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 | 8,349,135 |
| Morocco | 4,024,271 |
| United States | 1,039,984 |
| France | 803,484 |
| Italy | 759,058 |
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 | 4,759,693 | 3,589,442 | -1,170,251 |
| Morocco | 2,132,201 | 1,892,070 | -240,131 |
| United States | 320,328 | 719,656 | +399,328 |
| France | 461,310 | 342,174 | -119,136 |
| Italy | 432,435 | 326,623 | -105,812 |
| Netherlands | 248,211 | 144,062 | -104,149 |
| China | 238,467 | 119,094 | -119,373 |
| Germany | 100,027 | 105,486 | +5,459 |
| Belgium | 82,409 | 47,403 | -35,006 |
| Switzerland | 63,132 | 59,170 | -3,962 |
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 | 8,516,762 |
| Morocco | 4,024,271 |
| United States | 991,327 |
| Mexico | 781,082 |
| Italy | 709,157 |
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 | 4,767,976 | 3,748,786 | -1,019,190 |
| Morocco | 2,132,201 | 1,892,070 | -240,131 |
| United States | 293,478 | 697,849 | +404,371 |
| Mexico | 456,003 | 325,079 | -130,924 |
| Italy | 485,658 | 223,499 | -262,159 |
| China | 431,895 | 262,642 | -169,253 |
| France | 196,331 | 135,413 | -60,918 |
| Philippines | 40,718 | 44,508 | +3,790 |
| India | 37,801 | 21,283 | -16,518 |
| Germany | 29,800 | 27,286 | -2,514 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 9,385,111 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,980,882 |
| Air transport | 850,982 |
| Road transport | 133,818 |
| Rail transport | 32,082 |
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) | 5,308,478 | 4,076,633 | -1,231,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,296,742 | 2,684,140 | -612,602 |
| Air transport | 261,199 | 589,783 | +328,584 |
| Road transport | 74,648 | 59,170 | -15,478 |
| Rail transport | 7,594 | 24,488 | +16,894 |
| Other | 2,495 | 4,297 | +1,802 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,127,646 |
| London | 4,456,120 |
| Dover | 816,973 |
| Portsmouth | 586,904 |
| Thamesport | 570,660 |
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 | 4,002,518 | 3,125,128 | -877,390 |
| London | 2,292,543 | 2,163,577 | -128,966 |
| Dover | 453,051 | 363,922 | -89,129 |
| Portsmouth | 194,894 | 392,010 | +197,116 |
| Thamesport | 445,892 | 124,768 | -321,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,162 | 437,348 | +360,186 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,284 | 173,337 | -28,947 |
| Felixstowe | 241,595 | 124,175 | -117,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 201,437 | 124,386 | -77,051 |
| Killingholme | 250,861 | 58,562 | -192,299 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 45 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 44 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 39 |
| GU INDULGENT FOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 31 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 30 |
| PURATOS LIMITED | 24 |
| INGREDIENTS U.K. LIMITED | 22 |
| PRINOVA SOLUTIONS EUROPE LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 183,125 |
| Netherlands | 134,164 |
| Ireland | 112,345 |
| China | 103,162 |
| Italy | 103,144 |
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 | 50,766 | -81,593 |
| Netherlands | 93,459 | 40,705 | -52,754 |
| Ireland | 60,129 | 52,216 | -7,913 |
| China | 45,731 | 57,431 | +11,700 |
| Italy | 88,231 | 14,913 | -73,318 |
| Germany | 93,469 | 7,657 | -85,812 |
| Canada | 71,926 | 10,963 | -60,963 |
| South Korea | 71,186 | 4,920 | -66,266 |
| Japan | 32,263 | 13,554 | -18,709 |
| France | 12,127 | 30,323 | +18,196 |
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 | 55,165 |
| 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 | 32,186 | 22,979 | -9,207 |
| 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) | 634,947 |
| Air transport | 429,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,444 |
| Other | 55,957 |
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) | 451,729 | 183,218 | -268,511 |
| Air transport | 271,460 | 158,162 | -113,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,913 | 43,531 | -85,382 |
| Other | 32,729 | 23,228 | -9,501 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 495,194 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 386,759 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,154 |
| Felixstowe | 61,376 |
| Southampton | 57,386 |
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 | 369,499 | 125,695 | -243,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,688 | 143,071 | -100,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,500 | 36,654 | +9,154 |
| Felixstowe | 56,828 | 4,548 | -52,280 |
| Southampton | 51,588 | 5,798 | -45,790 |
| 000 | 32,729 | 23,228 | -9,501 |
| Dover | 41,648 | 1,701 | -39,947 |
| Holyhead | 13,529 | 26,919 | +13,390 |
| Hull | 17,958 | 5,254 | -12,704 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,848 | 1,612 | -15,236 |
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