Import/export HS code 230310: Starch production waste
Waste from starch production, including residues, used in animal feed or industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 21,042,607 |
| Netherlands | 15,779,737 |
| France | 7,525,083 |
| Ireland | 6,991,655 |
| Belgium | 6,045,579 |
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 | 5,370,140 | 15,672,467 | +10,302,327 |
| Netherlands | 8,431,795 | 7,347,942 | -1,083,853 |
| France | 3,958,269 | 3,566,814 | -391,455 |
| Ireland | 2,835,532 | 4,156,123 | +1,320,591 |
| Belgium | 2,449,603 | 3,595,976 | +1,146,373 |
| Austria | 2,840,001 | 1,690,524 | -1,149,477 |
| Germany | 1,695,533 | 2,495,934 | +800,401 |
| Slovakia | 1,130,579 | 1,668,265 | +537,686 |
| Bulgaria | 1,950,631 | 87,622 | -1,863,009 |
| Lithuania | 960,956 | 597,193 | -363,763 |
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 | 21,060,235 |
| France | 11,145,542 |
| Netherlands | 6,549,684 |
| Bulgaria | 5,338,632 |
| Austria | 4,868,443 |
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 | 5,394,283 | 15,665,952 | +10,271,669 |
| France | 5,251,768 | 5,893,774 | +642,006 |
| Netherlands | 3,632,401 | 2,917,283 | -715,118 |
| Bulgaria | 4,540,138 | 798,494 | -3,741,644 |
| Austria | 2,860,200 | 2,008,243 | -851,957 |
| Germany | 2,298,328 | 2,088,462 | -209,866 |
| Hungary | 1,991,760 | 1,774,915 | -216,845 |
| Belgium | 1,085,713 | 1,987,631 | +901,918 |
| China | 515,626 | 2,319,019 | +1,803,393 |
| Slovakia | 1,022,203 | 1,439,924 | +417,721 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +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) | 55,198,906 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,636,160 |
| Other | 6,995,048 |
| Air transport | 56,387 |
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) | 22,076,945 | 33,121,961 | +11,045,016 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,883,677 | 7,752,483 | -2,131,194 |
| Other | 2,838,925 | 4,156,123 | +1,317,198 |
| Air transport | 48,094 | 8,293 | -39,801 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 15,062,336 |
| 000 | 6,995,048 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,673,977 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 6,466,928 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,137,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,023,485 | 11,038,851 | +7,015,366 |
| 000 | 2,838,925 | 4,156,123 | +1,317,198 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,846,145 | 2,827,832 | -1,018,313 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,479,832 | 2,987,096 | -492,736 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,144,598 | 2,993,371 | -151,227 |
| Teignmouth | 2,538,841 | 2,251,460 | -287,381 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,176,189 | 2,429,374 | +253,185 |
| London | 1,699,143 | 2,380,689 | +681,546 |
| Felixstowe | 1,708,218 | 2,180,231 | +472,013 |
| Dover | 1,925,531 | 1,535,212 | -390,319 |
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
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
13 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 74 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 54 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 43 |
| ADM AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 40 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 40 |
| CEFETRA LIMITED | 39 |
| HEALY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 35 |
| UNITED MOLASSES GROUP LIMITED | 34 |
| CALDIC INGREDIENTS UK LTD. | 27 |
| ULTRAPHARM LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 603,221 |
| Mexico | 76,348 |
| Sweden | 60,985 |
| Germany | 26,858 |
| Lithuania | 8,205 |
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 | 161,725 | 441,496 | +279,771 |
| Mexico | 76,348 | 0 | -76,348 |
| Sweden | 60,985 | 0 | -60,985 |
| Germany | 0 | 26,858 | +26,858 |
| Lithuania | 8,205 | 0 | -8,205 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 1,822 | +1,822 |
| France | 1,749 | 0 | -1,749 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 257,435 |
| Ireland | 117,059 |
| XI | 20,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 257,435 | +257,435 |
| Ireland | 39,949 | 77,110 | +37,161 |
| XI | 7,827 | 12,185 | +4,358 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 399,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 269,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,658 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 49,721 | 349,399 | +299,678 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,455 | 118,955 | -31,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,836 | 1,822 | -107,014 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 399,120 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,720 |
| Felixstowe | 98,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 |
| Holyhead | 38,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 49,721 | 349,399 | +299,678 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,160 | 64,560 | +8,400 |
| Felixstowe | 76,348 | 22,172 | -54,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 | 0 | -60,985 |
| Holyhead | 25,234 | 13,632 | -11,602 |
| Heysham | 30,610 | 0 | -30,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,749 | 18,591 | +16,842 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,205 | 0 | -8,205 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,822 | +1,822 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 230310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Waste from starch production, including residues, used in animal feed or industrial applications