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 | 39,002,836 |
| Germany | 18,932,383 |
| France | 16,438,666 |
| Italy | 12,234,620 |
| Belgium | 10,493,012 |
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 | 23,193,787 | 15,809,049 | -7,384,738 |
| Germany | 10,727,925 | 8,204,458 | -2,523,467 |
| France | 7,385,650 | 9,053,016 | +1,667,366 |
| Italy | 7,571,558 | 4,663,062 | -2,908,496 |
| Belgium | 4,765,448 | 5,727,564 | +962,116 |
| Ireland | 4,774,553 | 1,475,691 | -3,298,862 |
| Denmark | 2,672,893 | 3,182,902 | +510,009 |
| Sweden | 2,341,742 | 3,475,953 | +1,134,211 |
| Slovakia | 2,281,411 | 3,220,408 | +938,997 |
| United States | 1,679,314 | 2,212,411 | +533,097 |
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 | 43,234,341 |
| France | 17,409,622 |
| Italy | 12,870,425 |
| Germany | 10,171,753 |
| United States | 8,628,562 |
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 | 24,017,844 | 19,216,497 | -4,801,347 |
| France | 7,767,479 | 9,642,143 | +1,874,664 |
| Italy | 7,796,321 | 5,074,104 | -2,722,217 |
| Germany | 6,109,741 | 4,062,012 | -2,047,729 |
| United States | 3,846,157 | 4,782,405 | +936,248 |
| Sweden | 2,750,794 | 3,654,929 | +904,135 |
| Denmark | 2,772,428 | 3,389,781 | +617,353 |
| Austria | 3,622,807 | 2,396,571 | -1,226,236 |
| Belgium | 1,592,055 | 1,383,058 | -208,997 |
| Thailand | 886,913 | 745,786 | -141,127 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 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 |
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) | 104,761,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,762,731 |
| Other | 10,477,326 |
| Air transport | 780,974 |
| Road transport | 13,969 |
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) | 56,273,017 | 48,488,157 | -7,784,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,403,491 | 6,359,240 | +955,749 |
| Other | 7,011,871 | 3,465,455 | -3,546,416 |
| Air transport | 320,087 | 460,887 | +140,800 |
| Road transport | 0 | 13,969 | +13,969 |
| 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 | 42,081,021 |
| Dover | 24,947,189 |
| Felixstowe | 15,966,115 |
| 000 | 10,477,326 |
| Hull | 7,342,496 |
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 | 21,421,990 | 20,659,031 | -762,959 |
| Dover | 11,969,984 | 12,977,205 | +1,007,221 |
| Felixstowe | 8,714,508 | 7,251,607 | -1,462,901 |
| 000 | 7,011,871 | 3,465,455 | -3,546,416 |
| Hull | 5,083,719 | 2,258,777 | -2,824,942 |
| Killingholme | 3,843,247 | 3,440,778 | -402,469 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,239,932 | 2,226,940 | +987,008 |
| Harwich | 2,639,043 | 625,901 | -2,013,142 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,696,472 | 1,463,808 | -232,664 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,656,546 | 984,247 | -672,299 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 46 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 19 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-11 | 40 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INGREDION UK LIMITED | 114 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 82 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 78 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 49 |
| ROQUETTE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 47 |
| CHARLES TENNANT & COMPANY, LIMITED | 47 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 45 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 44 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 43 |
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 | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 5,916,893 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,140,585 |
| Netherlands | 662,951 |
| Ireland | 337,150 |
| France | 310,778 |
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 | 4,493,073 | 1,423,820 | -3,069,253 |
| United Arab Emirates | 680,760 | 1,459,825 | +779,065 |
| Netherlands | 400,678 | 262,273 | -138,405 |
| Ireland | 161,523 | 175,627 | +14,104 |
| France | 151,903 | 158,875 | +6,972 |
| United States | 20,924 | 265,431 | +244,507 |
| Bahrain | 102,049 | 183,476 | +81,427 |
| Poland | 103,742 | 177,833 | +74,091 |
| Israel | 170,770 | 48,450 | -122,320 |
| Spain | 62,020 | 135,744 | +73,724 |
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 |
| 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 | 10,521 | 7,601 | -2,920 |
| 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) | 7,458,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,961,896 |
| Air transport | 69,131 |
| Other | 31,683 |
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) | 5,061,623 | 2,396,915 | -2,664,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,757,699 | 2,204,197 | +446,498 |
| Air transport | 37,744 | 31,387 | -6,357 |
| Other | 18,183 | 13,500 | -4,683 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,183,701 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,488,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,238,846 |
| 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 | 4,740,772 | 1,442,929 | -3,297,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 915,470 | 1,573,391 | +657,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 500,865 | 737,981 | +237,116 |
| Liverpool Docks | 129,084 | 401,959 | +272,875 |
| Southampton | 138,418 | 174,272 | +35,854 |
| Felixstowe | 133,420 | 62,843 | -70,577 |
| Heysham | 61,730 | 93,445 | +31,715 |
| Middlesbrough | 43,995 | 28,363 | -15,632 |
| Holyhead | 51,923 | 18,383 | -33,540 |
| 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