Import/export HS code 2308: Vegetable materials and waste for animal feed
Includes vegetable residues, by-products, and pellets used for feeding animals, not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 167,215,854 |
| Ireland | 19,528,486 |
| United States | 13,864,821 |
| Netherlands | 13,364,937 |
| India | 12,305,749 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 75,424,084 | 91,791,770 | +16,367,686 |
| Ireland | 5,659,433 | 13,869,053 | +8,209,620 |
| United States | 3,410,342 | 10,454,479 | +7,044,137 |
| Netherlands | 7,172,648 | 6,192,289 | -980,359 |
| India | 6,157,371 | 6,148,378 | -8,993 |
| Sweden | 885,860 | 8,779,798 | +7,893,938 |
| Germany | 4,577,372 | 4,362,271 | -215,101 |
| Portugal | 2,387,058 | 1,305,583 | -1,081,475 |
| France | 773,876 | 2,629,924 | +1,856,048 |
| Switzerland | 29,721 | 2,703,995 | +2,674,274 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 164,189,120 |
| India | 15,012,220 |
| United States | 14,062,957 |
| Sweden | 9,665,658 |
| Paraguay | 7,999,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 75,007,883 | 89,181,237 | +14,173,354 |
| India | 8,055,717 | 6,956,503 | -1,099,214 |
| United States | 3,504,800 | 10,558,157 | +7,053,357 |
| Sweden | 885,860 | 8,779,798 | +7,893,938 |
| Paraguay | 0 | 7,999,523 | +7,999,523 |
| Germany | 3,278,275 | 4,336,799 | +1,058,524 |
| Netherlands | 4,211,252 | 1,990,005 | -2,221,247 |
| France | 626,516 | 1,812,569 | +1,186,053 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,100,000 | +1,100,000 |
| United Kingdom | 712,289 | 1,139 | -711,150 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 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) | 220,554,082 |
| Other | 25,445,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,839,414 |
| Air transport | 600,194 |
| Road transport | 482,618 |
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) | 91,392,444 | 129,161,638 | +37,769,194 |
| Other | 9,766,144 | 15,679,518 | +5,913,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,856,918 | 4,982,496 | -874,422 |
| Air transport | 319,158 | 281,036 | -38,122 |
| Road transport | 29,721 | 452,897 | +423,176 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 114,830,269 |
| 000 | 25,445,662 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,053,972 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 20,236,352 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 14,982,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 50,203,937 | 64,626,332 | +14,422,395 |
| 000 | 9,766,144 | 15,679,518 | +5,913,374 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,575,806 | 14,478,166 | +4,902,360 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,174,196 | 15,062,156 | +9,887,960 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 7,880,582 | 7,102,179 | -778,403 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,991,334 | 5,653,971 | -1,337,363 |
| WEY | 5,551,435 | 6,320,114 | +768,679 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,648,808 | 6,410,329 | +1,761,521 |
| Glasgow | 1,812,557 | 3,619,647 | +1,807,090 |
| Montrose | 0 | 3,106,128 | +3,106,128 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEFETRA LIMITED | 84 |
| ADM AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 82 |
| CARGILL PLC | 74 |
| BUNGE UK LIMITED | 69 |
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 68 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 66 |
| UFAC (U.K.) LIMITED | 51 |
| INSPIRED PET NUTRITION LIMITED | 47 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 42 |
| KEITH SPICER LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 21,473,496 |
| Ghana | 171,646 |
| Belgium | 122,677 |
| United Arab Emirates | 80,225 |
| Faroe Islands | 79,072 |
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 | 10,038,224 | 11,435,272 | +1,397,048 |
| Ghana | 89,607 | 82,039 | -7,568 |
| Belgium | 26,106 | 96,571 | +70,465 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,598 | 59,627 | +39,029 |
| Faroe Islands | 79,072 | 0 | -79,072 |
| Poland | 29,757 | 48,474 | +18,717 |
| China | 40,177 | 32,170 | -8,007 |
| Qatar | 41,495 | 24,206 | -17,289 |
| Germany | 28,929 | 22,836 | -6,093 |
| Australia | 48,030 | 0 | -48,030 |
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 | 17,433,220 |
| Argentina | 2,176,596 |
| Germany | 870,949 |
| Netherlands | 202,025 |
| Italy | 5,227 |
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 | 7,691,026 | 9,742,194 | +2,051,168 |
| Argentina | 991,307 | 1,185,289 | +193,982 |
| Germany | 870,938 | 11 | -870,927 |
| Netherlands | 202,025 | 0 | -202,025 |
| Italy | 2,688 | 2,539 | -149 |
| United States | 355 | 0 | -355 |
| Ireland | 74 | 144 | +70 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 20,923,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 749,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 714,465 |
| Air transport | 136,108 |
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 | 9,877,118 | 11,046,788 | +1,169,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 306,046 | 443,019 | +136,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 313,973 | 400,492 | +86,519 |
| Air transport | 60,937 | 75,171 | +14,234 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 20,923,906 |
| Holyhead | 243,312 |
| Liverpool Docks | 222,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 194,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,513 |
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 | 9,877,118 | 11,046,788 | +1,169,670 |
| Holyhead | 122,228 | 121,084 | -1,144 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,045 | 193,807 | +164,762 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,162 | 120,970 | +47,808 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,406 | 95,107 | -299 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,718 | 80,314 | -26,404 |
| London | 83,477 | 68,790 | -14,687 |
| Southampton | 52,598 | 38,267 | -14,331 |
| Heysham | 9,833 | 65,744 | +55,911 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,492 | 54,250 | +34,758 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2308
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes vegetable residues, by-products, and pellets used for feeding animals, not specified elsewhere