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 | 6,931,116 |
| France | 1,096,818 |
| Germany | 938,396 |
| United States | 623,325 |
| Ireland | 547,000 |
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 | 4,072,176 | 2,858,940 | -1,213,236 |
| France | 555,008 | 541,810 | -13,198 |
| Germany | 176,387 | 762,009 | +585,622 |
| United States | 380,272 | 243,053 | -137,219 |
| Ireland | 130,211 | 416,789 | +286,578 |
| Denmark | 172,360 | 353,592 | +181,232 |
| New Zealand | 324,713 | 83,909 | -240,804 |
| Poland | 132,361 | 254,181 | +121,820 |
| Italy | 204,170 | 134,726 | -69,444 |
| Lithuania | 17,330 | 213,424 | +196,094 |
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 | 2,208,380 |
| France | 2,163,573 |
| China | 1,331,218 |
| United States | 951,760 |
| Poland | 787,298 |
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 | 1,263,794 | 944,586 | -319,208 |
| France | 1,215,002 | 948,571 | -266,431 |
| China | 976,071 | 355,147 | -620,924 |
| United States | 562,458 | 389,302 | -173,156 |
| Poland | 262,420 | 524,878 | +262,458 |
| Belgium | 5,101 | 717,245 | +712,144 |
| Hungary | 176,721 | 482,076 | +305,355 |
| Denmark | 170,585 | 355,918 | +185,333 |
| New Zealand | 364,088 | 93,640 | -270,448 |
| Italy | 279,812 | 129,839 | -149,973 |
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 | 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 | 5 | -4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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) | 8,371,334 |
| Air transport | 3,124,525 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,303,012 |
| Other | 236,378 |
| 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) | 4,309,948 | 4,061,386 | -248,562 |
| Air transport | 1,571,584 | 1,552,941 | -18,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 534,974 | 768,038 | +233,064 |
| Other | 109,152 | 127,226 | +18,074 |
| Road transport | 43,626 | 0 | -43,626 |
| Rail transport | 33,572 | 3,245 | -30,327 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,795,550 |
| Harwich | 1,974,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,391,386 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,192,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 879,453 |
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 | 2,525,770 | 269,780 | -2,255,990 |
| Harwich | 783,598 | 1,190,497 | +406,899 |
| East Midlands Airport | 783,489 | 607,897 | -175,592 |
| Eurotunnel | 244,569 | 947,523 | +702,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 228,822 | 650,631 | +421,809 |
| London | 125,524 | 637,394 | +511,870 |
| Dover | 278,841 | 476,759 | +197,918 |
| Birmingham Airport | 458,113 | 105,292 | -352,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 205,309 | 346,879 | +141,570 |
| Holyhead | 73,428 | 296,652 | +223,224 |
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
|
30 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
28 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CN SEEDS LIMITED | 63 |
| MOLES SEEDS (U.K.) LTD | 50 |
| PRO-VEG SEEDS LIMITED | 43 |
| FLORANOVA LIMITED | 40 |
| FORESTART LIMITED | 38 |
| EARLEY ORNAMENTALS LIMITED | 32 |
| LIMAGRAIN UK LIMITED | 30 |
| CHEVIOT TREES LIMITED | 23 |
| TOZER SEEDS LIMITED | 22 |
| SYNGENTA LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 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 | 1,108,487 |
| Ireland | 520,497 |
| Denmark | 161,016 |
| Germany | 116,437 |
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 | 1,103,123 | 968,411 | -134,712 |
| Netherlands | 306,473 | 802,014 | +495,541 |
| Ireland | 267,611 | 252,886 | -14,725 |
| Denmark | 98,952 | 62,064 | -36,888 |
| Germany | 77,739 | 38,698 | -39,041 |
| United States | 41,900 | 18,664 | -23,236 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 48,865 | 1,017 | -47,848 |
| South Africa | 0 | 22,050 | +22,050 |
| Brazil | 18,055 | 0 | -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 | 27,671 |
| United States | 2,460 |
| Germany | 1,901 |
| 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 | 11,795 | 15,876 | +4,081 |
| United States | 1,338 | 1,122 | -216 |
| Germany | 1,847 | 54 | -1,793 |
| Netherlands | 631 | 0 | -631 |
| Poland | 250 | 0 | -250 |
| XI | 140 | 0 | -140 |
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) | 2,169,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,773,808 |
| Air transport | 235,071 |
| Other | 34,448 |
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) | 1,159,449 | 1,009,865 | -149,584 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 698,673 | 1,075,135 | +376,462 |
| Air transport | 141,051 | 94,020 | -47,031 |
| Other | 16,619 | 17,829 | +1,210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,790,791 |
| Felixstowe | 1,321,135 |
| Holyhead | 412,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 187,946 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,638 |
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 | 821,330 | 969,461 | +148,131 |
| Felixstowe | 570,856 | 750,279 | +179,423 |
| Holyhead | 216,489 | 196,251 | -20,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 94,696 | 93,250 | -1,446 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,962 | 40,676 | -52,286 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,033 | 3,193 | -58,840 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,574 | 35,650 | +6,076 |
| Southampton | 48,865 | 0 | -48,865 |
| Fishguard | 4,997 | 39,205 | +34,208 |
| 000 | 16,619 | 17,829 | +1,210 |
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