Import/export HS code 23031011: High-protein starch waste
Starch production waste with protein content over 40%, used in high-protein animal feed
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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 | 6,667,137 |
| France | 6,309,414 |
| Austria | 3,641,132 |
| Slovakia | 2,700,362 |
| Belgium | 2,233,961 |
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 | 4,038,877 | 2,628,260 | -1,410,617 |
| France | 3,366,482 | 2,942,932 | -423,550 |
| Austria | 2,532,532 | 1,108,600 | -1,423,932 |
| Slovakia | 1,338,203 | 1,362,159 | +23,956 |
| Belgium | 792,316 | 1,441,645 | +649,329 |
| Bulgaria | 1,950,631 | 87,622 | -1,863,009 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,431,274 | +1,431,274 |
| Hungary | 657,309 | 435,386 | -221,923 |
| Spain | 82,722 | 867,496 | +784,774 |
| Ireland | 161,339 | 462,603 | +301,264 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,320,231 |
| Bulgaria | 4,367,914 |
| Austria | 3,661,344 |
| Hungary | 2,810,485 |
| Slovakia | 2,368,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,074,590 | 5,245,641 | +1,171,051 |
| Bulgaria | 3,569,420 | 798,494 | -2,770,926 |
| Austria | 2,565,304 | 1,096,040 | -1,469,264 |
| Hungary | 1,643,100 | 1,167,385 | -475,715 |
| Slovakia | 1,234,733 | 1,133,818 | -100,915 |
| China | 559,803 | 1,352,056 | +792,253 |
| Netherlands | 968,438 | 643,645 | -324,793 |
| Spain | 102,784 | 867,496 | +764,712 |
| Belgium | 55,345 | 53,360 | -1,985 |
| United States | 0 | 95,598 | +95,598 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central 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) | 17,691,641 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,717,071 |
| Other | 623,942 |
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) | 9,010,589 | 8,681,052 | -329,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,908,281 | 3,808,790 | -2,099,491 |
| Other | 161,339 | 462,603 | +301,264 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 5,496,210 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,396,997 |
| London | 3,708,324 |
| Dover | 2,312,332 |
| Montrose | 1,950,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,068,207 | 2,428,003 | -640,204 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,785,904 | 2,611,093 | -174,811 |
| London | 1,738,663 | 1,969,661 | +230,998 |
| Dover | 1,359,705 | 952,627 | -407,078 |
| Montrose | 1,950,631 | 0 | -1,950,631 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,535,328 | 277,174 | -1,258,154 |
| Leith | 0 | 1,811,781 | +1,811,781 |
| Hull | 880,383 | 663,495 | -216,888 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 557,966 | 291,735 | -266,231 |
| Dundee | 0 | 815,736 | +815,736 |
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
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
1 |
|
Fishing and aquaculture
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 51 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 51 |
| MOWI SCOTLAND LIMITED | 21 |
| ADM AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 15 |
| HOWARTH WINTERBROOK LIMITED | 12 |
| EWOS LIMITED | 10 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 5 |
| EVEREST CASH & CARRY LIMITED | 4 |
| CEFETRA LIMITED | 2 |
| STOCKBRIDGE AGRICULTURE LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 76,348 |
| Ireland | 36,366 |
| Falkland Islands | 1,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 76,348 | 0 | -76,348 |
| Ireland | 30,669 | 5,697 | -24,972 |
| Falkland Islands | 911 | 911 | +0 |
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 | 11,105 |
| Ireland | 2,796 |
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 | 7,827 | 3,278 | -4,549 |
| Ireland | 1,322 | 1,474 | +152 |
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) | 78,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,465 |
| Other | 13,901 |
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) | 77,259 | 911 | -76,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,520 | 945 | -20,575 |
| Other | 9,149 | 4,752 | -4,397 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 76,348 |
| Heysham | 21,520 |
| 000 | 13,901 |
| Southampton | 1,822 |
| Holyhead | 945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 76,348 | 0 | -76,348 |
| Heysham | 21,520 | 0 | -21,520 |
| 000 | 9,149 | 4,752 | -4,397 |
| Southampton | 911 | 911 | +0 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 945 | +945 |
Quick facts
HS code: 23031011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Starch production waste with protein content over 40%, used in high-protein animal feed