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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- 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 | 4,891,370 |
| Taiwan | 3,222,950 |
| China | 1,357,460 |
| Brazil | 954,613 |
| Thailand | 769,076 |
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 | 1,853,563 | 3,037,807 | +1,184,244 |
| Taiwan | 1,993,952 | 1,228,998 | -764,954 |
| China | 691,403 | 666,057 | -25,346 |
| Brazil | 524,374 | 430,239 | -94,135 |
| Thailand | 507,430 | 261,646 | -245,784 |
| Germany | 273,130 | 407,797 | +134,667 |
| Singapore | 189,408 | 212,946 | +23,538 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 318,265 | 44,692 | -273,573 |
| Nigeria | 55,653 | 295,835 | +240,182 |
| Viet Nam | 159,386 | 152,531 | -6,855 |
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 | 4,945,991 |
| Taiwan | 3,302,918 |
| China | 1,688,688 |
| Brazil | 1,034,450 |
| France | 795,411 |
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 | 1,866,105 | 3,079,886 | +1,213,781 |
| Taiwan | 2,043,127 | 1,259,791 | -783,336 |
| China | 993,474 | 695,214 | -298,260 |
| Brazil | 591,891 | 442,559 | -149,332 |
| France | 365,723 | 429,688 | +63,965 |
| Thailand | 496,816 | 285,891 | -210,925 |
| Malaysia | 324,619 | 229,725 | -94,894 |
| Nigeria | 56,281 | 285,825 | +229,544 |
| Viet Nam | 159,386 | 152,531 | -6,855 |
| Philippines | 26,815 | 103,549 | +76,734 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 24 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 23 |
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +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) | 12,797,312 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,073,488 |
| Air transport | 261,571 |
| Other | 216,295 |
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) | 6,320,344 | 6,476,968 | +156,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 555,130 | 518,358 | -36,772 |
| Air transport | 210,312 | 51,259 | -159,053 |
| Other | 116,092 | 100,203 | -15,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,409,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,419,430 |
| Southampton | 3,412,053 |
| Eurotunnel | 490,767 |
| London | 353,378 |
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 | 3,242,521 | 2,167,034 | -1,075,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,759,678 | 1,659,752 | -99,926 |
| Southampton | 1,105,140 | 2,306,913 | +1,201,773 |
| Eurotunnel | 222,093 | 268,674 | +46,581 |
| London | 49,169 | 304,209 | +255,040 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 202,977 | 46,789 | -156,188 |
| 000 | 116,092 | 100,203 | -15,889 |
| Dover | 112,224 | 54,769 | -57,455 |
| Portsmouth | 83,117 | 79,624 | -3,493 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,546 | 30,331 | -95,215 |
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 | 136 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 83 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 50 |
| Manufacture of food products | 24 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 44 |
| 2026-03 | 44 |
| 2026-02 | 43 |
| 2026-01 | 46 |
| 2025-12 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 102 |
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 97 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 79 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 77 |
| P. W. TRADING LTD | 76 |
| BOBA BOX LIMITED | 72 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 71 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 66 |
| NEW WORLD IMPORTS (UK) LTD | 66 |
| T4 UK FRANCHISE LTD | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 115 |
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | 268,984 |
| Netherlands | 249,398 |
| Germany | 66,378 |
| France | 49,256 |
| Belgium | 25,209 |
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 | 175,102 | 93,882 | -81,220 |
| Netherlands | 138,159 | 111,239 | -26,920 |
| Germany | 31,278 | 35,100 | +3,822 |
| France | 15,915 | 33,341 | +17,426 |
| Belgium | 15,909 | 9,300 | -6,609 |
| Portugal | 11,170 | 12,235 | +1,065 |
| Kenya | 22,145 | 0 | -22,145 |
| Norway | 8,298 | 3,307 | -4,991 |
| Denmark | 3,840 | 4,480 | +640 |
| Sweden | 5,168 | 972 | -4,196 |
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 | 5,285 |
| Thailand | 246 |
| Netherlands | 129 |
| China | 64 |
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 | 2,925 | +565 |
| Thailand | 32 | 214 | +182 |
| Netherlands | 129 | 0 | -129 |
| China | 31 | 33 | +2 |
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) | 693,598 |
| Air transport | 40,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,366 |
| Other | 5,744 |
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) | 392,914 | 300,684 | -92,230 |
| Air transport | 40,160 | 0 | -40,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,194 | 3,172 | -3,022 |
| Other | 2,572 | 3,172 | +600 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 249,083 |
| Holyhead | 123,121 |
| Felixstowe | 86,816 |
| Liverpool Docks | 85,563 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,310 |
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 | 129,371 | 119,712 | -9,659 |
| Holyhead | 71,733 | 51,388 | -20,345 |
| Felixstowe | 43,923 | 42,893 | -1,030 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,683 | 10,880 | -63,803 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,956 | 43,354 | +6,398 |
| Heysham | 20,864 | 22,284 | +1,420 |
| 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 | 4,501 | 3,172 | -1,329 |
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