580 | -31,490 |
| Romania | 26,577 | 54,787 | +28,210 |
| Italy | 50,364 | 21,904 | -28,460 |
| China | 33,692 | 33,078 | -614 |
| Bulgaria | 20,855 | 37,621 | +16,766 |
| Netherlands | 18,041 | 31,577 | +13,536 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 |
| Lincolnshire | 5 |
| Suffolk | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,481,388 |
| Air transport | 272,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 236,729 |
| Rail transport | 6,207 |
| Other | 1,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,158,252 | 2,323,136 | +1,164,884 |
| Air transport | 130,384 | 142,548 | +12,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,870 | 130,859 | +24,989 |
| Rail transport | 6,207 | 0 | -6,207 |
| Other | 1,144 | 596 | -548 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,580,134 |
| Dover | 577,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 219,692 |
| London | 177,416 |
| London Stansted Airport | 135,151 |
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 | 685,292 | 1,894,842 | +1,209,550 |
| Dover | 226,750 | 350,775 | +124,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 180,875 | 38,817 | -142,058 |
| London | 113,533 | 63,883 | -49,650 |
| London Stansted Airport | 66,226 | 68,925 | +2,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,537 | 58,630 | +11,093 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 34,045 | +34,045 |
| Hull | 15,510 | 17,560 | +2,050 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,140 | 4,743 | -15,397 |
| Thamesport | 11,863 | 12,664 | +801 |
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 | 15 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALL THINGS RURAL LIMITED | 18 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 17 |
| HURRELL & MCLEAN SEEDS LIMITED | 14 |
| MOLES SEEDS (U.K.) LTD | 14 |
| GREENLAND SEEDS LIMITED | 14 |
| PRO-VEG SEEDS LIMITED | 11 |
| RAGT SEEDS LIMITED | 11 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 9 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 9 |
| BOSTON SEEDS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 26,895 |
| United States | 13,273 |
| Austria | 7,335 |
| Canada | 3,309 |
| Norway | 1,673 |
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 | 17,677 | 9,218 | -8,459 |
| United States | 8,257 | 5,016 | -3,241 |
| Austria | 2,720 | 4,615 | +1,895 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,309 | +3,309 |
| Norway | 1,673 | 0 | -1,673 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 943 | +943 |
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 | 132 |
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 | 132 | 0 | -132 |
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) | 34,098 |
| Air transport | 14,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,252 |
| Other | 132 |
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) | 20,265 | 13,833 | -6,432 |
| Air transport | 9,930 | 5,016 | -4,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 4,252 | +4,252 |
| Other | 132 | 0 | -132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 13,273 |
| Holyhead | 12,167 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,130 |
| Milford | 8,775 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 8,257 | 5,016 | -3,241 |
| Holyhead | 2,949 | 9,218 | +6,269 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,821 | 3,309 | -2,512 |
| Milford | 8,775 | 0 | -8,775 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,720 | 4,615 | +1,895 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,673 | 0 | -1,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 943 | +943 |
| 000 | 132 | 0 | -132 |
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