Import/export HS code 3505: Modified starches and starch-based glues
Includes dextrins, pregelatinized or esterified starches, and glues made from starches or modified starches
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 68,030,774 |
| Netherlands | 67,414,770 |
| France | 36,001,826 |
| Belgium | 21,334,145 |
| Italy | 15,465,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 38,974,138 | 29,056,636 | -9,917,502 |
| Netherlands | 38,924,471 | 28,490,299 | -10,434,172 |
| France | 17,149,271 | 18,852,555 | +1,703,284 |
| Belgium | 10,344,187 | 10,989,958 | +645,771 |
| Italy | 9,371,921 | 6,093,208 | -3,278,713 |
| Denmark | 6,394,883 | 6,501,079 | +106,196 |
| Sweden | 3,016,721 | 4,164,267 | +1,147,546 |
| Slovakia | 3,059,604 | 4,068,465 | +1,008,861 |
| United States | 3,409,899 | 3,465,563 | +55,664 |
| Ireland | 4,887,270 | 1,549,689 | -3,337,581 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 72,510,853 |
| Germany | 58,991,642 |
| France | 39,644,171 |
| Italy | 16,500,625 |
| Denmark | 13,789,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 40,177,096 | 32,333,757 | -7,843,339 |
| Germany | 33,803,295 | 25,188,347 | -8,614,948 |
| France | 19,350,404 | 20,293,767 | +943,363 |
| Italy | 9,821,664 | 6,678,961 | -3,142,703 |
| Denmark | 6,618,601 | 7,170,428 | +551,827 |
| United States | 5,591,777 | 6,792,265 | +1,200,488 |
| Sweden | 3,394,835 | 4,231,019 | +836,184 |
| Belgium | 3,867,742 | 3,351,806 | -515,936 |
| Austria | 3,991,274 | 2,668,598 | -1,322,676 |
| Thailand | 2,159,607 | 1,757,861 | -401,746 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 11 | +6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
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) | 216,862,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,944,018 |
| Other | 11,055,731 |
| Air transport | 2,004,736 |
| Road transport | 79,175 |
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) | 118,209,931 | 98,652,135 | -19,557,796 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,189,873 | 16,754,145 | +1,564,272 |
| Other | 7,395,637 | 3,660,094 | -3,735,543 |
| Air transport | 927,403 | 1,077,333 | +149,930 |
| Road transport | 31,607 | 47,568 | +15,961 |
| Rail transport | 976 | 12,399 | +11,423 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 100,638,693 |
| Dover | 43,414,739 |
| Felixstowe | 26,144,583 |
| Killingholme | 14,835,613 |
| Harwich | 11,562,306 |
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 | 54,225,505 | 46,413,188 | -7,812,317 |
| Dover | 21,220,099 | 22,194,640 | +974,541 |
| Felixstowe | 14,696,692 | 11,447,891 | -3,248,801 |
| Killingholme | 7,973,187 | 6,862,426 | -1,110,761 |
| Harwich | 6,562,983 | 4,999,323 | -1,563,660 |
| 000 | 7,395,637 | 3,660,094 | -3,735,543 |
| London | 5,448,913 | 4,417,915 | -1,030,998 |
| Hull | 6,830,648 | 2,850,498 | -3,980,150 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,545,246 | 4,684,013 | +138,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,564,228 | 1,808,615 | -755,613 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 76 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 70 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 30 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 84 |
| 2025-11 | 84 |
| 2025-10 | 87 |
| 2025-09 | 77 |
| 2025-08 | 75 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INGREDION UK LIMITED | 120 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 113 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 113 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 95 |
| KNAUF (UK) GMBH | 53 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 51 |
| CARGILL PLC | 51 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 49 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 49 |
| SOLINA COATINGS UK LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 104 |
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 23,464,130 |
| Singapore | 21,005,065 |
| Ireland | 19,190,052 |
| United States | 18,063,529 |
| China | 17,036,298 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15,536,431 | 7,927,699 | -7,608,732 |
| Singapore | 10,683,708 | 10,321,357 | -362,351 |
| Ireland | 14,150,068 | 5,039,984 | -9,110,084 |
| United States | 8,185,755 | 9,877,774 | +1,692,019 |
| China | 5,273,351 | 11,762,947 | +6,489,596 |
| Mexico | 4,047,499 | 4,312,810 | +265,311 |
| Canada | 2,565,585 | 2,590,381 | +24,796 |
| Netherlands | 2,204,334 | 1,599,085 | -605,249 |
| Italy | 1,390,003 | 1,613,565 | +223,562 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,064,929 | 1,858,667 | +793,738 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,122 |
| Netherlands | 1,607 |
| Ireland | 1,513 |
| XI | 634 |
| Denmark | 143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10,521 | 7,601 | -2,920 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,607 | +1,607 |
| Ireland | 1,450 | 63 | -1,387 |
| XI | 11 | 623 | +612 |
| Denmark | 143 | 0 | -143 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,120,703 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,400,903 |
| Air transport | 21,249,671 |
| Other | 34,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,645,129 | 28,475,574 | -5,169,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,320,414 | 21,080,489 | -15,239,925 |
| Air transport | 5,498,438 | 15,751,233 | +10,252,795 |
| Other | 19,331 | 15,107 | -4,224 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 22,480,523 |
| Southampton | 18,623,975 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,992,103 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,846,954 |
| Felixstowe | 16,323,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,381,101 | 6,099,422 | -10,281,679 |
| Southampton | 8,885,620 | 9,738,355 | +852,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,788,874 | 13,203,229 | +8,414,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,356,842 | 9,490,112 | +2,133,270 |
| Felixstowe | 13,759,856 | 2,564,072 | -11,195,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,695,637 | 11,214,792 | +6,519,155 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,699,877 | 4,184,355 | -7,515,522 |
| Holyhead | 5,368,877 | 3,489,581 | -1,879,296 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,235 | 2,320,119 | +2,271,884 |
| ZLC | 23,449 | 1,231,575 | +1,208,126 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3505
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes dextrins, pregelatinized or esterified starches, and glues made from starches or modified starches