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 | 5,465,607 |
| Belgium | 2,924,825 |
| Germany | 2,760,193 |
| Lithuania | 1,558,149 |
| 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 | 2,687,351 | 2,778,256 | +90,905 |
| Belgium | 985,809 | 1,939,016 | +953,207 |
| Germany | 1,695,533 | 1,064,660 | -630,873 |
| Lithuania | 960,956 | 597,193 | -363,763 |
| United States | 10,449 | 1,490,083 | +1,479,634 |
| Egypt | 740,483 | 750,645 | +10,162 |
| Denmark | 545,863 | 512,374 | -33,489 |
| France | 384,626 | 219,156 | -165,470 |
| Ireland | 276,280 | 298,674 | +22,394 |
| Norway | 270,391 | 276,383 | +5,992 |
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 | 4,348,050 |
| Netherlands | 3,136,508 |
| Belgium | 2,951,930 |
| Lithuania | 1,558,149 |
| 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 | 2,285,685 | 2,062,365 | -223,320 |
| Netherlands | 1,609,280 | 1,527,228 | -82,052 |
| Belgium | 1,025,696 | 1,926,234 | +900,538 |
| Lithuania | 960,956 | 597,193 | -363,763 |
| Egypt | 740,483 | 750,645 | +10,162 |
| United States | 4,900 | 1,483,568 | +1,478,668 |
| Denmark | 513,663 | 467,689 | -45,974 |
| China | 488,971 | 407,870 | -81,101 |
| Norway | 334,054 | 365,116 | +31,062 |
| France | 413,675 | 225,474 | -188,201 |
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 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 12,524,909 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,394,716 |
| Other | 578,347 |
| 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) | 5,631,902 | 6,893,007 | +1,261,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,285,841 | 3,108,875 | -176,966 |
| Other | 279,673 | 298,674 | +19,001 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,475,656 |
| Teignmouth | 3,759,082 |
| Felixstowe | 3,562,409 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,583,638 |
| Harwich | 1,450,606 |
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 | 2,134,945 | 2,340,711 | +205,766 |
| Teignmouth | 1,792,670 | 1,966,412 | +173,742 |
| Felixstowe | 1,632,266 | 1,930,143 | +297,877 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,637 | 1,533,001 | +1,482,364 |
| Harwich | 1,073,383 | 377,223 | -696,160 |
| Belfast Port | 641,130 | 560,947 | -80,183 |
| Ayr Harbour | 455,349 | 476,504 | +21,155 |
| Dover | 617,952 | 304,460 | -313,492 |
| 000 | 279,673 | 298,674 | +19,001 |
| London | 107,647 | 182,026 | +74,379 |
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
|
12 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
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 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 35 |
| HEALY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 35 |
| UNITED MOLASSES GROUP LIMITED | 34 |
| 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+ | 16 |
| 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 | 309,420 |
| 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 | 132,378 | 177,042 | +44,664 |
| 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 | 114,263 |
| XI | 8,907 |
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 | 39,949 | 74,314 | +34,365 |
| XI | 0 | 8,907 | +8,907 |
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) | 246,945 |
| Other | 127,784 |
| 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) | 128,935 | 118,010 | -10,925 |
| Other | 41,894 | 85,890 | +43,996 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 127,784 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,720 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 |
| Holyhead | 37,921 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 41,894 | 85,890 | +43,996 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,160 | 64,560 | +8,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 | 0 | -60,985 |
| Holyhead | 25,234 | 12,687 | -12,547 |
| 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