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 | 1,824,458 |
| Germany | 611,672 |
| Turkey | 331,585 |
| Netherlands | 66,591 |
| India | 60,135 |
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 | 1,062,288 | 762,170 | -300,118 |
| Germany | 220,208 | 391,464 | +171,256 |
| Turkey | 202,745 | 128,840 | -73,905 |
| Netherlands | 42,907 | 23,684 | -19,223 |
| India | 46,647 | 13,488 | -33,159 |
| France | 0 | 26,792 | +26,792 |
| Poland | 12,612 | 1,977 | -10,635 |
| Lithuania | 3,974 | 881 | -3,093 |
| Belgium | 2,509 | 258 | -2,251 |
| Hungary | 2,195 | 0 | -2,195 |
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 | 1,889,027 |
| Australia | 547,103 |
| Turkey | 331,585 |
| India | 60,135 |
| Netherlands | 52,382 |
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 | 1,088,696 | 800,331 | -288,365 |
| Australia | 193,800 | 353,303 | +159,503 |
| Turkey | 202,745 | 128,840 | -73,905 |
| India | 46,647 | 13,488 | -33,159 |
| Netherlands | 35,494 | 16,888 | -18,606 |
| Czechia | 3,974 | 24,635 | +20,661 |
| Poland | 11,006 | 0 | -11,006 |
| United Kingdom | 7,413 | 0 | -7,413 |
| Paraguay | 0 | 6,796 | +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 | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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) | 2,164,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 766,057 |
| Air transport | 6,169 |
| Rail transport | 3,932 |
| Other | 3,655 |
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) | 1,259,897 | 904,498 | -355,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 322,202 | 443,855 | +121,653 |
| Air transport | 5,280 | 889 | -4,391 |
| Rail transport | 3,932 | 0 | -3,932 |
| Other | 2,760 | 895 | -1,865 |
| 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 | 1,485,129 |
| London Gateway Port | 727,389 |
| Harwich | 509,646 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,458 |
| 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 | 1,226,250 | 258,879 | -967,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,770 | 645,619 | +563,849 |
| Harwich | 220,208 | 289,438 | +69,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 84,458 | +84,458 |
| London | 0 | 41,252 | +41,252 |
| Killingholme | 34,338 | 0 | -34,338 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,360 | 26,792 | +23,432 |
| Dover | 12,408 | 1,915 | -10,493 |
| Bristol Airport | 4,124 | 0 | -4,124 |
| DON | 3,932 | 0 | -3,932 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
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 | 62,467 |
| Netherlands | 11,344 |
| Poland | 4,732 |
| Iceland | 4,405 |
| Kenya | 4,014 |
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 | 39,555 | 22,912 | -16,643 |
| Netherlands | 6,813 | 4,531 | -2,282 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,732 | +4,732 |
| Iceland | 4,405 | 0 | -4,405 |
| Kenya | 0 | 4,014 | +4,014 |
| Austria | 0 | 3,496 | +3,496 |
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 | 11,965 |
| Belgium | 1,505 |
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 | 6,244 | 5,721 | -523 |
| Belgium | 840 | 665 | -175 |
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) | 66,893 |
| Other | 13,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,419 |
| 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) | 39,154 | 27,739 | -11,415 |
| Other | 7,214 | 6,428 | -786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,405 | 4,014 | -391 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,504 | +1,504 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 44,554 |
| 000 | 13,642 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,117 |
| 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 | 31,238 | 13,316 | -17,922 |
| 000 | 7,214 | 6,428 | -786 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 10,117 | +10,117 |
| 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 |
| Felixstowe | 1,512 | 0 | -1,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,504 | +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