Import/export HS code 13023290: Guar seed thickeners
Thickeners made from guar seeds, commonly used in food and industrial products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 9,923,830 |
| Germany | 2,143,066 |
| France | 727,787 |
| China | 420,826 |
| Netherlands | 414,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,625,671 | 3,298,159 | -3,327,512 |
| Germany | 1,298,139 | 844,927 | -453,212 |
| France | 289,990 | 437,797 | +147,807 |
| China | 200,122 | 220,704 | +20,582 |
| Netherlands | 160,044 | 254,897 | +94,853 |
| Italy | 127,907 | 260,415 | +132,508 |
| Pakistan | 317,096 | 44,053 | -273,043 |
| Belgium | 150,657 | 53,270 | -97,387 |
| Slovakia | 177,254 | 6,396 | -170,858 |
| Morocco | 61,401 | 76,790 | +15,389 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 11,658,425 |
| China | 764,736 |
| Italy | 440,497 |
| Germany | 433,574 |
| United States | 395,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7,583,873 | 4,074,552 | -3,509,321 |
| China | 358,863 | 405,873 | +47,010 |
| Italy | 158,907 | 281,590 | +122,683 |
| Germany | 301,014 | 132,560 | -168,454 |
| United States | 216,910 | 178,866 | -38,044 |
| Netherlands | 106,703 | 263,165 | +156,462 |
| Pakistan | 319,508 | 47,854 | -271,654 |
| France | 76,830 | 143,658 | +66,828 |
| Indonesia | 131,519 | 15,830 | -115,689 |
| Slovakia | 145,886 | 0 | -145,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,973,871 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,896,893 |
| Air transport | 548,531 |
| Other | 167,368 |
| Road transport | 1,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,455,001 | 3,518,870 | -3,936,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,912,937 | 1,983,956 | +71,019 |
| Air transport | 239,935 | 308,596 | +68,661 |
| Other | 166,034 | 1,334 | -164,700 |
| Road transport | 1,003 | 0 | -1,003 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,614,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,229,773 |
| Dover | 1,837,514 |
| Belfast Port | 1,530,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 563,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,621,776 | 1,992,820 | -2,628,956 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,508,489 | 721,284 | -787,205 |
| Dover | 932,256 | 905,258 | -26,998 |
| Belfast Port | 1,084,424 | 445,907 | -638,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,813 | 386,929 | +210,116 |
| Southampton | 250,658 | 273,292 | +22,634 |
| Eurotunnel | 217,296 | 200,666 | -16,630 |
| Liverpool Docks | 177,712 | 217,301 | +39,589 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 115,244 | 103,700 | -11,544 |
| Harwich | 122,629 | 82,989 | -39,640 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 663,025 |
| Denmark | 399,889 |
| Hungary | 107,640 |
| Poland | 99,249 |
| United States | 66,684 |
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 | 352,089 | 310,936 | -41,153 |
| Denmark | 25,843 | 374,046 | +348,203 |
| Hungary | 89,700 | 17,940 | -71,760 |
| Poland | 77,250 | 21,999 | -55,251 |
| United States | 52,905 | 13,779 | -39,126 |
| Sweden | 18,347 | 40,641 | +22,294 |
| Germany | 37,624 | 12,187 | -25,437 |
| Italy | 18,065 | 24,455 | +6,390 |
| United Arab Emirates | 36,000 | 942 | -35,058 |
| Brazil | 17,056 | 17,217 | +161 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 355,296 |
| XI | 3,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 248,590 | 106,706 | -141,884 |
| XI | 2,979 | 85 | -2,894 |
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) | 1,032,562 |
| Other | 360,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 291,463 |
| Air transport | 88,573 |
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) | 373,666 | 658,896 | +285,230 |
| Other | 251,569 | 109,200 | -142,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 167,322 | 124,141 | -43,181 |
| Air transport | 67,013 | 21,560 | -45,453 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 596,216 |
| 000 | 360,769 |
| Heysham | 150,830 |
| Tyne | 105,651 |
| Holyhead | 101,929 |
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 | 224,984 | 371,232 | +146,248 |
| 000 | 251,569 | 109,200 | -142,369 |
| Heysham | 34,261 | 116,569 | +82,308 |
| Tyne | 0 | 105,651 | +105,651 |
| Holyhead | 66,259 | 35,670 | -30,589 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,055 | 15,798 | -42,257 |
| Southampton | 59,983 | 12,574 | -47,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,467 | 31,607 | -6,860 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,127 | 12,358 | -31,769 |
| Felixstowe | 32,183 | 18,627 | -13,556 |
Quick facts
HS code: 13023290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thickeners made from guar seeds, commonly used in food and industrial products