Import/export HS code 12040010: Linseed for sowing
Linseed specifically grown and used for planting to produce more linseed plants
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 770,455 |
| Netherlands | 595,155 |
| France | 340,339 |
| Germany | 261,275 |
| Belgium | 210,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 473,383 | 297,072 | -176,311 |
| Netherlands | 263,718 | 331,437 | +67,719 |
| France | 108,573 | 231,766 | +123,193 |
| Germany | 174,679 | 86,596 | -88,083 |
| Belgium | 97,144 | 113,556 | +16,412 |
| Hungary | 7,991 | 133,069 | +125,078 |
| Italy | 30,443 | 42,417 | +11,974 |
| Turkey | 0 | 26,673 | +26,673 |
| Poland | 16,560 | 0 | -16,560 |
| Austria | 8,861 | 0 | -8,861 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Moldova | 613,297 |
| France | 418,203 |
| Hungary | 396,560 |
| Romania | 262,436 |
| Lithuania | 205,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moldova | 286,298 | 326,999 | +40,701 |
| France | 174,592 | 243,611 | +69,019 |
| Hungary | 156,956 | 239,604 | +82,648 |
| Romania | 137,161 | 125,275 | -11,886 |
| Lithuania | 164,895 | 40,639 | -124,256 |
| Germany | 128,924 | 65,580 | -63,344 |
| Netherlands | 70,761 | 123,694 | +52,933 |
| Austria | 8,861 | 39,521 | +30,660 |
| Poland | 37,193 | 0 | -37,193 |
| Turkey | 0 | 26,673 | +26,673 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,919,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 524,679 |
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) | 954,862 | 964,397 | +9,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 226,490 | 298,189 | +71,699 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 650,758 |
| Eurotunnel | 451,709 |
| Felixstowe | 282,318 |
| Immingham Docks | 264,556 |
| Thamesport | 214,995 |
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 | 232,231 | 418,527 | +186,296 |
| Eurotunnel | 220,886 | 230,823 | +9,937 |
| Felixstowe | 180,736 | 101,582 | -79,154 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,709 | 7,847 | -248,862 |
| Thamesport | 111,030 | 103,965 | -7,065 |
| Harwich | 99,272 | 113,556 | +14,284 |
| London | 23,062 | 183,529 | +160,467 |
| Newhaven | 13,970 | 62,777 | +48,807 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,620 | 36,455 | +13,835 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,560 | 0 | -16,560 |
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
|
10 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Services to buildings and landscape activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
| 2025-04 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 15 |
| FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 12 |
| GREENLAND SEEDS LIMITED | 11 |
| ALL THINGS RURAL LIMITED | 10 |
| BOSTON SEEDS LIMITED | 8 |
| RAGT SEEDS LIMITED | 7 |
| CEFETRA LIMITED | 7 |
| HURRELL & MCLEAN SEEDS LIMITED | 5 |
| SHEPHERD SEEDS LIMITED | 2 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 15,005 |
| Austria | 2,500 |
| Kenya | 833 |
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 | 15,005 | 0 | -15,005 |
| Austria | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Kenya | 0 | 833 | +833 |
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) | 15,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,500 |
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) | 15,005 | 833 | -14,172 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newhaven | 15,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven | 15,005 | 0 | -15,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 833 | +833 |
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