Import/export HS code 230250: Legume processing leftovers
Leftovers from processing legumes, such as bran and sharps, used in animal feed
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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 | 2,597,368 |
| Ireland | 710,310 |
| Germany | 622,750 |
| Belgium | 310,099 |
| Netherlands | 234,600 |
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 | 1,526,005 | 1,071,363 | -454,642 |
| Ireland | 558,175 | 152,135 | -406,040 |
| Germany | 277,759 | 344,991 | +67,232 |
| Belgium | 66,011 | 244,088 | +178,077 |
| Netherlands | 51,035 | 183,565 | +132,530 |
| France | 24,832 | 135,322 | +110,490 |
| Italy | 56,677 | 92,264 | +35,587 |
| China | 58,708 | 81,744 | +23,036 |
| Norway | 60,932 | 22,852 | -38,080 |
| Denmark | 52,727 | 0 | -52,727 |
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 | 2,597,368 |
| Belgium | 1,132,121 |
| Germany | 476,937 |
| China | 334,978 |
| France | 151,533 |
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 | 1,526,005 | 1,071,363 | -454,642 |
| Belgium | 727,484 | 404,637 | -322,847 |
| Germany | 89,526 | 387,411 | +297,885 |
| China | 134,646 | 200,332 | +65,686 |
| France | 18,611 | 132,922 | +114,311 |
| Norway | 97,889 | 11,752 | -86,137 |
| Netherlands | 38,357 | 0 | -38,357 |
| United States | 36,119 | 0 | -36,119 |
| Denmark | 9,187 | 0 | -9,187 |
| Latvia | 0 | 5,559 | +5,559 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
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 - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 0 | 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) | 2,818,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,896,399 |
| Other | 236,956 |
| Air transport | 148,738 |
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) | 1,648,884 | 1,169,627 | -479,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 937,345 | 959,054 | +21,709 |
| Other | 126,264 | 110,692 | -15,572 |
| Air transport | 59,787 | 88,951 | +29,164 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,593,327 |
| Dover | 511,177 |
| Heysham | 498,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 338,235 |
| Felixstowe | 256,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,530,373 | 1,062,954 | -467,419 |
| Dover | 142,775 | 368,402 | +225,627 |
| Heysham | 455,940 | 42,516 | -413,424 |
| Immingham Docks | 92,889 | 245,346 | +152,457 |
| Felixstowe | 69,569 | 187,138 | +117,569 |
| 000 | 126,264 | 110,692 | -15,572 |
| Harwich | 57,832 | 96,886 | +39,054 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,057 | 25,622 | -94,435 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,953 | 73,594 | +54,641 |
| London | 33,541 | 21,265 | -12,276 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
10 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
1 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FIBRISOL SERVICE LIMITED | 41 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 35 |
| JLM GLOBAL FOODS LIMITED | 34 |
| UNIQUE INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 33 |
| HEALY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 23 |
| HOWARTH WINTERBROOK LIMITED | 21 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 19 |
| EWOS LIMITED | 14 |
| CALDIC INGREDIENTS UK LTD. | 9 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 70,798 |
| Germany | 14,948 |
| Japan | 5,200 |
| Italy | 3,192 |
| Netherlands | 870 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 34,600 | 36,198 | +1,598 |
| Germany | 14,948 | 0 | -14,948 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,200 | +5,200 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,192 | +3,192 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 870 | +870 |
| Ireland | 0 | 31 | +31 |
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 | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 31 | +31 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,798 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,010 |
| Air transport | 5,200 |
| Other | 31 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,600 | 36,198 | +1,598 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,948 | 4,062 | -10,886 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,200 | +5,200 |
| Other | 0 | 31 | +31 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 39,742 |
| Southampton | 26,318 |
| Felixstowe | 15,818 |
| ZLC | 5,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,685 | 34,057 | +28,372 |
| Southampton | 24,177 | 2,141 | -22,036 |
| Felixstowe | 14,948 | 870 | -14,078 |
| ZLC | 0 | 5,200 | +5,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,738 | 0 | -4,738 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,192 | +3,192 |
| 000 | 0 | 31 | +31 |
Quick facts
HS code: 230250
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Leftovers from processing legumes, such as bran and sharps, used in animal feed