Import/export HS code 120999: Various seeds
Seeds of plants not listed elsewhere, including forest trees and ornamental 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 | 7,042,605 |
| France | 1,067,051 |
| Germany | 623,258 |
| United States | 583,861 |
| Denmark | 557,056 |
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 | 4,121,337 | 2,921,268 | -1,200,069 |
| France | 591,447 | 475,604 | -115,843 |
| Germany | 189,995 | 433,263 | +243,268 |
| United States | 352,398 | 231,463 | -120,935 |
| Denmark | 208,171 | 348,885 | +140,714 |
| Ireland | 93,752 | 452,205 | +358,453 |
| New Zealand | 315,891 | 136,290 | -179,601 |
| Poland | 134,399 | 259,993 | +125,594 |
| Italy | 197,081 | 140,377 | -56,704 |
| Lithuania | 52,342 | 213,424 | +161,082 |
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 | 2,247,043 |
| France | 2,128,110 |
| China | 1,333,543 |
| United States | 925,489 |
| Poland | 733,258 |
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 | 1,267,778 | 979,265 | -288,513 |
| France | 1,224,480 | 903,630 | -320,850 |
| China | 973,020 | 360,523 | -612,497 |
| United States | 542,800 | 382,689 | -160,111 |
| Poland | 267,656 | 465,602 | +197,946 |
| Belgium | 5,101 | 717,245 | +712,144 |
| Denmark | 207,322 | 353,703 | +146,381 |
| New Zealand | 350,403 | 150,884 | -199,519 |
| Hungary | 201,854 | 212,094 | +10,240 |
| Italy | 259,176 | 154,403 | -104,773 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 11 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 |
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 | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 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) | 8,496,484 |
| Air transport | 3,077,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,072,460 |
| Other | 237,623 |
| Road transport | 43,626 |
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) | 4,337,762 | 4,158,722 | -179,040 |
| Air transport | 1,615,289 | 1,462,535 | -152,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 563,696 | 508,764 | -54,932 |
| Other | 105,643 | 131,980 | +26,337 |
| Road transport | 43,626 | 0 | -43,626 |
| Rail transport | 32,428 | 1,144 | -31,284 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,876,378 |
| Harwich | 1,974,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,436,455 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,238,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 881,020 |
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 | 2,543,894 | 332,484 | -2,211,410 |
| Harwich | 783,598 | 1,190,497 | +406,899 |
| East Midlands Airport | 821,060 | 615,395 | -205,665 |
| Eurotunnel | 292,401 | 946,375 | +653,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,484 | 664,536 | +448,052 |
| Dover | 307,161 | 469,883 | +162,722 |
| Birmingham Airport | 460,516 | 116,285 | -344,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 203,324 | 256,365 | +53,041 |
| London | 130,322 | 318,037 | +187,715 |
| Holyhead | 42,797 | 327,283 | +284,486 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
| Forestry and logging | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CN SEEDS LIMITED | 62 |
| MOLES SEEDS (U.K.) LTD | 49 |
| PRO-VEG SEEDS LIMITED | 42 |
| FLORANOVA LIMITED | 40 |
| FORESTART LIMITED | 37 |
| EARLEY ORNAMENTALS LIMITED | 31 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 30 |
| CHEVIOT TREES LIMITED | 23 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 22 |
| TOZER SEEDS LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 2,071,534 |
| Netherlands | 1,109,914 |
| Ireland | 774,981 |
| Denmark | 161,016 |
| Germany | 118,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 726,491 | 1,345,043 | +618,552 |
| Netherlands | 305,488 | 804,426 | +498,938 |
| Ireland | 509,768 | 265,213 | -244,555 |
| Denmark | 98,952 | 62,064 | -36,888 |
| Germany | 66,161 | 52,271 | -13,890 |
| United States | 37,025 | 24,882 | -12,143 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 48,865 | 1,017 | -47,848 |
| South Africa | 0 | 22,050 | +22,050 |
| Brazil | 0 | 18,055 | +18,055 |
| France | 13,480 | 345 | -13,135 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 27,900 |
| United States | 2,589 |
| Germany | 2,341 |
| Netherlands | 631 |
| Poland | 250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,508 | 16,392 | +4,884 |
| United States | 1,418 | 1,171 | -247 |
| Germany | 2,287 | 54 | -2,233 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 631 | +631 |
| Poland | 0 | 250 | +250 |
| XI | 140 | 0 | -140 |
| Belgium | 138 | 0 | -138 |
| Ireland | 60 | 0 | -60 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,170,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,026,787 |
| Air transport | 241,812 |
| Other | 36,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 783,912 | 1,386,497 | +602,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 936,068 | 1,090,719 | +154,651 |
| Air transport | 105,237 | 136,575 | +31,338 |
| Other | 16,848 | 19,275 | +2,427 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,791,886 |
| Felixstowe | 1,321,135 |
| Holyhead | 627,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 187,946 |
| East Midlands Airport | 139,314 |
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 Gateway Port | 728,954 | 1,062,932 | +333,978 |
| Felixstowe | 287,695 | 1,033,440 | +745,745 |
| Holyhead | 420,642 | 207,132 | -213,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,696 | 93,250 | -1,446 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,738 | 62,576 | -14,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,499 | 0 | -66,499 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,544 | 6,657 | -52,887 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,519 | 53,705 | +42,186 |
| Southampton | 48,865 | 0 | -48,865 |
| Fishguard | 4,997 | 39,205 | +34,208 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 120999
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of plants not listed elsewhere, including forest trees and ornamental plants