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 | 4,135,057 |
| United States | 2,920,045 |
| Ireland | 2,768,544 |
| France | 2,550,312 |
| Germany | 1,639,738 |
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 | 1,755,291 | 2,379,766 | +624,475 |
| United States | 1,341,670 | 1,578,375 | +236,705 |
| Ireland | 1,184,770 | 1,583,774 | +399,004 |
| France | 1,466,317 | 1,083,995 | -382,322 |
| Germany | 1,080,402 | 559,336 | -521,066 |
| Canada | 395,051 | 329,993 | -65,058 |
| Poland | 171,073 | 0 | -171,073 |
| Turkey | 112,730 | 34,238 | -78,492 |
| Belgium | 35,204 | 92,683 | +57,479 |
| Australia | 112,644 | 14,311 | -98,333 |
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 | 3,815,115 |
| United States | 3,022,426 |
| France | 2,544,349 |
| Germany | 1,705,704 |
| Canada | 722,863 |
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 | 1,602,774 | 2,212,341 | +609,567 |
| United States | 1,423,283 | 1,599,143 | +175,860 |
| France | 1,441,662 | 1,102,687 | -338,975 |
| Germany | 1,097,971 | 607,733 | -490,238 |
| Canada | 371,607 | 351,256 | -20,351 |
| Poland | 233,458 | 33,003 | -200,455 |
| Ireland | 21,333 | 116,384 | +95,051 |
| Australia | 116,496 | 14,311 | -102,185 |
| Turkey | 115,427 | 14,255 | -101,172 |
| Belgium | 38,404 | 74,316 | +35,912 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Suffolk | 5 |
| Norfolk | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 6,768,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,743,431 |
| Other | 2,629,861 |
| Rail transport | 1,769,118 |
| Air transport | 10,907 |
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) | 3,554,912 | 3,213,276 | -341,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,293,791 | 2,449,640 | +155,849 |
| Other | 1,163,437 | 1,466,424 | +302,987 |
| Rail transport | 806,020 | 963,098 | +157,078 |
| Air transport | 8,750 | 2,157 | -6,593 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,977,878 |
| Southampton | 2,947,698 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,743,771 |
| 000 | 2,629,861 |
| Felixstowe | 807,870 |
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 | 2,160,646 | 1,817,232 | -343,414 |
| Southampton | 1,207,199 | 1,740,499 | +533,300 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,229,939 | 1,513,832 | +283,893 |
| 000 | 1,163,437 | 1,466,424 | +302,987 |
| Felixstowe | 586,105 | 221,765 | -364,340 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,169 | 450,072 | +365,903 |
| Harwich | 348,950 | 161,880 | -187,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 458,841 | 17,065 | -441,776 |
| Killingholme | 211,458 | 249,905 | +38,447 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,919 | 95,049 | -49,870 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 74 |
| ROSEWOOD PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 46 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 45 |
| NATURES OWN PETS LTD | 40 |
| DENGIE CROPS LIMITED | 38 |
| DAWNGREEN LIMITED | 35 |
| SIMPLE SYSTEM LIMITED | 28 |
| NATURES FORAGE LTD | 25 |
| OAKES MILLERS LIMITED | 18 |
| T FUTTER COMMODITIES LIMITED | 14 |
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 | 1 |
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 | 1,904,583 |
| Ireland | 1,274,962 |
| Malta | 810,306 |
| United Arab Emirates | 614,874 |
| Indonesia | 441,350 |
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 | 914,957 | 989,626 | +74,669 |
| Ireland | 765,198 | 509,764 | -255,434 |
| Malta | 522,101 | 288,205 | -233,896 |
| United Arab Emirates | 322,143 | 292,731 | -29,412 |
| Indonesia | 131,141 | 310,209 | +179,068 |
| Malaysia | 244,925 | 69,976 | -174,949 |
| Spain | 38,681 | 275,743 | +237,062 |
| Italy | 85,287 | 112,766 | +27,479 |
| United States | 18,650 | 179,260 | +160,610 |
| Germany | 158,746 | 6,048 | -152,698 |
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 | 151,508 |
| Ireland | 34,515 |
| Germany | 20,666 |
| United States | 2,905 |
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 | 94,450 | 57,058 | -37,392 |
| Ireland | 19,858 | 14,657 | -5,201 |
| Germany | 11,194 | 9,472 | -1,722 |
| United States | 1,986 | 919 | -1,067 |
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) | 3,922,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,707,218 |
| Other | 393,023 |
| Air transport | 14,328 |
| 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) | 2,053,906 | 1,868,187 | -185,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,395,963 | 1,311,255 | -84,708 |
| Other | 223,760 | 169,263 | -54,497 |
| Air transport | 9,560 | 4,768 | -4,792 |
| 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 | 1,365,701 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,234,658 |
| Felixstowe | 852,579 |
| Portsmouth | 608,960 |
| Southampton | 395,887 |
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 | 503,780 | 861,921 | +358,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 438,181 | 796,477 | +358,296 |
| Felixstowe | 554,152 | 298,427 | -255,725 |
| Portsmouth | 307,191 | 301,769 | -5,422 |
| Southampton | 335,899 | 59,988 | -275,911 |
| 000 | 223,760 | 169,263 | -54,497 |
| Holyhead | 238,032 | 95,920 | -142,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 252,329 | 64,240 | -188,089 |
| Eurotunnel | 274,987 | 5,285 | -269,702 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,500 | 151,505 | +27,005 |
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