Import/export HS code 13023210: Locust bean thickeners
Thickeners specifically from locust beans or their seeds
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 3,623,515 |
| Italy | 3,102,986 |
| Netherlands | 1,074,016 |
| Portugal | 558,466 |
| Switzerland | 160,328 |
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 | 1,948,982 | 1,674,533 | -274,449 |
| Italy | 2,044,118 | 1,058,868 | -985,250 |
| Netherlands | 671,298 | 402,718 | -268,580 |
| Portugal | 340,341 | 218,125 | -122,216 |
| Switzerland | 119,475 | 40,853 | -78,622 |
| Belgium | 87,466 | 27,035 | -60,431 |
| Germany | 20,059 | 61,018 | +40,959 |
| Pakistan | 23,399 | 40,641 | +17,242 |
| Turkey | 11,455 | 40,826 | +29,371 |
| France | 26,594 | 21,309 | -5,285 |
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 | 3,637,357 |
| Italy | 3,293,580 |
| Morocco | 1,079,838 |
| Portugal | 558,466 |
| Switzerland | 193,054 |
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 | 1,951,736 | 1,685,621 | -266,115 |
| Italy | 2,162,494 | 1,131,086 | -1,031,408 |
| Morocco | 671,298 | 408,540 | -262,758 |
| Portugal | 340,341 | 218,125 | -122,216 |
| Switzerland | 129,422 | 63,632 | -65,790 |
| Pakistan | 23,399 | 40,641 | +17,242 |
| Turkey | 11,455 | 41,770 | +30,315 |
| China | 0 | 38,300 | +38,300 |
| Denmark | 18,020 | 12,963 | -5,057 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 8,059 | +8,059 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 4,559,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,740,759 |
| Air transport | 535,378 |
| Road transport | 145,633 |
| Other | 9,599 |
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) | 2,814,833 | 1,744,335 | -1,070,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,212,399 | 1,528,360 | -684,039 |
| Air transport | 200,211 | 335,167 | +134,956 |
| Road transport | 100,592 | 45,041 | -55,551 |
| Other | 9,599 | 0 | -9,599 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,250,815 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,239,634 |
| Harwich | 943,208 |
| Liverpool Docks | 568,976 |
| Birmingham Airport | 465,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,276,989 | 1,973,826 | -303,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 854,660 | 384,974 | -469,686 |
| Harwich | 671,298 | 271,910 | -399,388 |
| Liverpool Docks | 350,851 | 218,125 | -132,726 |
| Birmingham Airport | 159,332 | 306,177 | +146,845 |
| London | 300,012 | 58,016 | -241,996 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 253,538 | 40,449 | -213,089 |
| Thamesport | 188,231 | 56,579 | -131,652 |
| ZLC | 106,332 | 58,518 | -47,814 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,070 | 99,396 | +88,326 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| MANNASOL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 37 |
| GLASSON GRAIN LIMITED | 20 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
| CP KELCO UK LIMITED | 19 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 18 |
| MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP | 14 |
| FRONERI ICE CREAM UK LIMITED | 14 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 11 |
| INGREDIENTS U.K. LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 759,801 |
| Denmark | 607,954 |
| Netherlands | 253,567 |
| Turkey | 180,070 |
| France | 176,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 365,927 | 393,874 | +27,947 |
| Denmark | 247,751 | 360,203 | +112,452 |
| Netherlands | 122,723 | 130,844 | +8,121 |
| Turkey | 180,070 | 0 | -180,070 |
| France | 93,206 | 83,640 | -9,566 |
| Israel | 94,022 | 0 | -94,022 |
| Norway | 49,899 | 39,761 | -10,138 |
| Italy | 64,927 | 15,226 | -49,701 |
| Thailand | 64,264 | 0 | -64,264 |
| Germany | 48,051 | 10,770 | -37,281 |
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) | 1,995,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 531,389 |
| Air transport | 18,836 |
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) | 886,615 | 1,109,231 | +222,616 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 513,345 | 18,044 | -495,301 |
| Air transport | 5,302 | 13,534 | +8,232 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 938,918 |
| Heysham | 686,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 392,355 |
| Felixstowe | 185,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,155 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 400,134 | 538,784 | +138,650 |
| Heysham | 294,260 | 392,142 | +97,882 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 247,519 | 144,836 | -102,683 |
| Felixstowe | 180,070 | 5,760 | -174,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,603 | 10,552 | -85,051 |
| Hull | 45,287 | 33,469 | -11,818 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,667 | 0 | -71,667 |
| Southampton | 64,264 | 0 | -64,264 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,530 | 7,987 | +6,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,350 | 5,547 | +4,197 |
Quick facts
HS code: 13023210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thickeners specifically from locust beans or their seeds