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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Paraguay | 1,048,700 |
| France | 745,940 |
| Argentina | 463,695 |
| Germany | 404,361 |
| Netherlands | 194,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 577,237 | 471,463 | -105,774 |
| France | 254,434 | 491,506 | +237,072 |
| Argentina | 0 | 463,695 | +463,695 |
| Germany | 235,670 | 168,691 | -66,979 |
| Netherlands | 126,223 | 68,701 | -57,522 |
| Lithuania | 129,939 | 17,495 | -112,444 |
| Finland | 26,802 | 33,798 | +6,996 |
| India | 29,895 | 22,790 | -7,105 |
| Turkey | 20,423 | 18,442 | -1,981 |
| Italy | 28,849 | 0 | -28,849 |
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 | 1,010,978 |
| Argentina | 585,950 |
| Spain | 347,903 |
| New Zealand | 310,218 |
| France | 285,976 |
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 | 539,515 | 471,463 | -68,052 |
| Argentina | 42,300 | 543,650 | +501,350 |
| Spain | 68,874 | 279,029 | +210,155 |
| New Zealand | 214,309 | 95,909 | -118,400 |
| France | 178,222 | 107,754 | -70,468 |
| Hungary | 99,025 | 72,222 | -26,803 |
| Poland | 61,460 | 90,605 | +29,145 |
| Lithuania | 103,410 | 17,495 | -85,915 |
| Finland | 26,802 | 33,798 | +6,996 |
| India | 29,895 | 22,790 | -7,105 |
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 | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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) | 2,103,447 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,110,624 |
| Air transport | 43,447 |
| Road transport | 23,154 |
| Other | 12,812 |
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) | 901,180 | 1,202,267 | +301,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 540,896 | 569,728 | +28,832 |
| Air transport | 26,957 | 16,490 | -10,467 |
| Road transport | 9,837 | 13,317 | +3,480 |
| Other | 10,781 | 2,031 | -8,750 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,000,358 |
| Felixstowe | 521,550 |
| Dover | 465,779 |
| London | 381,592 |
| Eurotunnel | 349,073 |
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 | 234,293 | 766,065 | +531,772 |
| Felixstowe | 409,744 | 111,806 | -297,938 |
| Dover | 234,893 | 230,886 | -4,007 |
| London | 174,056 | 207,536 | +33,480 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,035 | 283,038 | +217,003 |
| Portsmouth | 124,527 | 0 | -124,527 |
| Southampton | 1,598 | 101,372 | +99,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,325 | 39,521 | +4,196 |
| Thamesport | 56,147 | 14,615 | -41,532 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 40,693 | 12,556 | -28,137 |
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 | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 26 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 23 |
| ALL THINGS RURAL LIMITED | 22 |
| COMMUNITY FOODS LIMITED | 15 |
| GAMA PLUS LIMITED | 13 |
| HURRELL & MCLEAN SEEDS LIMITED | 12 |
| LONGDAN LIMITED | 10 |
| NETWORK FOOD PLUS LIMITED | 10 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,114,409 |
| Canada | 602,214 |
| United States | 241,612 |
| Sweden | 31,930 |
| Norway | 30,721 |
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 | 525,795 | 588,614 | +62,819 |
| Canada | 602,214 | 0 | -602,214 |
| United States | 241,612 | 0 | -241,612 |
| Sweden | 27,142 | 4,788 | -22,354 |
| Norway | 19,573 | 11,148 | -8,425 |
| Iceland | 25,548 | 1,596 | -23,952 |
| Mauritius | 9,575 | 13,690 | +4,115 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,832 | +21,832 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,555 | +20,555 |
| France | 14,558 | 0 | -14,558 |
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) | 1,213,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 692,750 |
| Air transport | 242,723 |
| Other | 1,549 |
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) | 583,381 | 630,252 | +46,871 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 643,911 | 48,839 | -595,072 |
| Air transport | 241,612 | 1,111 | -240,501 |
| Other | 491 | 1,058 | +567 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 948,196 |
| Holyhead | 732,676 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,651 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,119 |
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 | 877,987 | 70,209 | -807,778 |
| Holyhead | 229,672 | 503,004 | +273,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,612 | 0 | -241,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,715 | 15,936 | -30,779 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,558 | 28,561 | +14,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,953 | 23,610 | +10,657 |
| Heysham | 15,446 | 14,343 | -1,103 |
| Middlesbrough | 25,548 | 1,596 | -23,952 |
| Harwich | 0 | 15,832 | +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