Import/export HS code 1903: Tapioca and starch products
Tapioca and similar starch-based products in forms like flakes, grains, or pearls
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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 | 4,022,517 |
| Taiwan | 3,415,202 |
| China | 1,346,938 |
| Brazil | 902,041 |
| Thailand | 855,156 |
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 | 1,732,863 | 2,289,654 | +556,791 |
| Taiwan | 2,267,858 | 1,147,344 | -1,120,514 |
| China | 742,689 | 604,249 | -138,440 |
| Brazil | 427,653 | 474,388 | +46,735 |
| Thailand | 590,725 | 264,431 | -326,294 |
| Germany | 286,585 | 388,575 | +101,990 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 338,262 | 158,984 | -179,278 |
| Nigeria | 58,554 | 279,041 | +220,487 |
| Singapore | 0 | 305,690 | +305,690 |
| Netherlands | 183,167 | 66,050 | -117,117 |
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 | 4,062,173 |
| Taiwan | 3,511,575 |
| China | 1,783,728 |
| Brazil | 981,764 |
| Thailand | 890,250 |
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 | 1,745,405 | 2,316,768 | +571,363 |
| Taiwan | 2,315,010 | 1,196,565 | -1,118,445 |
| China | 1,042,152 | 741,576 | -300,576 |
| Brazil | 502,969 | 478,795 | -24,174 |
| Thailand | 594,856 | 295,394 | -299,462 |
| France | 382,214 | 372,294 | -9,920 |
| Malaysia | 79,630 | 373,225 | +293,595 |
| Nigeria | 59,182 | 267,516 | +208,334 |
| Viet Nam | 138,175 | 89,910 | -48,265 |
| Philippines | 73,474 | 87,100 | +13,626 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 23 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +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) | 12,092,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,023,284 |
| Air transport | 280,565 |
| Other | 196,327 |
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) | 6,312,063 | 5,780,766 | -531,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 555,743 | 467,541 | -88,202 |
| Air transport | 219,726 | 60,839 | -158,887 |
| Other | 108,996 | 87,331 | -21,665 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,748,430 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,917,290 |
| Southampton | 2,898,504 |
| Eurotunnel | 410,635 |
| London | 347,019 |
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 | 3,469,740 | 2,278,690 | -1,191,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,612,674 | 1,304,616 | -308,058 |
| Southampton | 1,032,483 | 1,866,021 | +833,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 162,409 | 248,226 | +85,817 |
| London | 56,179 | 290,840 | +234,661 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 213,144 | 55,477 | -157,667 |
| Portsmouth | 225,510 | 0 | -225,510 |
| 000 | 108,996 | 87,331 | -21,665 |
| Liverpool Docks | 96,331 | 54,731 | -41,600 |
| Dover | 52,638 | 84,358 | +31,720 |
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 | 126 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 80 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 50 |
| Manufacture of food products | 21 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 61 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 59 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 99 |
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 95 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 76 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 75 |
| P. W. TRADING LTD | 75 |
| BOBA BOX LIMITED | 72 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 69 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 63 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 62 |
| NEW WORLD IMPORTS (UK) LTD | 62 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 112 |
| 1m-15m | 85 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 270,103 |
| Netherlands | 239,681 |
| Germany | 81,228 |
| France | 48,382 |
| Sweden | 22,897 |
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 | 152,071 | 118,032 | -34,039 |
| Netherlands | 132,625 | 107,056 | -25,569 |
| Germany | 43,818 | 37,410 | -6,408 |
| France | 19,243 | 29,139 | +9,896 |
| Sweden | 22,897 | 0 | -22,897 |
| Kenya | 16,385 | 5,760 | -10,625 |
| Belgium | 8,369 | 12,000 | +3,631 |
| Portugal | 11,552 | 5,884 | -5,668 |
| Norway | 10,072 | 7,361 | -2,711 |
| Denmark | 3,840 | 4,480 | +640 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 4,296 |
| Netherlands | 129 |
| Thailand | 117 |
| China | 31 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 2,227 | 2,069 | -158 |
| Netherlands | 129 | 0 | -129 |
| Thailand | 20 | 97 | +77 |
| China | 31 | 0 | -31 |
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) | 695,045 |
| Air transport | 40,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,049 |
| Other | 4,641 |
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) | 374,907 | 320,138 | -54,769 |
| Air transport | 31,443 | 8,717 | -22,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,538 | 4,511 | -22,027 |
| Other | 2,475 | 2,166 | -309 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,295 |
| Holyhead | 122,883 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,861 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,452 |
| Felixstowe | 81,245 |
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 | 144,940 | 115,355 | -29,585 |
| Holyhead | 50,278 | 72,605 | +22,327 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,226 | 16,635 | -62,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,487 | 39,965 | -15,522 |
| Felixstowe | 36,308 | 44,937 | +8,629 |
| Heysham | 14,842 | 20,468 | +5,626 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,148 | 5,760 | -15,388 |
| Harwich | 10,134 | 1,435 | -8,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,295 | 0 | -10,295 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,260 | 4,511 | +2,251 |
Quick facts
HS code: 1903
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tapioca and similar starch-based products in forms like flakes, grains, or pearls