Import/export HS code 120991: Vegetable seeds
Seeds of vegetables, including salad beet and beetroot, used for growing edible plants
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 | 75,588,409 |
| France | 17,733,884 |
| Israel | 4,472,410 |
| United States | 3,928,675 |
| Italy | 3,792,167 |
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 | 38,167,717 | 37,420,692 | -747,025 |
| France | 9,479,984 | 8,253,900 | -1,226,084 |
| Israel | 3,267,842 | 1,204,568 | -2,063,274 |
| United States | 1,811,513 | 2,117,162 | +305,649 |
| Italy | 1,751,019 | 2,041,148 | +290,129 |
| New Zealand | 439,370 | 1,404,743 | +965,373 |
| Germany | 780,104 | 556,130 | -223,974 |
| Portugal | 606,459 | 60,690 | -545,769 |
| Denmark | 448,924 | 212,950 | -235,974 |
| Poland | 394,839 | 117,903 | -276,936 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 22,364,256 |
| Netherlands | 16,226,918 |
| United States | 14,116,940 |
| Chile | 12,188,239 |
| New Zealand | 11,134,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 12,282,877 | 10,081,379 | -2,201,498 |
| Netherlands | 7,998,086 | 8,228,832 | +230,746 |
| United States | 7,894,758 | 6,222,182 | -1,672,576 |
| Chile | 6,413,215 | 5,775,024 | -638,191 |
| New Zealand | 4,499,855 | 6,634,201 | +2,134,346 |
| Italy | 4,475,307 | 4,676,293 | +200,986 |
| Denmark | 3,232,597 | 3,281,963 | +49,366 |
| Australia | 1,392,724 | 1,623,376 | +230,652 |
| China | 1,350,319 | 1,038,498 | -311,821 |
| Guatemala | 1,443,217 | 394,974 | -1,048,243 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 10 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Suffolk | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 74,231,322 |
| Air transport | 35,476,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,235,213 |
| Other | 941,798 |
| Rail transport | 168,080 |
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) | 38,861,007 | 35,370,315 | -3,490,692 |
| Air transport | 17,882,823 | 17,593,327 | -289,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,563,622 | 1,671,591 | +107,969 |
| Other | 298,589 | 643,209 | +344,620 |
| Rail transport | 155,541 | 12,539 | -143,002 |
| Road transport | 990 | 0 | -990 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 33,099,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,487,118 |
| Harwich | 11,176,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,654,982 |
| Dover | 7,963,393 |
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 | 16,119,091 | 16,980,410 | +861,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,472,096 | 11,015,022 | +1,542,926 |
| Harwich | 5,774,437 | 5,402,321 | -372,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,585,709 | 7,069,273 | +5,483,564 |
| Dover | 4,774,466 | 3,188,927 | -1,585,539 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,600,923 | 3,042,537 | -1,558,386 |
| Killingholme | 7,340,744 | 0 | -7,340,744 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,806,068 | 1,623,472 | -182,596 |
| Eurotunnel | 873,088 | 1,990,359 | +1,117,271 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,283,741 | 373,074 | -910,667 |
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 | 43 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Education | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRO-VEG SEEDS LIMITED | 95 |
| CN SEEDS LIMITED | 87 |
| TOZER SEEDS LIMITED | 69 |
| MOLES SEEDS (U.K.) LTD | 55 |
| E.W. KING & CO LIMITED | 50 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 48 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 45 |
| FLORANOVA LIMITED | 45 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 39 |
| SAKATA UK LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,500,217 |
| Netherlands | 6,019,303 |
| United States | 3,670,241 |
| Morocco | 2,773,336 |
| Australia | 2,157,443 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,684,153 | 2,816,064 | -868,089 |
| Netherlands | 3,605,900 | 2,413,403 | -1,192,497 |
| United States | 1,932,177 | 1,738,064 | -194,113 |
| Morocco | 2,098,336 | 675,000 | -1,423,336 |
| Australia | 1,144,328 | 1,013,115 | -131,213 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 839,468 | 1,263,659 | +424,191 |
| Canada | 986,454 | 843,327 | -143,127 |
| Ireland | 654,633 | 809,255 | +154,622 |
| France | 421,496 | 739,180 | +317,684 |
| Norway | 679,397 | 476,102 | -203,295 |
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 | 205,587 |
| Germany | 5,796 |
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 | 76,037 | 129,550 | +53,513 |
| Germany | 4,354 | 1,442 | -2,912 |
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) | 16,897,633 |
| Air transport | 11,704,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,979,396 |
| Other | 211,383 |
| Road transport | 204,776 |
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) | 9,307,670 | 7,589,963 | -1,717,707 |
| Air transport | 6,574,715 | 5,129,866 | -1,444,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,909,008 | 3,070,388 | +161,380 |
| Other | 80,391 | 130,992 | +50,601 |
| Road transport | 204,776 | 0 | -204,776 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,146,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,132,806 |
| Felixstowe | 4,018,035 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,187,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,968,980 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,876,064 | 5,270,919 | -605,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,763,992 | 3,368,814 | -1,395,178 |
| Felixstowe | 2,614,085 | 1,403,950 | -1,210,135 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,099,024 | 1,088,254 | -10,770 |
| East Midlands Airport | 957,512 | 1,011,468 | +53,956 |
| Southampton | 629,236 | 819,232 | +189,996 |
| Liverpool Docks | 679,186 | 399,002 | -280,184 |
| London | 413,898 | 510,131 | +96,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 344,606 | 471,330 | +126,724 |
| London Stansted Airport | 406,971 | 366,856 | -40,115 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 120991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of vegetables, including salad beet and beetroot, used for growing edible plants