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 | 23,045,142 |
| Brazil | 21,292,105 |
| Germany | 16,168,341 |
| Belgium | 14,316,686 |
| France | 8,983,264 |
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 | 14,551,888 | 8,493,254 | -6,058,634 |
| Brazil | 5,927,195 | 15,364,910 | +9,437,715 |
| Germany | 8,529,631 | 7,638,710 | -890,921 |
| Belgium | 6,096,259 | 8,220,427 | +2,124,168 |
| France | 4,556,213 | 4,427,051 | -129,162 |
| Italy | 3,740,200 | 3,505,145 | -235,055 |
| Sweden | 3,389,278 | 2,008,919 | -1,380,359 |
| Switzerland | 1,791,330 | 2,025,071 | +233,741 |
| Turkey | 1,902,432 | 897,518 | -1,004,914 |
| Ireland | 1,279,557 | 1,467,041 | +187,484 |
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 | 39,126,737 |
| Belgium | 15,584,218 |
| Germany | 14,727,137 |
| Italy | 7,349,477 |
| France | 6,236,667 |
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 | 17,190,010 | 21,936,727 | +4,746,717 |
| Belgium | 7,490,907 | 8,093,311 | +602,404 |
| Germany | 8,335,041 | 6,392,096 | -1,942,945 |
| Italy | 3,676,333 | 3,673,144 | -3,189 |
| France | 2,578,876 | 3,657,791 | +1,078,915 |
| Sweden | 3,318,578 | 2,010,464 | -1,308,114 |
| Netherlands | 2,908,370 | 2,354,115 | -554,255 |
| China | 602,900 | 3,127,538 | +2,524,638 |
| Switzerland | 1,981,521 | 1,741,618 | -239,903 |
| Turkey | 2,037,263 | 1,256,528 | -780,735 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 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) | 77,497,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,989,667 |
| Air transport | 3,636,779 |
| Road transport | 728,759 |
| Other | 83,280 |
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) | 41,087,037 | 36,409,980 | -4,677,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,377,428 | 23,612,239 | +9,234,811 |
| Air transport | 2,538,110 | 1,098,669 | -1,439,441 |
| Road transport | 365,309 | 363,450 | -1,859 |
| Other | 44,198 | 39,082 | -5,116 |
| 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 | 32,542,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,238,911 |
| Killingholme | 16,358,139 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,271,356 |
| Felixstowe | 6,545,520 |
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 | 16,685,975 | 15,856,490 | -829,485 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,041,558 | 16,197,353 | +8,155,795 |
| Killingholme | 11,780,853 | 4,577,286 | -7,203,567 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,877,908 | 9,393,448 | +2,515,540 |
| Felixstowe | 3,588,707 | 2,956,813 | -631,894 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,193,099 | 2,634,626 | +441,527 |
| ZLC | 1,884,535 | 1,873,857 | -10,678 |
| Southampton | 339,775 | 2,886,391 | +2,546,616 |
| Holyhead | 1,199,736 | 1,424,052 | +224,316 |
| Harwich | 645,741 | 1,014,584 | +368,843 |
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 | 40 |
| Manufacture of food products | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
| 2025-07 | 24 |
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 | 49 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 46 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| P B GELATINS U.K. LIMITED | 42 |
| CASTLEBRIDGE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 40 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 39 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| 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+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 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