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 | 138,108,285 |
| Ireland | 17,244,963 |
| Netherlands | 12,803,044 |
| United States | 11,935,683 |
| India | 11,220,192 |
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 | 72,132,106 | 65,976,179 | -6,155,927 |
| Ireland | 5,021,612 | 12,223,351 | +7,201,739 |
| Netherlands | 8,566,754 | 4,236,290 | -4,330,464 |
| United States | 5,413,102 | 6,522,581 | +1,109,479 |
| India | 5,277,144 | 5,943,048 | +665,904 |
| Germany | 4,342,528 | 4,279,186 | -63,342 |
| Sweden | 885,860 | 4,878,419 | +3,992,559 |
| Portugal | 2,387,058 | 1,305,583 | -1,081,475 |
| France | 741,699 | 1,927,512 | +1,185,813 |
| Togo | 0 | 659,424 | +659,424 |
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 | 138,398,351 |
| India | 13,777,012 |
| United States | 12,104,214 |
| Netherlands | 7,458,359 |
| Germany | 6,442,501 |
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 | 71,715,905 | 66,682,446 | -5,033,459 |
| India | 6,497,263 | 7,279,749 | +782,486 |
| United States | 5,548,503 | 6,555,711 | +1,007,208 |
| Netherlands | 5,648,295 | 1,810,064 | -3,838,231 |
| Germany | 2,187,251 | 4,255,250 | +2,067,999 |
| Sweden | 885,860 | 4,878,419 | +3,992,559 |
| France | 583,417 | 1,183,106 | +599,689 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,100,000 | +1,100,000 |
| United Kingdom | 713,239 | 1,139 | -712,100 |
| Australia | 210,102 | 162,686 | -47,416 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 5 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +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) | 178,451,641 |
| Other | 24,577,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,010,624 |
| Air transport | 560,197 |
| Road transport | 62,751 |
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) | 87,485,170 | 90,966,471 | +3,481,301 |
| Other | 10,602,673 | 13,974,877 | +3,372,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,302,166 | 3,708,458 | -3,593,708 |
| Air transport | 315,342 | 244,855 | -70,487 |
| Road transport | 21,272 | 41,479 | +20,207 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 92,325,279 |
| 000 | 24,577,550 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,086,397 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 13,753,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,044,270 |
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 | 50,184,182 | 42,141,097 | -8,043,085 |
| 000 | 10,602,673 | 13,974,877 | +3,372,204 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,206,189 | 11,880,208 | +3,674,019 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 6,327,811 | 7,425,425 | +1,097,614 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,342,126 | 4,702,144 | -3,639,982 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,697,275 | 5,877,992 | -819,283 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,960,088 | 7,536,083 | +3,575,995 |
| WEY | 3,715,917 | 6,506,333 | +2,790,416 |
| Glasgow | 1,812,557 | 1,955,663 | +143,106 |
| Montrose | 0 | 2,374,295 | +2,374,295 |
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 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEFETRA LIMITED | 80 |
| ADM AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 79 |
| CARGILL PLC | 73 |
| BUNGE UK LIMITED | 66 |
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 65 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 62 |
| UFAC (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| INSPIRED PET NUTRITION LIMITED | 43 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 39 |
| KEITH SPICER LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 17,947,755 |
| China | 153,637 |
| Faroe Islands | 119,744 |
| Ghana | 117,936 |
| Qatar | 84,395 |
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 | 9,061,762 | 8,885,993 | -175,769 |
| China | 105,584 | 48,053 | -57,531 |
| Faroe Islands | 119,744 | 0 | -119,744 |
| Ghana | 75,387 | 42,549 | -32,838 |
| Qatar | 56,066 | 28,329 | -27,737 |
| Belgium | 29,005 | 39,913 | +10,908 |
| Poland | 26,239 | 38,154 | +11,915 |
| Italy | 53,938 | 0 | -53,938 |
| Germany | 27,918 | 20,284 | -7,634 |
| Australia | 32,020 | 16,010 | -16,010 |
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 | 13,458,367 |
| Argentina | 1,772,317 |
| Germany | 1,544,502 |
| Netherlands | 202,025 |
| Italy | 4,996 |
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 | 6,514,954 | 6,943,413 | +428,459 |
| Argentina | 270,918 | 1,501,399 | +1,230,481 |
| Germany | 1,544,502 | 0 | -1,544,502 |
| Netherlands | 202,025 | 0 | -202,025 |
| Italy | 2,564 | 2,432 | -132 |
| United States | 355 | 0 | -355 |
| Ireland | 55 | 104 | +49 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 17,198,721 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 831,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 813,244 |
| Air transport | 92,358 |
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 | 8,650,859 | 8,547,862 | -102,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 563,558 | 268,129 | -295,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 409,179 | 404,065 | -5,114 |
| Air transport | 60,309 | 32,049 | -28,260 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 17,198,721 |
| Liverpool Docks | 449,392 |
| Holyhead | 206,145 |
| Immingham Docks | 196,457 |
| Southampton | 170,136 |
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 | 8,650,859 | 8,547,862 | -102,997 |
| Liverpool Docks | 241,111 | 208,281 | -32,830 |
| Holyhead | 119,379 | 86,766 | -32,613 |
| Immingham Docks | 147,026 | 49,431 | -97,595 |
| Southampton | 131,110 | 39,026 | -92,084 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,596 | 56,588 | -39,008 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,985 | 85,441 | +19,456 |
| London | 72,156 | 75,772 | +3,616 |
| Heysham | 50,413 | 35,235 | -15,178 |
| Dover | 18,735 | 26,043 | +7,308 |
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