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 | 9,297,564 |
| Malaysia | 2,267,546 |
| China | 1,866,313 |
| France | 888,223 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 589,139 |
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 | 4,174,946 | 5,122,618 | +947,672 |
| Malaysia | 1,892,639 | 374,907 | -1,517,732 |
| China | 1,682,450 | 183,863 | -1,498,587 |
| France | 507,722 | 380,501 | -127,221 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 159,139 | 430,000 | +270,861 |
| Germany | 337,166 | 194,931 | -142,235 |
| South Korea | 269,609 | 199,986 | -69,623 |
| Belgium | 273,413 | 138,044 | -135,369 |
| Viet Nam | 187,200 | 178,782 | -8,418 |
| Japan | 160,028 | 163,664 | +3,636 |
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 | 7,839,833 |
| China | 2,801,904 |
| Malaysia | 2,267,546 |
| France | 950,843 |
| Viet Nam | 489,077 |
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 | 3,565,732 | 4,274,101 | +708,369 |
| China | 2,104,149 | 697,755 | -1,406,394 |
| Malaysia | 1,892,639 | 374,907 | -1,517,732 |
| France | 559,924 | 390,919 | -169,005 |
| Viet Nam | 217,601 | 271,476 | +53,875 |
| South Korea | 273,389 | 201,803 | -71,586 |
| Iceland | 147,540 | 175,200 | +27,660 |
| Japan | 152,934 | 161,877 | +8,943 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 288,726 | +288,726 |
| United States | 72,845 | 146,515 | +73,670 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 9,594,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,325,183 |
| Other | 1,743,296 |
| Air transport | 667,467 |
| 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) | 4,565,303 | 5,029,316 | +464,013 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,433,052 | 1,892,131 | -2,540,921 |
| Other | 785,145 | 958,151 | +173,006 |
| Air transport | 345,716 | 321,751 | -23,965 |
| 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 | 4,014,445 |
| Southampton | 3,563,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,571,909 |
| 000 | 1,743,296 |
| Felixstowe | 1,451,296 |
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 | 1,610,794 | 2,403,651 | +792,857 |
| Southampton | 2,822,569 | 740,641 | -2,081,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,413,009 | 1,158,900 | -254,109 |
| 000 | 785,145 | 958,151 | +173,006 |
| Felixstowe | 968,129 | 483,167 | -484,962 |
| Dover | 564,083 | 303,163 | -260,920 |
| London Gateway Port | 350,789 | 385,709 | +34,920 |
| Milford | 229,587 | 383,498 | +153,911 |
| Immingham Docks | 302,530 | 233,993 | -68,537 |
| Manchester Airport | 145,473 | 148,363 | +2,890 |
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 | 22 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 87 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 69 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 50 |
| AB AGRI LIMITED | 44 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| M W CAPTURE LIMITED | 24 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 22 |
| COLCHESTER OYSTER FISHERY LIMITED | 17 |
| MANNASOL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 1,420,612 |
| Austria | 1,116,991 |
| Ireland | 738,071 |
| 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 | 814,305 | 606,307 | -207,998 |
| Austria | 38,435 | 1,078,556 | +1,040,121 |
| Ireland | 474,674 | 263,397 | -211,277 |
| Italy | 440,393 | 188,524 | -251,869 |
| France | 451,663 | 136,647 | -315,016 |
| Japan | 392,745 | 119,070 | -273,675 |
| Taiwan | 88,775 | 310,778 | +222,003 |
| Singapore | 0 | 331,699 | +331,699 |
| New Zealand | 263,127 | 0 | -263,127 |
| Canada | 62,090 | 111,250 | +49,160 |
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 | 63,110 |
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 | 12,498 | 50,612 | +38,114 |
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) | 3,664,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,791,166 |
| Air transport | 172,319 |
| Other | 63,563 |
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) | 1,643,355 | 2,020,809 | +377,454 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,505,842 | 1,285,324 | -220,518 |
| Air transport | 95,124 | 77,195 | -17,929 |
| Other | 12,498 | 51,065 | +38,567 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,561,658 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,537,112 |
| Liverpool Docks | 402,124 |
| Dover | 353,576 |
| Heysham | 240,926 |
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 | 1,293,341 | 1,268,317 | -25,024 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 938,091 | 1,599,021 | +660,930 |
| Liverpool Docks | 336,502 | 65,622 | -270,880 |
| Dover | 236,374 | 117,202 | -119,172 |
| Heysham | 186,868 | 54,058 | -132,810 |
| Holyhead | 49,642 | 79,763 | +30,121 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,526 | 101,022 | +98,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,917 | 0 | -80,917 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 25,310 | 43,756 | +18,446 |
| 000 | 12,498 | 51,065 | +38,567 |
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