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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 10,096,873 |
| Germany | 2,427,035 |
| France | 878,552 |
| China | 569,756 |
| Netherlands | 447,059 |
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 | 6,253,848 | 3,843,025 | -2,410,823 |
| Germany | 1,275,959 | 1,151,076 | -124,883 |
| France | 349,776 | 528,776 | +179,000 |
| China | 190,347 | 379,409 | +189,062 |
| Netherlands | 163,150 | 283,909 | +120,759 |
| Italy | 132,475 | 307,031 | +174,556 |
| Pakistan | 201,449 | 72,626 | -128,823 |
| Belgium | 129,537 | 80,781 | -48,756 |
| Switzerland | 61,041 | 146,706 | +85,665 |
| Morocco | 61,401 | 123,797 | +62,396 |
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 | 12,007,987 |
| China | 967,367 |
| Germany | 522,961 |
| Italy | 500,370 |
| United States | 425,122 |
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 | 7,243,149 | 4,764,838 | -2,478,311 |
| China | 371,574 | 595,793 | +224,219 |
| Germany | 260,781 | 262,180 | +1,399 |
| Italy | 152,829 | 347,541 | +194,712 |
| United States | 214,164 | 210,958 | -3,206 |
| Netherlands | 124,326 | 258,542 | +134,216 |
| France | 100,849 | 184,934 | +84,085 |
| Pakistan | 205,272 | 74,008 | -131,264 |
| Morocco | 61,401 | 123,797 | +62,396 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 11,183,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,555,182 |
| Air transport | 612,035 |
| 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) | 6,850,651 | 4,333,004 | -2,517,647 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,012,262 | 2,542,920 | +530,658 |
| Air transport | 292,878 | 319,157 | +26,279 |
| 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 | 6,298,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,368,509 |
| Dover | 2,087,441 |
| Belfast Port | 1,734,927 |
| Southampton | 699,997 |
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 | 3,990,350 | 2,307,887 | -1,682,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,393,834 | 974,675 | -419,159 |
| Dover | 991,383 | 1,096,058 | +104,675 |
| Belfast Port | 987,228 | 747,699 | -239,529 |
| Southampton | 429,078 | 270,919 | -158,159 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,698 | 425,537 | +255,839 |
| Eurotunnel | 275,403 | 246,793 | -28,610 |
| Liverpool Docks | 218,768 | 176,252 | -42,516 |
| Harwich | 129,654 | 111,100 | -18,554 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,421 | 197,015 | +159,594 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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 | 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 | 961,148 |
| Denmark | 389,098 |
| Germany | 109,147 |
| Hungary | 107,640 |
| 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 | 318,213 | 642,935 | +324,722 |
| Denmark | 15,068 | 374,030 | +358,962 |
| Germany | 38,265 | 70,882 | +32,617 |
| Hungary | 89,700 | 17,940 | -71,760 |
| United States | 52,905 | 23,069 | -29,836 |
| Poland | 72,499 | 1,000 | -71,499 |
| Sweden | 8,154 | 36,564 | +28,410 |
| Italy | 41,355 | 1,165 | -40,190 |
| United Arab Emirates | 36,000 | 1,827 | -34,173 |
| Brazil | 4,415 | 24,636 | +20,221 |
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 | 0 | 85 | +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) | 1,075,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 473,864 |
| Other | 404,185 |
| Air transport | 89,950 |
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) | 416,896 | 658,358 | +241,462 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 106,811 | 367,053 | +260,242 |
| Other | 202,303 | 201,882 | -421 |
| Air transport | 52,590 | 37,360 | -15,230 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 567,970 |
| Heysham | 404,443 |
| 000 | 404,185 |
| Tyne | 105,651 |
| Holyhead | 103,023 |
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 | 219,356 | 348,614 | +129,258 |
| Heysham | 30,301 | 374,142 | +343,841 |
| 000 | 202,303 | 201,882 | -421 |
| Tyne | 0 | 105,651 | +105,651 |
| Holyhead | 85,609 | 17,414 | -68,195 |
| Dover | 10,015 | 57,290 | +47,275 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,709 | 9,574 | -40,135 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,127 | 12,358 | -31,769 |
| Felixstowe | 32,183 | 18,627 | -13,556 |
| Southampton | 36,121 | 14,602 | -21,519 |
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