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 | 10,144,601 |
| Germany | 2,466,058 |
| France | 896,682 |
| China | 515,215 |
| Netherlands | 441,073 |
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 | 5,978,966 | 4,165,635 | -1,813,331 |
| Germany | 1,331,179 | 1,134,879 | -196,300 |
| France | 368,528 | 528,154 | +159,626 |
| China | 132,775 | 382,440 | +249,665 |
| Netherlands | 161,001 | 280,072 | +119,071 |
| Italy | 242,048 | 195,709 | -46,339 |
| Pakistan | 201,449 | 72,626 | -128,823 |
| Belgium | 128,508 | 90,360 | -38,148 |
| Switzerland | 61,041 | 154,876 | +93,835 |
| Morocco | 92,635 | 92,563 | -72 |
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 | 12,044,982 |
| China | 924,930 |
| Germany | 537,364 |
| Italy | 486,943 |
| United States | 437,687 |
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 | 7,039,099 | 5,005,883 | -2,033,216 |
| China | 329,877 | 595,053 | +265,176 |
| Germany | 270,816 | 266,548 | -4,268 |
| Italy | 259,192 | 227,751 | -31,441 |
| United States | 207,957 | 229,730 | +21,773 |
| Netherlands | 134,184 | 250,922 | +116,738 |
| France | 89,762 | 227,430 | +137,668 |
| Pakistan | 205,272 | 74,008 | -131,264 |
| Morocco | 92,635 | 92,563 | -72 |
| Indonesia | 131,519 | 24,173 | -107,346 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,185,254 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,531,940 |
| Air transport | 639,199 |
| Other | 168,213 |
| Road transport | 9,482 |
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) | 6,560,768 | 4,624,486 | -1,936,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,109,510 | 2,422,430 | +312,920 |
| Air transport | 315,859 | 323,340 | +7,481 |
| Other | 147,164 | 21,049 | -126,115 |
| Road transport | 1,003 | 8,479 | +7,476 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,355,127 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,314,426 |
| Dover | 2,054,118 |
| Belfast Port | 1,699,677 |
| Southampton | 701,078 |
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 | 3,790,196 | 2,564,931 | -1,225,265 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,235,067 | 1,079,359 | -155,708 |
| Dover | 1,112,734 | 941,384 | -171,350 |
| Belfast Port | 1,032,093 | 667,584 | -364,509 |
| Southampton | 427,523 | 273,555 | -153,968 |
| Immingham Docks | 187,858 | 409,331 | +221,473 |
| Eurotunnel | 273,964 | 276,065 | +2,101 |
| Liverpool Docks | 225,137 | 193,854 | -31,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,599 | 204,651 | +162,052 |
| Harwich | 136,272 | 97,110 | -39,162 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
17 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 950,691 |
| Denmark | 376,902 |
| Hungary | 107,640 |
| Germany | 105,663 |
| United States | 75,974 |
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 | 306,574 | 644,117 | +337,543 |
| Denmark | 184,460 | 192,442 | +7,982 |
| Hungary | 89,700 | 17,940 | -71,760 |
| Germany | 20,704 | 84,959 | +64,255 |
| United States | 52,905 | 23,069 | -29,836 |
| Poland | 72,499 | 2,073 | -70,426 |
| Sweden | 8,154 | 41,130 | +32,976 |
| Brazil | 19,132 | 21,090 | +1,958 |
| United Arab Emirates | 36,000 | 1,827 | -34,173 |
| Italy | 23,290 | 1,165 | -22,125 |
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 | 400,254 |
| XI | 85 |
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 | 202,303 | 197,951 | -4,352 |
| XI | 85 | 0 | -85 |
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) | 1,030,477 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 463,547 |
| Other | 404,185 |
| Air transport | 101,121 |
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) | 532,724 | 497,753 | -34,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,121 | 348,426 | +233,305 |
| Other | 202,388 | 201,797 | -591 |
| Air transport | 67,307 | 33,814 | -33,493 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 527,899 |
| 000 | 404,185 |
| Heysham | 397,679 |
| Tyne | 105,651 |
| Holyhead | 99,330 |
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 | 253,453 | 274,446 | +20,993 |
| 000 | 202,388 | 201,797 | -591 |
| Heysham | 23,537 | 374,142 | +350,605 |
| Tyne | 105,651 | 0 | -105,651 |
| Holyhead | 80,649 | 18,681 | -61,968 |
| Dover | 10,015 | 57,290 | +47,275 |
| Felixstowe | 50,810 | 13,381 | -37,429 |
| Manchester Airport | 56,485 | 0 | -56,485 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,513 | 14,140 | -23,373 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,227 | 15,798 | -16,429 |
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