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 | 494,702 |
| San Marino | 362,167 |
| Germany | 322,960 |
| Switzerland | 82,659 |
| France | 73,600 |
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 | 215,397 | 279,305 | +63,908 |
| San Marino | 205,297 | 156,870 | -48,427 |
| Germany | 180,483 | 142,477 | -38,006 |
| Switzerland | 28,923 | 53,736 | +24,813 |
| France | 48,667 | 24,933 | -23,734 |
| Italy | 1,153 | 58,427 | +57,274 |
| Ireland | 20,839 | 17,420 | -3,419 |
| United States | 18,994 | 17,543 | -1,451 |
| Belgium | 15,717 | 0 | -15,717 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,303 | +4,303 |
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 | 714,515 |
| San Marino | 417,365 |
| France | 174,969 |
| Netherlands | 105,331 |
| United States | 39,081 |
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 | 304,550 | 409,965 | +105,415 |
| San Marino | 205,297 | 212,068 | +6,771 |
| France | 93,540 | 81,429 | -12,111 |
| Netherlands | 91,097 | 14,234 | -76,863 |
| United States | 21,538 | 17,543 | -3,995 |
| Italy | 1,153 | 2,355 | +1,202 |
| China | 0 | 3,456 | +3,456 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,344 | +2,344 |
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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 1,283,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,690 |
| Other | 35,915 |
| Air transport | 32,118 |
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) | 623,159 | 660,602 | +37,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,673 | 67,017 | -10,656 |
| Other | 20,839 | 15,076 | -5,763 |
| Air transport | 16,343 | 15,775 | -568 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 392,343 |
| Middlesbrough | 384,346 |
| Hull | 279,362 |
| Dover | 191,028 |
| London | 63,662 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 180,275 | 212,068 | +31,793 |
| Middlesbrough | 261,936 | 122,410 | -139,526 |
| Hull | 95,351 | 184,011 | +88,660 |
| Dover | 53,710 | 137,318 | +83,608 |
| London | 41,892 | 21,770 | -20,122 |
| 000 | 20,839 | 15,076 | -5,763 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,924 | 8,502 | -9,422 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,022 | 0 | -25,022 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,289 | 12,215 | +926 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ECOLAB LIMITED | 8 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 7 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 6 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 5 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 4 |
| PURITY GLOBAL LIMITED | 4 |
| ACDOCO LIMITED | 2 |
| CLEAN SUPPLY LIMITED | 2 |
| EDAP INTERNATIONAL LTD | 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 | 1,491,307 |
| Ghana | 69,016 |
| Ireland | 60,250 |
| Libya | 57,011 |
| Brazil | 30,125 |
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 | 905,476 | 585,831 | -319,645 |
| Ghana | 69,016 | 0 | -69,016 |
| Ireland | 31,793 | 28,457 | -3,336 |
| Libya | 0 | 57,011 | +57,011 |
| Brazil | 30,125 | 0 | -30,125 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 16,776 | +16,776 |
| Iceland | 1,268 | 14,840 | +13,572 |
| Sri Lanka | 13,719 | 0 | -13,719 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,775 | 7,766 | +1,991 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 11,663 | +11,663 |
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 | 4,464 |
| Denmark | 1,273 |
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 | 3,125 | 1,339 | -1,786 |
| Denmark | 1,153 | 120 | -1,033 |
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) | 1,634,447 |
| Air transport | 91,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,593 |
| Other | 5,737 |
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) | 1,004,239 | 630,208 | -374,031 |
| Air transport | 28,755 | 62,769 | +34,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,682 | 54,911 | +26,229 |
| Other | 4,278 | 1,459 | -2,819 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 871,162 |
| Southampton | 631,590 |
| Liverpool Docks | 159,209 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,645 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 825,361 | 45,801 | -779,560 |
| Southampton | 169,894 | 461,696 | +291,802 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,444 | 127,765 | +96,321 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,733 | 17,912 | -8,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 26,694 | +26,694 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 22,858 | +22,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 21,999 | +21,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,040 | 13,889 | +12,849 |
| 000 | 4,278 | 1,459 | -2,819 |
| Felixstowe | 2,747 | 2,002 | -745 |
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