Import/export HS code 23031090: Various starch waste
Starch production waste not fitting specific protein criteria, used in various applications
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,713,032 |
| Germany | 2,514,038 |
| Belgium | 2,457,906 |
| Lithuania | 2,141,681 |
| Egypt | 1,575,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,419,050 | 3,293,982 | +874,932 |
| Germany | 1,065,017 | 1,449,021 | +384,004 |
| Belgium | 87,280 | 2,370,626 | +2,283,346 |
| Lithuania | 1,666,020 | 475,661 | -1,190,359 |
| Egypt | 639,712 | 935,666 | +295,954 |
| United States | 12,217 | 1,497,609 | +1,485,392 |
| Denmark | 542,658 | 538,039 | -4,619 |
| France | 429,818 | 268,917 | -160,901 |
| Ireland | 263,223 | 283,040 | +19,817 |
| Norway | 256,045 | 217,827 | -38,218 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,073,487 |
| Netherlands | 3,456,689 |
| Belgium | 2,516,337 |
| Lithuania | 2,141,681 |
| Egypt | 1,575,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,637,490 | 2,435,997 | +798,507 |
| Netherlands | 1,679,749 | 1,776,940 | +97,191 |
| Belgium | 131,838 | 2,384,499 | +2,252,661 |
| Lithuania | 1,666,020 | 475,661 | -1,190,359 |
| Egypt | 639,712 | 935,666 | +295,954 |
| United States | 0 | 1,488,468 | +1,488,468 |
| Denmark | 599,262 | 468,627 | -130,635 |
| France | 442,035 | 296,390 | -145,645 |
| Norway | 406,561 | 287,239 | -119,322 |
| China | 73,077 | 464,171 | +391,094 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
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 - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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) | 13,137,505 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,015,026 |
| Other | 557,654 |
| Air transport | 82,487 |
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) | 4,946,061 | 8,191,444 | +3,245,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,756,703 | 3,258,323 | +501,620 |
| Other | 271,221 | 286,433 | +15,212 |
| Air transport | 67,159 | 15,328 | -51,831 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,309,367 |
| Teignmouth | 3,869,410 |
| Felixstowe | 3,566,433 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,583,638 |
| Harwich | 1,515,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,063,232 | 2,246,135 | +182,903 |
| Teignmouth | 1,666,020 | 2,203,390 | +537,370 |
| Felixstowe | 1,429,088 | 2,137,345 | +708,257 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,583,638 | +1,583,638 |
| Harwich | 636,206 | 879,601 | +243,395 |
| Dover | 676,485 | 448,443 | -228,042 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 931,853 | +931,853 |
| Belfast Port | 316,760 | 586,800 | +270,040 |
| 000 | 271,221 | 286,433 | +15,212 |
| Goole | 494,127 | 0 | -494,127 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 68 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 48 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 43 |
| HEALY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 33 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 31 |
| UNITED MOLASSES GROUP LIMITED | 30 |
| ADM AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 27 |
| CALDIC INGREDIENTS UK LTD. | 26 |
| ULTRAPHARM LIMITED | 26 |
| THE TRADELINK INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 277,511 |
| Sweden | 60,985 |
| Denmark | 29,899 |
| Germany | 22,172 |
| Lithuania | 18,268 |
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 | 111,012 | 166,499 | +55,487 |
| Sweden | 0 | 60,985 | +60,985 |
| Denmark | 29,899 | 0 | -29,899 |
| Germany | 0 | 22,172 | +22,172 |
| Lithuania | 18,268 | 0 | -18,268 |
| France | 0 | 1,749 | +1,749 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 77,448 |
| France | 6,026 |
| XU | 4,462 |
| XI | 1,189 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,595 | 59,853 | +42,258 |
| France | 6,026 | 0 | -6,026 |
| XU | 1,984 | 2,478 | +494 |
| XI | 0 | 1,189 | +1,189 |
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) | 249,009 |
| Other | 89,125 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,450 |
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) | 93,612 | 155,397 | +61,785 |
| Other | 25,605 | 63,520 | +37,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,962 | 32,488 | -7,474 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 120,720 |
| Immingham Docks | 90,884 |
| 000 | 89,125 |
| Holyhead | 44,671 |
| Felixstowe | 22,172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 37,440 | 83,280 | +45,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,899 | 60,985 | +31,086 |
| 000 | 25,605 | 63,520 | +37,915 |
| Holyhead | 38,877 | 5,794 | -33,083 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 22,172 | +22,172 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,268 | 0 | -18,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,654 | +15,654 |
| Heysham | 9,090 | 0 | -9,090 |
Quick facts
HS code: 23031090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Starch production waste not fitting specific protein criteria, used in various applications