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 | 3,421,487 |
| Italy | 2,853,372 |
| Portugal | 598,689 |
| Netherlands | 562,208 |
| Switzerland | 145,375 |
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 | 1,985,823 | 1,435,664 | -550,159 |
| Italy | 1,707,959 | 1,145,413 | -562,546 |
| Portugal | 336,752 | 261,937 | -74,815 |
| Netherlands | 306,076 | 256,132 | -49,944 |
| Switzerland | 103,109 | 42,266 | -60,843 |
| Belgium | 59,147 | 34,985 | -24,162 |
| Germany | 8,017 | 58,322 | +50,305 |
| Turkey | 33,559 | 18,722 | -14,837 |
| France | 22,271 | 21,724 | -547 |
| Pakistan | 40,641 | 0 | -40,641 |
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 | 3,448,745 |
| Italy | 2,998,628 |
| Portugal | 598,689 |
| Morocco | 568,030 |
| Switzerland | 173,595 |
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 | 1,991,576 | 1,457,169 | -534,407 |
| Italy | 1,771,404 | 1,227,224 | -544,180 |
| Portugal | 336,752 | 261,937 | -74,815 |
| Morocco | 306,076 | 261,954 | -44,122 |
| Switzerland | 119,180 | 54,415 | -64,765 |
| Turkey | 33,559 | 19,666 | -13,893 |
| Pakistan | 40,641 | 0 | -40,641 |
| China | 38,300 | 0 | -38,300 |
| Denmark | 19,667 | 7,694 | -11,973 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 4,338,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,998,494 |
| Air transport | 493,318 |
| Road transport | 135,502 |
| Other | 455 |
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) | 2,725,477 | 1,613,255 | -1,112,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,542,390 | 1,456,104 | -86,286 |
| Air transport | 281,953 | 211,365 | -70,588 |
| Road transport | 116,780 | 18,722 | -98,058 |
| Other | 0 | 455 | +455 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,127,685 |
| Eurotunnel | 976,944 |
| Liverpool Docks | 598,689 |
| Harwich | 437,028 |
| Birmingham Airport | 430,842 |
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 | 2,255,367 | 1,872,318 | -383,049 |
| Eurotunnel | 685,911 | 291,033 | -394,878 |
| Liverpool Docks | 336,752 | 261,937 | -74,815 |
| Harwich | 244,325 | 192,703 | -51,622 |
| Birmingham Airport | 249,366 | 181,476 | -67,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 226,754 | 125,624 | -101,130 |
| Thamesport | 181,542 | 52,013 | -129,529 |
| London | 149,795 | 58,229 | -91,566 |
| ZLC | 116,780 | 32,199 | -84,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,254 | 35,429 | -39,825 |
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
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
9 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
| MANNASOL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 41 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| CP KELCO UK LIMITED | 20 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 20 |
| GLASSON GRAIN LIMITED | 20 |
| FRONERI ICE CREAM UK LIMITED | 17 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 14 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 12 |
| 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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 635,694 |
| Denmark | 633,866 |
| Netherlands | 282,885 |
| France | 171,094 |
| Norway | 61,783 |
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 | 410,502 | 225,192 | -185,310 |
| Denmark | 254,205 | 379,661 | +125,456 |
| Netherlands | 132,177 | 150,708 | +18,531 |
| France | 51,052 | 120,042 | +68,990 |
| Norway | 43,284 | 18,499 | -24,785 |
| Italy | 35,236 | 13,359 | -21,877 |
| Lithuania | 30,176 | 15,752 | -14,424 |
| Germany | 28,488 | 1,588 | -26,900 |
| Czechia | 18,961 | 9,586 | -9,375 |
| Hungary | 25,710 | 0 | -25,710 |
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) | 1,979,204 |
| Air transport | 39,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,044 |
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) | 1,051,086 | 928,118 | -122,968 |
| Air transport | 9,006 | 30,762 | +21,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,552 | 7,492 | -3,060 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 977,156 |
| Heysham | 560,432 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 318,505 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,667 |
| Hull | 46,837 |
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 | 406,715 | 570,441 | +163,726 |
| Heysham | 338,835 | 221,597 | -117,238 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 193,639 | 124,866 | -68,773 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,667 | 0 | -71,667 |
| Hull | 39,074 | 7,763 | -31,311 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,400 | 19,998 | +14,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,552 | 0 | -10,552 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,184 | 5,955 | +4,771 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 5,760 | +5,760 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,809 | +4,809 |
Quick facts
HS code: 13023210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thickeners specifically from locust beans or their seeds