Import/export HS code 12074010: Sesame seeds for planting
Sesame 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 302,014 |
| India | 290,197 |
| Pakistan | 179,285 |
| Netherlands | 172,331 |
| Egypt | 93,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 135,163 | 166,851 | +31,688 |
| India | 131,367 | 158,830 | +27,463 |
| Pakistan | 105,478 | 73,807 | -31,671 |
| Netherlands | 148,573 | 23,758 | -124,815 |
| Egypt | 93,545 | 0 | -93,545 |
| South Korea | 16,235 | 37,182 | +20,947 |
| Belgium | 20,575 | 26,548 | +5,973 |
| Lebanon | 19,551 | 20,194 | +643 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,768 | 0 | -38,768 |
| Argentina | 31,753 | 0 | -31,753 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 310,919 |
| India | 290,197 |
| Pakistan | 179,285 |
| Nigeria | 176,569 |
| Egypt | 93,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 139,312 | 171,607 | +32,295 |
| India | 131,367 | 158,830 | +27,463 |
| Pakistan | 105,478 | 73,807 | -31,671 |
| Nigeria | 176,569 | 0 | -176,569 |
| Egypt | 93,545 | 0 | -93,545 |
| South Korea | 16,235 | 37,182 | +20,947 |
| Lebanon | 19,551 | 20,194 | +643 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,768 | 0 | -38,768 |
| Argentina | 31,753 | 0 | -31,753 |
| Netherlands | 1,529 | 17,213 | +15,684 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,025,488 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 237,222 |
| Other | 57,608 |
| Air transport | 4,291 |
| Road transport | 2,682 |
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) | 583,475 | 442,013 | -141,462 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,114 | 53,108 | -131,006 |
| Other | 26,476 | 31,132 | +4,656 |
| Air transport | 4,291 | 0 | -4,291 |
| Road transport | 2,682 | 0 | -2,682 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 637,070 |
| Southampton | 307,315 |
| Harwich | 134,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,149 |
| 000 | 57,608 |
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 | 337,029 | 300,041 | -36,988 |
| Southampton | 164,793 | 142,522 | -22,271 |
| Harwich | 134,939 | 0 | -134,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,711 | 17,438 | -99,273 |
| 000 | 26,476 | 31,132 | +4,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 23,758 | +23,758 |
| London | 12,105 | 9,213 | -2,892 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,291 | 0 | -4,291 |
| ZLC | 2,682 | 0 | -2,682 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,149 | +2,149 |
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
|
25 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Human health activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 42 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 33 |
| THE BASIC INGREDIENTS LTD | 29 |
| ALAMGEER FOODS LIMITED | 29 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 24 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 22 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 22 |
| FORTUNE FOODS UK LTD | 16 |
| LONGDAN LIMITED | 13 |
| EDIBLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 357,854 |
| United States | 112,814 |
| Jordan | 106,323 |
| Netherlands | 35,510 |
| Mauritius | 15,835 |
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 | 199,556 | 158,298 | -41,258 |
| United States | 112,814 | 0 | -112,814 |
| Jordan | 106,323 | 0 | -106,323 |
| Netherlands | 35,510 | 0 | -35,510 |
| Mauritius | 0 | 15,835 | +15,835 |
| Belgium | 6,247 | 1,049 | -5,198 |
| Kuwait | 3,048 | 0 | -3,048 |
| Indonesia | 2,479 | 0 | -2,479 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,982 | +1,982 |
| Gambia | 1,937 | 0 | -1,937 |
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 | 115,371 |
| China | 14,308 |
| Belgium | 11,158 |
| Bulgaria | 4,900 |
| Ireland | 540 |
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 | 50,368 | 65,003 | +14,635 |
| China | 4,776 | 9,532 | +4,756 |
| Belgium | 1,107 | 10,051 | +8,944 |
| Bulgaria | 3,342 | 1,558 | -1,784 |
| Ireland | 180 | 360 | +180 |
| Japan | 330 | 124 | -206 |
| India | 0 | 389 | +389 |
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) | 237,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,559 |
| Other | 156,694 |
| Air transport | 87,777 |
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) | 174,045 | 63,051 | -110,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 143,361 | 25,198 | -118,163 |
| Other | 67,316 | 89,378 | +22,062 |
| Air transport | 85,795 | 1,982 | -83,813 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 156,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 96,241 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,573 |
| Holyhead | 83,619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 67,316 | 89,378 | +22,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,659 | 1,283 | -111,376 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,892 | 44,349 | -7,543 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,591 | 1,982 | -82,609 |
| Holyhead | 67,053 | 16,566 | -50,487 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,515 | 2,179 | -29,336 |
| Southampton | 29,850 | 0 | -29,850 |
| Felixstowe | 12,174 | 15,835 | +3,661 |
| Heysham | 9,962 | 8,037 | -1,925 |
| Milford | 2,301 | 0 | -2,301 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12074010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sesame seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting