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 | 596,515 |
| San Marino | 362,878 |
| Germany | 321,934 |
| 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 | 247,785 | 348,730 | +100,945 |
| San Marino | 227,802 | 135,076 | -92,726 |
| Germany | 222,220 | 99,714 | -122,506 |
| Switzerland | 37,955 | 60,867 | +22,912 |
| Italy | 2,027 | 87,437 | +85,410 |
| France | 35,944 | 48,337 | +12,393 |
| United States | 26,732 | 15,521 | -11,211 |
| Ireland | 22,906 | 16,783 | -6,123 |
| 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 | 801,690 |
| San Marino | 446,723 |
| France | 202,296 |
| Netherlands | 105,461 |
| United States | 44,797 |
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 | 387,356 | 414,334 | +26,978 |
| San Marino | 227,802 | 218,921 | -8,881 |
| France | 88,757 | 113,539 | +24,782 |
| Netherlands | 72,398 | 33,063 | -39,335 |
| United States | 29,276 | 15,521 | -13,755 |
| Italy | 1,153 | 3,592 | +2,439 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,424,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 154,228 |
| Other | 37,345 |
| Air transport | 33,982 |
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) | 703,816 | 720,501 | +16,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,921 | 66,307 | -21,614 |
| Other | 22,906 | 14,439 | -8,467 |
| Air transport | 16,301 | 17,681 | +1,380 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 429,450 |
| ZLC | 421,701 |
| Hull | 286,669 |
| Dover | 217,959 |
| London | 64,350 |
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 | 232,586 | 196,864 | -35,722 |
| ZLC | 202,780 | 218,921 | +16,141 |
| Hull | 121,552 | 165,117 | +43,565 |
| Dover | 134,419 | 83,540 | -50,879 |
| London | 27,958 | 36,392 | +8,434 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,209 | 49,579 | +38,370 |
| 000 | 22,906 | 14,439 | -8,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,022 | 5,350 | -19,672 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,197 | 17,681 | +7,484 |
| 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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NALCO LIMITED | 8 |
| ECOLAB LIMITED | 8 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 6 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 5 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 5 |
| PURITY GLOBAL LIMITED | 4 |
| ACDOCO LIMITED | 3 |
| EDAP INTERNATIONAL LTD | 3 |
| CLEAN SUPPLY LIMITED | 2 |
| EUROPEAN FLAVOURS & FRAGRANCES PLC | 2 |
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 |
| 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 | 1,612,629 |
| Ghana | 69,016 |
| Ireland | 62,543 |
| 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 | 940,585 | 672,044 | -268,541 |
| Ghana | 69,016 | 0 | -69,016 |
| Ireland | 32,663 | 29,880 | -2,783 |
| Libya | 0 | 57,011 | +57,011 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 16,776 | +16,776 |
| Iceland | 2,219 | 13,889 | +11,670 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,775 | 8,396 | +2,621 |
| 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 | 3,814 |
| Denmark | 815 |
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 | 2,800 | 1,014 | -1,786 |
| Denmark | 695 | 120 | -575 |
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) | 1,718,978 |
| Air transport | 111,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,851 |
| Other | 4,629 |
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) | 1,012,176 | 706,802 | -305,374 |
| Air transport | 31,956 | 79,919 | +47,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,413 | 53,438 | +16,025 |
| Other | 3,495 | 1,134 | -2,361 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 779,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 749,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 218,838 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,876 |
| 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 | 310,363 | 469,197 | +158,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 689,876 | 59,156 | -630,720 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,921 | 186,917 | +154,996 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,733 | 39,143 | +12,410 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,078 | 20,845 | +13,767 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 22,858 | +22,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,223 | 16,776 | +11,553 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,040 | 13,889 | +12,849 |
| Felixstowe | 4,749 | 1,210 | -3,539 |
| London | 1,167 | 3,847 | +2,680 |
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