Import/export HS code 080711: Fresh watermelons
Large, juicy watermelons, perfect for summer snacks and desserts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 96,811,308 |
| Brazil | 90,657,711 |
| Morocco | 17,161,321 |
| Costa Rica | 16,728,381 |
| Germany | 16,112,814 |
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 | 44,913,863 | 51,897,445 | +6,983,582 |
| Brazil | 41,116,308 | 49,541,403 | +8,425,095 |
| Morocco | 6,813,175 | 10,348,146 | +3,534,971 |
| Costa Rica | 7,273,570 | 9,454,811 | +2,181,241 |
| Germany | 7,683,277 | 8,429,537 | +746,260 |
| France | 6,394,787 | 4,436,190 | -1,958,597 |
| Italy | 4,089,560 | 5,954,230 | +1,864,670 |
| Greece | 5,386,153 | 3,835,209 | -1,550,944 |
| Panama | 3,883,723 | 4,602,079 | +718,356 |
| South Africa | 3,941,195 | 4,299,717 | +358,522 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 113,934,703 |
| Brazil | 93,194,941 |
| Morocco | 20,617,685 |
| Costa Rica | 18,740,710 |
| Greece | 11,641,559 |
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 | 53,828,419 | 60,106,284 | +6,277,865 |
| Brazil | 42,212,991 | 50,981,950 | +8,768,959 |
| Morocco | 7,925,238 | 12,692,447 | +4,767,209 |
| Costa Rica | 8,203,707 | 10,537,003 | +2,333,296 |
| Greece | 6,496,863 | 5,144,696 | -1,352,167 |
| Italy | 4,373,832 | 4,953,704 | +579,872 |
| Panama | 4,260,104 | 4,747,566 | +487,462 |
| South Africa | 3,886,394 | 4,303,905 | +417,511 |
| Mauritania | 2,544,913 | 2,617,188 | +72,275 |
| Turkey | 1,251,662 | 924,127 | -327,535 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 27 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 25 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
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 - East and North East | 22 | 25 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Kent | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 7 | +3 |
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) | 160,245,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,358,384 |
| Air transport | 8,662,607 |
| Road transport | 5,438,268 |
| Other | 3,993,062 |
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) | 74,870,486 | 85,375,361 | +10,504,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,476,489 | 65,881,895 | +10,405,406 |
| Air transport | 3,979,691 | 4,682,916 | +703,225 |
| Road transport | 2,465,605 | 2,972,663 | +507,058 |
| Other | 1,875,679 | 2,117,383 | +241,704 |
| Rail transport | 26,198 | 4,586 | -21,612 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 78,099,293 |
| Dover | 74,037,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,894,425 |
| Portsmouth | 21,995,185 |
| Southampton | 14,540,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 39,196,253 | 38,903,040 | -293,213 |
| Dover | 29,736,973 | 44,300,387 | +14,563,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,973,207 | 28,921,218 | -5,051,989 |
| Portsmouth | 9,014,728 | 12,980,457 | +3,965,729 |
| Southampton | 6,169,225 | 8,370,988 | +2,201,763 |
| ZLC | 3,707,995 | 7,762,805 | +4,054,810 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,979,691 | 4,682,916 | +703,225 |
| Felixstowe | 4,069,147 | 4,542,594 | +473,447 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,225,791 | 4,043,895 | +1,818,104 |
| 000 | 1,875,679 | 2,117,383 | +241,704 |
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 | 164 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 10 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 53 |
| 2026-03 | 45 |
| 2026-02 | 37 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VIDAFRESH LIMITED | 112 |
| PRIMAFRUIT LIMITED | 104 |
| AM FRESH UK LIMITED | 93 |
| DEL MONTE (UK) LIMITED | 77 |
| COREFRESH LIMITED | 75 |
| KEELINGS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 67 |
| FESA (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 54 |
| PARALLEL UK LIMITED | 50 |
| MAROC VEG LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 83 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 795,180 |
| Netherlands | 393,068 |
| France | 116,579 |
| United Arab Emirates | 110,529 |
| Portugal | 22,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 337,666 | 457,514 | +119,848 |
| Netherlands | 212,259 | 180,809 | -31,450 |
| France | 4,617 | 111,962 | +107,345 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 110,529 | +110,529 |
| Portugal | 0 | 22,440 | +22,440 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 87,590 |
| South Africa | 60,589 |
| Spain | 14,214 |
| Egypt | 10,911 |
| Brazil | 8,478 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 40,457 | 47,133 | +6,676 |
| South Africa | 16,356 | 44,233 | +27,877 |
| Spain | 5,406 | 8,808 | +3,402 |
| Egypt | 4,887 | 6,024 | +1,137 |
| Brazil | 4,557 | 3,921 | -636 |
| Panama | 2,861 | 2,165 | -696 |
| XI | 261 | 18 | -243 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 709,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 556,730 |
| Air transport | 110,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 256,062 | 453,514 | +197,452 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 298,480 | 258,250 | -40,230 |
| Air transport | 0 | 110,529 | +110,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 60,961 | +60,961 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 709,576 |
| Felixstowe | 206,595 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 160,712 |
| Harwich | 124,946 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 92,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 256,062 | 453,514 | +197,452 |
| Felixstowe | 108,440 | 98,155 | -10,285 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,617 | 156,095 | +151,478 |
| Harwich | 103,819 | 21,127 | -82,692 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 92,414 | +92,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 39,834 | +39,834 |
| Holyhead | 34,170 | 4,000 | -30,170 |
| Fishguard | 19,103 | 0 | -19,103 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 18,115 | +18,115 |
| Milford | 15,087 | 0 | -15,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 080711
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Large, juicy watermelons, perfect for summer snacks and desserts