Import/export HS code 12129949: Processed plant products
Plant products that are crushed, ground, or otherwise processed
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 252,174 |
| Nigeria | 13,408 |
| Portugal | 9,650 |
| China | 6,317 |
| Netherlands | 5,573 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 153,732 | 98,442 | -55,290 |
| Nigeria | 5,873 | 7,535 | +1,662 |
| Portugal | 9,650 | 0 | -9,650 |
| China | 0 | 6,317 | +6,317 |
| Netherlands | 5,573 | 0 | -5,573 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,076 | +5,076 |
| United States | 3,332 | 0 | -3,332 |
| India | 0 | 2,328 | +2,328 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,905 | +1,905 |
| Turkey | 948 | 0 | -948 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 254,544 |
| Ghana | 10,822 |
| Portugal | 9,650 |
| India | 7,404 |
| China | 6,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 154,197 | 100,347 | -53,850 |
| Ghana | 3,869 | 6,953 | +3,084 |
| Portugal | 9,650 | 0 | -9,650 |
| India | 0 | 7,404 | +7,404 |
| China | 0 | 6,317 | +6,317 |
| United States | 3,332 | 0 | -3,332 |
| Burkina Faso | 3,034 | 0 | -3,034 |
| Nigeria | 2,004 | 582 | -1,422 |
| Netherlands | 2,074 | 0 | -2,074 |
| Turkey | 948 | 0 | -948 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 205,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,419 |
| Air transport | 17,082 |
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) | 134,145 | 71,065 | -63,080 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,350 | 50,069 | +21,719 |
| Air transport | 16,613 | 469 | -16,144 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 145,376 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,508 |
| London | 24,594 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,897 |
| Thamesport | 12,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 108,030 | 37,346 | -70,684 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,513 | 27,995 | +11,482 |
| London | 24,481 | 113 | -24,368 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 18,897 | +18,897 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 12,713 | +12,713 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 11,393 | +11,393 |
| Southampton | 3,869 | 6,953 | +3,084 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,162 | 0 | -10,162 |
| Portsmouth | 9,602 | 0 | -9,602 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 3,819 | +3,819 |
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 | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INGREDIENTS U.K. LIMITED | 4 |
| COTSWOLD HEALTH PRODUCTS LIMITED | 3 |
| SAPPHIRE WHOLESALE LTD | 1 |
| KRISHNA TRADERS (UK) LIMITED | 1 |
| EVERTRUST LIMITED | 1 |
| LEBANOS FOOD LIMITED | 1 |
| MERIDIAN FOCUS UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 29,836 |
| China | 19,212 |
| Poland | 1,039 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 16,408 | 13,428 | -2,980 |
| China | 0 | 19,212 | +19,212 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,039 | +1,039 |
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) | 30,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,212 |
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) | 16,408 | 14,467 | -1,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 19,212 | +19,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,985 |
| Southampton | 19,212 |
| Harwich | 1,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,518 | 14,467 | -51 |
| Southampton | 0 | 19,212 | +19,212 |
| Harwich | 1,890 | 0 | -1,890 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12129949
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plant products that are crushed, ground, or otherwise processed