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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* 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 | 69,979,499 |
| Netherlands | 63,528,519 |
| France | 38,166,634 |
| Belgium | 24,727,888 |
| Italy | 15,318,739 |
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 | 37,838,861 | 32,140,638 | -5,698,223 |
| Netherlands | 34,524,383 | 29,004,136 | -5,520,247 |
| France | 19,040,754 | 19,125,880 | +85,126 |
| Belgium | 10,814,863 | 13,913,025 | +3,098,162 |
| Italy | 8,160,333 | 7,158,406 | -1,001,927 |
| Denmark | 6,806,715 | 6,660,246 | -146,469 |
| Slovakia | 3,583,012 | 4,432,397 | +849,385 |
| Sweden | 4,227,481 | 2,953,142 | -1,274,339 |
| United States | 4,206,260 | 2,347,772 | -1,858,488 |
| Ireland | 4,141,690 | 1,530,513 | -2,611,177 |
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 | 72,356,417 |
| Germany | 59,000,392 |
| France | 41,827,602 |
| Italy | 16,181,648 |
| Denmark | 14,538,904 |
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 | 37,172,012 | 35,184,405 | -1,987,607 |
| Germany | 32,296,638 | 26,703,754 | -5,592,884 |
| France | 20,849,467 | 20,978,135 | +128,668 |
| Italy | 8,455,518 | 7,726,130 | -729,388 |
| Denmark | 7,186,863 | 7,352,041 | +165,178 |
| United States | 6,872,364 | 6,592,421 | -279,943 |
| Belgium | 4,159,547 | 3,637,530 | -522,017 |
| Sweden | 4,527,485 | 3,138,941 | -1,388,544 |
| Austria | 3,735,365 | 3,022,582 | -712,783 |
| Thailand | 2,170,177 | 1,904,231 | -265,946 |
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 | 12 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -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) | 218,871,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,947,795 |
| Other | 10,766,725 |
| Air transport | 2,364,564 |
| Road transport | 101,147 |
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) | 115,445,601 | 103,425,409 | -12,020,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,562,555 | 17,385,240 | -177,315 |
| Other | 6,322,717 | 4,444,008 | -1,878,709 |
| Air transport | 1,056,672 | 1,307,892 | +251,220 |
| Road transport | 39,281 | 61,866 | +22,585 |
| 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 | 104,195,226 |
| Dover | 46,128,912 |
| Felixstowe | 24,233,237 |
| Killingholme | 14,164,028 |
| Harwich | 12,913,971 |
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 | 55,016,409 | 49,178,817 | -5,837,592 |
| Dover | 22,670,844 | 23,458,068 | +787,224 |
| Felixstowe | 12,669,242 | 11,563,995 | -1,105,247 |
| Killingholme | 8,070,057 | 6,093,971 | -1,976,086 |
| Harwich | 6,601,639 | 6,312,332 | -289,307 |
| 000 | 6,322,717 | 4,444,008 | -1,878,709 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,055,088 | 4,647,067 | -408,021 |
| London | 4,721,683 | 4,797,913 | +76,230 |
| Hull | 4,542,974 | 3,491,123 | -1,051,851 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,369,583 | 3,003,398 | +633,815 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
77 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
75 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
29 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
13 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 85 |
| 2026-04 | 91 |
| 2026-03 | 86 |
| 2026-02 | 72 |
| 2026-01 | 84 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INGREDION UK LIMITED | 125 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 118 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 118 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 100 |
| KNAUF (UK) GMBH | 58 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 56 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 54 |
| SOLINA COATINGS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 53 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 53 |
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 | 69 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 19 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
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 | 23,430,497 |
| China | 23,336,003 |
| United States | 22,148,267 |
| Germany | 20,060,979 |
| Ireland | 15,391,986 |
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 | 10,848,741 | 12,581,756 | +1,733,015 |
| China | 6,172,408 | 17,163,595 | +10,991,187 |
| United States | 9,083,950 | 13,064,317 | +3,980,367 |
| Germany | 14,269,342 | 5,791,637 | -8,477,705 |
| Ireland | 13,035,347 | 2,356,639 | -10,678,708 |
| Mexico | 4,706,035 | 3,287,942 | -1,418,093 |
| Canada | 2,452,919 | 3,124,573 | +671,654 |
| Netherlands | 2,078,441 | 1,784,020 | -294,421 |
| Latvia | 1,595,426 | 1,521,631 | -73,795 |
| Italy | 1,340,715 | 1,754,311 | +413,596 |
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 | 18,118 |
| 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 | 10,630 | 7,488 | -3,142 |
| 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) | 71,348,330 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,581,660 |
| Air transport | 22,263,448 |
| Other | 36,401 |
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) | 29,393,871 | 41,954,459 | +12,560,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,639,358 | 17,942,302 | -17,697,056 |
| Air transport | 10,946,691 | 11,316,757 | +370,066 |
| Other | 19,761 | 16,640 | -3,121 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 27,613,016 |
| Southampton | 22,951,069 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,717,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,553,971 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,889,080 |
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 | 7,391,778 | 20,221,238 | +12,829,460 |
| Southampton | 5,934,294 | 17,016,775 | +11,082,481 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,974,261 | 10,743,668 | +2,769,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,272,073 | 4,281,898 | -9,990,175 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,669,457 | 7,219,623 | -1,449,834 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,106,152 | 3,180,256 | -6,925,896 |
| Felixstowe | 11,744,804 | 1,420,262 | -10,324,542 |
| Holyhead | 6,002,498 | 2,153,757 | -3,848,741 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,349,419 | 1,051,401 | -298,018 |
| ZLC | 28,224 | 1,884,628 | +1,856,404 |
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