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 | 971,738 |
| United States | 405,932 |
| Israel | 227,105 |
| Nigeria | 183,784 |
| Lebanon | 163,682 |
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 | 738,862 | 232,876 | -505,986 |
| United States | 0 | 405,932 | +405,932 |
| Israel | 11,306 | 215,799 | +204,493 |
| Nigeria | 83,841 | 99,943 | +16,102 |
| Lebanon | 76,715 | 86,967 | +10,252 |
| Ghana | 35,746 | 8,500 | -27,246 |
| China | 19,802 | 17,710 | -2,092 |
| Egypt | 22,039 | 13,810 | -8,229 |
| Netherlands | 14,578 | 9,232 | -5,346 |
| Poland | 1,717 | 8,466 | +6,749 |
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 | 1,184,516 |
| United States | 329,327 |
| Nigeria | 183,784 |
| Lebanon | 163,682 |
| China | 118,313 |
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 | 744,796 | 439,720 | -305,076 |
| United States | 0 | 329,327 | +329,327 |
| Nigeria | 83,841 | 99,943 | +16,102 |
| Lebanon | 76,715 | 86,967 | +10,252 |
| China | 24,821 | 93,492 | +68,671 |
| Ghana | 35,746 | 8,500 | -27,246 |
| Egypt | 22,039 | 13,810 | -8,229 |
| Netherlands | 7,990 | 8,106 | +116 |
| Israel | 11,306 | 924 | -10,382 |
| Thailand | 0 | 11,528 | +11,528 |
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 | 11 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 1,464,310 |
| Air transport | 630,785 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,025 |
| Other | 89 |
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) | 978,846 | 485,464 | -493,382 |
| Air transport | 25,577 | 605,208 | +579,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,846 | 27,179 | +4,333 |
| Other | 23 | 66 | +43 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 996,654 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 610,123 |
| London Gateway Port | 345,953 |
| London | 71,313 |
| Southampton | 39,914 |
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 | 748,442 | 248,212 | -500,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,786 | 589,337 | +568,551 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,075 | 167,878 | -10,197 |
| London | 40,547 | 30,766 | -9,781 |
| Southampton | 12,889 | 27,025 | +14,136 |
| Dover | 19,814 | 3,521 | -16,293 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 22,191 | +22,191 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,791 | 14,168 | +9,377 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 13,050 | +13,050 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,925 | 0 | -1,925 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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 | 40 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 38 |
| LUBNA FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| DAY IN IMPORT & EXPORT CO. LIMITED | 17 |
| SAFA FOOD 1 LTD | 14 |
| VILLAGE QUALITY PRODUCTS LIMITED | 14 |
| ADES LIMITED | 13 |
| JUMBO UK LTD | 13 |
| GOODIES FOODS 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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 42,443 |
| Germany | 37,799 |
| South Sudan | 26,980 |
| Turkmenistan | 17,767 |
| Ireland | 11,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,870 | 38,573 | +34,703 |
| Germany | 0 | 37,799 | +37,799 |
| South Sudan | 18,628 | 8,352 | -10,276 |
| Turkmenistan | 0 | 17,767 | +17,767 |
| Ireland | 4,222 | 6,990 | +2,768 |
| Kenya | 3,508 | 0 | -3,508 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,000 | +2,000 |
| Finland | 1,792 | 0 | -1,792 |
| 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) | 95,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,737 |
| Air transport | 17,767 |
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) | 9,884 | 85,362 | +75,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,136 | 9,601 | -12,535 |
| Air transport | 0 | 17,767 | +17,767 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,907 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,979 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 17,767 |
| Holyhead | 6,574 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,776 |
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 | 4,535 | 78,372 | +73,837 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,136 | 7,843 | -14,293 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 17,767 | +17,767 |
| Holyhead | 2,159 | 4,415 | +2,256 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,132 | 1,644 | +512 |
| Heysham | 931 | 931 | +0 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,758 | +1,758 |
| Harwich | 1,127 | 0 | -1,127 |
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