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 | 1,028,729 |
| United States | 405,932 |
| Israel | 227,105 |
| Nigeria | 173,723 |
| Lebanon | 146,710 |
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 | 658,540 | 370,189 | -288,351 |
| United States | 0 | 405,932 | +405,932 |
| Israel | 7,299 | 219,806 | +212,507 |
| Nigeria | 86,409 | 87,314 | +905 |
| Lebanon | 70,847 | 75,863 | +5,016 |
| Ghana | 35,746 | 8,500 | -27,246 |
| China | 21,884 | 17,710 | -4,174 |
| Egypt | 17,275 | 12,572 | -4,703 |
| Netherlands | 17,579 | 9,232 | -8,347 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 1,793 | 7,849 | +6,056 |
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 | 1,241,507 |
| United States | 329,327 |
| Nigeria | 173,723 |
| Lebanon | 146,710 |
| China | 121,681 |
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 | 664,474 | 577,033 | -87,441 |
| United States | 0 | 329,327 | +329,327 |
| Nigeria | 86,409 | 87,314 | +905 |
| Lebanon | 70,847 | 75,863 | +5,016 |
| China | 28,189 | 93,492 | +65,303 |
| Ghana | 35,746 | 8,500 | -27,246 |
| Egypt | 17,275 | 12,572 | -4,703 |
| Netherlands | 7,990 | 8,106 | +116 |
| Israel | 7,299 | 4,931 | -2,368 |
| Thailand | 0 | 10,557 | +10,557 |
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 | 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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 1,496,519 |
| Air transport | 633,353 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,109 |
| Road transport | 1,052 |
| 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) | 888,248 | 608,271 | -279,977 |
| Air transport | 20,566 | 612,787 | +592,221 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,550 | 13,559 | -11,991 |
| Road transport | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
| Other | 23 | 66 | +43 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,068,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 612,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 330,137 |
| London | 49,047 |
| Southampton | 29,527 |
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 | 676,610 | 391,907 | -284,703 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,347 | 593,344 | +573,997 |
| London Gateway Port | 161,102 | 169,035 | +7,933 |
| London | 40,547 | 8,500 | -32,047 |
| Southampton | 12,889 | 16,638 | +3,749 |
| Dover | 17,724 | 5,611 | -12,113 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 22,191 | +22,191 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,219 | 17,740 | +16,521 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 7,948 | +7,948 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,001 | 0 | -3,001 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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 |
| JUMBO UK LTD | 13 |
| ADES LIMITED | 12 |
| 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 | 19 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 51,117 |
| Germany | 37,799 |
| South Sudan | 26,980 |
| Turkmenistan | 17,767 |
| Ireland | 10,822 |
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 | 26,490 | 24,627 | -1,863 |
| Germany | 0 | 37,799 | +37,799 |
| South Sudan | 10,990 | 15,990 | +5,000 |
| Turkmenistan | 0 | 17,767 | +17,767 |
| Ireland | 3,534 | 7,288 | +3,754 |
| Kenya | 3,508 | 0 | -3,508 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,000 | +2,000 |
| Finland | 1,792 | 0 | -1,792 |
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) | 103,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,488 |
| 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) | 31,816 | 71,714 | +39,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,498 | 15,990 | +1,492 |
| 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 | 91,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,730 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 17,767 |
| Holyhead | 7,828 |
| Heysham | 1,862 |
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 | 27,155 | 64,426 | +37,271 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,498 | 14,232 | -266 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 17,767 | +17,767 |
| Holyhead | 2,402 | 5,426 | +3,024 |
| Heysham | 0 | 1,862 | +1,862 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,758 | +1,758 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,132 | 0 | -1,132 |
| 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