Import/export HS code 130231: Agar-agar
A natural gelling agent from seaweed, used in food and laboratory settings
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 8,421,676 |
| Morocco | 3,981,881 |
| United States | 1,072,505 |
| Italy | 867,345 |
| France | 749,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,677,444 | 3,744,232 | -933,212 |
| Morocco | 1,377,112 | 2,604,769 | +1,227,657 |
| United States | 355,905 | 716,600 | +360,695 |
| Italy | 359,698 | 507,647 | +147,949 |
| France | 407,990 | 341,343 | -66,647 |
| Netherlands | 170,183 | 249,230 | +79,047 |
| China | 188,873 | 182,594 | -6,279 |
| Germany | 82,778 | 108,118 | +25,340 |
| Switzerland | 64,203 | 70,706 | +6,503 |
| Belgium | 68,731 | 43,589 | -25,142 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 8,733,800 |
| Morocco | 3,981,881 |
| United States | 1,023,321 |
| Mexico | 798,743 |
| China | 688,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,681,026 | 4,052,774 | -628,252 |
| Morocco | 1,377,112 | 2,604,769 | +1,227,657 |
| United States | 317,290 | 706,031 | +388,741 |
| Mexico | 375,085 | 423,658 | +48,573 |
| China | 346,820 | 341,643 | -5,177 |
| Italy | 401,360 | 223,504 | -177,856 |
| France | 191,937 | 123,231 | -68,706 |
| Philippines | 40,900 | 47,382 | +6,482 |
| India | 32,051 | 29,977 | -2,074 |
| Germany | 20,221 | 41,568 | +21,347 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,474,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,927,383 |
| Air transport | 982,585 |
| Road transport | 121,945 |
| Rail transport | 35,225 |
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) | 5,126,833 | 4,347,745 | -779,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,342,849 | 3,584,534 | +1,241,685 |
| Air transport | 291,608 | 690,977 | +399,369 |
| Road transport | 75,719 | 46,226 | -29,493 |
| Rail transport | 22,205 | 13,020 | -9,185 |
| Other | 2,539 | 12,912 | +10,373 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,104,690 |
| London | 4,463,546 |
| Dover | 1,030,123 |
| Portsmouth | 591,439 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 517,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,903,849 | 3,200,841 | -703,008 |
| London | 1,621,417 | 2,842,129 | +1,220,712 |
| Dover | 484,883 | 545,240 | +60,357 |
| Portsmouth | 309,948 | 281,491 | -28,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,108 | 443,200 | +369,092 |
| Thamesport | 262,612 | 215,211 | -47,401 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 188,712 | 257,644 | +68,932 |
| Felixstowe | 194,082 | 231,836 | +37,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,563 | 160,045 | +36,482 |
| Manchester Airport | 137,592 | 93,096 | -44,496 |
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
|
39 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
13 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 18 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OXOID LIMITED | 46 |
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 45 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| GU INDULGENT FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 34 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 32 |
| INGREDIENTS U.K. LIMITED | 25 |
| VALRHONA UK LIMITED | 25 |
| PURATOS LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 231,001 |
| Netherlands | 156,837 |
| Ireland | 130,377 |
| Italy | 107,488 |
| China | 99,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 132,359 | 98,642 | -33,717 |
| Netherlands | 104,403 | 52,434 | -51,969 |
| Ireland | 63,557 | 66,820 | +3,263 |
| Italy | 86,806 | 20,682 | -66,124 |
| China | 85,215 | 14,738 | -70,477 |
| Canada | 78,245 | 6,579 | -71,666 |
| France | 16,894 | 41,717 | +24,823 |
| United States | 27,674 | 24,220 | -3,454 |
| India | 40,466 | 4,832 | -35,634 |
| Poland | 17,938 | 25,061 | +7,123 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 49,246 |
| Ireland | 32 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 38,586 | 10,660 | -27,926 |
| Ireland | 32 | 0 | -32 |
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) | 700,349 |
| Air transport | 463,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,613 |
| Other | 50,006 |
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) | 379,625 | 320,724 | -58,901 |
| Air transport | 328,440 | 134,598 | -193,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,665 | 15,948 | -76,717 |
| Other | 39,346 | 10,660 | -28,686 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 525,547 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 420,714 |
| Southampton | 59,190 |
| Holyhead | 52,867 |
| Dover | 52,685 |
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 | 308,105 | 217,442 | -90,663 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 298,531 | 122,183 | -176,348 |
| Southampton | 50,047 | 9,143 | -40,904 |
| Holyhead | 11,318 | 41,549 | +30,231 |
| Dover | 42,408 | 10,277 | -32,131 |
| 000 | 39,346 | 10,660 | -28,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,618 | 4,853 | -37,765 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,599 | 17,538 | +14,939 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,460 | 906 | -17,554 |
| ZLC | 8,029 | 9,586 | +1,557 |
Quick facts
HS code: 130231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural gelling agent from seaweed, used in food and laboratory settings