Import/export HS code 121490: Various forage products
Various animal feed products not listed elsewhere, such as forage kale and lupines
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,248,491 |
| Ireland | 3,280,025 |
| France | 2,853,162 |
| United States | 2,596,238 |
| Germany | 1,741,700 |
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 | 1,794,713 | 3,453,778 | +1,659,065 |
| Ireland | 1,847,650 | 1,432,375 | -415,275 |
| France | 1,215,235 | 1,637,927 | +422,692 |
| United States | 1,244,731 | 1,351,507 | +106,776 |
| Germany | 992,090 | 749,610 | -242,480 |
| Canada | 449,724 | 299,922 | -149,802 |
| Italy | 920 | 247,762 | +246,842 |
| Belgium | 43,096 | 167,142 | +124,046 |
| Turkey | 132,713 | 14,255 | -118,458 |
| Poland | 135,522 | 0 | -135,522 |
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 | 5,053,827 |
| France | 2,779,466 |
| United States | 2,667,216 |
| Germany | 1,767,735 |
| Canada | 757,596 |
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 | 1,805,539 | 3,248,288 | +1,442,749 |
| France | 1,176,008 | 1,603,458 | +427,450 |
| United States | 1,292,858 | 1,374,358 | +81,500 |
| Germany | 898,726 | 869,009 | -29,717 |
| Canada | 449,809 | 307,787 | -142,022 |
| Ireland | 0 | 386,043 | +386,043 |
| Italy | 950 | 247,746 | +246,796 |
| Poland | 197,024 | 17,212 | -179,812 |
| Belgium | 39,710 | 154,200 | +114,490 |
| New Zealand | 10,480 | 110,508 | +100,028 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Norfolk | 4 |
| Suffolk | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 8,382,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,466,053 |
| Other | 2,892,003 |
| Rail transport | 2,236,476 |
| Road transport | 23,612 |
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) | 3,218,068 | 5,164,426 | +1,946,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,334,371 | 2,131,682 | -202,689 |
| Other | 1,847,676 | 1,044,327 | -803,349 |
| Rail transport | 844,505 | 1,391,971 | +547,466 |
| Road transport | 0 | 23,612 | +23,612 |
| Air transport | 6,387 | 1,069 | -5,318 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,597,743 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,680,417 |
| 000 | 2,892,003 |
| Southampton | 2,884,331 |
| Harwich | 682,139 |
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 | 2,146,346 | 2,451,397 | +305,051 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,244,915 | 2,435,502 | +1,190,587 |
| 000 | 1,847,676 | 1,044,327 | -803,349 |
| Southampton | 1,338,543 | 1,545,788 | +207,245 |
| Harwich | 241,022 | 441,117 | +200,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 258,571 | 399,495 | +140,924 |
| Felixstowe | 410,565 | 223,212 | -187,353 |
| Killingholme | 158,068 | 292,567 | +134,499 |
| Liverpool Docks | 195,061 | 78,422 | -116,639 |
| London Gateway Port | 200,429 | 14,311 | -186,118 |
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
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
5 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 78 |
| ROSEWOOD PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 51 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 50 |
| NATURES OWN PETS LTD | 42 |
| DENGIE CROPS LIMITED | 40 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 36 |
| SIMPLE SYSTEM LIMITED | 32 |
| NATURES FORAGE LTD | 27 |
| OAKES MILLERS LIMITED | 19 |
| T FUTTER COMMODITIES LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,192,458 |
| Ireland | 1,129,133 |
| Malta | 677,618 |
| United Arab Emirates | 586,627 |
| Indonesia | 566,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,091,449 | 1,101,009 | +9,560 |
| Ireland | 623,262 | 505,871 | -117,391 |
| Malta | 397,793 | 279,825 | -117,968 |
| United Arab Emirates | 359,218 | 227,409 | -131,809 |
| Indonesia | 131,536 | 435,401 | +303,865 |
| Malaysia | 271,501 | 90,288 | -181,213 |
| Spain | 102,583 | 248,173 | +145,590 |
| United States | 103,265 | 129,502 | +26,237 |
| Italy | 102,005 | 85,068 | -16,937 |
| Germany | 160,294 | 6,962 | -153,332 |
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 | 175,776 |
| Ireland | 34,708 |
| Germany | 21,716 |
| United States | 2,543 |
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 | 93,073 | 82,703 | -10,370 |
| Ireland | 18,060 | 16,648 | -1,412 |
| Germany | 10,889 | 10,827 | -62 |
| United States | 1,879 | 664 | -1,215 |
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) | 3,984,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,780,704 |
| Other | 451,327 |
| Air transport | 13,296 |
| Rail transport | 7,402 |
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) | 2,123,215 | 1,861,595 | -261,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,394,435 | 1,386,269 | -8,166 |
| Other | 223,390 | 227,937 | +4,547 |
| Air transport | 7,844 | 5,452 | -2,392 |
| Rail transport | 7,402 | 0 | -7,402 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,500,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,445,211 |
| Felixstowe | 829,963 |
| Portsmouth | 659,026 |
| 000 | 451,327 |
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 | 683,599 | 816,765 | +133,166 |
| London Gateway Port | 605,032 | 840,179 | +235,147 |
| Felixstowe | 475,369 | 354,594 | -120,775 |
| Portsmouth | 336,005 | 323,021 | -12,984 |
| 000 | 223,390 | 227,937 | +4,547 |
| Southampton | 280,414 | 52,965 | -227,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 241,479 | 57,922 | -183,557 |
| Eurotunnel | 280,272 | 0 | -280,272 |
| Dover | 0 | 258,661 | +258,661 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,364 | 127,997 | +18,633 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 121490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various animal feed products not listed elsewhere, such as forage kale and lupines