Import/export HS code 12074010: Sesame seeds for planting
Sesame seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 272,295 |
| Pakistan | 179,285 |
| Netherlands | 172,331 |
| India | 161,142 |
| 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 | 102,055 | 170,240 | +68,185 |
| Pakistan | 64,256 | 115,029 | +50,773 |
| Netherlands | 115,749 | 56,582 | -59,167 |
| India | 131,367 | 29,775 | -101,592 |
| Egypt | 93,545 | 0 | -93,545 |
| South Korea | 13,751 | 35,081 | +21,330 |
| Belgium | 17,559 | 29,564 | +12,005 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,768 | 0 | -38,768 |
| Lebanon | 19,551 | 15,509 | -4,042 |
| 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 | 281,200 |
| Pakistan | 179,285 |
| Nigeria | 176,569 |
| India | 161,142 |
| 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 | 106,204 | 174,996 | +68,792 |
| Pakistan | 64,256 | 115,029 | +50,773 |
| Nigeria | 117,761 | 58,808 | -58,953 |
| India | 131,367 | 29,775 | -101,592 |
| Egypt | 93,545 | 0 | -93,545 |
| South Korea | 13,751 | 35,081 | +21,330 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,768 | 0 | -38,768 |
| Lebanon | 19,551 | 15,509 | -4,042 |
| Argentina | 31,753 | 0 | -31,753 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 18,742 | +18,742 |
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 |
| Essex | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 860,480 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,537 |
| Other | 56,239 |
| 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) | 502,452 | 358,028 | -144,424 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,306 | 107,231 | -18,075 |
| Other | 22,325 | 33,914 | +11,589 |
| Air transport | 2,762 | 1,529 | -1,233 |
| 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 | 511,960 |
| Southampton | 267,417 |
| Harwich | 134,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,149 |
| 000 | 56,239 |
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 | 280,439 | 231,521 | -48,918 |
| Southampton | 116,954 | 150,463 | +33,509 |
| Harwich | 103,644 | 31,295 | -72,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,604 | 21,545 | -91,059 |
| 000 | 22,325 | 33,914 | +11,589 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 23,758 | +23,758 |
| London | 12,105 | 4,528 | -7,577 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,762 | 1,529 | -1,233 |
| 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 | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 22 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 21 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 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 | 366,274 |
| 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 | 156,650 | 209,624 | +52,974 |
| United States | 82,964 | 29,850 | -53,114 |
| Jordan | 106,323 | 0 | -106,323 |
| Netherlands | 34,461 | 1,049 | -33,412 |
| Mauritius | 0 | 15,835 | +15,835 |
| Belgium | 10,017 | 1,049 | -8,968 |
| Kuwait | 1,900 | 3,048 | +1,148 |
| 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 | 115,544 |
| China | 14,478 |
| Belgium | 10,409 |
| Bulgaria | 5,274 |
| Ireland | 504 |
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 | 43,213 | 72,331 | +29,118 |
| China | 4,939 | 9,539 | +4,600 |
| Belgium | 701 | 9,708 | +9,007 |
| Bulgaria | 2,942 | 2,332 | -610 |
| Ireland | 18 | 486 | +468 |
| 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) | 250,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 167,560 |
| Other | 157,125 |
| 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) | 142,639 | 107,832 | -34,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,363 | 55,197 | -57,166 |
| Other | 58,537 | 98,588 | +40,051 |
| 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 | 157,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,559 |
| Liverpool Docks | 102,384 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,573 |
| Holyhead | 85,465 |
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 | 58,537 | 98,588 | +40,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 111,511 | 3,048 | -108,463 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,683 | 44,701 | -12,982 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,591 | 1,982 | -82,609 |
| Holyhead | 28,767 | 56,698 | +27,931 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,236 | 3,228 | -31,008 |
| Southampton | 0 | 29,850 | +29,850 |
| Felixstowe | 12,174 | 15,835 | +3,661 |
| Heysham | 8,330 | 9,669 | +1,339 |
| 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