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 | 6,878,289 |
| France | 922,651 |
| United States | 512,916 |
| Denmark | 485,891 |
| Germany | 477,574 |
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 | 4,110,139 | 2,768,150 | -1,341,989 |
| France | 584,914 | 337,737 | -247,177 |
| United States | 387,748 | 125,168 | -262,580 |
| Denmark | 194,066 | 291,825 | +97,759 |
| Germany | 188,597 | 288,977 | +100,380 |
| New Zealand | 296,957 | 132,164 | -164,793 |
| Ireland | 52,195 | 369,773 | +317,578 |
| Italy | 168,560 | 121,841 | -46,719 |
| Poland | 134,415 | 150,765 | +16,350 |
| Lithuania | 74,471 | 124,784 | +50,313 |
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 | 2,043,228 |
| France | 1,712,426 |
| United States | 1,165,857 |
| China | 1,145,633 |
| Belgium | 722,346 |
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 | 1,247,748 | 795,480 | -452,268 |
| France | 1,119,831 | 592,595 | -527,236 |
| United States | 901,004 | 264,853 | -636,151 |
| China | 928,253 | 217,380 | -710,873 |
| Belgium | 5,101 | 717,245 | +712,144 |
| Israel | 247,980 | 319,760 | +71,780 |
| Poland | 261,307 | 249,529 | -11,778 |
| Denmark | 210,041 | 283,113 | +73,072 |
| New Zealand | 346,021 | 139,485 | -206,536 |
| Italy | 240,697 | 153,602 | -87,095 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +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) | 7,867,029 |
| Air transport | 2,631,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 970,602 |
| Other | 153,653 |
| 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) | 4,498,318 | 3,368,711 | -1,129,607 |
| Air transport | 1,459,421 | 1,171,617 | -287,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,853 | 448,749 | -73,104 |
| Other | 66,732 | 86,921 | +20,189 |
| Road transport | 43,626 | 0 | -43,626 |
| Rail transport | 25,365 | 8,207 | -17,158 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,150,789 |
| Harwich | 1,424,237 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,382,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,209,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 843,044 |
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 | 2,417,854 | 732,935 | -1,684,919 |
| Harwich | 786,092 | 638,145 | -147,947 |
| East Midlands Airport | 696,764 | 685,561 | -11,203 |
| Eurotunnel | 301,381 | 908,552 | +607,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 432,845 | 410,199 | -22,646 |
| Dover | 350,052 | 251,709 | -98,343 |
| Birmingham Airport | 453,075 | 95,440 | -357,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 191,775 | 216,145 | +24,370 |
| Holyhead | 25,227 | 293,936 | +268,709 |
| London | 121,144 | 190,703 | +69,559 |
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 | 32 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 | 46 |
| PRO-VEG SEEDS LIMITED | 40 |
| FLORANOVA LIMITED | 40 |
| FORESTART LIMITED | 34 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 29 |
| EARLEY ORNAMENTALS LIMITED | 28 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 22 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 20 |
| CHEVIOT TREES LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 1,377,335 |
| Netherlands | 924,496 |
| Ireland | 706,809 |
| Germany | 110,938 |
| Denmark | 103,575 |
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 | 526,465 | 850,870 | +324,405 |
| Netherlands | 328,996 | 595,500 | +266,504 |
| Ireland | 490,029 | 216,780 | -273,249 |
| Germany | 67,666 | 43,272 | -24,394 |
| Denmark | 103,575 | 0 | -103,575 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 48,865 | 1,017 | -47,848 |
| United States | 15,466 | 34,113 | +18,647 |
| South Africa | 0 | 22,050 | +22,050 |
| Belgium | 16,771 | 1,320 | -15,451 |
| Brazil | 0 | 18,055 | +18,055 |
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 | 19,490 |
| Germany | 2,731 |
| United States | 1,863 |
| XI | 1,039 |
| Netherlands | 631 |
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 | 9,490 | 10,000 | +510 |
| Germany | 2,677 | 54 | -2,623 |
| United States | 1,228 | 635 | -593 |
| XI | 899 | 140 | -759 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 631 | +631 |
| Ireland | 300 | 0 | -300 |
| Belgium | 268 | 0 | -268 |
| Poland | 0 | 250 | +250 |
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) | 1,749,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,466,649 |
| Air transport | 214,340 |
| Other | 28,844 |
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) | 923,899 | 825,701 | -98,198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 614,729 | 851,920 | +237,191 |
| Air transport | 94,616 | 119,724 | +25,108 |
| Other | 16,228 | 12,616 | -3,612 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,171,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,099,100 |
| Holyhead | 573,555 |
| East Midlands Airport | 124,992 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 307,555 | 864,031 | +556,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 530,341 | 568,759 | +38,418 |
| Holyhead | 400,861 | 172,694 | -228,167 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,964 | 65,028 | +5,064 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,696 | 3,163 | -91,533 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,881 | 31,524 | -32,357 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,167 | 4,344 | -59,823 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,519 | 41,955 | +30,436 |
| Southampton | 48,865 | 0 | -48,865 |
| Harwich | 13,811 | 27,389 | +13,578 |
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