Import/export HS code 120770: Melon seeds
Seeds from melons, often used for snacks or oil extraction
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 812,730 |
| United States | 405,932 |
| Israel | 227,105 |
| Lebanon | 183,261 |
| Nigeria | 179,446 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 604,498 | 208,232 | -396,266 |
| United States | 321,582 | 84,350 | -237,232 |
| Israel | 76,688 | 150,417 | +73,729 |
| Lebanon | 83,439 | 99,822 | +16,383 |
| Nigeria | 127,533 | 51,913 | -75,620 |
| Ghana | 32,324 | 26,833 | -5,491 |
| China | 17,667 | 31,344 | +13,677 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 44,692 | +44,692 |
| Netherlands | 14,485 | 19,543 | +5,058 |
| Egypt | 16,196 | 11,807 | -4,389 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,024,289 |
| United States | 329,327 |
| Lebanon | 183,261 |
| Nigeria | 179,446 |
| China | 129,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 609,213 | 415,076 | -194,137 |
| United States | 321,582 | 7,745 | -313,837 |
| Lebanon | 83,439 | 99,822 | +16,383 |
| Nigeria | 127,533 | 51,913 | -75,620 |
| China | 88,068 | 41,132 | -46,936 |
| Ghana | 32,324 | 26,833 | -5,491 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 44,692 | +44,692 |
| Egypt | 16,196 | 11,807 | -4,389 |
| Peru | 4,698 | 11,437 | +6,739 |
| Netherlands | 7,990 | 8,106 | +116 |
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 | 10 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 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) | 1,341,448 |
| Air transport | 669,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 76,674 |
| Other | 262 |
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) | 924,336 | 417,112 | -507,224 |
| Air transport | 387,622 | 282,298 | -105,324 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,448 | 57,226 | +37,778 |
| Other | 24 | 238 | +214 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 871,289 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 650,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 311,242 |
| London | 108,057 |
| Southampton | 55,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 655,814 | 215,475 | -440,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 368,179 | 282,298 | -85,881 |
| London Gateway Port | 193,937 | 117,305 | -76,632 |
| London | 37,125 | 70,932 | +33,807 |
| Southampton | 14,903 | 40,854 | +25,951 |
| Dover | 19,814 | 4,559 | -15,255 |
| Thamesport | 22,191 | 0 | -22,191 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,740 | 0 | -17,740 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 13,050 | +13,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 11,437 | +11,437 |
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
|
32 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
7 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOLDEN SAFFRON LTD | 48 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 43 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| LUBNA FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| DAY IN IMPORT & EXPORT CO. LIMITED | 17 |
| JUMBO UK LTD | 14 |
| SAFA FOOD 1 LTD | 14 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 14 |
| ADES LIMITED | 13 |
| GOODIES FOODS MEDITERRANEAN LTD | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 82,743 |
| Germany | 37,799 |
| South Sudan | 23,683 |
| Poland | 20,494 |
| Turkmenistan | 17,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,127 | 81,616 | +80,489 |
| Germany | 37,799 | 0 | -37,799 |
| South Sudan | 20,386 | 3,297 | -17,089 |
| Poland | 0 | 20,494 | +20,494 |
| Turkmenistan | 0 | 17,767 | +17,767 |
| Ireland | 6,896 | 6,074 | -822 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,000 | +2,000 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 1,249 | +1,249 |
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) | 135,512 |
| Air transport | 38,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,932 |
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) | 45,822 | 89,690 | +43,868 |
| Air transport | 0 | 38,261 | +38,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,386 | 4,546 | -15,840 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,683 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,174 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,494 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 17,767 |
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 | 37,799 | 50,884 | +13,085 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 31,500 | +31,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,628 | 4,546 | -14,082 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 20,494 | +20,494 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 17,767 | +17,767 |
| Holyhead | 3,902 | 4,430 | +528 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,132 | 1,644 | +512 |
| Harwich | 1,127 | 1,232 | +105 |
| Heysham | 1,862 | 0 | -1,862 |
| Southampton | 1,758 | 0 | -1,758 |
Quick facts
HS code: 120770
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seeds from melons, often used for snacks or oil extraction