Import/export HS code 12099991: Flower plant seeds
Seeds of plants grown mainly for their flowers, excluding those listed under 12093000
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.
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* 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 | 4,774,557 |
| France | 112,065 |
| Israel | 68,343 |
| Poland | 54,530 |
| Denmark | 49,677 |
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 | 3,213,071 | 1,561,486 | -1,651,585 |
| France | 112,065 | 0 | -112,065 |
| Israel | 65,316 | 3,027 | -62,289 |
| Poland | 17,234 | 37,296 | +20,062 |
| Denmark | 3,016 | 46,661 | +43,645 |
| Germany | 31,108 | 16,333 | -14,775 |
| Ireland | 15,726 | 21,963 | +6,237 |
| China | 1,196 | 20,530 | +19,334 |
| Spain | 21,253 | 0 | -21,253 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 16,104 | +16,104 |
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 | 1,259,827 |
| China | 1,082,122 |
| France | 950,916 |
| Israel | 532,668 |
| United States | 528,993 |
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 | 678,133 | 581,694 | -96,439 |
| China | 892,709 | 189,413 | -703,296 |
| France | 753,918 | 196,998 | -556,920 |
| Israel | 239,684 | 292,984 | +53,300 |
| United States | 446,035 | 82,958 | -363,077 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 95,774 | 98,104 | +2,330 |
| India | 95,069 | 92,289 | -2,780 |
| Poland | 113,827 | 26,054 | -87,773 |
| Denmark | 19,884 | 42,119 | +22,235 |
| Chile | 38,477 | 18,903 | -19,574 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,925,210 |
| Air transport | 115,573 |
| Other | 97,210 |
| Road transport | 43,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,257 |
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) | 3,345,755 | 1,579,455 | -1,766,300 |
| Air transport | 39,637 | 75,936 | +36,299 |
| Other | 50,413 | 46,797 | -3,616 |
| Road transport | 43,626 | 0 | -43,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,556 | 26,701 | +22,145 |
| Rail transport | 3,147 | 0 | -3,147 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,431,134 |
| Harwich | 1,386,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 740,396 |
| Killingholme | 158,049 |
| Eurotunnel | 135,959 |
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 | 1,843,985 | 587,149 | -1,256,836 |
| Harwich | 752,453 | 634,192 | -118,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 416,256 | 324,140 | -92,116 |
| Killingholme | 158,049 | 0 | -158,049 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,289 | 37,670 | -60,619 |
| 000 | 50,413 | 46,797 | -3,616 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,244 | 33,095 | +4,851 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,465 | 40,031 | +35,566 |
| 499 | 43,626 | 0 | -43,626 |
| London | 41,218 | 0 | -41,218 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 38,510 |
| Denmark | 8,879 |
| Malaysia | 4,278 |
| Canada | 2,795 |
| Germany | 1,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 27,679 | 10,831 | -16,848 |
| Denmark | 8,879 | 0 | -8,879 |
| Malaysia | 1,598 | 2,680 | +1,082 |
| Canada | 1,479 | 1,316 | -163 |
| Germany | 1,677 | 54 | -1,623 |
| Netherlands | 1,500 | 0 | -1,500 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,320 | +1,320 |
| United States | 0 | 1,057 | +1,057 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1,050 | +1,050 |
| France | 341 | 0 | -341 |
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 | 19,303 |
| United States | 1,863 |
| Germany | 1,731 |
| XI | 899 |
| Belgium | 268 |
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 | 9,357 | 9,946 | +589 |
| United States | 1,228 | 635 | -593 |
| Germany | 1,677 | 54 | -1,623 |
| XI | 899 | 0 | -899 |
| Belgium | 268 | 0 | -268 |
| Poland | 0 | 250 | +250 |
| Ireland | 240 | 0 | -240 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 24,554 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,827 |
| Air transport | 17,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 13,669 | 10,885 | -2,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,827 | 0 | -18,827 |
| Air transport | 10,657 | 6,373 | -4,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,050 | +1,050 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 24,554 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,879 |
| Fishguard | 4,997 |
| Holyhead | 4,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 13,669 | 10,885 | -2,784 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,657 | 4,000 | -6,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,879 | 0 | -8,879 |
| Fishguard | 4,997 | 0 | -4,997 |
| Holyhead | 4,951 | 0 | -4,951 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,316 | +1,316 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,057 | +1,057 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,050 | +1,050 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12099991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds of plants grown mainly for their flowers, excluding those listed under 12093000