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 | 36,453,329 |
| Germany | 20,728,542 |
| France | 17,978,284 |
| Italy | 11,890,753 |
| Belgium | 11,802,125 |
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 | 19,637,417 | 16,815,912 | -2,821,505 |
| Germany | 10,946,411 | 9,782,131 | -1,164,280 |
| France | 8,070,419 | 9,907,865 | +1,837,446 |
| Italy | 6,897,433 | 4,993,320 | -1,904,113 |
| Belgium | 5,411,813 | 6,390,312 | +978,499 |
| Denmark | 3,018,535 | 3,249,160 | +230,625 |
| Slovakia | 2,623,652 | 3,570,385 | +946,733 |
| Sweden | 3,529,268 | 2,146,011 | -1,383,257 |
| Ireland | 4,020,866 | 1,443,528 | -2,577,338 |
| United States | 2,125,735 | 1,869,424 | -256,311 |
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 | 43,074,480 |
| France | 18,997,867 |
| Italy | 12,358,526 |
| Germany | 10,240,583 |
| United States | 9,581,301 |
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 | 21,267,003 | 21,807,477 | +540,474 |
| France | 8,586,122 | 10,411,745 | +1,825,623 |
| Italy | 7,152,659 | 5,205,867 | -1,946,792 |
| Germany | 6,109,320 | 4,131,263 | -1,978,057 |
| United States | 4,710,587 | 4,870,714 | +160,127 |
| Denmark | 3,147,493 | 3,506,914 | +359,421 |
| Sweden | 3,872,081 | 2,436,816 | -1,435,265 |
| Austria | 3,354,906 | 2,722,286 | -632,620 |
| Belgium | 1,792,414 | 1,014,722 | -777,692 |
| Thailand | 961,402 | 1,038,909 | +77,507 |
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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 106,061,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,167,172 |
| Other | 10,267,096 |
| Air transport | 978,103 |
| 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) | 55,145,866 | 50,915,202 | -4,230,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,483,142 | 6,684,030 | +200,888 |
| Other | 6,015,948 | 4,251,148 | -1,764,800 |
| Air transport | 420,404 | 557,699 | +137,295 |
| 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 | 44,021,156 |
| Dover | 26,630,782 |
| Felixstowe | 14,848,038 |
| 000 | 10,267,096 |
| Killingholme | 6,934,243 |
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 | 23,240,079 | 20,781,077 | -2,459,002 |
| Dover | 12,711,533 | 13,919,249 | +1,207,716 |
| Felixstowe | 7,415,932 | 7,432,106 | +16,174 |
| 000 | 6,015,948 | 4,251,148 | -1,764,800 |
| Killingholme | 3,757,433 | 3,176,810 | -580,623 |
| Hull | 3,510,958 | 2,765,851 | -745,107 |
| Harwich | 2,339,208 | 1,578,051 | -761,157 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,857,504 | 1,889,924 | +32,420 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,941,395 | 1,542,511 | -398,884 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,492,889 | 1,433,299 | -59,590 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
43 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
38 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
17 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 42 |
| 2026-04 | 49 |
| 2026-03 | 45 |
| 2026-02 | 37 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INGREDION UK LIMITED | 119 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 87 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 82 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 54 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 53 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 52 |
| CHARLES TENNANT & COMPANY, LIMITED | 51 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 50 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 49 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 48 |
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 | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 4,620,952 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,901,461 |
| Netherlands | 797,792 |
| Ireland | 350,958 |
| Poland | 314,473 |
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 | 3,573,274 | 1,047,678 | -2,525,596 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,530,937 | 370,524 | -1,160,413 |
| Netherlands | 472,668 | 325,124 | -147,544 |
| Ireland | 164,584 | 186,374 | +21,790 |
| Poland | 141,996 | 172,477 | +30,481 |
| Spain | 72,633 | 238,299 | +165,666 |
| France | 201,764 | 99,314 | -102,450 |
| Bahrain | 74,450 | 216,654 | +142,204 |
| United States | 18,312 | 263,650 | +245,338 |
| Israel | 183,919 | 0 | -183,919 |
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 |
| 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 | 10,630 | 7,488 | -3,142 |
| 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) | 6,913,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,165,757 |
| Air transport | 54,586 |
| Other | 32,039 |
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) | 4,777,121 | 2,136,211 | -2,640,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,117,170 | 1,048,587 | -1,068,583 |
| Air transport | 19,386 | 35,200 | +15,814 |
| Other | 18,613 | 13,426 | -5,187 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,021,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,238,398 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,346,128 |
| Liverpool Docks | 453,431 |
| Southampton | 317,555 |
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 | 3,826,260 | 1,195,496 | -2,630,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,599,150 | 639,248 | -959,902 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 734,657 | 611,471 | -123,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 251,988 | 201,443 | -50,545 |
| Southampton | 162,239 | 155,316 | -6,923 |
| Felixstowe | 132,898 | 51,723 | -81,175 |
| Heysham | 61,074 | 106,137 | +45,063 |
| Holyhead | 45,879 | 35,135 | -10,744 |
| Dover | 6,560 | 70,590 | +64,030 |
| Harwich | 17,347 | 53,099 | +35,752 |
Quick facts
HS code: 35051050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemically treated starches used in various industries