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 | 5,765,355 |
| Belgium | 2,932,456 |
| Germany | 2,657,513 |
| 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 | 2,309,375 | 3,455,980 | +1,146,605 |
| Belgium | 83,271 | 2,849,185 | +2,765,914 |
| Germany | 1,132,999 | 1,524,514 | +391,515 |
| Lithuania | 2,141,681 | 0 | -2,141,681 |
| Egypt | 639,712 | 935,666 | +295,954 |
| United States | 16,813 | 1,493,013 | +1,476,200 |
| Denmark | 528,854 | 514,697 | -14,157 |
| France | 411,881 | 246,506 | -165,375 |
| Ireland | 267,433 | 243,778 | -23,655 |
| Norway | 243,746 | 250,362 | +6,616 |
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 | 4,207,665 |
| Netherlands | 3,507,995 |
| Belgium | 2,990,887 |
| 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 | 1,663,969 | 2,543,696 | +879,727 |
| Netherlands | 1,649,383 | 1,858,612 | +209,229 |
| Belgium | 127,829 | 2,863,058 | +2,735,229 |
| Lithuania | 2,141,681 | 0 | -2,141,681 |
| Egypt | 639,712 | 935,666 | +295,954 |
| United States | 0 | 1,488,468 | +1,488,468 |
| Denmark | 553,761 | 470,012 | -83,749 |
| Norway | 365,733 | 339,095 | -26,638 |
| France | 420,026 | 278,051 | -141,975 |
| China | 65,043 | 464,171 | +399,128 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 13,346,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,278,656 |
| Other | 514,604 |
| Air transport | 77,736 |
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) | 5,227,230 | 8,119,043 | +2,891,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,728,660 | 3,549,996 | +821,336 |
| Other | 267,433 | 247,171 | -20,262 |
| Air transport | 68,291 | 9,445 | -58,846 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,368,148 |
| Teignmouth | 4,342,614 |
| Felixstowe | 3,693,793 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,583,638 |
| Harwich | 1,487,485 |
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 | 1,953,772 | 2,414,376 | +460,604 |
| Teignmouth | 2,141,681 | 2,200,933 | +59,252 |
| Felixstowe | 1,428,145 | 2,265,648 | +837,503 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,583,638 | +1,583,638 |
| Harwich | 733,080 | 754,405 | +21,325 |
| Dover | 643,577 | 431,387 | -212,190 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 931,853 | +931,853 |
| Belfast Port | 225,542 | 586,800 | +361,258 |
| 000 | 267,433 | 247,171 | -20,262 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 69 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 49 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 43 |
| HEALY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| UNITED MOLASSES GROUP LIMITED | 31 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 31 |
| ADM AGRICULTURE LIMITED | 28 |
| CALDIC INGREDIENTS UK LTD. | 27 |
| 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 | 282,038 |
| Sweden | 60,985 |
| Germany | 26,858 |
| Lithuania | 8,205 |
| France | 1,749 |
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 | 113,493 | 168,545 | +55,052 |
| Sweden | 60,985 | 0 | -60,985 |
| Germany | 0 | 26,858 | +26,858 |
| Lithuania | 8,205 | 0 | -8,205 |
| 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 | 83,401 |
| France | 4,600 |
| 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 | 21,502 | 61,899 | +40,397 |
| France | 4,600 | 0 | -4,600 |
| 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) | 253,695 |
| Other | 93,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,488 |
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) | 122,109 | 131,586 | +9,477 |
| Other | 28,086 | 65,566 | +37,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,488 | 0 | -32,488 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 120,720 |
| 000 | 93,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 |
| 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 |
| 000 | 28,086 | 65,566 | +37,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,985 | 0 | -60,985 |
| Holyhead | 38,877 | 5,794 | -33,083 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 22,172 | +22,172 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 20,340 | +20,340 |
| Heysham | 9,090 | 0 | -9,090 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,205 | 0 | -8,205 |
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