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 | 12,213,264 |
| Ukraine | 2,149,076 |
| France | 1,746,165 |
| Romania | 1,224,238 |
| China | 838,969 |
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 | 6,712,792 | 5,500,472 | -1,212,320 |
| Ukraine | 107,881 | 2,041,195 | +1,933,314 |
| France | 1,271,924 | 474,241 | -797,683 |
| Romania | 437,864 | 786,374 | +348,510 |
| China | 344,532 | 494,437 | +149,905 |
| Netherlands | 238,192 | 482,015 | +243,823 |
| Turkey | 238,769 | 287,887 | +49,118 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 315,106 | +315,106 |
| Argentina | 101,211 | 182,995 | +81,784 |
| Poland | 72,508 | 199,980 | +127,472 |
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 | 13,112,849 |
| Ukraine | 3,355,489 |
| France | 1,279,784 |
| China | 805,329 |
| Romania | 729,539 |
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 | 7,094,912 | 6,017,937 | -1,076,975 |
| Ukraine | 218,610 | 3,136,879 | +2,918,269 |
| France | 1,088,261 | 191,523 | -896,738 |
| China | 337,086 | 468,243 | +131,157 |
| Romania | 328,369 | 401,170 | +72,801 |
| Turkey | 238,326 | 109,158 | -129,168 |
| Argentina | 76,332 | 182,995 | +106,663 |
| Moldova | 130,744 | 92,886 | -37,858 |
| Czechia | 62,273 | 137,053 | +74,780 |
| Netherlands | 12,240 | 173,462 | +161,222 |
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 | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 11,499,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,787,659 |
| Road transport | 502,710 |
| Other | 233,176 |
| 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) | 5,201,144 | 6,298,589 | +1,097,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,518,635 | 4,269,024 | -249,611 |
| Road transport | 100,472 | 402,238 | +301,766 |
| Other | 125,789 | 107,387 | -18,402 |
| 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 | 14,472,309 |
| Dover | 1,414,883 |
| London | 1,067,588 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,066,181 |
| Southampton | 601,197 |
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 | 7,166,528 | 7,305,781 | +139,253 |
| Dover | 701,982 | 712,901 | +10,919 |
| London | 33,047 | 1,034,541 | +1,001,494 |
| Immingham Docks | 889,126 | 177,055 | -712,071 |
| Southampton | 212,488 | 388,709 | +176,221 |
| ZLC | 135,083 | 361,038 | +225,955 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,476 | 353,948 | +218,472 |
| Eurotunnel | 210,667 | 173,165 | -37,502 |
| 000 | 125,789 | 107,387 | -18,402 |
| Belfast Port | 97,320 | 111,704 | +14,384 |
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
|
55 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
25 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 18 |
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 68 |
| NEW WORLD IMPORTS (UK) LTD | 59 |
| GLOBAL GRAINS AND INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 53 |
| FOUR SEASONS HARVEST LIMITED | 53 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 50 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 48 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 47 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 41 |
| DIRECT SOURCING INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 34 |
| AGA FOOD 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 | 30 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 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 | 212,138 |
| Netherlands | 63,623 |
| Poland | 36,390 |
| Spain | 27,360 |
| Finland | 21,819 |
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 | 102,702 | 109,436 | +6,734 |
| Netherlands | 54,357 | 9,266 | -45,091 |
| Poland | 34,580 | 1,810 | -32,770 |
| Spain | 0 | 27,360 | +27,360 |
| Finland | 21,819 | 0 | -21,819 |
| Germany | 13,134 | 1,702 | -11,432 |
| Sweden | 2,250 | 4,374 | +2,124 |
| Italy | 3,579 | 0 | -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 | 55,456 |
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 | 26,974 | 28,482 | +1,508 |
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) | 309,094 |
| Other | 55,456 |
| 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) | 183,628 | 125,466 | -58,162 |
| Other | 26,974 | 28,482 | +1,508 |
| 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 | 94,098 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,477 |
| 000 | 55,456 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,410 |
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 | 35,571 | 58,527 | +22,956 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,423 | 30,872 | -18,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,103 | 4,374 | -53,729 |
| 000 | 26,974 | 28,482 | +1,508 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,820 | 16,590 | -18,230 |
| 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