Import/export HS code 350520: Starch-based glues
Adhesives made from starches, dextrins, 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 | 26,897,190 |
| Netherlands | 2,639,859 |
| Italy | 163,355 |
| Ireland | 89,408 |
| United States | 40,628 |
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 | 14,157,886 | 12,739,304 | -1,418,582 |
| Netherlands | 1,252,064 | 1,387,795 | +135,731 |
| Italy | 73,187 | 90,168 | +16,981 |
| Ireland | 47,573 | 41,835 | -5,738 |
| United States | 11,167 | 29,461 | +18,294 |
| Lithuania | 28,376 | 8,424 | -19,952 |
| Sweden | 12,729 | 22,499 | +9,770 |
| Belgium | 2,448 | 28,690 | +26,242 |
| France | 12,236 | 11,791 | -445 |
| Hungary | 19,180 | 0 | -19,180 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 27,085,114 |
| Netherlands | 2,430,599 |
| Italy | 185,158 |
| France | 63,414 |
| Hungary | 51,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14,144,100 | 12,941,014 | -1,203,086 |
| Netherlands | 1,258,739 | 1,171,860 | -86,879 |
| Italy | 82,853 | 102,305 | +19,452 |
| France | 0 | 63,414 | +63,414 |
| Hungary | 51,747 | 0 | -51,747 |
| United States | 10,207 | 27,539 | +17,332 |
| Sweden | 6,198 | 22,499 | +16,301 |
| China | 7,044 | 7,729 | +685 |
| United Kingdom | 7,991 | 5,792 | -2,199 |
| Lithuania | 11,430 | 0 | -11,430 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +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) | 29,091,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 774,407 |
| Other | 86,537 |
| Air transport | 80,310 |
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) | 15,106,525 | 13,985,066 | -1,121,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 445,948 | 328,459 | -117,489 |
| Other | 44,688 | 41,849 | -2,839 |
| Air transport | 33,852 | 46,458 | +12,606 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,348,524 |
| Harwich | 5,806,663 |
| London | 5,409,466 |
| Felixstowe | 2,382,996 |
| Dover | 713,435 |
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 | 6,680,109 | 6,668,415 | -11,694 |
| Harwich | 2,675,143 | 3,131,520 | +456,377 |
| London | 2,758,944 | 2,650,522 | -108,422 |
| Felixstowe | 1,403,301 | 979,695 | -423,606 |
| Dover | 471,369 | 242,066 | -229,303 |
| Middlesbrough | 370,341 | 160,801 | -209,540 |
| Purfleet | 481,630 | 0 | -481,630 |
| Tyne | 77,740 | 316,085 | +238,345 |
| Hull | 235,885 | 65,359 | -170,526 |
| Killingholme | 259,303 | 0 | -259,303 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 4,495,614 |
| Latvia | 3,115,379 |
| Italy | 2,900,297 |
| Azerbaijan | 1,461,624 |
| Uzbekistan | 1,322,038 |
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 | 2,355,475 | 2,140,139 | -215,336 |
| Latvia | 1,593,748 | 1,521,631 | -72,117 |
| Italy | 1,221,031 | 1,679,266 | +458,235 |
| Azerbaijan | 18,041 | 1,443,583 | +1,425,542 |
| Uzbekistan | 675,890 | 646,148 | -29,742 |
| Poland | 816,514 | 321,149 | -495,365 |
| Turkey | 411,522 | 334,689 | -76,833 |
| Ukraine | 242,769 | 346,800 | +104,031 |
| Kazakhstan | 216,180 | 258,865 | +42,685 |
| United Arab Emirates | 364,022 | 21,579 | -342,443 |
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 | 11 |
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 | 11 | 0 | -11 |
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) | 16,651,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,802,629 |
| Air transport | 121,564 |
| Other | 1,148 |
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) | 7,502,560 | 9,149,004 | +1,646,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,282,155 | 520,474 | -761,681 |
| Air transport | 88,475 | 33,089 | -55,386 |
| Other | 1,148 | 0 | -1,148 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,844,803 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,261,957 |
| Felixstowe | 532,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 382,017 |
| Liverpool Docks | 343,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,052,933 | 7,791,870 | +2,738,937 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,201,983 | 1,059,974 | -1,142,009 |
| Felixstowe | 226,071 | 306,757 | +80,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,767 | 138,250 | -105,517 |
| Liverpool Docks | 338,187 | 4,987 | -333,200 |
| Dover | 166,057 | 149,487 | -16,570 |
| Harwich | 267,774 | 44,458 | -223,316 |
| Southampton | 54,896 | 42,469 | -12,427 |
| Hull | 79,443 | 8,858 | -70,585 |
| London | 57,812 | 30,197 | -27,615 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 350520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Adhesives made from starches, dextrins, or modified starches