Import/export HS code 1903: Tapioca and starch products
Tapioca and similar starch-based products in forms like flakes, grains, or pearls
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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 | 3,939,326 |
| Taiwan | 3,306,617 |
| China | 1,301,622 |
| Brazil | 896,109 |
| Thailand | 786,939 |
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 | 1,783,634 | 2,155,692 | +372,058 |
| Taiwan | 2,213,294 | 1,093,323 | -1,119,971 |
| China | 780,747 | 520,875 | -259,872 |
| Brazil | 574,085 | 322,024 | -252,061 |
| Thailand | 568,293 | 218,646 | -349,647 |
| Germany | 351,642 | 316,900 | -34,742 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 333,249 | 122,477 | -210,772 |
| Nigeria | 60,667 | 276,928 | +216,261 |
| Singapore | 0 | 305,690 | +305,690 |
| Netherlands | 179,090 | 55,239 | -123,851 |
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 | 3,978,982 |
| Taiwan | 3,399,757 |
| China | 1,700,125 |
| Brazil | 968,033 |
| Thailand | 822,033 |
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 | 1,796,176 | 2,182,806 | +386,630 |
| Taiwan | 2,257,213 | 1,142,544 | -1,114,669 |
| China | 1,079,579 | 620,546 | -459,033 |
| Brazil | 641,602 | 326,431 | -315,171 |
| Thailand | 574,292 | 247,741 | -326,551 |
| France | 445,708 | 300,619 | -145,089 |
| Malaysia | 138,910 | 312,645 | +173,735 |
| Nigeria | 61,295 | 265,403 | +204,108 |
| Viet Nam | 136,712 | 89,910 | -46,802 |
| Philippines | 44,125 | 87,100 | +42,975 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 22 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 20 |
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 11,709,419 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,002,633 |
| Air transport | 280,565 |
| Other | 191,401 |
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) | 6,518,248 | 5,191,171 | -1,327,077 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 616,402 | 386,231 | -230,171 |
| Air transport | 219,726 | 60,839 | -158,887 |
| Other | 109,400 | 82,001 | -27,399 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,538,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,882,004 |
| Southampton | 2,759,260 |
| Eurotunnel | 409,072 |
| London | 347,019 |
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 | 3,485,175 | 2,053,607 | -1,431,568 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,799,708 | 1,082,296 | -717,412 |
| Southampton | 1,030,568 | 1,728,692 | +698,124 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,003 | 244,069 | +79,066 |
| London | 58,292 | 288,727 | +230,435 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 213,144 | 55,477 | -157,667 |
| Portsmouth | 218,892 | 0 | -218,892 |
| 000 | 109,400 | 82,001 | -27,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 96,223 | 51,981 | -44,242 |
| Dover | 112,224 | 15,928 | -96,296 |
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 | 127 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 78 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 48 |
| Manufacture of food products | 21 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 61 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 59 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 99 |
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 95 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 76 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 75 |
| P. W. TRADING LTD | 75 |
| BOBA BOX LIMITED | 72 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 69 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 63 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 62 |
| NEW WORLD IMPORTS (UK) LTD | 62 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 111 |
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 263,537 |
| Netherlands | 236,595 |
| Germany | 79,878 |
| France | 48,382 |
| Kenya | 22,145 |
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 | 158,064 | 105,473 | -52,591 |
| Netherlands | 135,873 | 100,722 | -35,151 |
| Germany | 42,468 | 37,410 | -5,058 |
| France | 19,243 | 29,139 | +9,896 |
| Kenya | 22,145 | 0 | -22,145 |
| Belgium | 15,909 | 3,000 | -12,909 |
| Portugal | 11,552 | 5,884 | -5,668 |
| Norway | 10,072 | 7,361 | -2,711 |
| Denmark | 3,840 | 4,480 | +640 |
| Sweden | 6,140 | 0 | -6,140 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 3,835 |
| Netherlands | 129 |
| Thailand | 117 |
| China | 31 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 2,360 | 1,475 | -885 |
| Netherlands | 129 | 0 | -129 |
| Thailand | 20 | 97 | +77 |
| China | 31 | 0 | -31 |
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) | 677,278 |
| Air transport | 40,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,292 |
| Other | 4,171 |
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) | 384,439 | 292,839 | -91,600 |
| Air transport | 40,160 | 0 | -40,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,781 | 4,511 | -5,270 |
| Other | 2,599 | 1,572 | -1,027 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 248,624 |
| Holyhead | 121,539 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,861 |
| Felixstowe | 81,245 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,695 |
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 | 142,269 | 106,355 | -35,914 |
| Holyhead | 54,202 | 67,337 | +13,135 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,403 | 15,458 | -64,945 |
| Felixstowe | 42,642 | 38,603 | -4,039 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,730 | 39,965 | +1,235 |
| Heysham | 15,610 | 14,948 | -662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,908 | 0 | -26,908 |
| Harwich | 10,134 | 1,435 | -8,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,295 | 0 | -10,295 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,260 | 4,511 | +2,251 |
Quick facts
HS code: 1903
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tapioca and similar starch-based products in forms like flakes, grains, or pearls