Import/export HS code 12040090: Various linseed
Linseed not meant for sowing, used for food, oil, or other industrial applications
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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 | 8,730,837 |
| Canada | 6,417,609 |
| Netherlands | 4,884,118 |
| Poland | 4,290,362 |
| Latvia | 3,441,396 |
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 | 4,479,279 | 4,251,558 | -227,721 |
| Canada | 2,733,198 | 3,684,411 | +951,213 |
| Netherlands | 2,416,794 | 2,467,324 | +50,530 |
| Poland | 1,836,976 | 2,453,386 | +616,410 |
| Latvia | 0 | 3,441,396 | +3,441,396 |
| Turkey | 182,287 | 1,365,767 | +1,183,480 |
| France | 391,327 | 695,492 | +304,165 |
| Bulgaria | 267,988 | 449,156 | +181,168 |
| United States | 334,052 | 86,043 | -248,009 |
| India | 231,664 | 152,670 | -78,994 |
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 | 17,154,447 |
| Canada | 6,480,914 |
| Ukraine | 2,388,794 |
| Poland | 1,413,828 |
| Belgium | 814,890 |
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 | 5,778,732 | 11,375,715 | +5,596,983 |
| Canada | 2,797,721 | 3,683,193 | +885,472 |
| Ukraine | 1,635,430 | 753,364 | -882,066 |
| Poland | 566,166 | 847,662 | +281,496 |
| Belgium | 144,641 | 670,249 | +525,608 |
| Bulgaria | 283,892 | 454,139 | +170,247 |
| United States | 343,410 | 117,507 | -225,903 |
| India | 242,149 | 152,670 | -89,479 |
| China | 183,929 | 188,294 | +4,365 |
| France | 142,757 | 124,406 | -18,351 |
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 |
| Essex | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,286,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,827,388 |
| Other | 1,776,743 |
| Road transport | 134,309 |
| Air transport | 25,628 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,093,216 | 11,192,790 | +5,099,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,386,164 | 7,441,224 | +1,055,060 |
| Other | 981,747 | 794,996 | -186,751 |
| Road transport | 81,982 | 52,327 | -29,655 |
| Air transport | 0 | 25,628 | +25,628 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 5,013,077 |
| Southampton | 4,936,913 |
| Harwich | 3,500,222 |
| King's Lynn | 3,441,396 |
| Felixstowe | 3,389,911 |
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 | 2,894,993 | 2,118,084 | -776,909 |
| Southampton | 1,975,729 | 2,961,184 | +985,455 |
| Harwich | 1,463,092 | 2,037,130 | +574,038 |
| King's Lynn | 0 | 3,441,396 | +3,441,396 |
| Felixstowe | 1,150,095 | 2,239,816 | +1,089,721 |
| Dover | 1,105,538 | 1,791,712 | +686,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 837,053 | 1,031,303 | +194,250 |
| 000 | 981,747 | 794,996 | -186,751 |
| Hull | 962,057 | 762,150 | -199,907 |
| Eurotunnel | 446,641 | 1,161,772 | +715,131 |
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 | 40 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNICORN INGREDIENTS LTD | 75 |
| HUEL LIMITED | 59 |
| GLOBAL GRAINS AND INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 57 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| DELIFRANCE (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 42 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 42 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 41 |
| FUERST DAY LAWSON LIMITED | 41 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 40 |
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 | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 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 | 11,161,207 |
| Ireland | 2,430,256 |
| Belgium | 486,416 |
| Netherlands | 139,751 |
| United Arab Emirates | 68,537 |
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 | 6,707,756 | 4,453,451 | -2,254,305 |
| Ireland | 1,051,250 | 1,379,006 | +327,756 |
| Belgium | 301,857 | 184,559 | -117,298 |
| Netherlands | 93,410 | 46,341 | -47,069 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,627 | 40,910 | +13,283 |
| Canada | 0 | 62,212 | +62,212 |
| South Africa | 48,401 | 2,119 | -46,282 |
| Spain | 40,238 | 10,115 | -30,123 |
| Iceland | 2,602 | 25,630 | +23,028 |
| United States | 6,486 | 18,988 | +12,502 |
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 | 12,223 |
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 | 5,176 | 7,047 | +1,871 |
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) | 8,680,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,877,061 |
| Air transport | 14,600 |
| Other | 13,940 |
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) | 4,114,007 | 4,566,314 | +452,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,203,713 | 1,673,348 | -2,530,365 |
| Air transport | 876 | 13,724 | +12,848 |
| Other | 5,399 | 8,541 | +3,142 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 10,761,745 |
| Holyhead | 1,195,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,039,575 |
| Liverpool Docks | 751,649 |
| Heysham | 404,865 |
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 | 6,438,569 | 4,323,176 | -2,115,393 |
| Holyhead | 426,219 | 769,644 | +343,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 672,446 | 367,129 | -305,317 |
| Liverpool Docks | 235,971 | 515,678 | +279,707 |
| Heysham | 341,797 | 63,068 | -278,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,594 | 47,246 | -38,348 |
| Southampton | 17,436 | 70,761 | +53,325 |
| Newhaven | 42,473 | 0 | -42,473 |
| Felixstowe | 16,114 | 11,740 | -4,374 |
| Milford | 11,968 | 11,104 | -864 |
Quick facts
HS code: 12040090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Linseed not meant for sowing, used for food, oil, or other industrial applications