Import/export HS code 12060091: Shelled sunflower seeds in striped shells
Sunflower seeds with the outer shell removed, often with grey-and-white stripes
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 | 13,027,685 |
| Ukraine | 1,843,181 |
| France | 1,661,296 |
| Romania | 1,249,919 |
| China | 847,749 |
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 | 6,061,138 | 6,966,547 | +905,409 |
| Ukraine | 49,490 | 1,793,691 | +1,744,201 |
| France | 1,310,057 | 351,239 | -958,818 |
| Romania | 324,262 | 925,657 | +601,395 |
| China | 351,856 | 495,893 | +144,037 |
| Netherlands | 297,919 | 466,673 | +168,754 |
| Turkey | 202,668 | 282,446 | +79,778 |
| Poland | 77,590 | 215,000 | +137,410 |
| Argentina | 101,569 | 184,538 | +82,969 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 273,013 | +273,013 |
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 | 13,846,159 |
| Ukraine | 2,990,527 |
| France | 1,264,777 |
| China | 832,351 |
| Romania | 769,086 |
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 | 6,430,488 | 7,415,671 | +985,183 |
| Ukraine | 103,971 | 2,886,556 | +2,782,585 |
| France | 1,105,522 | 159,255 | -946,267 |
| China | 353,795 | 478,556 | +124,761 |
| Romania | 283,625 | 485,461 | +201,836 |
| Turkey | 205,235 | 143,491 | -61,744 |
| Argentina | 101,569 | 159,659 | +58,090 |
| Moldova | 138,554 | 92,886 | -45,668 |
| Czechia | 89,171 | 137,053 | +47,882 |
| Netherlands | 12,103 | 151,691 | +139,588 |
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 | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
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 | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 11,683,435 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,068,387 |
| Road transport | 502,710 |
| Other | 199,898 |
| Air transport | 4,290 |
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) | 4,727,224 | 6,956,211 | +2,228,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,237,255 | 4,831,132 | +593,877 |
| Road transport | 100,472 | 402,238 | +301,766 |
| Other | 127,061 | 72,837 | -54,224 |
| Air transport | 1,602 | 2,688 | +1,086 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 15,009,588 |
| Dover | 1,381,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,041,901 |
| London | 1,031,496 |
| Southampton | 604,754 |
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 | 6,342,789 | 8,666,799 | +2,324,010 |
| Dover | 694,141 | 687,065 | -7,076 |
| Immingham Docks | 884,494 | 157,407 | -727,087 |
| London | 37,834 | 993,662 | +955,828 |
| Southampton | 234,628 | 370,126 | +135,498 |
| ZLC | 132,417 | 363,704 | +231,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,834 | 355,491 | +219,657 |
| Eurotunnel | 203,887 | 180,525 | -23,362 |
| Belfast Port | 97,320 | 111,704 | +14,384 |
| 000 | 127,061 | 72,837 | -54,224 |
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 | 59 |
| Manufacture of food products | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 67 |
| NEW WORLD IMPORTS (UK) LTD | 59 |
| GLOBAL GRAINS AND INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 52 |
| FOUR SEASONS HARVEST LIMITED | 52 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 49 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 48 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 47 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 41 |
| AGA FOOD LIMITED | 33 |
| DIRECT SOURCING INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 219,330 |
| Netherlands | 63,623 |
| Poland | 42,162 |
| Finland | 21,819 |
| Germany | 14,836 |
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 | 94,784 | 124,546 | +29,762 |
| Netherlands | 54,357 | 9,266 | -45,091 |
| Poland | 32,265 | 9,897 | -22,368 |
| Finland | 21,819 | 0 | -21,819 |
| Germany | 13,134 | 1,702 | -11,432 |
| Sweden | 2,250 | 4,374 | +2,124 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,579 | +3,579 |
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 | 57,251 |
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 | 25,590 | 31,661 | +6,071 |
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) | 292,903 |
| Other | 57,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,819 |
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) | 171,200 | 121,703 | -49,497 |
| Other | 25,590 | 31,661 | +6,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,819 | 0 | -21,819 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 92,477 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,477 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,707 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,428 |
| 000 | 57,251 |
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 | 33,429 | 59,048 | +25,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,103 | 4,374 | -53,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,529 | 15,178 | -28,351 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,428 | 28,000 | -2,428 |
| 000 | 25,590 | 31,661 | +6,071 |
| Harwich | 17,809 | 9,266 | -8,543 |
| Milford | 4,400 | 1,856 | -2,544 |
| Heysham | 937 | 3,981 | +3,044 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,384 | 0 | -4,384 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12060091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sunflower seeds with the outer shell removed, often with grey-and-white stripes