Import/export HS code 23031019: Low-protein starch waste
Starch production waste with protein content below 40%, used in general animal feed
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 13,822,514 |
| Ireland | 4,664,056 |
| Netherlands | 2,322,875 |
| Belgium | 764,899 |
| Hungary | 285,048 |
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 | 2,687,744 | 11,134,770 | +8,447,026 |
| Ireland | 2,167,057 | 2,496,999 | +329,942 |
| Netherlands | 788,130 | 1,534,745 | +746,615 |
| Belgium | 607,064 | 157,835 | -449,229 |
| Hungary | 0 | 285,048 | +285,048 |
| France | 172,949 | 86,007 | -86,942 |
| Canada | 29,692 | 115,677 | +85,985 |
| Norway | 31,943 | 0 | -31,943 |
| China | 25,945 | 0 | -25,945 |
| Denmark | 0 | 21,075 | +21,075 |
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 | 13,852,206 |
| Netherlands | 1,525,786 |
| Hungary | 835,470 |
| France | 772,033 |
| Austria | 265,365 |
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 | 11,134,770 | +8,417,334 |
| Netherlands | 788,130 | 737,656 | -50,474 |
| Hungary | 0 | 835,470 | +835,470 |
| France | 686,026 | 86,007 | -600,019 |
| Austria | 0 | 265,365 | +265,365 |
| United Kingdom | 93,987 | 153,163 | +59,176 |
| Canada | 0 | 115,677 | +115,677 |
| Norway | 31,943 | 0 | -31,943 |
| China | 25,945 | 0 | -25,945 |
| Denmark | 0 | 21,075 | +21,075 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Suffolk | 1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 17,026,538 |
| Other | 4,664,056 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 677,846 |
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) | 4,048,435 | 12,978,103 | +8,929,668 |
| Other | 2,167,057 | 2,496,999 | +329,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 295,032 | 382,814 | +87,782 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,345,176 |
| 000 | 4,664,056 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,482,440 |
| Newport | 2,475,362 |
| Leith | 1,404,715 |
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 | 1,770,273 | 6,574,903 | +4,804,630 |
| 000 | 2,167,057 | 2,496,999 | +329,942 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 947,163 | 1,535,277 | +588,114 |
| Newport | 0 | 2,475,362 | +2,475,362 |
| Leith | 945,066 | 459,649 | -485,417 |
| Teignmouth | 322,007 | 709,212 | +387,205 |
| Glasgow | 0 | 935,325 | +935,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 150,474 | 86,007 | -64,467 |
| Southampton | 0 | 192,725 | +192,725 |
| Dover | 74,159 | 107,346 | +33,187 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEFETRA LIMITED | 24 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 20 |
| HOWARTH WINTERBROOK LIMITED | 9 |
| ADM AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 8 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 5 |
| DUYNIE LIMITED | 3 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 3 |
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 1 |
| UNITED PETFOOD UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 257,435 |
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 | 0 | 257,435 | +257,435 |
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 |
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 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 257,435 |
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 | 0 | 257,435 | +257,435 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 257,435 |
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 | 0 | 257,435 | +257,435 |
Quick facts
HS code: 23031019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Starch production waste with protein content below 40%, used in general animal feed