Import/export HS code 120921: Alfalfa seeds
Seeds of alfalfa plants, commonly used for animal feed and soil improvement
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 605,399 |
| Germany | 421,156 |
| France | 360,396 |
| Netherlands | 217,312 |
| Denmark | 160,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 411,335 | 194,064 | -217,271 |
| Germany | 224,231 | 196,925 | -27,306 |
| France | 200,446 | 159,950 | -40,496 |
| Netherlands | 128,119 | 89,193 | -38,926 |
| Denmark | 107,642 | 53,113 | -54,529 |
| Austria | 0 | 16,643 | +16,643 |
| Lithuania | 2,345 | 0 | -2,345 |
| United States | 0 | 1,134 | +1,134 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 777,978 |
| France | 406,778 |
| Canada | 356,972 |
| Denmark | 148,747 |
| Poland | 36,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 516,142 | 261,836 | -254,306 |
| France | 255,991 | 150,787 | -105,204 |
| Canada | 81,850 | 275,122 | +193,272 |
| Denmark | 148,747 | 0 | -148,747 |
| Poland | 36,975 | 0 | -36,975 |
| Spain | 20,204 | 0 | -20,204 |
| Hungary | 10,699 | 0 | -10,699 |
| Lithuania | 2,345 | 0 | -2,345 |
| Netherlands | 1,165 | 0 | -1,165 |
| United States | 0 | 1,134 | +1,134 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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) | 1,121,945 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 647,261 |
| Air transport | 15,934 |
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) | 713,375 | 408,570 | -304,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 345,943 | 301,318 | -44,625 |
| Air transport | 14,800 | 1,134 | -13,666 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 680,885 |
| Immingham Docks | 311,422 |
| London | 223,697 |
| Felixstowe | 211,632 |
| Thamesport | 82,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 380,551 | 300,334 | -80,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 234,357 | 77,065 | -157,292 |
| London | 125,416 | 98,281 | -27,135 |
| Felixstowe | 155,875 | 55,757 | -100,118 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 82,834 | +82,834 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,210 | 0 | -70,210 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,287 | 17,202 | -17,085 |
| Hull | 11,200 | 38,250 | +27,050 |
| Portsmouth | 9,114 | 40,165 | +31,051 |
| Purfleet | 38,308 | 0 | -38,308 |
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 | 9 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GREENLAND SEEDS LIMITED | 26 |
| HURRELL & MCLEAN SEEDS LIMITED | 20 |
| ALL THINGS RURAL LIMITED | 19 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 14 |
| BOSTON SEEDS LIMITED | 13 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 8 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 6 |
| RAGT SEEDS LIMITED | 6 |
| WALNES LIMITED | 6 |
| SKYSPROUTS LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 172,652 |
| France | 19,117 |
| Ireland | 10,520 |
| United States | 1,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 172,652 | 0 | -172,652 |
| France | 19,117 | 0 | -19,117 |
| Ireland | 0 | 10,520 | +10,520 |
| United States | 0 | 1,460 | +1,460 |
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 | 184,632 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,117 |
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 | 172,652 | 11,980 | -160,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,117 | 0 | -19,117 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 172,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,117 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,980 |
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 | 172,652 | 0 | -172,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,117 | 0 | -19,117 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 11,980 | +11,980 |
Quick facts
HS code: 120921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of alfalfa plants, commonly used for animal feed and soil improvement