Import/export HS code 3503: Gelatin and animal glues
Includes gelatin, gelatin derivatives, isinglass, and other animal-based glues, excluding casein glues
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 | 23,308,645 |
| Brazil | 23,030,455 |
| Germany | 16,035,674 |
| Belgium | 14,177,359 |
| France | 9,251,295 |
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 | 14,646,555 | 8,662,090 | -5,984,465 |
| Brazil | 6,893,086 | 16,137,369 | +9,244,283 |
| Germany | 8,227,134 | 7,808,540 | -418,594 |
| Belgium | 6,232,766 | 7,944,593 | +1,711,827 |
| France | 4,536,559 | 4,714,736 | +178,177 |
| Italy | 3,914,635 | 3,328,942 | -585,693 |
| Sweden | 3,138,193 | 1,904,077 | -1,234,116 |
| Switzerland | 2,063,748 | 1,790,766 | -272,982 |
| Turkey | 2,028,020 | 859,893 | -1,168,127 |
| Ireland | 1,436,983 | 1,443,346 | +6,363 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 41,214,325 |
| Belgium | 15,461,121 |
| Germany | 14,573,592 |
| Italy | 7,346,347 |
| France | 6,426,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 18,540,719 | 22,673,606 | +4,132,887 |
| Belgium | 7,685,881 | 7,775,240 | +89,359 |
| Germany | 7,681,358 | 6,892,234 | -789,124 |
| Italy | 3,849,406 | 3,496,941 | -352,465 |
| France | 2,466,536 | 3,960,061 | +1,493,525 |
| Netherlands | 2,654,272 | 2,527,120 | -127,152 |
| Sweden | 3,067,493 | 1,905,622 | -1,161,871 |
| China | 893,373 | 3,096,974 | +2,203,601 |
| Switzerland | 2,253,939 | 1,507,313 | -746,626 |
| Turkey | 2,162,851 | 1,218,903 | -943,948 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,868,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,818,793 |
| Air transport | 3,749,451 |
| Road transport | 730,428 |
| Other | 82,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,600,215 | 36,268,692 | -5,331,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,216,513 | 24,602,280 | +9,385,767 |
| Air transport | 2,692,408 | 1,057,043 | -1,635,365 |
| Road transport | 377,377 | 353,051 | -24,326 |
| Other | 44,706 | 37,413 | -7,293 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 21,628 | +21,628 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 32,808,778 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,887,459 |
| Killingholme | 16,423,769 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,127,060 |
| Felixstowe | 6,901,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 16,754,965 | 16,053,813 | -701,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,072,786 | 16,814,673 | +7,741,887 |
| Killingholme | 12,298,312 | 4,125,457 | -8,172,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,353,010 | 9,774,050 | +3,421,040 |
| Felixstowe | 3,714,295 | 3,187,317 | -526,978 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,976,479 | 2,816,112 | +839,633 |
| ZLC | 2,156,953 | 1,639,552 | -517,401 |
| Southampton | 339,775 | 3,065,585 | +2,725,810 |
| Holyhead | 1,333,488 | 1,425,192 | +91,704 |
| Harwich | 715,910 | 944,415 | +228,505 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of food products | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEALAN INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 63 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 46 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| P B GELATINS U.K. LIMITED | 43 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 41 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 40 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 38 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 3503
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes gelatin, gelatin derivatives, isinglass, and other animal-based glues, excluding casein glues