Import/export HS code 12079110: Poppy seeds for planting
Poppy 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 | 1,649,572 |
| Germany | 669,013 |
| Turkey | 426,321 |
| Netherlands | 57,951 |
| India | 46,777 |
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 | 1,578,938 | 70,634 | -1,508,304 |
| Germany | 298,382 | 370,631 | +72,249 |
| Turkey | 247,658 | 178,663 | -68,995 |
| Netherlands | 42,700 | 15,251 | -27,449 |
| India | 42,821 | 3,956 | -38,865 |
| France | 23,754 | 3,038 | -20,716 |
| Poland | 12,611 | 2,003 | -10,608 |
| Belgium | 2,509 | 3,847 | +1,338 |
| Lithuania | 3,974 | 881 | -3,093 |
| Ireland | 108 | 2,595 | +2,487 |
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 | 1,714,141 |
| Australia | 576,535 |
| Turkey | 426,321 |
| Netherlands | 51,155 |
| India | 46,777 |
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 | 1,605,346 | 108,795 | -1,496,551 |
| Australia | 271,974 | 304,561 | +32,587 |
| Turkey | 247,658 | 178,663 | -68,995 |
| Netherlands | 35,904 | 15,251 | -20,653 |
| India | 42,821 | 3,956 | -38,865 |
| Czechia | 27,728 | 881 | -26,847 |
| Belgium | 0 | 25,957 | +25,957 |
| Poland | 11,006 | 0 | -11,006 |
| Paraguay | 6,796 | 0 | -6,796 |
| France | 1,431 | 4,961 | +3,530 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,072,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 814,758 |
| Other | 9,313 |
| Air transport | 6,169 |
| Rail transport | 3,932 |
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) | 1,819,724 | 253,253 | -1,566,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 423,923 | 390,835 | -33,088 |
| Other | 2,791 | 6,522 | +3,731 |
| Air transport | 5,280 | 889 | -4,391 |
| Rail transport | 3,932 | 0 | -3,932 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,348,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 785,924 |
| Harwich | 550,854 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,760 |
| London | 41,252 |
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 | 1,152,557 | 195,701 | -956,856 |
| London Gateway Port | 715,290 | 70,634 | -644,656 |
| Harwich | 315,270 | 235,584 | -79,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,796 | 95,964 | +89,168 |
| London | 0 | 41,252 | +41,252 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,114 | 3,038 | -24,076 |
| Killingholme | 17,860 | 0 | -17,860 |
| 000 | 2,791 | 6,522 | +3,731 |
| Dover | 4,995 | 1,915 | -3,080 |
| Bristol Airport | 4,124 | 0 | -4,124 |
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
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
1 |
|
Services to buildings and landscape activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 60,523 |
| Netherlands | 11,344 |
| Poland | 4,732 |
| Germany | 4,580 |
| Austria | 4,424 |
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 | 25,920 | 34,603 | +8,683 |
| Netherlands | 6,813 | 4,531 | -2,282 |
| Poland | 1,504 | 3,228 | +1,724 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,580 | +4,580 |
| Austria | 3,496 | 928 | -2,568 |
| Iceland | 4,405 | 0 | -4,405 |
| Kenya | 0 | 4,014 | +4,014 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,085 | +2,085 |
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 | 12,457 |
| Belgium | 2,411 |
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 | 6,715 | 5,742 | -973 |
| Belgium | 899 | 1,512 | +613 |
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) | 68,986 |
| Other | 15,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,504 |
| Air transport | 1,504 |
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) | 28,499 | 40,487 | +11,988 |
| Other | 7,730 | 7,383 | -347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,405 | 6,099 | +1,694 |
| Air transport | 1,504 | 0 | -1,504 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 40,100 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,625 |
| 000 | 15,113 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,293 |
| Harwich | 4,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 17,087 | 23,013 | +5,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,496 | 12,129 | +8,633 |
| 000 | 7,730 | 7,383 | -347 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,293 | 0 | -6,293 |
| Harwich | 3,413 | 1,138 | -2,275 |
| Holyhead | 1,103 | 3,168 | +2,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,014 | +4,014 |
| Heysham | 0 | 3,124 | +3,124 |
| Felixstowe | 1,512 | 0 | -1,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,504 | 0 | -1,504 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12079110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Poppy seeds specifically grown and sold for sowing and planting