Import/export HS code 110813: Potato starch
Starch made from potatoes. Popular in gluten-free cooking, soups, and as a thickening agent
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 54,964,053 |
| Netherlands | 35,747,654 |
| Germany | 12,517,707 |
| France | 6,296,458 |
| Poland | 3,290,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 30,412,324 | 24,551,729 | -5,860,595 |
| Netherlands | 20,485,602 | 15,262,052 | -5,223,550 |
| Germany | 7,441,592 | 5,076,115 | -2,365,477 |
| France | 3,904,046 | 2,392,412 | -1,511,634 |
| Poland | 2,286,530 | 1,004,075 | -1,282,455 |
| Ireland | 1,370,473 | 974,992 | -395,481 |
| Belgium | 1,044,998 | 166,776 | -878,222 |
| Spain | 547,298 | 244,668 | -302,630 |
| Austria | 111,803 | 148,304 | +36,501 |
| Japan | 123,349 | 85,856 | -37,493 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 55,242,641 |
| Netherlands | 28,581,706 |
| Germany | 18,873,980 |
| France | 5,366,285 |
| Poland | 2,520,101 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 30,659,591 | 24,583,050 | -6,076,541 |
| Netherlands | 15,954,688 | 12,627,018 | -3,327,670 |
| Germany | 11,517,037 | 7,356,943 | -4,160,094 |
| France | 3,588,090 | 1,778,195 | -1,809,895 |
| Poland | 1,713,767 | 806,334 | -907,433 |
| Spain | 561,429 | 277,105 | -284,324 |
| Austria | 463,780 | 292,584 | -171,196 |
| Ireland | 449,805 | 295,479 | -154,326 |
| Czechia | 225,190 | 339,781 | +114,591 |
| Belgium | 419,219 | 22,320 | -396,899 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 - East and North East | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 87,781,894 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,098,554 |
| Other | 3,453,013 |
| Air transport | 62,649 |
| Road transport | 2,982 |
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) | 50,858,456 | 36,923,438 | -13,935,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,330,897 | 11,767,657 | -3,563,240 |
| Other | 1,951,675 | 1,501,338 | -450,337 |
| Air transport | 37,251 | 25,398 | -11,853 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,982 | +2,982 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 80,142,184 |
| Dover | 6,799,850 |
| Harwich | 6,740,256 |
| Felixstowe | 5,691,407 |
| London | 4,297,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 45,808,987 | 34,333,197 | -11,475,790 |
| Dover | 4,296,982 | 2,502,868 | -1,794,114 |
| Harwich | 3,287,952 | 3,452,304 | +164,352 |
| Felixstowe | 3,996,273 | 1,695,134 | -2,301,139 |
| London | 2,018,794 | 2,278,862 | +260,068 |
| Thamesport | 1,891,667 | 1,704,231 | -187,436 |
| 000 | 1,951,675 | 1,501,338 | -450,337 |
| Hull | 566,118 | 1,108,359 | +542,241 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 999,936 | 117,737 | -882,199 |
| Killingholme | 689,998 | 191,680 | -498,318 |
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 | 68 |
| Manufacture of food products | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 55 |
| 2025-11 | 51 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 91 |
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 78 |
| HYPERAMA PLC | 65 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 63 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 48 |
| HOO HING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 48 |
| DOVES FARM FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| D C I & E FOOD LTD | 48 |
| KP SNACKS LIMITED | 48 |
| SNACK CREATIONS LTD | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,212,092 |
| Ireland | 740,176 |
| Belgium | 596,996 |
| Germany | 226,155 |
| Poland | 163,923 |
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 | 490,572 | 721,520 | +230,948 |
| Ireland | 427,840 | 312,336 | -115,504 |
| Belgium | 179,698 | 417,298 | +237,600 |
| Germany | 66,512 | 159,643 | +93,131 |
| Poland | 93,186 | 70,737 | -22,449 |
| Denmark | 43,280 | 43,337 | +57 |
| France | 64,117 | 6,537 | -57,580 |
| Spain | 0 | 44,052 | +44,052 |
| Greece | 21,805 | 13,005 | -8,800 |
| Italy | 8,925 | 3,243 | -5,682 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 58,717 |
| XI | 6,002 |
| Netherlands | 1,797 |
| France | 80 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 33,494 | 25,223 | -8,271 |
| XI | 5,579 | 423 | -5,156 |
| Netherlands | 1,797 | 0 | -1,797 |
| France | 26 | 54 | +28 |
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) | 2,800,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 327,919 |
| Other | 66,596 |
| Air transport | 14,528 |
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) | 1,143,583 | 1,656,888 | +513,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,299 | 112,620 | -102,679 |
| Other | 40,896 | 25,700 | -15,196 |
| Air transport | 14,528 | 0 | -14,528 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,942,783 |
| Liverpool Docks | 354,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 332,923 |
| Holyhead | 140,179 |
| Heysham | 130,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 700,417 | 1,242,366 | +541,949 |
| Liverpool Docks | 228,636 | 125,831 | -102,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,473 | 138,450 | -56,023 |
| Holyhead | 60,258 | 79,921 | +19,663 |
| Heysham | 43,050 | 87,334 | +44,284 |
| London | 70,712 | 29,435 | -41,277 |
| 000 | 40,896 | 25,700 | -15,196 |
| Milford | 55,000 | 0 | -55,000 |
| Harwich | 3,436 | 43,897 | +40,461 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 18,774 | +18,774 |
Quick facts
HS code: 110813
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Starch made from potatoes. Popular in gluten-free cooking, soups, and as a thickening agent