Import/export HS code 12040010: Linseed for sowing
Linseed specifically grown and used for planting to produce more linseed plants
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,825,679 |
| Canada | 5,491,235 |
| Netherlands | 5,089,543 |
| Poland | 3,337,163 |
| France | 1,144,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,665,121 | 3,160,558 | -1,504,563 |
| Canada | 2,282,929 | 3,208,306 | +925,377 |
| Netherlands | 3,071,162 | 2,018,381 | -1,052,781 |
| Poland | 1,869,113 | 1,468,050 | -401,063 |
| France | 467,700 | 676,889 | +209,189 |
| Turkey | 182,287 | 698,853 | +516,566 |
| Lithuania | 538,296 | 188,881 | -349,415 |
| Bulgaria | 267,988 | 321,617 | +53,629 |
| Germany | 345,067 | 234,839 | -110,228 |
| United States | 288,475 | 110,082 | -178,393 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 11,299,386 |
| Canada | 5,548,463 |
| Ukraine | 2,241,607 |
| Poland | 1,271,884 |
| Bulgaria | 600,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 6,025,544 | 5,273,842 | -751,702 |
| Canada | 2,351,351 | 3,197,112 | +845,761 |
| Ukraine | 1,579,768 | 661,839 | -917,929 |
| Poland | 570,175 | 701,709 | +131,534 |
| Bulgaria | 282,376 | 317,997 | +35,621 |
| Moldova | 353,259 | 214,015 | -139,244 |
| Belgium | 148,250 | 416,138 | +267,888 |
| France | 357,296 | 141,400 | -215,896 |
| United States | 293,934 | 141,546 | -152,388 |
| Netherlands | 284,403 | 111,666 | -172,737 |
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 | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
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 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -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) | 13,381,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,909,542 |
| Other | 1,902,367 |
| Road transport | 112,250 |
| Air transport | 23,787 |
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) | 7,695,084 | 5,686,468 | -2,008,616 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,771,257 | 6,138,285 | +367,028 |
| Other | 1,281,203 | 621,164 | -660,039 |
| Road transport | 81,982 | 30,268 | -51,714 |
| Air transport | 0 | 23,787 | +23,787 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 4,637,889 |
| Southampton | 4,231,623 |
| Dover | 3,101,855 |
| Harwich | 2,921,463 |
| Felixstowe | 2,851,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,986,484 | 1,651,405 | -1,335,079 |
| Southampton | 1,597,385 | 2,634,238 | +1,036,853 |
| Dover | 1,422,537 | 1,679,318 | +256,781 |
| Harwich | 1,664,073 | 1,257,390 | -406,683 |
| Felixstowe | 1,334,345 | 1,517,412 | +183,067 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,133,722 | 841,782 | -291,940 |
| 000 | 1,281,203 | 621,164 | -660,039 |
| Hull | 948,941 | 587,222 | -361,719 |
| Eurotunnel | 635,217 | 719,312 | +84,095 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 410,444 | 626,014 | +215,570 |
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 | 41 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNICORN INGREDIENTS LTD | 71 |
| HUEL LIMITED | 57 |
| GLOBAL GRAINS AND INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 53 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 49 |
| FUERST DAY LAWSON LIMITED | 41 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 40 |
| DELIFRANCE (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 38 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 37 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 10,882,866 |
| Ireland | 1,952,567 |
| Belgium | 486,416 |
| Netherlands | 140,847 |
| Canada | 62,212 |
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 | 6,808,636 | 4,074,230 | -2,734,406 |
| Ireland | 999,026 | 953,541 | -45,485 |
| Belgium | 258,608 | 227,808 | -30,800 |
| Netherlands | 100,629 | 40,218 | -60,411 |
| Canada | 0 | 62,212 | +62,212 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,437 | 30,734 | -703 |
| South Africa | 48,401 | 2,119 | -46,282 |
| Spain | 40,238 | 6,500 | -33,738 |
| Iceland | 2,602 | 19,108 | +16,506 |
| Japan | 10,950 | 2,190 | -8,760 |
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 | 11,059 |
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 | 5,196 | 5,863 | +667 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,756,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,998,535 |
| Air transport | 14,600 |
| Other | 11,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,034,423 | 3,722,149 | -312,274 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,300,497 | 1,698,038 | -2,602,459 |
| Air transport | 876 | 13,724 | +12,848 |
| Other | 5,328 | 6,538 | +1,210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 10,477,436 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,027,555 |
| Holyhead | 953,814 |
| Liverpool Docks | 523,665 |
| Heysham | 418,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 6,542,137 | 3,935,299 | -2,606,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 619,416 | 408,139 | -211,277 |
| Holyhead | 367,383 | 586,431 | +219,048 |
| Liverpool Docks | 233,584 | 290,081 | +56,497 |
| Heysham | 350,867 | 67,393 | -283,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,404 | 35,583 | -53,821 |
| Southampton | 17,436 | 50,678 | +33,242 |
| Newhaven | 57,478 | 0 | -57,478 |
| Felixstowe | 16,114 | 11,740 | -4,374 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,116 | 0 | -18,116 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 12040010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Linseed specifically grown and used for planting to produce more linseed plants