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 | 671,588 |
| Netherlands | 432,671 |
| Germany | 414,060 |
| France | 280,153 |
| Belgium | 194,720 |
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 | 395,916 | 275,672 | -120,244 |
| Netherlands | 155,511 | 277,160 | +121,649 |
| Germany | 201,527 | 212,533 | +11,006 |
| France | 208,213 | 71,940 | -136,273 |
| Belgium | 97,576 | 97,144 | -432 |
| Italy | 41,224 | 38,149 | -3,075 |
| Hungary | 35,523 | 7,991 | -27,532 |
| 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 | 426,694 |
| France | 403,200 |
| Hungary | 265,169 |
| Lithuania | 251,158 |
| Germany | 215,038 |
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 | 318,896 | 107,798 | -211,098 |
| France | 232,574 | 170,626 | -61,948 |
| Hungary | 159,363 | 105,806 | -53,557 |
| Lithuania | 109,506 | 141,652 | +32,146 |
| Germany | 36,259 | 178,779 | +142,520 |
| Netherlands | 110,821 | 70,761 | -40,060 |
| Romania | 26,409 | 125,229 | +98,820 |
| Slovakia | 109,571 | 0 | -109,571 |
| Austria | 8,861 | 39,521 | +30,660 |
| Poland | 16,560 | 20,633 | +4,073 |
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 | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,809,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 331,714 |
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) | 1,115,787 | 693,999 | -421,788 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,124 | 286,590 | +241,466 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 772,940 |
| Eurotunnel | 387,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 260,982 |
| Felixstowe | 211,518 |
| Thamesport | 139,032 |
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 | 633,335 | 139,605 | -493,730 |
| Eurotunnel | 157,479 | 230,378 | +72,899 |
| Immingham Docks | 146,631 | 114,351 | -32,280 |
| Felixstowe | 43,764 | 167,754 | +123,990 |
| Thamesport | 28,002 | 111,030 | +83,028 |
| London | 15,196 | 108,913 | +93,717 |
| Harwich | 0 | 99,272 | +99,272 |
| Newhaven | 74,992 | 3,411 | -71,581 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,026 | 0 | -43,026 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 6 |
| 2025-04 | 6 |
| 2025-03 | 5 |
| 2025-02 | 6 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | 27,845 |
| 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 | 12,840 | 15,005 | +2,165 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,500 | +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) | 15,340 |
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) | 0 | 15,838 | +15,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,840 | 2,500 | -10,340 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newhaven | 27,845 |
| 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 | 12,840 | 15,005 | +2,165 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,500 | +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