Import/export HS code 13023210: Locust bean thickeners
Thickeners specifically from locust beans or their seeds
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,289,711 |
| Italy | 2,645,112 |
| Netherlands | 712,579 |
| Portugal | 519,460 |
| Switzerland | 160,328 |
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 | 1,918,174 | 1,371,537 | -546,637 |
| Italy | 1,725,287 | 919,825 | -805,462 |
| Netherlands | 432,275 | 280,304 | -151,971 |
| Portugal | 301,335 | 218,125 | -83,210 |
| Switzerland | 123,690 | 36,638 | -87,052 |
| Belgium | 75,690 | 27,035 | -48,655 |
| Germany | 7,801 | 61,018 | +53,217 |
| Pakistan | 23,399 | 40,641 | +17,242 |
| Turkey | 33,559 | 18,722 | -14,837 |
| China | 0 | 38,300 | +38,300 |
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 | 3,303,553 |
| Italy | 2,802,644 |
| Morocco | 718,401 |
| Portugal | 519,460 |
| Switzerland | 182,082 |
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 | 1,926,681 | 1,376,872 | -549,809 |
| Italy | 1,810,601 | 992,043 | -818,558 |
| Morocco | 432,275 | 286,126 | -146,149 |
| Portugal | 301,335 | 218,125 | -83,210 |
| Switzerland | 134,877 | 47,205 | -87,672 |
| Pakistan | 23,399 | 40,641 | +17,242 |
| Turkey | 33,559 | 19,666 | -13,893 |
| China | 0 | 38,300 | +38,300 |
| Denmark | 24,187 | 6,796 | -17,391 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 8,059 | +8,059 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,066,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,045,962 |
| Air transport | 486,391 |
| Road transport | 145,633 |
| Other | 9,599 |
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) | 2,649,926 | 1,416,871 | -1,233,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,690,599 | 1,355,363 | -335,236 |
| Air transport | 239,348 | 247,043 | +7,695 |
| Road transport | 126,911 | 18,722 | -108,189 |
| Other | 9,599 | 0 | -9,599 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,745,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,156,504 |
| Harwich | 581,771 |
| Liverpool Docks | 519,460 |
| Birmingham Airport | 416,522 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,021,442 | 1,723,778 | -297,664 |
| Eurotunnel | 860,199 | 296,305 | -563,894 |
| Harwich | 432,275 | 149,496 | -282,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 301,335 | 218,125 | -83,210 |
| Birmingham Airport | 195,416 | 221,106 | +25,690 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 241,762 | 40,449 | -201,313 |
| Thamesport | 182,038 | 56,579 | -125,459 |
| London | 181,981 | 34,012 | -147,969 |
| ZLC | 132,651 | 32,199 | -100,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,184 | 96,282 | +82,098 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| MANNASOL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 37 |
| GLASSON GRAIN LIMITED | 20 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| CP KELCO UK LIMITED | 19 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 18 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 14 |
| FRONERI ICE CREAM UK LIMITED | 14 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 11 |
| INGREDIENTS U.K. LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 701,547 |
| Denmark | 543,740 |
| Netherlands | 220,971 |
| Turkey | 180,070 |
| France | 176,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 375,912 | 325,635 | -50,277 |
| Denmark | 245,963 | 297,777 | +51,814 |
| Netherlands | 115,833 | 105,138 | -10,695 |
| Turkey | 180,070 | 0 | -180,070 |
| France | 93,206 | 83,640 | -9,566 |
| Norway | 32,877 | 39,761 | +6,884 |
| Italy | 32,041 | 15,226 | -16,815 |
| Lithuania | 30,299 | 15,372 | -14,927 |
| Hungary | 40,660 | 0 | -40,660 |
| Czechia | 18,961 | 9,586 | -9,375 |
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) | 1,869,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 259,271 |
| Air transport | 18,836 |
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) | 961,576 | 907,561 | -54,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 241,227 | 18,044 | -223,183 |
| Air transport | 6,486 | 12,350 | +5,864 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 842,055 |
| Heysham | 628,148 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 323,900 |
| Felixstowe | 185,830 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,667 |
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 | 365,697 | 476,358 | +110,661 |
| Heysham | 304,245 | 323,903 | +19,658 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,363 | 99,537 | -124,826 |
| Felixstowe | 180,070 | 5,760 | -174,310 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,667 | 0 | -71,667 |
| Hull | 54,024 | 7,763 | -46,261 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,581 | 10,552 | +8,971 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,530 | 7,987 | +6,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,534 | 4,363 | +1,829 |
| ZLC | 2,422 | 0 | -2,422 |
Quick facts
HS code: 13023210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thickeners specifically from locust beans or their seeds