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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,635,232 |
| United States | 15,416,674 |
| France | 7,289,639 |
| Ireland | 5,553,214 |
| Belgium | 4,851,098 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,908,419 | 7,726,813 | -1,181,606 |
| United States | 2,693,293 | 12,723,381 | +10,030,088 |
| France | 4,050,414 | 3,239,225 | -811,189 |
| Ireland | 2,562,451 | 2,990,763 | +428,312 |
| Belgium | 1,915,872 | 2,935,226 | +1,019,354 |
| Austria | 3,105,042 | 577,250 | -2,527,792 |
| Bulgaria | 2,735,481 | 0 | -2,735,481 |
| Germany | 1,487,007 | 1,101,122 | -385,885 |
| Slovakia | 713,767 | 1,685,452 | +971,685 |
| Lithuania | 1,508,679 | 0 | -1,508,679 |
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 | 15,436,272 |
| France | 8,831,106 |
| Bulgaria | 7,253,025 |
| Netherlands | 6,494,501 |
| Germany | 4,036,326 |
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 | 2,717,436 | 12,718,836 | +10,001,400 |
| France | 5,224,218 | 3,606,888 | -1,617,330 |
| Bulgaria | 6,454,531 | 798,494 | -5,656,037 |
| Netherlands | 3,986,134 | 2,508,367 | -1,477,767 |
| Germany | 2,020,265 | 2,016,061 | -4,204 |
| Austria | 3,155,919 | 856,689 | -2,299,230 |
| Belgium | 631,151 | 2,419,753 | +1,788,602 |
| Hungary | 1,316,283 | 1,615,836 | +299,553 |
| China | 228,719 | 2,092,577 | +1,863,858 |
| Slovakia | 605,391 | 1,635,414 | +1,030,023 |
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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 46,483,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,107,291 |
| Other | 5,556,607 |
| Air transport | 66,472 |
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) | 20,158,499 | 26,324,950 | +6,166,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,164,694 | 6,942,597 | -3,222,097 |
| Other | 2,562,451 | 2,994,156 | +431,705 |
| Air transport | 57,027 | 9,445 | -47,582 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 10,024,412 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,109,482 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,266,275 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,905,228 |
| 000 | 5,556,607 |
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 | 1,820,910 | 8,203,502 | +6,382,592 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 4,130,241 | 2,979,241 | -1,151,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,106,886 | 2,159,389 | -1,947,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,186,721 | 2,718,507 | -468,214 |
| 000 | 2,562,451 | 2,994,156 | +431,705 |
| Teignmouth | 2,662,400 | 2,078,431 | -583,969 |
| Felixstowe | 1,630,870 | 1,947,468 | +316,598 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,723,625 | 1,669,614 | -54,011 |
| Dover | 1,918,292 | 1,345,915 | -572,377 |
| London | 1,403,610 | 1,753,228 | +349,618 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 69 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 49 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 43 |
| ADM AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 37 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 36 |
| HEALY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| CEFETRA LIMITED | 34 |
| UNITED MOLASSES GROUP LIMITED | 31 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 564,787 |
| 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 | 117,955 | 446,832 | +328,877 |
| 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 | 86,197 |
| XI | 11,880 |
| France | 1,760 |
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 | 29,503 | 56,694 | +27,191 |
| XI | 6,154 | 5,726 | -428 |
| France | 1,760 | 0 | -1,760 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 361,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 268,362 |
| 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 | 39,401 | 322,333 | +282,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,005 | 151,357 | +34,352 |
| 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 | 361,734 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,720 |
| Felixstowe | 98,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 |
| Holyhead | 37,818 |
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 | 39,401 | 322,333 | +282,932 |
| Liverpool Docks | 37,440 | 83,280 | +45,840 |
| Felixstowe | 76,348 | 22,172 | -54,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 | 0 | -60,985 |
| Holyhead | 32,024 | 5,794 | -26,230 |
| Heysham | 9,090 | 21,520 | +12,430 |
| 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