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 | 757,153 |
| United States | 405,932 |
| Israel | 227,105 |
| Lebanon | 178,965 |
| Nigeria | 175,276 |
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 | 551,401 | 205,752 | -345,649 |
| United States | 329,327 | 76,605 | -252,722 |
| Israel | 76,688 | 150,417 | +73,729 |
| Lebanon | 90,566 | 88,399 | -2,167 |
| Nigeria | 123,363 | 51,913 | -71,450 |
| Ghana | 32,324 | 26,833 | -5,491 |
| China | 20,506 | 28,505 | +7,999 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 44,692 | +44,692 |
| Netherlands | 12,026 | 18,254 | +6,228 |
| 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 | 966,668 |
| United States | 329,327 |
| Lebanon | 178,965 |
| Nigeria | 175,276 |
| 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 | 554,072 | 412,596 | -141,476 |
| United States | 329,327 | 0 | -329,327 |
| Lebanon | 90,566 | 88,399 | -2,167 |
| Nigeria | 123,363 | 51,913 | -71,450 |
| China | 90,907 | 38,293 | -52,614 |
| 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 | 7,575 | 6,817 | -758 |
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 | 9 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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) | 1,274,283 |
| Air transport | 665,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,926 |
| 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) | 873,096 | 401,187 | -471,909 |
| Air transport | 394,036 | 271,714 | -122,322 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,989 | 55,937 | +38,948 |
| Other | 24 | 238 | +214 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 815,712 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 646,307 |
| London Gateway Port | 299,654 |
| 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 | 612,285 | 203,427 | -408,858 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 374,593 | 271,714 | -102,879 |
| London Gateway Port | 186,226 | 113,428 | -72,798 |
| London | 37,125 | 70,932 | +33,807 |
| Southampton | 14,903 | 40,854 | +25,951 |
| Thamesport | 22,191 | 0 | -22,191 |
| Dover | 16,066 | 4,559 | -11,507 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,740 | 0 | -17,740 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,289 | 11,761 | +10,472 |
| 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
|
30 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
|
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 | 16 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | 17,767 | 0 | -17,767 |
| Ireland | 6,896 | 6,074 | -822 |
| Spain | 2,000 | 0 | -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) | 47,822 | 87,690 | +39,868 |
| Air transport | 17,767 | 20,494 | +2,727 |
| 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 | 39,799 | 48,884 | +9,085 |
| 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 | 17,767 | 0 | -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