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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- 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 | 3,831,631 |
| Taiwan | 3,464,520 |
| China | 1,357,894 |
| Brazil | 855,333 |
| Thailand | 848,589 |
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 | 1,549,562 | 2,282,069 | +732,507 |
| Taiwan | 2,282,797 | 1,181,723 | -1,101,074 |
| China | 735,287 | 622,607 | -112,680 |
| Brazil | 383,734 | 471,599 | +87,865 |
| Thailand | 594,640 | 253,949 | -340,691 |
| Germany | 302,613 | 388,575 | +85,962 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 338,262 | 158,984 | -179,278 |
| Singapore | 0 | 301,584 | +301,584 |
| Netherlands | 193,095 | 74,320 | -118,775 |
| Viet Nam | 101,058 | 106,332 | +5,274 |
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 | 3,871,287 |
| Taiwan | 3,571,744 |
| China | 1,794,684 |
| Brazil | 935,056 |
| Thailand | 893,420 |
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 | 1,548,934 | 2,322,353 | +773,419 |
| Taiwan | 2,341,375 | 1,230,369 | -1,111,006 |
| China | 1,052,522 | 742,162 | -310,360 |
| Brazil | 459,050 | 476,006 | +16,956 |
| Thailand | 604,280 | 289,140 | -315,140 |
| France | 344,631 | 413,375 | +68,744 |
| Malaysia | 80,820 | 372,635 | +291,815 |
| Viet Nam | 101,058 | 106,332 | +5,274 |
| Philippines | 73,474 | 87,100 | +13,626 |
| Nigeria | 59,726 | 61,723 | +1,997 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 24 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 19 |
| Outer London - South | 19 |
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 | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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) | 11,705,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,040,202 |
| Air transport | 289,305 |
| Other | 203,832 |
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) | 6,094,209 | 5,611,327 | -482,882 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 530,615 | 509,587 | -21,028 |
| Air transport | 225,712 | 63,593 | -162,119 |
| Other | 101,009 | 102,823 | +1,814 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,746,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,822,629 |
| Southampton | 2,797,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 428,518 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 277,361 |
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 | 3,465,100 | 2,281,736 | -1,183,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,423,005 | 1,399,624 | -23,381 |
| Southampton | 988,119 | 1,809,000 | +820,881 |
| Eurotunnel | 181,935 | 246,583 | +64,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 220,043 | 57,318 | -162,725 |
| Portsmouth | 184,429 | 41,081 | -143,348 |
| 000 | 101,009 | 102,823 | +1,814 |
| London | 74,176 | 86,276 | +12,100 |
| Liverpool Docks | 93,174 | 52,101 | -41,073 |
| 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 | 78 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 47 |
| Manufacture of food products | 21 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 61 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 59 |
| 2025-07 | 44 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 98 |
| MANNING IMPEX LIMITED | 95 |
| ASCO FOODS LIMITED | 75 |
| P. W. TRADING LTD | 75 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 74 |
| BOBA BOX LIMITED | 72 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 68 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 63 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 61 |
| NEW WORLD IMPORTS (UK) LTD | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 111 |
| 1m-15m | 79 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 340,011 |
| Netherlands | 245,057 |
| Germany | 88,788 |
| France | 47,128 |
| 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 | 212,552 | 127,459 | -85,093 |
| Netherlands | 129,892 | 115,165 | -14,727 |
| Germany | 43,278 | 45,510 | +2,232 |
| France | 19,243 | 27,885 | +8,642 |
| Sweden | 22,897 | 0 | -22,897 |
| Kenya | 16,385 | 5,760 | -10,625 |
| Belgium | 8,369 | 12,000 | +3,631 |
| Norway | 10,072 | 7,361 | -2,711 |
| Portugal | 11,552 | 2,318 | -9,234 |
| 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 |
| XU | 73 |
| 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 |
| XU | 73 | 0 | -73 |
| 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) | 773,064 |
| Air transport | 40,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,779 |
| Other | 4,646 |
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) | 432,110 | 340,954 | -91,156 |
| Air transport | 31,443 | 8,717 | -22,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,538 | 2,241 | -24,297 |
| Other | 2,480 | 2,166 | -314 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 270,177 |
| Holyhead | 145,692 |
| Liverpool Docks | 135,693 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,686 |
| 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 | 159,774 | 110,403 | -49,371 |
| Holyhead | 63,660 | 82,032 | +18,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 119,058 | 16,635 | -102,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,347 | 39,339 | -15,008 |
| Felixstowe | 19,341 | 61,904 | +42,563 |
| Heysham | 20,362 | 20,468 | +106 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,148 | 5,760 | -15,388 |
| Harwich | 10,134 | 1,435 | -8,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,295 | 0 | -10,295 |
| Fishguard | 6,992 | 0 | -6,992 |
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