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 | 10,279,838 |
| Germany | 2,270,874 |
| France | 755,898 |
| China | 551,871 |
| Pakistan | 424,334 |
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 | 6,006,493 | 4,273,345 | -1,733,148 |
| Germany | 1,151,623 | 1,119,251 | -32,372 |
| France | 309,597 | 446,301 | +136,704 |
| China | 305,878 | 245,993 | -59,885 |
| Pakistan | 339,951 | 84,383 | -255,568 |
| Netherlands | 216,900 | 193,491 | -23,409 |
| Italy | 146,778 | 245,784 | +99,006 |
| Belgium | 126,859 | 80,007 | -46,852 |
| Slovakia | 184,234 | 14,495 | -169,739 |
| 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 | 12,197,331 |
| China | 911,660 |
| Germany | 480,943 |
| Italy | 435,869 |
| 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 | 6,962,528 | 5,234,803 | -1,727,725 |
| China | 447,158 | 464,502 | +17,344 |
| Germany | 278,194 | 202,749 | -75,445 |
| Italy | 144,225 | 291,644 | +147,419 |
| Pakistan | 340,959 | 89,588 | -251,371 |
| United States | 186,518 | 209,179 | +22,661 |
| Netherlands | 110,837 | 182,859 | +72,022 |
| France | 75,406 | 133,433 | +58,027 |
| Slovakia | 167,361 | 0 | -167,361 |
| Indonesia | 131,519 | 15,830 | -115,689 |
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 | 3 | -3 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 11,491,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,013,480 |
| Air transport | 532,820 |
| Other | 185,182 |
| 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) | 6,964,308 | 4,527,475 | -2,436,833 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,794,360 | 2,219,120 | +424,760 |
| Air transport | 214,828 | 317,992 | +103,164 |
| Other | 163,385 | 21,797 | -141,588 |
| 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 | 6,723,840 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,339,720 |
| Dover | 2,004,356 |
| Belfast Port | 1,718,168 |
| Southampton | 643,756 |
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 | 4,231,904 | 2,491,936 | -1,739,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,392,916 | 946,804 | -446,112 |
| Dover | 840,191 | 1,164,165 | +323,974 |
| Belfast Port | 936,286 | 781,882 | -154,404 |
| Southampton | 386,786 | 256,970 | -129,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 180,591 | 335,550 | +154,959 |
| Liverpool Docks | 190,404 | 210,642 | +20,238 |
| Eurotunnel | 188,693 | 200,769 | +12,076 |
| Harwich | 106,574 | 113,267 | +6,693 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 94,949 | 108,600 | +13,651 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
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+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 730,714 |
| Denmark | 415,312 |
| Poland | 127,277 |
| Hungary | 125,580 |
| United States | 72,149 |
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 | 409,459 | 321,255 | -88,204 |
| Denmark | 41,266 | 374,046 | +332,780 |
| Poland | 105,278 | 21,999 | -83,279 |
| Hungary | 71,760 | 53,820 | -17,940 |
| United States | 48,958 | 23,191 | -25,767 |
| Thailand | 71,109 | 0 | -71,109 |
| Sweden | 21,405 | 40,641 | +19,236 |
| United Arab Emirates | 58,575 | 0 | -58,575 |
| Germany | 45,440 | 12,187 | -33,253 |
| Brazil | 35,600 | 17,217 | -18,383 |
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 | 6,878 |
| XU | 2,409 |
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 | 6,793 | 85 | -6,708 |
| XU | 0 | 2,409 | +2,409 |
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) | 1,140,540 |
| Other | 443,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 350,738 |
| Air transport | 94,038 |
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) | 423,838 | 716,702 | +292,864 |
| Other | 279,703 | 164,178 | -115,525 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 278,909 | 71,829 | -207,080 |
| Air transport | 72,478 | 21,560 | -50,918 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 655,957 |
| 000 | 443,881 |
| Holyhead | 127,323 |
| Southampton | 121,940 |
| Tyne | 105,651 |
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 | 262,710 | 393,247 | +130,537 |
| 000 | 279,703 | 164,178 | -115,525 |
| Holyhead | 79,734 | 47,589 | -32,145 |
| Southampton | 99,954 | 21,986 | -77,968 |
| Tyne | 0 | 105,651 | +105,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,890 | 31,607 | -22,283 |
| Heysham | 20,298 | 61,046 | +40,748 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,015 | 15,798 | -46,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,700 | 29,891 | -12,809 |
| Felixstowe | 50,419 | 18,627 | -31,792 |
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