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 | 5,594,613 |
| Belgium | 2,928,250 |
| Germany | 2,610,214 |
| Lithuania | 2,141,681 |
| Egypt | 1,524,157 |
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 | 2,365,117 | 3,229,496 | +864,379 |
| Belgium | 88,755 | 2,839,495 | +2,750,740 |
| Germany | 1,281,649 | 1,328,565 | +46,916 |
| Lithuania | 2,141,681 | 0 | -2,141,681 |
| Egypt | 790,806 | 733,351 | -57,455 |
| United States | 5,549 | 1,493,013 | +1,487,464 |
| Denmark | 554,620 | 470,564 | -84,056 |
| France | 386,974 | 221,636 | -165,338 |
| Ireland | 270,099 | 223,951 | -46,148 |
| Norway | 218,760 | 228,208 | +9,448 |
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 | 4,114,599 |
| Netherlands | 3,437,138 |
| Belgium | 2,990,887 |
| Lithuania | 2,141,681 |
| Egypt | 1,524,157 |
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 | 1,849,451 | 2,265,148 | +415,697 |
| Netherlands | 1,699,869 | 1,737,269 | +37,400 |
| Belgium | 131,630 | 2,859,257 | +2,727,627 |
| Lithuania | 2,141,681 | 0 | -2,141,681 |
| Egypt | 790,806 | 733,351 | -57,455 |
| United States | 0 | 1,488,468 | +1,488,468 |
| Denmark | 579,527 | 425,879 | -153,648 |
| France | 412,286 | 224,750 | -187,536 |
| Norway | 282,423 | 316,941 | +34,518 |
| China | 74,800 | 454,414 | +379,614 |
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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 13,165,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,070,565 |
| Other | 497,443 |
| 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) | 5,381,441 | 7,784,171 | +2,402,730 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,962,631 | 3,107,934 | +145,303 |
| Other | 270,099 | 227,344 | -42,755 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Teignmouth | 4,342,614 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,209,162 |
| Felixstowe | 3,555,365 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,583,638 |
| Harwich | 1,487,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth | 2,141,681 | 2,200,933 | +59,252 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,019,445 | 2,189,717 | +170,272 |
| Felixstowe | 1,576,576 | 1,978,789 | +402,213 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,583,638 | +1,583,638 |
| Harwich | 877,907 | 609,578 | -268,329 |
| Dover | 624,183 | 385,502 | -238,681 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 931,853 | +931,853 |
| Belfast Port | 225,542 | 586,800 | +361,258 |
| 000 | 270,099 | 227,344 | -42,755 |
| Goole | 494,127 | 0 | -494,127 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 |
| HEALY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| UNITED MOLASSES GROUP LIMITED | 31 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 31 |
| ADM AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 28 |
| CALDIC INGREDIENTS UK LTD. | 27 |
| ULTRAPHARM LIMITED | 26 |
| THE TRADELINK INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED | 22 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 278,260 |
| 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 | 115,688 | 162,572 | +46,884 |
| Sweden | 60,985 | 0 | -60,985 |
| Germany | 0 | 26,858 | +26,858 |
| Lithuania | 8,205 | 0 | -8,205 |
| France | 0 | 1,749 | +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 | 83,401 |
| France | 4,298 |
| XI | 1,189 |
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 | 27,475 | 55,926 | +28,451 |
| France | 4,298 | 0 | -4,298 |
| XI | 0 | 1,189 | +1,189 |
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) | 250,219 |
| Other | 93,350 |
| 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) | 118,633 | 131,586 | +12,953 |
| Other | 33,757 | 59,593 | +25,836 |
| 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 | 93,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 |
| Holyhead | 41,195 |
| 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 | 37,440 | 83,280 | +45,840 |
| 000 | 33,757 | 59,593 | +25,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 | 0 | -60,985 |
| Holyhead | 35,401 | 5,794 | -29,607 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 22,172 | +22,172 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 20,340 | +20,340 |
| 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