Import/export HS code 130239: Various plant-based thickeners
Various thickeners derived from plants, not listed elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 28,100,491 |
| Philippines | 10,427,963 |
| Indonesia | 10,230,108 |
| India | 7,229,530 |
| Netherlands | 5,965,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10,002,062 | 18,098,429 | +8,096,367 |
| Philippines | 5,701,799 | 4,726,164 | -975,635 |
| Indonesia | 6,463,608 | 3,766,500 | -2,697,108 |
| India | 4,524,881 | 2,704,649 | -1,820,232 |
| Netherlands | 3,069,545 | 2,895,546 | -173,999 |
| Spain | 2,196,965 | 1,946,239 | -250,726 |
| China | 1,731,356 | 2,368,623 | +637,267 |
| Germany | 1,257,069 | 1,202,254 | -54,815 |
| France | 1,291,664 | 931,856 | -359,808 |
| Chile | 1,288,731 | 765,366 | -523,365 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 27,609,906 |
| Philippines | 12,535,845 |
| Indonesia | 10,346,720 |
| India | 9,274,740 |
| China | 4,766,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,141,812 | 19,468,094 | +11,326,282 |
| Philippines | 6,966,392 | 5,569,453 | -1,396,939 |
| Indonesia | 6,463,608 | 3,883,112 | -2,580,496 |
| India | 5,621,305 | 3,653,435 | -1,967,870 |
| China | 1,921,830 | 2,844,276 | +922,446 |
| Spain | 2,065,893 | 1,734,030 | -331,863 |
| France | 1,682,604 | 1,157,854 | -524,750 |
| United Kingdom | 1,993,428 | 10,592 | -1,982,836 |
| Chile | 1,289,724 | 598,104 | -691,620 |
| Canada | 1,158,297 | 672,291 | -486,006 |
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 | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
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 | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
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) | 44,022,928 |
| Air transport | 21,459,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,912,073 |
| Other | 1,509,303 |
| Road transport | 97,542 |
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) | 26,254,027 | 17,768,901 | -8,485,126 |
| Air transport | 5,272,983 | 16,186,461 | +10,913,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,498,657 | 8,413,416 | -2,085,241 |
| Other | 902,559 | 606,744 | -295,815 |
| Road transport | 59,484 | 38,058 | -21,426 |
| Rail transport | 9,303 | 16,139 | +6,836 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 25,267,689 |
| Glasgow Airport | 13,883,515 |
| Southampton | 7,833,040 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,637,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,432,127 |
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 | 13,886,912 | 11,380,777 | -2,506,135 |
| Glasgow Airport | 41,475 | 13,842,040 | +13,800,565 |
| Southampton | 4,465,285 | 3,367,755 | -1,097,530 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,013,383 | 1,624,086 | -2,389,297 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,011,490 | 1,420,637 | -2,590,853 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,925,959 | 2,442,851 | -483,108 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,942,311 | 1,553,372 | -1,388,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,810,187 | 1,345,697 | -1,464,490 |
| Dover | 1,962,232 | 1,993,931 | +31,699 |
| 000 | 902,559 | 606,744 | -295,815 |
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 | 54 |
| Manufacture of food products | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 109 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 91 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 86 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 69 |
| CHEMCOLLOIDS LIMITED | 65 |
| MANNASOL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 59 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 55 |
| BLUE DIAMOND (C.P.) LIMITED | 48 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 46 |
| CP KELCO UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 69 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,112,175 |
| Thailand | 16,060,051 |
| Ireland | 10,776,395 |
| United States | 8,886,309 |
| France | 7,463,604 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,095,236 | 16,016,939 | +3,921,703 |
| Thailand | 8,898,182 | 7,161,869 | -1,736,313 |
| Ireland | 5,746,591 | 5,029,804 | -716,787 |
| United States | 4,855,316 | 4,030,993 | -824,323 |
| France | 3,707,312 | 3,756,292 | +48,980 |
| Denmark | 3,761,518 | 3,015,725 | -745,793 |
| China | 988,234 | 3,460,369 | +2,472,135 |
| Germany | 2,482,402 | 1,621,371 | -861,031 |
| Singapore | 2,052,243 | 844,518 | -1,207,725 |
| Belgium | 1,242,681 | 665,369 | -577,312 |
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 | 168,012 |
| France | 2,129 |
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 | 114,679 | 53,333 | -61,346 |
| France | 0 | 2,129 | +2,129 |
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) | 61,579,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,540,446 |
| Air transport | 10,248,041 |
| Other | 170,141 |
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) | 28,814,028 | 32,765,122 | +3,951,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,606,854 | 16,933,592 | -5,673,262 |
| Air transport | 4,456,652 | 5,791,389 | +1,334,737 |
| Other | 114,679 | 55,462 | -59,217 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,065,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,838,417 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,961,560 |
| Southampton | 11,702,579 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,943,503 |
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 | 15,772,409 | 19,292,965 | +3,520,556 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,219,875 | 8,618,542 | -1,601,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,968,079 | 4,993,481 | -1,974,598 |
| Southampton | 6,838,675 | 4,863,904 | -1,974,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,959,427 | 4,984,076 | +1,024,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,928,267 | 4,707,766 | +1,779,499 |
| Felixstowe | 4,510,635 | 2,766,633 | -1,744,002 |
| Hull | 1,100,159 | 1,383,838 | +283,679 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 621,701 | 1,703,065 | +1,081,364 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,320,173 | 906,314 | -413,859 |
Quick facts
HS code: 130239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various thickeners derived from plants, not listed elsewhere