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 | 9,045,223 |
| Morocco | 4,201,661 |
| United States | 1,053,146 |
| Italy | 1,011,039 |
| France | 875,263 |
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 | 4,956,818 | 4,088,405 | -868,413 |
| Morocco | 1,596,892 | 2,604,769 | +1,007,877 |
| United States | 353,637 | 699,509 | +345,872 |
| Italy | 403,085 | 607,954 | +204,869 |
| France | 465,433 | 409,830 | -55,603 |
| Netherlands | 241,630 | 215,054 | -26,576 |
| China | 218,368 | 102,205 | -116,163 |
| Germany | 93,280 | 126,603 | +33,323 |
| Switzerland | 68,013 | 65,584 | -2,429 |
| Belgium | 70,532 | 60,825 | -9,707 |
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 | 9,410,966 |
| Morocco | 4,201,661 |
| United States | 999,295 |
| Mexico | 871,759 |
| Italy | 770,068 |
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 | 4,994,324 | 4,416,642 | -577,682 |
| Morocco | 1,596,892 | 2,604,769 | +1,007,877 |
| United States | 323,520 | 675,775 | +352,255 |
| Mexico | 467,343 | 404,416 | -62,927 |
| Italy | 443,468 | 326,600 | -116,868 |
| China | 389,065 | 300,144 | -88,921 |
| France | 177,834 | 165,030 | -12,804 |
| Philippines | 42,015 | 47,382 | +5,367 |
| India | 37,801 | 34,163 | -3,638 |
| Germany | 28,827 | 34,979 | +6,152 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 10,337,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,173,627 |
| Air transport | 987,716 |
| Road transport | 126,158 |
| 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) | 5,454,912 | 4,882,790 | -572,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,721,509 | 3,452,118 | +730,609 |
| Air transport | 302,989 | 684,727 | +381,738 |
| Road transport | 79,529 | 46,629 | -32,900 |
| Rail transport | 20,560 | 14,665 | -5,895 |
| Other | 2,441 | 13,512 | +11,071 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,723,401 |
| London | 4,685,254 |
| Dover | 1,049,170 |
| Portsmouth | 618,420 |
| Thamesport | 531,936 |
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 | 4,238,177 | 3,485,224 | -752,953 |
| London | 1,827,841 | 2,857,413 | +1,029,572 |
| Dover | 376,477 | 672,693 | +296,216 |
| Portsmouth | 253,926 | 364,494 | +110,568 |
| Thamesport | 347,086 | 184,850 | -162,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,162 | 454,135 | +376,973 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 183,630 | 267,614 | +83,984 |
| Felixstowe | 221,002 | 184,995 | -36,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 210,272 | 120,632 | -89,640 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OXOID LIMITED | 45 |
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 45 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| GU INDULGENT FOODS LIMITED | 41 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 33 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 32 |
| VALRHONA UK LIMITED | 24 |
| INGREDIENTS U.K. LIMITED | 24 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 187,589 |
| Netherlands | 155,210 |
| Ireland | 137,998 |
| Italy | 109,979 |
| China | 97,926 |
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 | 55,230 | -77,129 |
| Netherlands | 95,738 | 59,472 | -36,266 |
| Ireland | 62,907 | 75,091 | +12,184 |
| Italy | 89,297 | 20,682 | -68,615 |
| China | 40,863 | 57,063 | +16,200 |
| Canada | 78,245 | 6,579 | -71,666 |
| France | 16,894 | 41,717 | +24,823 |
| Germany | 41,640 | 14,442 | -27,198 |
| United States | 23,467 | 29,767 | +6,300 |
| India | 40,466 | 4,832 | -35,634 |
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 | 50,824 |
| 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 | 34,102 | 16,722 | -17,380 |
| 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) | 697,371 |
| Air transport | 469,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,803 |
| Other | 51,616 |
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) | 413,640 | 283,731 | -129,909 |
| Air transport | 279,510 | 190,264 | -89,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,306 | 47,497 | -30,809 |
| Other | 34,828 | 16,788 | -18,040 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 507,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 426,489 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,138 |
| Southampton | 59,190 |
| Holyhead | 57,900 |
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 | 331,672 | 175,379 | -156,293 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 255,699 | 170,790 | -84,909 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,736 | 36,402 | +9,666 |
| Southampton | 50,047 | 9,143 | -40,904 |
| Holyhead | 14,208 | 43,692 | +29,484 |
| Dover | 40,707 | 11,978 | -28,729 |
| 000 | 34,828 | 16,788 | -18,040 |
| Hull | 17,958 | 5,254 | -12,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 20,137 | +20,137 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,848 | 2,518 | -14,330 |
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