Import/export HS code 12129995: Various unspecified plant products
Other plant-based products not covered in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,018,378 |
| Netherlands | 2,163,887 |
| South Africa | 1,869,050 |
| Germany | 1,308,656 |
| France | 1,305,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,575,922 | 4,442,456 | +1,866,534 |
| Netherlands | 1,172,049 | 991,838 | -180,211 |
| South Africa | 904,323 | 964,727 | +60,404 |
| Germany | 629,042 | 679,614 | +50,572 |
| France | 581,340 | 723,861 | +142,521 |
| India | 471,626 | 478,296 | +6,670 |
| Poland | 298,423 | 277,274 | -21,149 |
| Bulgaria | 236,896 | 243,908 | +7,012 |
| Hungary | 230,296 | 189,956 | -40,340 |
| Tunisia | 349,750 | 0 | -349,750 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,961,476 |
| South Africa | 1,940,626 |
| India | 1,004,690 |
| Germany | 981,291 |
| Poland | 697,439 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,058,248 | 4,903,228 | +1,844,980 |
| South Africa | 953,979 | 986,647 | +32,668 |
| India | 498,332 | 506,358 | +8,026 |
| Germany | 447,956 | 533,335 | +85,379 |
| Poland | 337,303 | 360,136 | +22,833 |
| Nigeria | 174,654 | 311,776 | +137,122 |
| Hungary | 266,999 | 197,331 | -69,668 |
| Spain | 160,325 | 237,934 | +77,609 |
| Egypt | 240,933 | 149,871 | -91,062 |
| Turkey | 154,164 | 206,477 | +52,313 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 24 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 | 13 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Kent | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,866,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,741,235 |
| Air transport | 868,734 |
| Other | 684,358 |
| Road transport | 12,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,986,103 | 5,880,506 | +1,894,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,436,592 | 3,304,643 | -131,949 |
| Air transport | 482,861 | 385,873 | -96,988 |
| Other | 336,274 | 348,084 | +11,810 |
| Road transport | 9,074 | 3,520 | -5,554 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,974,112 |
| Dover | 1,878,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,747,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,477,110 |
| Southampton | 811,959 |
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 | 3,108,498 | 4,865,614 | +1,757,116 |
| Dover | 826,484 | 1,052,215 | +225,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 746,278 | 1,001,478 | +255,200 |
| Eurotunnel | 769,111 | 707,999 | -61,112 |
| Southampton | 375,851 | 436,108 | +60,257 |
| 000 | 336,274 | 348,084 | +11,810 |
| Harwich | 303,303 | 323,579 | +20,276 |
| London | 398,421 | 185,150 | -213,271 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 292,400 | 179,219 | -113,181 |
| Tyne | 262,096 | 168,066 | -94,030 |
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 | 98 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
| Manufacture of food products | 36 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 36 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GO SUPERFOODS LTD | 113 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 99 |
| SATURNALIA UK LIMITED | 79 |
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 69 |
| EVERTRUST LIMITED | 67 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 63 |
| POLISH VILLAGE BREAD LTD | 52 |
| TWINING CROSFIELD & CO LIMITED | 49 |
| RINGTONS LIMITED | 45 |
| KEITH SPICER LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 0-1m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,404,043 |
| Canada | 345,873 |
| Germany | 295,127 |
| Switzerland | 271,536 |
| Ireland | 228,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 905,667 | 498,376 | -407,291 |
| Canada | 176,626 | 169,247 | -7,379 |
| Germany | 61,752 | 233,375 | +171,623 |
| Switzerland | 65,366 | 206,170 | +140,804 |
| Ireland | 74,104 | 154,228 | +80,124 |
| China | 61,903 | 98,395 | +36,492 |
| United States | 45,518 | 101,087 | +55,569 |
| France | 76,828 | 891 | -75,937 |
| Japan | 46,002 | 1,600 | -44,402 |
| Sweden | 11,803 | 34,452 | +22,649 |
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 | 759 |
| Spain | 291 |
| Ireland | 116 |
| China | 109 |
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 | 0 | 759 | +759 |
| Spain | 0 | 291 | +291 |
| Ireland | 0 | 116 | +116 |
| China | 109 | 0 | -109 |
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) | 2,224,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 626,537 |
| Air transport | 479,407 |
| Other | 40,223 |
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) | 1,271,620 | 953,129 | -318,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,641 | 356,896 | +87,255 |
| Air transport | 173,555 | 305,852 | +132,297 |
| Other | 17,476 | 22,747 | +5,271 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,755,497 |
| Liverpool Docks | 320,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 263,206 |
| ZLC | 260,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,627 |
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 | 1,163,873 | 591,624 | -572,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 173,671 | 146,849 | -26,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,392 | 228,814 | +194,422 |
| ZLC | 44,077 | 216,070 | +171,993 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,776 | 82,851 | +11,075 |
| Holyhead | 39,054 | 114,340 | +75,286 |
| Felixstowe | 1,359 | 109,716 | +108,357 |
| Southampton | 42,357 | 52,736 | +10,379 |
| Tyne | 21,656 | 37,724 | +16,068 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,456 | 5,331 | -35,125 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12129995
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plant-based products not covered in other categories