Import/export HS code 121229: Various plant products
Other plant-based products not specified elsewhere, used for various purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,241,047 |
| Malaysia | 1,885,722 |
| China | 1,713,680 |
| France | 857,504 |
| Germany | 518,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,448,698 | 4,792,349 | +343,651 |
| Malaysia | 1,629,853 | 255,869 | -1,373,984 |
| China | 1,302,531 | 411,149 | -891,382 |
| France | 525,227 | 332,277 | -192,950 |
| Germany | 323,762 | 194,931 | -128,831 |
| South Korea | 270,014 | 204,436 | -65,578 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 430,000 | +430,000 |
| Viet Nam | 187,200 | 220,850 | +33,650 |
| Iceland | 146,970 | 184,800 | +37,830 |
| Belgium | 231,706 | 91,210 | -140,496 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,819,525 |
| China | 2,490,132 |
| Malaysia | 1,885,722 |
| France | 896,886 |
| Viet Nam | 538,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,857,200 | 3,962,325 | +105,125 |
| China | 1,565,091 | 925,041 | -640,050 |
| Malaysia | 1,629,853 | 255,869 | -1,373,984 |
| France | 559,231 | 337,655 | -221,576 |
| Viet Nam | 232,585 | 305,700 | +73,115 |
| South Korea | 270,014 | 206,253 | -63,761 |
| Iceland | 146,970 | 184,800 | +37,830 |
| Japan | 162,954 | 143,218 | -19,736 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 288,726 | +288,726 |
| United States | 85,169 | 139,370 | +54,201 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 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) | 9,506,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,673,201 |
| Other | 1,654,908 |
| Air transport | 634,553 |
| Road transport | 53,136 |
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) | 4,855,902 | 4,650,779 | -205,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,620,890 | 2,052,311 | -1,568,579 |
| Other | 770,104 | 884,804 | +114,700 |
| Air transport | 346,772 | 287,781 | -58,991 |
| Road transport | 0 | 53,136 | +53,136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,171,077 |
| Southampton | 3,110,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,414,510 |
| 000 | 1,654,908 |
| Felixstowe | 1,134,341 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,942,878 | 2,228,199 | +285,321 |
| Southampton | 2,326,178 | 784,024 | -1,542,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,329,555 | 1,084,955 | -244,600 |
| 000 | 770,104 | 884,804 | +114,700 |
| Felixstowe | 655,662 | 478,679 | -176,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 346,916 | 509,577 | +162,661 |
| Dover | 561,264 | 253,685 | -307,579 |
| Milford | 229,587 | 383,498 | +153,911 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,078 | 249,915 | -6,163 |
| Manchester Airport | 153,212 | 131,985 | -21,227 |
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
|
21 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 88 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 69 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 50 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 45 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| M W CAPTURE LIMITED | 25 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 22 |
| COLCHESTER OYSTER FISHERY LIMITED | 17 |
| MANNASOL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 16 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,434,068 |
| Austria | 1,116,991 |
| Ireland | 687,871 |
| Italy | 628,917 |
| France | 588,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 847,155 | 586,913 | -260,242 |
| Austria | 184,395 | 932,596 | +748,201 |
| Ireland | 454,204 | 233,667 | -220,537 |
| Italy | 478,599 | 150,318 | -328,281 |
| France | 569,075 | 19,235 | -549,840 |
| Japan | 358,243 | 119,070 | -239,173 |
| Taiwan | 88,775 | 339,164 | +250,389 |
| Singapore | 0 | 331,699 | +331,699 |
| New Zealand | 263,127 | 0 | -263,127 |
| Canada | 65,764 | 106,334 | +40,570 |
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 | 66,460 |
| Ireland | 20 |
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 | 20,021 | 46,439 | +26,418 |
| Ireland | 0 | 20 | +20 |
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) | 3,623,918 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,748,877 |
| Air transport | 133,494 |
| Other | 67,065 |
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) | 1,872,268 | 1,751,650 | -120,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,513,770 | 1,235,107 | -278,663 |
| Air transport | 68,973 | 64,521 | -4,452 |
| Other | 20,021 | 47,044 | +27,023 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,557,591 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,527,742 |
| Dover | 353,576 |
| Liverpool Docks | 352,410 |
| Heysham | 237,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,335,053 | 1,222,538 | -112,515 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,085,055 | 1,442,687 | +357,632 |
| Dover | 308,292 | 45,284 | -263,008 |
| Liverpool Docks | 290,839 | 61,571 | -229,268 |
| Heysham | 183,656 | 54,058 | -129,598 |
| Holyhead | 65,862 | 85,593 | +19,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,212 | 58,336 | +13,124 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 35,434 | 33,632 | -1,802 |
| 000 | 20,021 | 47,044 | +27,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,770 | 5,140 | -41,630 |
Quick facts
HS code: 121229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plant-based products not specified elsewhere, used for various purposes