Import/export HS code 130239: Various plant-based thickeners
Various thickeners derived from plants, not listed elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 27,561,840 |
| Philippines | 9,976,984 |
| Indonesia | 9,710,483 |
| India | 6,886,508 |
| Netherlands | 5,629,243 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,466,194 | 18,095,646 | +8,629,452 |
| Philippines | 6,034,187 | 3,942,797 | -2,091,390 |
| Indonesia | 6,613,062 | 3,097,421 | -3,515,641 |
| India | 4,552,181 | 2,334,327 | -2,217,854 |
| Netherlands | 2,983,614 | 2,645,629 | -337,985 |
| China | 1,775,916 | 2,128,830 | +352,914 |
| Spain | 1,997,922 | 1,860,580 | -137,342 |
| Germany | 1,315,818 | 1,018,317 | -297,501 |
| Chile | 1,288,731 | 765,366 | -523,365 |
| France | 1,327,077 | 716,449 | -610,628 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 27,071,255 |
| Philippines | 11,885,621 |
| Indonesia | 9,827,095 |
| India | 8,830,038 |
| China | 4,554,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,605,944 | 19,465,311 | +11,859,367 |
| Philippines | 7,244,037 | 4,641,584 | -2,602,453 |
| Indonesia | 6,613,062 | 3,214,033 | -3,399,029 |
| India | 5,713,681 | 3,116,357 | -2,597,324 |
| China | 1,992,052 | 2,562,276 | +570,224 |
| Spain | 1,911,086 | 1,641,940 | -269,146 |
| France | 1,765,907 | 886,760 | -879,147 |
| United Kingdom | 1,993,428 | 10,592 | -1,982,836 |
| Chile | 1,289,724 | 598,104 | -691,620 |
| Canada | 1,112,826 | 510,045 | -602,781 |
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 | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +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) | 42,237,539 |
| Air transport | 20,988,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,935,590 |
| Other | 1,382,257 |
| Road transport | 90,647 |
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) | 26,569,417 | 15,668,122 | -10,901,295 |
| Air transport | 5,059,801 | 15,929,038 | +10,869,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,380,759 | 7,554,831 | -2,825,928 |
| Other | 828,343 | 553,914 | -274,429 |
| Road transport | 57,914 | 32,733 | -25,181 |
| Rail transport | 11,498 | 13,944 | +2,446 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 23,844,658 |
| Glasgow Airport | 13,883,515 |
| Southampton | 7,750,743 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,432,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,222,768 |
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 | 14,153,192 | 9,691,466 | -4,461,726 |
| Glasgow Airport | 41,475 | 13,842,040 | +13,800,565 |
| Southampton | 4,382,988 | 3,367,755 | -1,015,233 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,306,299 | 1,125,828 | -3,180,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,814,180 | 1,408,588 | -2,405,592 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,936,307 | 2,129,668 | -806,639 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,611,053 | 1,553,372 | -1,057,681 |
| Dover | 2,020,106 | 1,773,744 | -246,362 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,744,583 | 998,075 | -1,746,508 |
| 000 | 828,343 | 553,914 | -274,429 |
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 | 55 |
| Manufacture of food products | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 109 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 91 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 86 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 69 |
| CHEMCOLLOIDS LIMITED | 65 |
| MANNASOL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 59 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 55 |
| BLUE DIAMOND (C.P.) LIMITED | 48 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 46 |
| CP KELCO UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 27,236,371 |
| Thailand | 15,348,942 |
| Ireland | 10,411,069 |
| United States | 8,571,251 |
| France | 7,150,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,616,862 | 15,619,509 | +4,002,647 |
| Thailand | 8,712,296 | 6,636,646 | -2,075,650 |
| Ireland | 6,231,559 | 4,179,510 | -2,052,049 |
| United States | 4,794,936 | 3,776,315 | -1,018,621 |
| France | 4,211,552 | 2,938,522 | -1,273,030 |
| Denmark | 4,013,663 | 2,677,025 | -1,336,638 |
| China | 1,032,095 | 3,383,936 | +2,351,841 |
| Germany | 2,565,099 | 1,419,649 | -1,145,450 |
| Singapore | 1,857,923 | 754,282 | -1,103,641 |
| Canada | 1,219,849 | 524,352 | -695,497 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 162,876 |
| France | 2,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 112,303 | 50,573 | -61,730 |
| France | 0 | 2,129 | +2,129 |
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) | 60,125,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,986,308 |
| Air transport | 9,994,541 |
| Other | 165,005 |
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) | 30,194,455 | 29,930,818 | -263,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,981,821 | 16,004,487 | -4,977,334 |
| Air transport | 4,298,627 | 5,695,914 | +1,397,287 |
| Other | 112,303 | 52,702 | -59,601 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,987,367 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,982,567 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,471,557 |
| Southampton | 10,872,607 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,708,830 |
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 | 15,740,848 | 18,246,519 | +2,505,671 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,140,917 | 7,841,650 | -2,299,267 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,287,893 | 4,183,664 | -3,104,229 |
| Southampton | 6,280,740 | 4,591,867 | -1,688,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,062,647 | 4,646,183 | +583,536 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,860,192 | 4,643,142 | +1,782,950 |
| Felixstowe | 4,467,711 | 2,533,308 | -1,934,403 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 621,701 | 1,703,065 | +1,081,364 |
| Hull | 1,058,496 | 1,239,624 | +181,128 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,213,985 | 891,701 | -322,284 |
Quick facts
HS code: 130239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various thickeners derived from plants, not listed elsewhere