Import/export HS code 35051050: Esterified or etherified starches
Chemically treated starches used in various industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 37,070,385 |
| Germany | 20,902,830 |
| France | 17,756,237 |
| Italy | 11,928,158 |
| Belgium | 11,572,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 20,264,309 | 16,806,076 | -3,458,233 |
| Germany | 10,731,010 | 10,171,820 | -559,190 |
| France | 7,954,268 | 9,801,969 | +1,847,701 |
| Italy | 6,967,570 | 4,960,588 | -2,006,982 |
| Belgium | 5,196,301 | 6,376,052 | +1,179,751 |
| Denmark | 3,034,043 | 3,078,522 | +44,479 |
| Slovakia | 2,487,860 | 3,543,528 | +1,055,668 |
| Ireland | 4,406,955 | 1,462,714 | -2,944,241 |
| Sweden | 3,201,393 | 2,540,761 | -660,632 |
| United States | 1,670,447 | 2,385,317 | +714,870 |
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 | 43,217,055 |
| France | 18,785,724 |
| Italy | 12,435,467 |
| Germany | 10,352,463 |
| United States | 9,520,748 |
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 | 21,486,172 | 21,730,883 | +244,711 |
| France | 8,438,732 | 10,346,992 | +1,908,260 |
| Italy | 7,283,168 | 5,152,299 | -2,130,869 |
| Germany | 6,077,817 | 4,274,646 | -1,803,171 |
| United States | 3,964,122 | 5,556,626 | +1,592,504 |
| Denmark | 3,152,047 | 3,292,190 | +140,143 |
| Sweden | 3,566,929 | 2,827,968 | -738,961 |
| Austria | 3,470,522 | 2,732,519 | -738,003 |
| Belgium | 1,718,807 | 1,120,622 | -598,185 |
| Thailand | 838,609 | 916,006 | +77,397 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Cheshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 106,182,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,701,007 |
| Other | 10,849,373 |
| Air transport | 985,096 |
| Rail transport | 15,338 |
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) | 55,155,745 | 51,026,693 | -4,129,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,468,327 | 7,232,680 | +1,764,353 |
| Other | 6,577,810 | 4,271,563 | -2,306,247 |
| Air transport | 394,591 | 590,505 | +195,914 |
| Rail transport | 3,643 | 11,695 | +8,052 |
| Road transport | 0 | 13,969 | +13,969 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 43,562,049 |
| Dover | 26,571,302 |
| Felixstowe | 15,114,021 |
| 000 | 10,849,373 |
| Killingholme | 7,175,907 |
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 | 22,375,662 | 21,186,387 | -1,189,275 |
| Dover | 12,544,054 | 14,027,248 | +1,483,194 |
| Felixstowe | 7,598,086 | 7,515,935 | -82,151 |
| 000 | 6,577,810 | 4,271,563 | -2,306,247 |
| Killingholme | 3,735,476 | 3,440,431 | -295,045 |
| Hull | 3,766,446 | 2,632,101 | -1,134,345 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,364,790 | 2,402,444 | +1,037,654 |
| Harwich | 2,391,066 | 1,218,779 | -1,172,287 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,941,674 | 1,563,195 | -378,479 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,710,037 | 1,250,569 | -459,468 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 44 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 16 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 49 |
| 2026-03 | 45 |
| 2026-02 | 37 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-12 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INGREDION UK LIMITED | 118 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 86 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 81 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 53 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 52 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 51 |
| CHARLES TENNANT & COMPANY, LIMITED | 50 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 49 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 48 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,941,306 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,882,485 |
| Netherlands | 768,640 |
| Bahrain | 359,525 |
| Ireland | 353,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,886,897 | 1,054,409 | -2,832,488 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,177,567 | 704,918 | -472,649 |
| Netherlands | 466,042 | 302,598 | -163,444 |
| Bahrain | 142,871 | 216,654 | +73,783 |
| Ireland | 169,916 | 183,759 | +13,843 |
| Poland | 140,836 | 164,590 | +23,754 |
| France | 188,894 | 100,752 | -88,142 |
| United States | 22,659 | 265,000 | +242,341 |
| Spain | 74,967 | 191,678 | +116,711 |
| Israel | 205,613 | 0 | -205,613 |
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 |
| Ireland | 1,513 |
| XI | 724 |
| 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 |
| Ireland | 1,450 | 63 | -1,387 |
| XI | 132 | 592 | +460 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,149,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,262,563 |
| Air transport | 72,145 |
| Other | 32,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,051,304 | 2,098,606 | -2,952,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,875,091 | 1,387,472 | -487,619 |
| Air transport | 35,595 | 36,550 | +955 |
| Other | 18,838 | 13,573 | -5,265 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,314,435 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,258,702 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,368,496 |
| Liverpool Docks | 525,736 |
| Southampton | 319,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,136,350 | 1,178,085 | -2,958,265 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,284,252 | 974,450 | -309,802 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 697,018 | 671,478 | -25,540 |
| Liverpool Docks | 324,459 | 201,277 | -123,182 |
| Southampton | 160,077 | 158,999 | -1,078 |
| Felixstowe | 132,898 | 51,723 | -81,175 |
| Heysham | 62,131 | 104,872 | +42,741 |
| Holyhead | 45,879 | 33,786 | -12,093 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,157 | 33,973 | +13,816 |
| Middlesbrough | 27,488 | 25,885 | -1,603 |
Quick facts
HS code: 35051050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemically treated starches used in various industries