Import/export HS code 12099180: Various vegetable seeds
Seeds of vegetable plants not listed elsewhere, used for growing various edible crops
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 | 72,820,986 |
| France | 17,158,844 |
| Israel | 4,493,016 |
| United States | 3,818,998 |
| Italy | 3,689,249 |
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 | 37,684,606 | 35,136,380 | -2,548,226 |
| France | 9,147,172 | 8,011,672 | -1,135,500 |
| Israel | 3,305,465 | 1,187,551 | -2,117,914 |
| United States | 1,737,185 | 2,081,813 | +344,628 |
| Italy | 1,739,834 | 1,949,415 | +209,581 |
| New Zealand | 493,062 | 1,355,040 | +861,978 |
| Germany | 588,185 | 557,094 | -31,091 |
| Denmark | 343,556 | 288,719 | -54,837 |
| Portugal | 555,238 | 60,690 | -494,548 |
| Poland | 386,554 | 139,981 | -246,573 |
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 | 21,245,553 |
| Netherlands | 16,200,322 |
| United States | 13,815,995 |
| Chile | 12,279,909 |
| New Zealand | 10,243,681 |
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 | 11,518,023 | 9,727,530 | -1,790,493 |
| Netherlands | 8,325,158 | 7,875,164 | -449,994 |
| United States | 7,938,525 | 5,877,470 | -2,061,055 |
| Chile | 6,549,031 | 5,730,878 | -818,153 |
| New Zealand | 4,182,783 | 6,060,898 | +1,878,115 |
| Italy | 4,325,231 | 4,167,301 | -157,930 |
| Denmark | 3,367,816 | 3,117,753 | -250,063 |
| Australia | 920,973 | 1,464,950 | +543,977 |
| China | 1,242,997 | 1,139,111 | -103,886 |
| Guatemala | 1,508,498 | 395,106 | -1,113,392 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 6 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| 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) | 70,999,132 |
| Air transport | 34,913,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,010,496 |
| Other | 968,377 |
| Rail transport | 176,679 |
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) | 37,903,257 | 33,095,875 | -4,807,382 |
| Air transport | 17,720,649 | 17,192,499 | -528,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,403,671 | 1,606,825 | +203,154 |
| Other | 299,946 | 668,431 | +368,485 |
| Rail transport | 152,648 | 24,031 | -128,617 |
| Road transport | 990 | 0 | -990 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 31,257,590 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,331,235 |
| Harwich | 11,491,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,894,197 |
| Dover | 7,823,691 |
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 | 15,286,687 | 15,970,903 | +684,216 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,489,752 | 10,841,483 | +1,351,731 |
| Harwich | 6,529,175 | 4,962,665 | -1,566,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,286,990 | 6,607,207 | +4,320,217 |
| Dover | 4,964,736 | 2,858,955 | -2,105,781 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,790,408 | 2,803,583 | -1,986,825 |
| Killingholme | 6,076,553 | 0 | -6,076,553 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,631,690 | 1,658,242 | +26,552 |
| Eurotunnel | 937,931 | 1,903,382 | +965,451 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,099,943 | 357,691 | -742,252 |
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
|
40 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
34 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
7 |
|
Education
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRO-VEG SEEDS LIMITED | 96 |
| CN SEEDS LIMITED | 88 |
| TOZER SEEDS LIMITED | 70 |
| MOLES SEEDS (U.K.) LTD | 56 |
| E.W. KING & CO LIMITED | 51 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 48 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 46 |
| FLORANOVA LIMITED | 44 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 40 |
| SAKATA UK LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 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 | 6,673,658 |
| Netherlands | 5,499,447 |
| United States | 3,266,336 |
| Morocco | 2,773,336 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,089,923 |
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 | 3,835,956 | 2,837,702 | -998,254 |
| Netherlands | 3,297,914 | 2,201,533 | -1,096,381 |
| United States | 1,907,733 | 1,358,603 | -549,130 |
| Morocco | 2,773,336 | 0 | -2,773,336 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,113,196 | 976,727 | -136,469 |
| Australia | 1,203,179 | 720,790 | -482,389 |
| Canada | 995,411 | 645,618 | -349,793 |
| Ireland | 670,694 | 816,473 | +145,779 |
| France | 369,147 | 738,445 | +369,298 |
| Norway | 640,389 | 412,380 | -228,009 |
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 | 243,402 |
| 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 | 92,990 | 150,412 | +57,422 |
| 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) | 16,626,780 |
| Air transport | 11,035,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,389,273 |
| Other | 249,198 |
| Road transport | 16,897 |
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) | 9,552,337 | 7,074,443 | -2,477,894 |
| Air transport | 7,482,942 | 3,553,013 | -3,929,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,762,179 | 2,627,094 | -135,085 |
| Other | 97,344 | 151,854 | +54,510 |
| Road transport | 16,897 | 0 | -16,897 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,336,088 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,769,300 |
| Felixstowe | 3,684,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,921,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,746,937 |
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 | 6,393,701 | 4,942,387 | -1,451,314 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,601,627 | 2,167,673 | -3,433,954 |
| Felixstowe | 2,497,935 | 1,186,065 | -1,311,870 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,109,509 | 812,383 | -297,126 |
| East Midlands Airport | 883,548 | 863,389 | -20,159 |
| Southampton | 586,980 | 698,474 | +111,494 |
| Liverpool Docks | 676,684 | 365,682 | -311,002 |
| London | 262,604 | 513,517 | +250,913 |
| Immingham Docks | 288,625 | 448,127 | +159,502 |
| London Stansted Airport | 384,390 | 346,813 | -37,577 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12099180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of vegetable plants not listed elsewhere, used for growing various edible crops