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 | 5,256,678 |
| Ireland | 3,293,551 |
| France | 2,971,857 |
| United States | 2,607,546 |
| Germany | 1,862,733 |
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 | 1,861,091 | 3,395,587 | +1,534,496 |
| Ireland | 1,412,556 | 1,880,995 | +468,439 |
| France | 1,268,829 | 1,703,028 | +434,199 |
| United States | 1,103,778 | 1,503,768 | +399,990 |
| Germany | 1,013,938 | 848,795 | -165,143 |
| Canada | 455,521 | 313,797 | -141,724 |
| Italy | 920 | 247,762 | +246,842 |
| Belgium | 38,243 | 167,732 | +129,489 |
| Poland | 158,394 | 0 | -158,394 |
| Turkey | 132,713 | 14,255 | -118,458 |
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 | 5,030,119 |
| France | 2,914,816 |
| United States | 2,688,425 |
| Germany | 1,873,819 |
| Canada | 767,137 |
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 | 1,827,431 | 3,202,688 | +1,375,257 |
| France | 1,244,297 | 1,670,519 | +426,222 |
| United States | 1,161,806 | 1,526,619 | +364,813 |
| Germany | 939,068 | 934,751 | -4,317 |
| Canada | 438,889 | 328,248 | -110,641 |
| Ireland | 10,652 | 335,806 | +325,154 |
| Italy | 10,554 | 247,746 | +237,192 |
| Poland | 219,109 | 29,732 | -189,377 |
| Belgium | 41,443 | 149,365 | +107,922 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Suffolk | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Norfolk | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 8,549,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,559,404 |
| Other | 2,945,114 |
| Rail transport | 2,216,320 |
| 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) | 3,293,799 | 5,255,510 | +1,961,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,264,619 | 2,294,785 | +30,166 |
| Other | 1,401,930 | 1,543,184 | +141,254 |
| Rail transport | 838,139 | 1,378,181 | +540,042 |
| Road transport | 0 | 23,612 | +23,612 |
| Air transport | 6,783 | 2,157 | -4,626 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,709,469 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,598,716 |
| 000 | 2,945,114 |
| Southampton | 2,880,579 |
| Felixstowe | 771,564 |
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 | 2,116,169 | 2,593,300 | +477,131 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,260,720 | 2,337,996 | +1,077,276 |
| 000 | 1,401,930 | 1,543,184 | +141,254 |
| Southampton | 1,196,198 | 1,684,381 | +488,183 |
| Felixstowe | 497,950 | 273,614 | -224,336 |
| Harwich | 294,633 | 458,372 | +163,739 |
| Immingham Docks | 228,276 | 399,319 | +171,043 |
| Killingholme | 211,827 | 281,942 | +70,115 |
| Liverpool Docks | 207,999 | 68,302 | -139,697 |
| London Gateway Port | 214,805 | 14,311 | -200,494 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 77 |
| ROSEWOOD PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 50 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 49 |
| NATURES OWN PETS LTD | 42 |
| DENGIE CROPS LIMITED | 40 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 36 |
| SIMPLE SYSTEM LIMITED | 31 |
| NATURES FORAGE LTD | 27 |
| OAKES MILLERS LIMITED | 18 |
| 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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 2,251,494 |
| Ireland | 1,274,527 |
| Malta | 730,354 |
| United Arab Emirates | 635,473 |
| Indonesia | 561,617 |
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 | 1,037,071 | 1,214,423 | +177,352 |
| Ireland | 682,283 | 592,244 | -90,039 |
| Malta | 402,219 | 328,135 | -74,084 |
| United Arab Emirates | 337,043 | 298,430 | -38,613 |
| Indonesia | 122,218 | 439,399 | +317,181 |
| Spain | 108,121 | 248,173 | +140,052 |
| Malaysia | 254,725 | 84,964 | -169,761 |
| United States | 51,019 | 187,638 | +136,619 |
| Italy | 107,169 | 92,061 | -15,108 |
| Netherlands | 103,920 | 78,087 | -25,833 |
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 | 173,602 |
| Ireland | 37,167 |
| Germany | 22,967 |
| United States | 2,915 |
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 | 85,840 | 87,762 | +1,922 |
| Ireland | 18,969 | 18,198 | -771 |
| Germany | 11,251 | 11,716 | +465 |
| United States | 2,040 | 875 | -1,165 |
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) | 4,242,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,867,710 |
| Other | 455,966 |
| Air transport | 15,681 |
| 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) | 2,161,533 | 2,081,324 | -80,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,296,491 | 1,571,219 | +274,728 |
| Other | 217,649 | 238,317 | +20,668 |
| Air transport | 10,229 | 5,452 | -4,777 |
| 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 | 1,564,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,463,927 |
| Felixstowe | 891,699 |
| Portsmouth | 690,766 |
| 000 | 455,966 |
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 | 675,339 | 889,111 | +213,772 |
| London Gateway Port | 509,722 | 954,205 | +444,483 |
| Felixstowe | 506,616 | 385,083 | -121,533 |
| Portsmouth | 321,067 | 369,699 | +48,632 |
| 000 | 217,649 | 238,317 | +20,668 |
| Southampton | 227,678 | 98,335 | -129,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 250,208 | 66,128 | -184,080 |
| Holyhead | 184,793 | 111,410 | -73,383 |
| Eurotunnel | 280,272 | 0 | -280,272 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,016 | 146,851 | +15,835 |
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