Import/export HS code 23031090: Various starch waste
Starch production waste not fitting specific protein criteria, used in various applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,421,158 |
| Belgium | 2,916,679 |
| Germany | 2,751,065 |
| Lithuania | 2,105,872 |
| United States | 1,500,532 |
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 | 2,540,550 | 2,880,608 | +340,058 |
| Belgium | 988,348 | 1,928,331 | +939,983 |
| Germany | 1,652,781 | 1,098,284 | -554,497 |
| Lithuania | 1,508,679 | 597,193 | -911,486 |
| United States | 10,449 | 1,490,083 | +1,479,634 |
| Egypt | 642,525 | 848,603 | +206,078 |
| Denmark | 554,057 | 551,166 | -2,891 |
| France | 372,408 | 236,717 | -135,691 |
| Ireland | 259,242 | 315,005 | +55,763 |
| Norway | 287,523 | 262,763 | -24,760 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,255,887 |
| Netherlands | 3,124,854 |
| Belgium | 2,968,302 |
| Lithuania | 2,105,872 |
| Egypt | 1,491,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,133,150 | 2,122,737 | -10,413 |
| Netherlands | 1,645,522 | 1,479,332 | -166,190 |
| Belgium | 1,063,493 | 1,904,809 | +841,316 |
| Lithuania | 1,508,679 | 597,193 | -911,486 |
| Egypt | 642,525 | 848,603 | +206,078 |
| United States | 4,900 | 1,483,568 | +1,478,668 |
| Denmark | 547,579 | 506,481 | -41,098 |
| China | 371,312 | 418,721 | +47,409 |
| Norway | 351,186 | 351,496 | +310 |
| France | 401,457 | 243,035 | -158,422 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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) | 12,921,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,433,556 |
| Other | 577,640 |
| Air transport | 65,607 |
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) | 5,941,988 | 6,979,114 | +1,037,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,268,195 | 3,165,361 | -102,834 |
| Other | 262,635 | 315,005 | +52,370 |
| Air transport | 57,314 | 8,293 | -49,021 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,516,410 |
| Teignmouth | 4,306,805 |
| Felixstowe | 3,618,314 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,583,638 |
| Harwich | 1,508,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,237,507 | 2,278,903 | +41,396 |
| Teignmouth | 2,340,393 | 1,966,412 | -373,981 |
| Felixstowe | 1,449,543 | 2,168,771 | +719,228 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,637 | 1,533,001 | +1,482,364 |
| Harwich | 1,064,795 | 443,281 | -621,514 |
| Belfast Port | 506,890 | 571,798 | +64,908 |
| Dover | 628,220 | 346,525 | -281,695 |
| Ayr Harbour | 455,349 | 476,504 | +21,155 |
| 000 | 262,635 | 315,005 | +52,370 |
| Killingholme | 251,150 | 24,894 | -226,256 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 73 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 53 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 43 |
| HEALY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 35 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 34 |
| UNITED MOLASSES GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| ADM AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 29 |
| CALDIC INGREDIENTS UK LTD. | 27 |
| ULTRAPHARM LIMITED | 26 |
| THE TRADELINK INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 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 | 301,238 |
| Sweden | 60,985 |
| Germany | 26,858 |
| Lithuania | 8,205 |
| France | 1,749 |
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 | 132,160 | 169,078 | +36,918 |
| Sweden | 60,985 | 0 | -60,985 |
| Germany | 0 | 26,858 | +26,858 |
| Lithuania | 8,205 | 0 | -8,205 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 108,053 |
| XI | 1,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 34,267 | 73,786 | +39,519 |
| XI | 0 | 1,471 | +1,471 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 251,417 |
| Other | 115,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 133,407 | 118,010 | -15,397 |
| Other | 37,204 | 77,926 | +40,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,488 | 0 | -32,488 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 120,720 |
| 000 | 115,130 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 |
| Holyhead | 42,393 |
| Felixstowe | 22,172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 56,160 | 64,560 | +8,400 |
| 000 | 37,204 | 77,926 | +40,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 | 0 | -60,985 |
| Holyhead | 29,706 | 12,687 | -17,019 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 22,172 | +22,172 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,749 | 18,591 | +16,842 |
| Heysham | 9,090 | 0 | -9,090 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,205 | 0 | -8,205 |
Quick facts
HS code: 23031090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Starch production waste not fitting specific protein criteria, used in various applications