Import/export HS code 11081990: Various starches
All other starches not specifically listed, including starches from unique or less common 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 921,702 |
| Netherlands | 658,215 |
| Norway | 644,898 |
| Belgium | 628,874 |
| Italy | 506,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 549,116 | 372,586 | -176,530 |
| Netherlands | 354,192 | 304,023 | -50,169 |
| Norway | 302,360 | 342,538 | +40,178 |
| Belgium | 316,657 | 312,217 | -4,440 |
| Italy | 215,944 | 290,945 | +75,001 |
| Finland | 149,625 | 130,209 | -19,416 |
| France | 98,180 | 151,655 | +53,475 |
| Cambodia | 78,598 | 37,232 | -41,366 |
| Ireland | 0 | 97,907 | +97,907 |
| China | 50,895 | 45,281 | -5,614 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,092,421 |
| Belgium | 997,437 |
| Norway | 705,207 |
| Italy | 506,889 |
| Finland | 279,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 612,592 | 479,829 | -132,763 |
| Belgium | 537,242 | 460,195 | -77,047 |
| Norway | 335,061 | 370,146 | +35,085 |
| Italy | 215,944 | 290,945 | +75,001 |
| Finland | 149,625 | 130,209 | -19,416 |
| France | 98,180 | 151,655 | +53,475 |
| China | 54,263 | 182,025 | +127,762 |
| Cambodia | 78,598 | 37,232 | -41,366 |
| Taiwan | 42,010 | 55,721 | +13,711 |
| India | 36,902 | 27,254 | -9,648 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 2,681,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,863,159 |
| Other | 29,700 |
| Road transport | 21,141 |
| Air transport | 9,559 |
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) | 1,272,815 | 1,408,644 | +135,829 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 983,116 | 880,043 | -103,073 |
| Other | 26,161 | 3,539 | -22,622 |
| Road transport | 0 | 21,141 | +21,141 |
| Air transport | 0 | 9,559 | +9,559 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 945,789 |
| Dover | 929,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 583,578 |
| London | 430,337 |
| Felixstowe | 394,611 |
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 | 457,499 | 488,290 | +30,791 |
| Dover | 446,082 | 483,106 | +37,024 |
| London Gateway Port | 257,200 | 326,378 | +69,178 |
| London | 214,477 | 215,860 | +1,383 |
| Felixstowe | 129,746 | 264,865 | +135,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 203,084 | 99,379 | -103,705 |
| Harwich | 92,060 | 184,971 | +92,911 |
| Southampton | 126,805 | 33,658 | -93,147 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,463 | 49,703 | -29,760 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 97,907 | +97,907 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 64 |
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 54 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 45 |
| HEALY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 37 |
| UNITED PETFOOD UK LIMITED | 29 |
| PILGRIM'S FOOD MASTERS UK LIMITED | 27 |
| W.WING YIP PLC | 24 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 21 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 17 |
| CASA JULIA LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 299,193 |
| Jamaica | 122,495 |
| Ireland | 73,434 |
| United States | 35,956 |
| Netherlands | 3,547 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 169,917 | 129,276 | -40,641 |
| Jamaica | 0 | 122,495 | +122,495 |
| Ireland | 47,100 | 26,334 | -20,766 |
| United States | 16,808 | 19,148 | +2,340 |
| Netherlands | 2,777 | 770 | -2,007 |
| Japan | 1,552 | 0 | -1,552 |
| France | 0 | 986 | +986 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 246 | 336 | +90 |
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) | 375,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 156,462 |
| Air transport | 3,541 |
| Other | 1,314 |
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) | 218,816 | 157,030 | -61,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,819 | 141,643 | +126,824 |
| Air transport | 3,541 | 0 | -3,541 |
| Other | 978 | 336 | -642 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 301,980 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,435 |
| Holyhead | 72,120 |
| Southampton | 24,780 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,989 |
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 | 170,948 | 131,032 | -39,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,940 | 122,495 | +114,555 |
| Holyhead | 46,122 | 25,998 | -20,124 |
| Southampton | 6,879 | 17,901 | +11,022 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,989 | 0 | -1,989 |
| Dover | 1,746 | 0 | -1,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,552 | 0 | -1,552 |
| 000 | 978 | 336 | -642 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,247 | +1,247 |
Quick facts
HS code: 11081990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other starches not specifically listed, including starches from unique or less common plants