Import/export HS code 12079991: Hemp seeds
Seeds from the hemp plant, used for food, oil, or other purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,874,812 |
| Canada | 1,613,083 |
| China | 1,400,746 |
| France | 1,203,624 |
| Lithuania | 393,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,578,533 | 1,296,279 | -282,254 |
| Canada | 694,175 | 918,908 | +224,733 |
| China | 271,322 | 1,129,424 | +858,102 |
| France | 656,833 | 546,791 | -110,042 |
| Lithuania | 23,925 | 369,258 | +345,333 |
| Colombia | 234,440 | 62,865 | -171,575 |
| Romania | 170,140 | 83,541 | -86,599 |
| Spain | 83,605 | 73,179 | -10,426 |
| Czechia | 61,425 | 81,159 | +19,734 |
| Thailand | 1,821 | 139,916 | +138,095 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,434,241 |
| Canada | 1,658,330 |
| China | 1,510,766 |
| France | 1,316,412 |
| Lithuania | 425,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,355,233 | 1,079,008 | -276,225 |
| Canada | 694,175 | 964,155 | +269,980 |
| China | 368,810 | 1,141,956 | +773,146 |
| France | 716,271 | 600,141 | -116,130 |
| Lithuania | 56,068 | 369,258 | +313,190 |
| Colombia | 292,102 | 61,340 | -230,762 |
| Romania | 137,997 | 121,021 | -16,976 |
| Estonia | 145,889 | 76,369 | -69,520 |
| Spain | 88,394 | 73,179 | -15,215 |
| Thailand | 0 | 141,441 | +141,441 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,659,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,378,712 |
| Air transport | 884,015 |
| Other | 8,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,416,854 | 2,243,118 | -173,736 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,139,327 | 2,239,385 | +1,100,058 |
| Air transport | 503,472 | 380,543 | -122,929 |
| Other | 4,714 | 3,826 | -888 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,376,063 |
| Felixstowe | 1,800,927 |
| Southampton | 1,177,152 |
| Dover | 932,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 834,601 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,142,660 | 1,233,403 | +90,743 |
| Felixstowe | 504,426 | 1,296,501 | +792,075 |
| Southampton | 641,715 | 535,437 | -106,278 |
| Dover | 406,327 | 525,852 | +119,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 480,070 | 354,531 | -125,539 |
| Harwich | 395,200 | 38,223 | -356,977 |
| Belfast Port | 64,509 | 319,866 | +255,357 |
| Hull | 0 | 310,467 | +310,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 132,359 | 61,784 | -70,575 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,145 | 57,562 | -52,583 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 57 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 50 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 46 |
| T FUTTER COMMODITIES LIMITED | 44 |
| NUTRISURE LIMITED | 21 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 17 |
| GO SUPERFOODS LTD | 15 |
| BESANA UK LIMITED | 15 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 14 |
| GLOBAL GRAINS AND INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 13 |
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+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 189,357 |
| Ireland | 167,610 |
| Spain | 92,062 |
| Netherlands | 70,278 |
| Australia | 59,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 0 | 189,357 | +189,357 |
| Ireland | 66,407 | 101,203 | +34,796 |
| Spain | 47,209 | 44,853 | -2,356 |
| Netherlands | 44,953 | 25,325 | -19,628 |
| Australia | 21,118 | 38,160 | +17,042 |
| Morocco | 29,583 | 13,612 | -15,971 |
| Belgium | 33,578 | 0 | -33,578 |
| United States | 18,150 | 9,103 | -9,047 |
| Uzbekistan | 21,257 | 0 | -21,257 |
| France | 19,440 | 0 | -19,440 |
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 | 239,724 |
| Ireland | 7 |
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 | 93,519 | 146,205 | +52,686 |
| Ireland | 7 | 0 | -7 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 421,398 |
| Other | 239,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 152,354 | 269,044 | +116,690 |
| Other | 93,526 | 146,205 | +52,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,306 | 38,548 | -36,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 9,332 | +9,332 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 281,158 |
| 000 | 239,731 |
| London Stansted Airport | 140,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,954 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,619 | 224,539 | +167,920 |
| 000 | 93,526 | 146,205 | +52,679 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,735 | 44,505 | -51,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,629 | 25,325 | -14,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,578 | 10,495 | -23,083 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 6,863 | +6,863 |
| Holyhead | 2,099 | 1,748 | -351 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,289 | +1,289 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,180 | +1,180 |
| Dover | 0 | 980 | +980 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12079991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds from the hemp plant, used for food, oil, or other purposes