Import/export HS code 13023290: Guar seed thickeners
Thickeners made from guar seeds, commonly used in food and industrial products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 10,780,182 |
| Germany | 2,268,400 |
| France | 804,276 |
| China | 526,181 |
| Netherlands | 449,525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,475,174 | 4,305,008 | -2,170,166 |
| Germany | 1,236,209 | 1,032,191 | -204,018 |
| France | 330,321 | 473,955 | +143,634 |
| China | 280,188 | 245,993 | -34,195 |
| Netherlands | 178,308 | 271,217 | +92,909 |
| Pakistan | 339,951 | 84,383 | -255,568 |
| Italy | 142,044 | 266,428 | +124,384 |
| Belgium | 120,087 | 83,840 | -36,247 |
| Slovakia | 162,759 | 20,891 | -141,868 |
| Morocco | 30,754 | 107,437 | +76,683 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 12,668,977 |
| China | 871,234 |
| Germany | 502,322 |
| Italy | 455,725 |
| Pakistan | 430,547 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7,478,585 | 5,190,392 | -2,288,193 |
| China | 413,758 | 457,476 | +43,718 |
| Germany | 308,251 | 194,071 | -114,180 |
| Italy | 148,347 | 307,378 | +159,031 |
| Pakistan | 340,959 | 89,588 | -251,371 |
| United States | 197,333 | 231,250 | +33,917 |
| Netherlands | 99,432 | 278,760 | +179,328 |
| France | 78,506 | 151,237 | +72,731 |
| Indonesia | 131,519 | 15,830 | -115,689 |
| Slovakia | 145,886 | 0 | -145,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,028,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,129,930 |
| Air transport | 579,624 |
| Other | 167,368 |
| Road transport | 1,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,394,441 | 4,634,309 | -2,760,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,839,938 | 2,289,992 | +450,054 |
| Air transport | 230,373 | 349,251 | +118,878 |
| Other | 145,079 | 22,289 | -122,790 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,003 | +1,003 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,075,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,527,320 |
| Dover | 1,969,072 |
| Belfast Port | 1,664,788 |
| Southampton | 665,566 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,587,578 | 2,487,983 | -2,099,595 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,504,356 | 1,022,964 | -481,392 |
| Dover | 913,361 | 1,055,711 | +142,350 |
| Belfast Port | 927,074 | 737,714 | -189,360 |
| Southampton | 386,786 | 278,780 | -108,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,620 | 422,604 | +266,984 |
| Eurotunnel | 182,481 | 244,736 | +62,255 |
| Liverpool Docks | 181,278 | 242,263 | +60,985 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 115,299 | 118,450 | +3,151 |
| Harwich | 104,274 | 118,595 | +14,321 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 766,306 |
| Denmark | 410,664 |
| Hungary | 125,580 |
| Poland | 124,999 |
| Thailand | 71,109 |
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 | 374,510 | 391,796 | +17,286 |
| Denmark | 36,618 | 374,046 | +337,428 |
| Hungary | 71,760 | 53,820 | -17,940 |
| Poland | 103,000 | 21,999 | -81,001 |
| Thailand | 71,109 | 0 | -71,109 |
| United States | 52,905 | 13,779 | -39,126 |
| Sweden | 21,405 | 40,641 | +19,236 |
| United Arab Emirates | 58,575 | 942 | -57,633 |
| Germany | 38,774 | 12,187 | -26,587 |
| Italy | 18,065 | 24,455 | +6,390 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 434,594 |
| XI | 4,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 272,910 | 161,684 | -111,226 |
| XI | 4,781 | 85 | -4,696 |
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) | 1,106,690 |
| Other | 441,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 392,432 |
| Air transport | 88,573 |
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) | 386,032 | 720,658 | +334,626 |
| Other | 277,691 | 164,178 | -113,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,129 | 127,303 | -137,826 |
| Air transport | 67,013 | 21,560 | -45,453 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 647,013 |
| 000 | 441,869 |
| Heysham | 150,830 |
| Southampton | 121,940 |
| Holyhead | 107,843 |
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 | 257,841 | 389,172 | +131,331 |
| 000 | 277,691 | 164,178 | -113,513 |
| Heysham | 20,298 | 130,532 | +110,234 |
| Southampton | 109,366 | 12,574 | -96,792 |
| Holyhead | 60,254 | 47,589 | -12,665 |
| Tyne | 0 | 105,651 | +105,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,242 | 31,607 | -17,635 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,015 | 15,798 | -46,217 |
| Felixstowe | 50,419 | 18,627 | -31,792 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,127 | 12,358 | -31,769 |
Quick facts
HS code: 13023290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thickeners made from guar seeds, commonly used in food and industrial products