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 | 29,008,049 |
| Netherlands | 19,352,022 |
| Belgium | 15,454,326 |
| Germany | 15,259,321 |
| France | 8,703,867 |
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 | 11,494,487 | 17,513,562 | +6,019,075 |
| Netherlands | 12,093,793 | 7,258,229 | -4,835,564 |
| Belgium | 6,679,191 | 8,775,135 | +2,095,944 |
| Germany | 7,603,699 | 7,655,622 | +51,923 |
| France | 3,700,794 | 5,003,073 | +1,302,279 |
| Italy | 4,152,938 | 3,830,301 | -322,637 |
| Sweden | 3,738,910 | 1,060,908 | -2,678,002 |
| Switzerland | 1,911,448 | 1,488,587 | -422,861 |
| Pakistan | 1,359,254 | 1,943,358 | +584,104 |
| China | 809,335 | 2,279,788 | +1,470,453 |
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 | 45,369,330 |
| Belgium | 14,472,922 |
| Germany | 12,666,914 |
| Italy | 8,461,041 |
| France | 6,584,266 |
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 | 21,214,543 | 24,154,787 | +2,940,244 |
| Belgium | 7,371,321 | 7,101,601 | -269,720 |
| Germany | 6,518,871 | 6,148,043 | -370,828 |
| Italy | 4,037,120 | 4,423,921 | +386,801 |
| France | 2,517,736 | 4,066,530 | +1,548,794 |
| China | 1,507,130 | 4,212,503 | +2,705,373 |
| Netherlands | 2,662,317 | 2,340,418 | -321,899 |
| Sweden | 3,740,455 | 1,036,405 | -2,704,050 |
| Pakistan | 1,359,254 | 1,943,358 | +584,104 |
| Switzerland | 1,982,372 | 1,160,564 | -821,808 |
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 | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +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) | 75,418,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,526,192 |
| Air transport | 3,068,284 |
| Road transport | 510,061 |
| Other | 112,974 |
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) | 38,787,402 | 36,630,671 | -2,156,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,870,675 | 25,655,517 | +5,784,842 |
| Air transport | 1,943,666 | 1,124,618 | -819,048 |
| Road transport | 295,567 | 214,494 | -81,073 |
| Other | 38,784 | 74,190 | +35,406 |
| Rail transport | 21,628 | 0 | -21,628 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 32,656,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,427,175 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,873,451 |
| Killingholme | 11,814,905 |
| Felixstowe | 6,381,426 |
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 | 16,160,454 | 16,495,661 | +335,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,010,532 | 18,416,643 | +4,406,111 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,780,621 | 10,092,830 | +2,312,209 |
| Killingholme | 9,719,915 | 2,094,990 | -7,624,925 |
| Felixstowe | 3,142,001 | 3,239,425 | +97,424 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,937,823 | 3,772,279 | +1,834,456 |
| Southampton | 779,470 | 3,265,888 | +2,486,418 |
| ZLC | 1,777,991 | 1,416,664 | -361,327 |
| Holyhead | 1,338,961 | 1,562,619 | +223,658 |
| Harwich | 902,438 | 913,406 | +10,968 |
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
|
37 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
23 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
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 | 55 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 51 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 45 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| P B GELATINS U.K. LIMITED | 43 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 42 |
| SWIZZELS MATLOW LIMITED | 41 |
| ANDROS UK LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 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