Import/export HS code 35040090: Various protein-based products
All other protein substances and derivatives not listed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 41,945,651 |
| France | 34,957,292 |
| China | 33,914,776 |
| Netherlands | 32,802,134 |
| United States | 27,489,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 17,395,689 | 24,549,962 | +7,154,273 |
| France | 14,990,177 | 19,967,115 | +4,976,938 |
| China | 16,794,129 | 17,120,647 | +326,518 |
| Netherlands | 17,856,348 | 14,945,786 | -2,910,562 |
| United States | 14,537,560 | 12,952,275 | -1,585,285 |
| Germany | 7,886,144 | 10,372,267 | +2,486,123 |
| Switzerland | 4,193,387 | 7,316,017 | +3,122,630 |
| Belgium | 4,175,869 | 7,246,622 | +3,070,753 |
| Italy | 4,655,124 | 3,087,498 | -1,567,626 |
| India | 1,721,508 | 5,304,990 | +3,583,482 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 50,556,202 |
| Sweden | 43,860,952 |
| China | 41,207,799 |
| France | 36,716,082 |
| Brazil | 9,115,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 25,578,499 | 24,977,703 | -600,796 |
| Sweden | 17,863,466 | 25,997,486 | +8,134,020 |
| China | 21,454,735 | 19,753,064 | -1,701,671 |
| France | 15,564,440 | 21,151,642 | +5,587,202 |
| Brazil | 1,885,815 | 7,229,312 | +5,343,497 |
| Belgium | 4,544,847 | 4,381,907 | -162,940 |
| Germany | 3,831,008 | 4,926,795 | +1,095,787 |
| Italy | 4,801,522 | 3,314,719 | -1,486,803 |
| India | 1,978,662 | 5,385,790 | +3,407,128 |
| Netherlands | 4,209,656 | 3,137,918 | -1,071,738 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 34 |
| Inner London - West | 31 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 21 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 | 25 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 25 | 20 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 13 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| North Yorkshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 8 | -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) | 153,051,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,363,098 |
| Air transport | 36,789,055 |
| Other | 2,935,815 |
| Road transport | 745,041 |
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) | 68,948,349 | 84,102,784 | +15,154,435 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,369,883 | 40,993,215 | +9,623,332 |
| Air transport | 18,040,586 | 18,748,469 | +707,883 |
| Other | 1,418,971 | 1,516,844 | +97,873 |
| Road transport | 27,873 | 717,168 | +689,295 |
| Rail transport | 8,895 | 1,121 | -7,774 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 45,659,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,739,145 |
| Dover | 38,330,910 |
| Harwich | 32,808,142 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,855,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 20,984,917 | 24,674,216 | +3,689,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,369,384 | 23,369,761 | +3,000,377 |
| Dover | 16,950,502 | 21,380,408 | +4,429,906 |
| Harwich | 13,749,997 | 19,058,145 | +5,308,148 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,404,859 | 14,450,941 | +6,046,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,067,131 | 7,615,689 | +1,548,558 |
| Southampton | 4,339,862 | 3,967,516 | -372,346 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,659,680 | 4,517,320 | +857,640 |
| Killingholme | 5,961,958 | 1,972,615 | -3,989,343 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,707,848 | 4,029,380 | +321,532 |
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 | 92 |
| Manufacture of food products | 78 |
| Scientific research and development | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 110 |
| 2026-03 | 98 |
| 2026-02 | 83 |
| 2026-01 | 84 |
| 2025-12 | 90 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 120 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 97 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 95 |
| ABCAM LIMITED | 93 |
| CHARLES TENNANT & COMPANY, LIMITED | 93 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 92 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 91 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 85 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 74 |
| KILO LIMITED | 70 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 142 |
| 54m+ | 118 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 19,409,344 |
| Germany | 11,285,297 |
| China | 11,277,108 |
| Denmark | 4,701,199 |
| Netherlands | 4,475,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10,340,954 | 9,068,390 | -1,272,564 |
| Germany | 5,939,448 | 5,345,849 | -593,599 |
| China | 4,310,004 | 6,967,104 | +2,657,100 |
| Denmark | 2,019,818 | 2,681,381 | +661,563 |
| Netherlands | 1,812,033 | 2,662,990 | +850,957 |
| France | 2,036,153 | 2,080,899 | +44,746 |
| South Korea | 2,104,184 | 1,522,425 | -581,759 |
| Japan | 1,302,351 | 1,999,042 | +696,691 |
| Sweden | 2,354,801 | 507,668 | -1,847,133 |
| Spain | 1,465,752 | 1,349,135 | -116,617 |
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 | 17,114 |
| Italy | 51 |
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 | 0 | 17,114 | +17,114 |
| Italy | 0 | 51 | +51 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 42,882,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,965,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,575,662 |
| Other | 17,166 |
| Road transport | 2,132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 20,497,467 | 22,385,244 | +1,887,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,221,549 | 14,744,194 | -477,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,521,987 | 11,053,675 | -2,468,312 |
| Other | 0 | 17,166 | +17,166 |
| Road transport | 2,132 | 0 | -2,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,437,697 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,271,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,948,734 |
| Dover | 8,021,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,715,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,955,349 | 15,482,348 | +1,526,999 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,630,719 | 7,641,081 | +10,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,991,382 | 3,957,352 | -1,034,030 |
| Dover | 4,640,778 | 3,380,807 | -1,259,971 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,827,862 | 2,887,347 | +59,485 |
| ZLC | 3,413,948 | 2,218,868 | -1,195,080 |
| Southampton | 2,316,263 | 2,985,589 | +669,326 |
| Felixstowe | 2,834,367 | 966,346 | -1,868,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,862,765 | 1,685,418 | -177,347 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,427,548 | 2,022,572 | +595,024 |
Quick facts
HS code: 35040090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other protein substances and derivatives not listed elsewhere