Import/export HS code 130231: Agar-agar
A natural gelling agent from seaweed, used in food and laboratory settings
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 8,765,382 |
| Morocco | 4,136,036 |
| United States | 1,027,758 |
| France | 830,693 |
| Italy | 822,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,708,100 | 4,057,282 | -650,818 |
| Morocco | 2,277,688 | 1,858,348 | -419,340 |
| United States | 339,800 | 687,958 | +348,158 |
| France | 462,680 | 368,013 | -94,667 |
| Italy | 494,596 | 327,998 | -166,598 |
| Netherlands | 287,080 | 164,669 | -122,411 |
| China | 194,305 | 163,256 | -31,049 |
| Germany | 88,963 | 109,961 | +20,998 |
| Belgium | 96,972 | 50,893 | -46,079 |
| Switzerland | 58,896 | 62,867 | +3,971 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 8,914,018 |
| Morocco | 4,211,429 |
| United States | 980,065 |
| Mexico | 787,999 |
| Italy | 774,428 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4,746,181 | 4,167,837 | -578,344 |
| Morocco | 2,353,081 | 1,858,348 | -494,733 |
| United States | 312,950 | 667,115 | +354,165 |
| Mexico | 386,596 | 401,403 | +14,807 |
| Italy | 548,537 | 225,891 | -322,646 |
| China | 391,794 | 320,298 | -71,496 |
| France | 189,763 | 152,158 | -37,605 |
| Philippines | 41,602 | 45,688 | +4,086 |
| India | 43,924 | 24,397 | -19,527 |
| Belgium | 33,414 | 24,404 | -9,010 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 9,822,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,231,938 |
| Air transport | 863,682 |
| Road transport | 133,279 |
| Rail transport | 29,481 |
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) | 5,326,565 | 4,495,880 | -830,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,509,687 | 2,722,251 | -787,436 |
| Air transport | 218,429 | 645,253 | +426,824 |
| Road transport | 70,412 | 62,867 | -7,545 |
| Rail transport | 3,797 | 25,684 | +21,887 |
| Other | 3,828 | 4,759 | +931 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,400,275 |
| London | 4,546,046 |
| Dover | 999,391 |
| Thamesport | 652,241 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 524,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,774,119 | 3,626,156 | -147,963 |
| London | 2,497,760 | 2,048,286 | -449,474 |
| Dover | 577,826 | 421,565 | -156,261 |
| Thamesport | 435,218 | 217,023 | -218,195 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,451 | 465,303 | +405,852 |
| Portsmouth | 224,971 | 273,813 | +48,842 |
| Felixstowe | 227,478 | 172,908 | -54,570 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,769 | 162,487 | -54,282 |
| Killingholme | 320,667 | 58,562 | -262,105 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 196,220 | 150,112 | -46,108 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 44 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 43 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 38 |
| GU INDULGENT FOODS LIMITED | 36 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 30 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 29 |
| PURATOS LIMITED | 24 |
| PRINOVA SOLUTIONS EUROPE LIMITED | 22 |
| INGREDIENTS U.K. LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 183,125 |
| Netherlands | 128,252 |
| Germany | 121,560 |
| Ireland | 120,797 |
| China | 109,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 105,154 | 77,971 | -27,183 |
| Netherlands | 62,558 | 65,694 | +3,136 |
| Germany | 112,715 | 8,845 | -103,870 |
| Ireland | 57,391 | 63,406 | +6,015 |
| China | 51,989 | 57,431 | +5,442 |
| Italy | 88,231 | 8,877 | -79,354 |
| Canada | 62,677 | 20,212 | -42,465 |
| South Korea | 71,186 | 4,920 | -66,266 |
| Japan | 36,068 | 13,554 | -22,514 |
| India | 33,551 | 11,953 | -21,598 |
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 | 60,349 |
| XU | 760 |
| Ireland | 32 |
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 | 35,058 | 25,291 | -9,767 |
| XU | 463 | 297 | -166 |
| Ireland | 32 | 0 | -32 |
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) | 642,933 |
| Air transport | 452,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,448 |
| Other | 61,141 |
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) | 387,883 | 255,050 | -132,833 |
| Air transport | 278,149 | 174,147 | -104,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,597 | 44,851 | -89,746 |
| Other | 35,553 | 25,588 | -9,965 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 504,460 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 409,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,801 |
| 000 | 61,141 |
| Felixstowe | 58,185 |
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 | 310,979 | 193,481 | -117,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 253,797 | 155,636 | -98,161 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,213 | 34,588 | -625 |
| 000 | 35,553 | 25,588 | -9,965 |
| Felixstowe | 56,886 | 1,299 | -55,587 |
| Southampton | 48,202 | 9,184 | -39,018 |
| Holyhead | 11,594 | 32,122 | +20,528 |
| Dover | 41,648 | 1,701 | -39,947 |
| Hull | 17,958 | 5,254 | -12,704 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,848 | 1,612 | -15,236 |
Quick facts
HS code: 130231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural gelling agent from seaweed, used in food and laboratory settings