Import/export HS code 120760: Safflower seeds
Seeds from the safflower plant, used for oil or coloring
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 842,771 |
| Bulgaria | 296,051 |
| Kazakhstan | 59,315 |
| Netherlands | 25,305 |
| United States | 20,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 262,194 | 580,577 | +318,383 |
| Bulgaria | 183,183 | 112,868 | -70,315 |
| Kazakhstan | 59,315 | 0 | -59,315 |
| Netherlands | 11,471 | 13,834 | +2,363 |
| United States | 0 | 20,671 | +20,671 |
| France | 12,908 | 0 | -12,908 |
| Poland | 1,617 | 0 | -1,617 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 655,512 |
| Kazakhstan | 368,745 |
| Bulgaria | 186,788 |
| Argentina | 20,671 |
| China | 10,751 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 110,305 | 545,207 | +434,902 |
| Kazakhstan | 331,297 | 37,448 | -293,849 |
| Bulgaria | 75,998 | 110,790 | +34,792 |
| Argentina | 0 | 20,671 | +20,671 |
| China | 7,253 | 3,498 | -3,755 |
| India | 0 | 7,166 | +7,166 |
| Ethiopia | 3,088 | 0 | -3,088 |
| Czechia | 1,617 | 0 | -1,617 |
| Myanmar | 0 | 1,421 | +1,421 |
| France | 1,130 | 0 | -1,130 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,213,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,588 |
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) | 497,513 | 715,537 | +218,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,175 | 12,413 | -20,762 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,200,275 |
| Belfast Port | 34,121 |
| Killingholme | 12,908 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,166 |
| Dover | 1,617 |
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 | 494,054 | 706,221 | +212,167 |
| Belfast Port | 20,979 | 13,142 | -7,837 |
| Killingholme | 12,908 | 0 | -12,908 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 7,166 | +7,166 |
| Dover | 1,617 | 0 | -1,617 |
| London | 0 | 1,421 | +1,421 |
| Harwich | 1,130 | 0 | -1,130 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 120760
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds from the safflower plant, used for oil or coloring