Import/export HS code 120791: Poppy seeds
Seeds from the poppy plant, used in baking and cooking
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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 | 1,924,372 |
| Spain | 982,650 |
| Netherlands | 797,296 |
| Germany | 647,757 |
| Turkey | 637,537 |
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 | 1,057,229 | 867,143 | -190,086 |
| Spain | 511,337 | 471,313 | -40,024 |
| Netherlands | 478,247 | 319,049 | -159,198 |
| Germany | 229,844 | 417,913 | +188,069 |
| Turkey | 387,374 | 250,163 | -137,211 |
| France | 299,467 | 222,115 | -77,352 |
| Hungary | 96,322 | 8,697 | -87,625 |
| Greece | 37,263 | 56,201 | +18,938 |
| Czechia | 43,989 | 45,266 | +1,277 |
| India | 67,628 | 20,581 | -47,047 |
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 | 2,075,301 |
| Spain | 1,000,688 |
| Turkey | 716,682 |
| Netherlands | 593,941 |
| Australia | 577,253 |
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 | 1,120,900 | 954,401 | -166,499 |
| Spain | 524,577 | 476,111 | -48,466 |
| Turkey | 433,410 | 283,272 | -150,138 |
| Netherlands | 341,835 | 252,106 | -89,729 |
| Australia | 215,149 | 362,104 | +146,955 |
| Czechia | 324,261 | 168,918 | -155,343 |
| France | 61,771 | 68,499 | +6,728 |
| Hungary | 113,811 | 14,565 | -99,246 |
| United Kingdom | 41,096 | 65,169 | +24,073 |
| India | 66,637 | 20,581 | -46,056 |
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 | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
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 | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -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) | 3,535,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,481,079 |
| Air transport | 15,764 |
| Rail transport | 3,932 |
| Other | 3,860 |
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) | 1,935,364 | 1,600,204 | -335,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,375,734 | 1,105,345 | -270,389 |
| Air transport | 14,875 | 889 | -13,986 |
| Rail transport | 3,932 | 0 | -3,932 |
| Other | 2,111 | 1,749 | -362 |
| Road transport | 2,090 | 0 | -2,090 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,014,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,380,551 |
| Harwich | 799,342 |
| Dover | 790,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 344,542 |
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 | 1,463,508 | 551,471 | -912,037 |
| London Gateway Port | 372,366 | 1,008,185 | +635,819 |
| Harwich | 384,497 | 414,845 | +30,348 |
| Dover | 637,765 | 152,881 | -484,884 |
| Eurotunnel | 103,205 | 241,337 | +138,132 |
| Killingholme | 77,685 | 90,468 | +12,783 |
| Newhaven | 162,680 | 0 | -162,680 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,232 | 119,369 | +105,137 |
| Southampton | 2,561 | 75,188 | +72,627 |
| London | 31,730 | 41,252 | +9,522 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of food products | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNICORN INGREDIENTS LTD | 51 |
| DELIFRANCE (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 27 |
| PLADIS (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 23 |
| DRYFO UK-MENEXOPOULOS BROS LTD | 22 |
| SLEAFORD QUALITY FOODS LIMITED | 22 |
| COMMUNITY FOODS LIMITED | 20 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 20 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 977,720 |
| United States | 638,798 |
| Ireland | 250,494 |
| Germany | 77,809 |
| Canada | 76,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 484,734 | 492,986 | +8,252 |
| United States | 439,397 | 199,401 | -239,996 |
| Ireland | 148,260 | 102,234 | -46,026 |
| Germany | 74,326 | 3,483 | -70,843 |
| Canada | 0 | 76,965 | +76,965 |
| Italy | 54,500 | 17,243 | -37,257 |
| France | 27,227 | 17,700 | -9,527 |
| South Africa | 23,517 | 0 | -23,517 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 13,657 | +13,657 |
| Iceland | 4,405 | 7,112 | +2,707 |
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 | 19,243 |
| Belgium | 1,537 |
| Netherlands | 202 |
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 | 10,733 | 8,510 | -2,223 |
| Belgium | 793 | 744 | -49 |
| Netherlands | 202 | 0 | -202 |
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) | 1,222,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 958,147 |
| Other | 21,167 |
| Air transport | 6,577 |
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) | 641,308 | 581,224 | -60,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 602,973 | 355,174 | -247,799 |
| Other | 11,871 | 9,296 | -2,575 |
| Air transport | 2,952 | 3,625 | +673 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 686,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 495,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 384,509 |
| Felixstowe | 248,258 |
| Liverpool Docks | 190,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 437,397 | 249,076 | -188,321 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 339,019 | 156,798 | -182,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 129,138 | 255,371 | +126,233 |
| Felixstowe | 157,802 | 90,456 | -67,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,878 | 58,502 | -73,376 |
| Harwich | 21,019 | 43,315 | +22,296 |
| Holyhead | 3,627 | 53,587 | +49,960 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,517 | 17,671 | -5,846 |
| 000 | 11,871 | 9,296 | -2,575 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 8,139 | +8,139 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 120791
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds from the poppy plant, used in baking and cooking