Import/export HS code 380910: Starch-based finishing agents
Finishing agents made mainly from starch, used in textile and paper industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 620,493 |
| San Marino | 336,817 |
| Germany | 266,319 |
| Switzerland | 98,822 |
| Italy | 89,464 |
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 | 297,560 | 322,933 | +25,373 |
| San Marino | 173,865 | 162,952 | -10,913 |
| Germany | 166,605 | 99,714 | -66,891 |
| Switzerland | 46,312 | 52,510 | +6,198 |
| Italy | 3,218 | 86,246 | +83,028 |
| France | 24,128 | 52,190 | +28,062 |
| United States | 17,257 | 24,504 | +7,247 |
| Ireland | 24,587 | 16,001 | -8,586 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,303 | +4,303 |
| Belgium | 3,733 | 0 | -3,733 |
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 | 773,025 |
| San Marino | 420,662 |
| France | 190,115 |
| Netherlands | 106,707 |
| United States | 44,305 |
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 | 385,546 | 387,479 | +1,933 |
| San Marino | 173,865 | 246,797 | +72,932 |
| France | 81,080 | 109,035 | +27,955 |
| Netherlands | 72,586 | 34,121 | -38,465 |
| United States | 19,801 | 24,504 | +4,703 |
| Italy | 2,344 | 2,401 | +57 |
| China | 1,296 | 2,160 | +864 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,344 | +2,344 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,015 | +1,015 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,359,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,830 |
| Air transport | 38,747 |
| Other | 38,244 |
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) | 643,970 | 715,827 | +71,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,465 | 67,365 | -13,100 |
| Air transport | 12,083 | 26,664 | +14,581 |
| Other | 24,587 | 13,657 | -10,930 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 400,785 |
| ZLC | 395,640 |
| Hull | 289,746 |
| Dover | 210,252 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 176,971 | 223,814 | +46,843 |
| ZLC | 148,843 | 246,797 | +97,954 |
| Hull | 177,376 | 112,370 | -65,006 |
| Dover | 135,069 | 75,183 | -59,886 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,378 | 49,579 | +40,201 |
| London | 15,565 | 39,054 | +23,489 |
| 000 | 24,587 | 13,657 | -10,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,979 | 26,664 | +20,685 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,022 | 5,350 | -19,672 |
| Killingholme | 2,494 | 16,379 | +13,885 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Air transport
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,515,778 |
| Ghana | 69,016 |
| Ireland | 61,442 |
| Libya | 57,011 |
| Pakistan | 16,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 969,810 | 545,968 | -423,842 |
| Ghana | 69,016 | 0 | -69,016 |
| Ireland | 36,392 | 25,050 | -11,342 |
| Libya | 31,566 | 25,445 | -6,121 |
| Pakistan | 16,776 | 0 | -16,776 |
| Iceland | 2,219 | 13,889 | +11,670 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,035 | 7,136 | +101 |
| Sri Lanka | 13,719 | 0 | -13,719 |
| Bulgaria | 2,288 | 9,375 | +7,087 |
| Egypt | 0 | 10,551 | +10,551 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,739 |
| Denmark | 661 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,027 | 712 | -2,315 |
| Denmark | 565 | 96 | -469 |
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) | 1,626,331 |
| Air transport | 107,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,979 |
| Other | 4,400 |
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) | 1,095,562 | 530,769 | -564,793 |
| Air transport | 29,413 | 78,258 | +48,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,264 | 47,715 | +5,451 |
| Other | 3,592 | 808 | -2,784 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 767,933 |
| London Gateway Port | 664,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 221,816 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 413,910 | 354,023 | -59,887 |
| London Gateway Port | 649,295 | 14,867 | -634,428 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,047 | 169,769 | +117,722 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,414 | 54,258 | +46,844 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,078 | 20,845 | +13,767 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 22,858 | +22,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,999 | 0 | -21,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,040 | 13,889 | +12,849 |
| Felixstowe | 4,749 | 1,210 | -3,539 |
| London | 2,386 | 2,628 | +242 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 380910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Finishing agents made mainly from starch, used in textile and paper industries