Import/export HS code 3505: Modified starches and starch-based glues
Includes dextrins, pregelatinized or esterified starches, and glues made from starches or modified starches
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 70,810,279 |
| Netherlands | 64,621,280 |
| France | 38,026,118 |
| Belgium | 24,287,856 |
| Italy | 15,303,466 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 37,831,207 | 32,979,072 | -4,852,135 |
| Netherlands | 35,426,762 | 29,194,518 | -6,232,244 |
| France | 18,739,447 | 19,286,671 | +547,224 |
| Belgium | 10,673,498 | 13,614,358 | +2,940,860 |
| Italy | 8,308,998 | 6,994,468 | -1,314,530 |
| Denmark | 6,871,626 | 6,485,609 | -386,017 |
| Slovakia | 3,371,596 | 4,479,230 | +1,107,634 |
| Sweden | 3,842,706 | 3,320,108 | -522,598 |
| United States | 3,222,648 | 3,374,460 | +151,812 |
| Ireland | 4,513,637 | 1,560,628 | -2,953,009 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 72,707,350 |
| Germany | 59,924,036 |
| France | 41,564,194 |
| Italy | 16,202,937 |
| Denmark | 14,360,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 37,428,581 | 35,278,769 | -2,149,812 |
| Germany | 32,764,376 | 27,159,660 | -5,604,716 |
| France | 20,607,466 | 20,956,728 | +349,262 |
| Italy | 8,654,889 | 7,548,048 | -1,106,841 |
| Denmark | 7,225,578 | 7,134,578 | -91,000 |
| United States | 5,579,512 | 7,768,039 | +2,188,527 |
| Belgium | 4,019,921 | 3,873,319 | -146,602 |
| Sweden | 4,189,181 | 3,494,106 | -695,075 |
| Austria | 3,845,055 | 3,048,931 | -796,124 |
| Thailand | 1,970,741 | 1,824,660 | -146,081 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Cheshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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) | 219,969,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,212,734 |
| Other | 11,377,620 |
| Air transport | 2,282,840 |
| Road transport | 94,638 |
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) | 116,016,482 | 103,953,279 | -12,063,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,539,352 | 18,673,382 | +3,134,030 |
| Other | 6,902,906 | 4,474,714 | -2,428,192 |
| Air transport | 1,028,692 | 1,254,148 | +225,456 |
| Road transport | 48,479 | 46,159 | -2,320 |
| Rail transport | 3,643 | 11,695 | +8,052 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 104,007,501 |
| Dover | 45,949,498 |
| Felixstowe | 24,458,707 |
| Killingholme | 14,625,607 |
| Harwich | 12,576,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 54,276,751 | 49,730,750 | -4,546,001 |
| Dover | 22,267,034 | 23,682,464 | +1,415,430 |
| Felixstowe | 12,877,260 | 11,581,447 | -1,295,813 |
| Killingholme | 7,990,532 | 6,635,075 | -1,355,457 |
| Harwich | 6,630,117 | 5,946,265 | -683,852 |
| 000 | 6,902,906 | 4,474,714 | -2,428,192 |
| London | 4,842,411 | 4,853,248 | +10,837 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,967,500 | 4,723,529 | -243,971 |
| Hull | 5,028,510 | 3,304,709 | -1,723,801 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,578,966 | 2,767,240 | +188,274 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 75 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 73 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 28 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 91 |
| 2026-03 | 86 |
| 2026-02 | 72 |
| 2026-01 | 84 |
| 2025-12 | 77 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INGREDION UK LIMITED | 124 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 117 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 117 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 99 |
| KNAUF (UK) GMBH | 57 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 55 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 53 |
| SOLINA COATINGS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 108 |
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 22,939,360 |
| United States | 21,825,658 |
| China | 21,694,932 |
| Germany | 21,151,096 |
| Ireland | 16,449,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 10,350,575 | 12,588,785 | +2,238,210 |
| United States | 8,672,824 | 13,152,834 | +4,480,010 |
| China | 5,590,084 | 16,104,848 | +10,514,764 |
| Germany | 15,188,032 | 5,963,064 | -9,224,968 |
| Ireland | 13,736,433 | 2,713,180 | -11,023,253 |
| Mexico | 4,159,703 | 4,155,048 | -4,655 |
| Canada | 2,474,992 | 2,989,658 | +514,666 |
| Netherlands | 2,413,762 | 1,850,609 | -563,153 |
| Italy | 1,387,528 | 1,810,799 | +423,271 |
| Latvia | 1,538,780 | 1,601,976 | +63,196 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,396 |
| Netherlands | 3,214 |
| Ireland | 1,513 |
| XI | 735 |
| Denmark | 143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10,746 | 7,650 | -3,096 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,214 | +3,214 |
| Ireland | 1,450 | 63 | -1,387 |
| XI | 143 | 592 | +449 |
| Denmark | 143 | 0 | -143 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,455,654 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,098,893 |
| Air transport | 22,110,475 |
| Other | 36,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,525,591 | 40,930,063 | +12,404,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,454,966 | 18,643,927 | -18,811,039 |
| Air transport | 9,700,858 | 12,409,617 | +2,708,759 |
| Other | 19,986 | 16,787 | -3,199 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 26,578,767 |
| Southampton | 21,524,436 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,219,045 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,763,670 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,894,612 |
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 Gateway Port | 6,329,706 | 20,249,061 | +13,919,355 |
| Southampton | 5,311,568 | 16,212,868 | +10,901,300 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,903,101 | 4,315,944 | -11,587,157 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,642,923 | 11,120,747 | +3,477,824 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,858,776 | 8,035,836 | +177,060 |
| Felixstowe | 12,242,531 | 1,425,331 | -10,817,200 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,461,838 | 3,058,438 | -7,403,400 |
| Holyhead | 6,416,037 | 2,405,014 | -4,011,023 |
| Manchester Airport | 906,987 | 1,482,875 | +575,888 |
| ZLC | 28,224 | 1,769,572 | +1,741,348 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3505
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes dextrins, pregelatinized or esterified starches, and glues made from starches or modified starches