Import/export HS code 12079920: Seeds for planting
Seeds from various plants specifically grown 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,394,537 |
| Paraguay | 1,230,329 |
| Argentina | 697,105 |
| Germany | 400,992 |
| Netherlands | 273,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 334,833 | 1,059,704 | +724,871 |
| Paraguay | 593,536 | 636,793 | +43,257 |
| Argentina | 0 | 697,105 | +697,105 |
| Germany | 126,712 | 274,280 | +147,568 |
| Netherlands | 91,209 | 181,873 | +90,664 |
| Spain | 20,284 | 201,116 | +180,832 |
| Lithuania | 97,735 | 25,467 | -72,268 |
| Turkey | 18,148 | 39,033 | +20,885 |
| India | 25,163 | 24,406 | -757 |
| Finland | 33,798 | 12,608 | -21,190 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Paraguay | 1,192,607 |
| Spain | 1,177,989 |
| Argentina | 819,360 |
| France | 323,989 |
| New Zealand | 296,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 555,814 | 636,793 | +80,979 |
| Spain | 56,069 | 1,121,920 | +1,065,851 |
| Argentina | 122,255 | 697,105 | +574,850 |
| France | 161,289 | 162,700 | +1,411 |
| New Zealand | 122,004 | 174,640 | +52,636 |
| Poland | 33,382 | 156,189 | +122,807 |
| Hungary | 123,530 | 62,095 | -61,435 |
| Lithuania | 71,206 | 24,752 | -46,454 |
| India | 25,163 | 36,766 | +11,603 |
| Finland | 33,798 | 12,608 | -21,190 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 2,517,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,992,398 |
| Air transport | 67,665 |
| Road transport | 23,154 |
| Other | 13,357 |
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) | 851,796 | 1,665,776 | +813,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 518,773 | 1,473,625 | +954,852 |
| Air transport | 27,237 | 40,428 | +13,191 |
| Road transport | 9,837 | 13,317 | +3,480 |
| Other | 10,921 | 2,436 | -8,485 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,432,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,043,857 |
| Felixstowe | 596,678 |
| Dover | 566,839 |
| London | 405,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 264,381 | 1,167,810 | +903,429 |
| Eurotunnel | 171,040 | 872,817 | +701,777 |
| Felixstowe | 330,300 | 266,378 | -63,922 |
| Dover | 271,659 | 295,180 | +23,521 |
| London | 122,302 | 283,282 | +160,980 |
| Portsmouth | 16,184 | 134,636 | +118,452 |
| Southampton | 65,564 | 37,406 | -28,158 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 33,427 | 25,322 | -8,105 |
| Purfleet | 6,936 | 38,464 | +31,528 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,421 | 9,800 | -24,621 |
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
|
19 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
3 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 28 |
| ALL THINGS RURAL LIMITED | 24 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 24 |
| COMMUNITY FOODS LIMITED | 19 |
| GAMA PLUS LIMITED | 14 |
| HURRELL & MCLEAN SEEDS LIMITED | 13 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 11 |
| LONGDAN LIMITED | 10 |
| NETWORK FOOD PLUS LIMITED | 10 |
| TREE OF LIFE UK LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 1,306,611 |
| United States | 186,057 |
| Norway | 30,666 |
| Sweden | 25,538 |
| Mauritius | 23,265 |
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 | 642,732 | 663,879 | +21,147 |
| United States | 186,057 | 0 | -186,057 |
| Norway | 19,079 | 11,587 | -7,492 |
| Sweden | 25,538 | 0 | -25,538 |
| Mauritius | 11,044 | 12,221 | +1,177 |
| Netherlands | 15,832 | 6,000 | -9,832 |
| Iceland | 20,752 | 0 | -20,752 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,555 | +20,555 |
| Switzerland | 1,000 | 5,577 | +4,577 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,428 | 1,411 | -3,017 |
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) | 1,280,922 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,469 |
| Air transport | 188,646 |
| Other | 1,709 |
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) | 708,246 | 572,676 | -135,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,602 | 153,867 | +114,265 |
| Air transport | 186,057 | 2,589 | -183,468 |
| Other | 491 | 1,218 | +727 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,002,981 |
| Liverpool Docks | 267,719 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,535 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,204 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 385,153 | 617,828 | +232,675 |
| Liverpool Docks | 222,886 | 44,833 | -178,053 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 186,057 | 1,478 | -184,579 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,617 | 11,587 | -33,030 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,850 | 17,713 | -1,137 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,556 | 28,582 | +23,026 |
| Heysham | 29,789 | 0 | -29,789 |
| Middlesbrough | 20,752 | 0 | -20,752 |
| Harwich | 15,832 | 0 | -15,832 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 6,000 | +6,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12079920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds from various plants specifically grown for sowing and planting