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 | 28,958,477 |
| Netherlands | 21,815,228 |
| Germany | 16,047,176 |
| Belgium | 15,466,799 |
| France | 9,669,116 |
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 | 9,541,371 | 19,417,106 | +9,875,735 |
| Netherlands | 13,304,177 | 8,511,051 | -4,793,126 |
| Germany | 7,416,601 | 8,630,575 | +1,213,974 |
| Belgium | 6,623,972 | 8,842,827 | +2,218,855 |
| France | 4,411,050 | 5,258,066 | +847,016 |
| Italy | 4,090,418 | 4,215,664 | +125,246 |
| Sweden | 3,446,320 | 1,382,456 | -2,063,864 |
| Switzerland | 1,862,994 | 1,878,780 | +15,786 |
| Pakistan | 1,447,313 | 1,698,099 | +250,786 |
| Ireland | 1,485,557 | 1,633,410 | +147,853 |
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 | 46,146,446 |
| Belgium | 15,837,593 |
| Germany | 13,548,067 |
| Italy | 8,783,884 |
| France | 7,119,318 |
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 | 20,098,564 | 26,047,882 | +5,949,318 |
| Belgium | 7,677,758 | 8,159,835 | +482,077 |
| Germany | 6,520,735 | 7,027,332 | +506,597 |
| Italy | 3,974,600 | 4,809,284 | +834,684 |
| France | 2,771,821 | 4,347,497 | +1,575,676 |
| Netherlands | 2,880,909 | 2,601,841 | -279,068 |
| China | 1,379,130 | 3,982,399 | +2,603,269 |
| Sweden | 3,377,165 | 1,357,953 | -2,019,212 |
| Switzerland | 2,086,225 | 1,568,328 | -517,897 |
| Pakistan | 1,447,313 | 1,698,099 | +250,786 |
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 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 79,656,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,294,288 |
| Air transport | 3,124,847 |
| Road transport | 589,342 |
| Other | 122,843 |
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) | 39,615,287 | 40,040,734 | +425,447 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,651,778 | 27,642,510 | +8,990,732 |
| Air transport | 2,182,237 | 942,610 | -1,239,627 |
| Road transport | 374,848 | 214,494 | -160,354 |
| Other | 46,525 | 76,318 | +29,793 |
| 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 | 34,439,899 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,464,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,884,231 |
| Killingholme | 13,913,573 |
| Felixstowe | 7,010,092 |
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 | 16,096,813 | 18,343,086 | +2,246,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,617,699 | 19,846,643 | +7,228,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,830,204 | 11,054,027 | +4,223,823 |
| Killingholme | 11,647,198 | 2,266,375 | -9,380,823 |
| Felixstowe | 3,179,127 | 3,830,965 | +651,838 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,044,889 | 3,848,443 | +1,803,554 |
| ZLC | 1,955,925 | 1,753,856 | -202,069 |
| Southampton | 261,951 | 3,188,143 | +2,926,192 |
| Holyhead | 1,377,680 | 1,613,030 | +235,350 |
| Harwich | 914,551 | 911,121 | -3,430 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of food products | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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