Import/export HS code 35051050: Esterified or etherified starches
Chemically treated starches used in various industries
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 | 40,427,220 |
| Germany | 18,943,038 |
| France | 16,584,227 |
| Italy | 12,355,038 |
| Belgium | 10,281,302 |
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 | 24,903,969 | 15,523,251 | -9,380,718 |
| Germany | 10,156,038 | 8,787,000 | -1,369,038 |
| France | 7,685,979 | 8,898,248 | +1,212,269 |
| Italy | 7,583,734 | 4,771,304 | -2,812,430 |
| Belgium | 4,459,652 | 5,821,650 | +1,361,998 |
| Ireland | 4,715,443 | 1,670,825 | -3,044,618 |
| Sweden | 2,055,102 | 3,749,840 | +1,694,738 |
| Denmark | 2,467,649 | 3,194,391 | +726,742 |
| Slovakia | 2,542,811 | 3,085,664 | +542,853 |
| United States | 1,408,099 | 2,388,134 | +980,035 |
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 | 44,758,562 |
| France | 17,317,520 |
| Italy | 12,991,095 |
| Germany | 10,303,988 |
| United States | 8,556,938 |
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 | 25,770,055 | 18,988,507 | -6,781,548 |
| France | 8,003,054 | 9,314,466 | +1,311,412 |
| Italy | 7,834,731 | 5,156,364 | -2,678,367 |
| Germany | 5,821,300 | 4,482,688 | -1,338,612 |
| United States | 3,533,770 | 5,023,168 | +1,489,398 |
| Sweden | 2,269,926 | 4,075,701 | +1,805,775 |
| Austria | 3,681,493 | 2,291,490 | -1,390,003 |
| Denmark | 2,611,104 | 3,359,538 | +748,434 |
| Belgium | 1,409,849 | 1,529,074 | +119,225 |
| Thailand | 826,834 | 783,138 | -43,696 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Cheshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 105,801,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,693,960 |
| Other | 10,660,084 |
| Air transport | 808,163 |
| Road transport | 269,184 |
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) | 56,774,399 | 49,026,837 | -7,747,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,178,735 | 6,515,225 | +1,336,490 |
| Other | 6,972,992 | 3,687,092 | -3,285,900 |
| Air transport | 313,387 | 494,776 | +181,389 |
| Road transport | 269,184 | 0 | -269,184 |
| Rail transport | 976 | 10,073 | +9,097 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 41,618,900 |
| Dover | 24,690,222 |
| Felixstowe | 16,589,889 |
| 000 | 10,660,084 |
| Hull | 7,775,886 |
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 | 20,164,588 | 21,454,312 | +1,289,724 |
| Dover | 12,372,600 | 12,317,622 | -54,978 |
| Felixstowe | 9,147,638 | 7,442,251 | -1,705,387 |
| 000 | 6,972,992 | 3,687,092 | -3,285,900 |
| Hull | 5,604,695 | 2,171,191 | -3,433,504 |
| Killingholme | 4,286,694 | 3,385,411 | -901,283 |
| Harwich | 2,888,501 | 667,494 | -2,221,007 |
| Liverpool Docks | 990,681 | 2,355,541 | +1,364,860 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,576,596 | 1,464,399 | -112,197 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,506,425 | 1,024,033 | -482,392 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 45 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 19 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 40 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
| 2025-07 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INGREDION UK LIMITED | 113 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 81 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 78 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 48 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 47 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 46 |
| CHARLES TENNANT & COMPANY, LIMITED | 46 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 44 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 43 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 6,090,210 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,135,312 |
| Netherlands | 613,608 |
| France | 303,728 |
| Poland | 288,584 |
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 | 4,288,088 | 1,802,122 | -2,485,966 |
| United Arab Emirates | 675,099 | 1,460,213 | +785,114 |
| Netherlands | 354,825 | 258,783 | -96,042 |
| France | 156,336 | 147,392 | -8,944 |
| Poland | 92,726 | 195,858 | +103,132 |
| Bahrain | 102,049 | 183,476 | +81,427 |
| Ireland | 127,300 | 154,228 | +26,928 |
| United States | 20,924 | 258,083 | +237,159 |
| Israel | 170,770 | 48,450 | -122,320 |
| Spain | 61,976 | 135,788 | +73,812 |
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 | 18,284 |
| XU | 11,454 |
| Ireland | 1,513 |
| XI | 623 |
| 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 | 9,654 | 8,630 | -1,024 |
| XU | 6,045 | 5,409 | -636 |
| Ireland | 1,450 | 63 | -1,387 |
| XI | 0 | 623 | +623 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,347,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,166,854 |
| Air transport | 61,783 |
| Other | 32,017 |
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) | 4,575,393 | 2,771,713 | -1,803,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,997,375 | 2,169,479 | +172,104 |
| Air transport | 37,744 | 24,039 | -13,705 |
| Other | 17,292 | 14,725 | -2,567 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,337,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,467,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,207,116 |
| Liverpool Docks | 531,043 |
| Southampton | 312,690 |
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 | 4,472,102 | 1,865,725 | -2,606,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 912,287 | 1,555,501 | +643,214 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 514,466 | 692,650 | +178,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,496 | 403,547 | +276,051 |
| Southampton | 138,418 | 174,272 | +35,854 |
| Felixstowe | 193,408 | 51,901 | -141,507 |
| Heysham | 36,067 | 64,692 | +28,625 |
| Holyhead | 48,516 | 22,229 | -26,287 |
| Middlesbrough | 40,800 | 25,944 | -14,856 |
| Hull | 42,065 | 15,710 | -26,355 |
Quick facts
HS code: 35051050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemically treated starches used in various industries