Import/export HS code 3503: Gelatin and animal glues
Includes gelatin, gelatin derivatives, isinglass, and other animal-based glues, excluding casein glues
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 22,974,416 |
| Netherlands | 22,197,000 |
| Germany | 14,743,341 |
| Belgium | 13,552,514 |
| France | 8,823,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 7,723,670 | 15,250,746 | +7,527,076 |
| Netherlands | 14,474,940 | 7,722,060 | -6,752,880 |
| Germany | 7,827,189 | 6,916,152 | -911,037 |
| Belgium | 6,323,076 | 7,229,438 | +906,362 |
| France | 4,478,343 | 4,344,843 | -133,500 |
| Italy | 4,141,724 | 2,935,764 | -1,205,960 |
| Sweden | 3,304,696 | 1,564,956 | -1,739,740 |
| Switzerland | 1,810,355 | 1,790,766 | -19,589 |
| Ireland | 1,532,467 | 1,312,432 | -220,035 |
| Turkey | 1,822,330 | 786,251 | -1,036,079 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 40,177,612 |
| Belgium | 14,833,065 |
| Germany | 13,070,736 |
| Italy | 7,180,258 |
| France | 6,309,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 19,039,263 | 21,138,349 | +2,099,086 |
| Belgium | 7,813,810 | 7,019,255 | -794,555 |
| Germany | 7,120,051 | 5,950,685 | -1,169,366 |
| Italy | 4,052,091 | 3,128,167 | -923,924 |
| France | 2,618,376 | 3,690,935 | +1,072,559 |
| Netherlands | 2,860,306 | 2,235,724 | -624,582 |
| Sweden | 3,233,996 | 1,566,501 | -1,667,495 |
| China | 1,107,522 | 2,879,915 | +1,772,393 |
| Switzerland | 2,071,492 | 1,475,354 | -596,138 |
| Turkey | 1,822,330 | 1,145,261 | -677,069 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,926,610 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,185,042 |
| Air transport | 3,360,553 |
| Road transport | 705,621 |
| Other | 79,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,076,563 | 32,850,047 | -8,226,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,317,824 | 22,867,218 | +6,549,394 |
| Air transport | 2,583,740 | 776,813 | -1,806,927 |
| Road transport | 352,570 | 353,051 | +481 |
| Other | 42,746 | 36,674 | -6,072 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 21,628 | +21,628 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 30,976,471 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,887,459 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,830,251 |
| Killingholme | 15,462,319 |
| Felixstowe | 6,349,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 16,460,893 | 14,515,578 | -1,945,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,468,155 | 15,419,304 | +4,951,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,790,093 | 9,040,158 | +2,250,065 |
| Killingholme | 12,187,757 | 3,274,562 | -8,913,195 |
| Felixstowe | 3,349,306 | 3,000,659 | -348,647 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,040,175 | 2,568,536 | +528,361 |
| ZLC | 1,943,458 | 1,639,552 | -303,906 |
| Southampton | 261,952 | 3,065,585 | +2,803,633 |
| Holyhead | 1,429,642 | 1,295,017 | -134,625 |
| Harwich | 691,046 | 944,415 | +253,369 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of food products | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEALAN INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 63 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 46 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| P B GELATINS U.K. LIMITED | 43 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 41 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 40 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 38 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 3503
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes gelatin, gelatin derivatives, isinglass, and other animal-based glues, excluding casein glues