Import/export HS code 35051090: Various modified starches
All other types of chemically altered starches not specified
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,893,061 |
| Netherlands | 16,992,542 |
| France | 8,018,450 |
| Denmark | 7,039,097 |
| Belgium | 6,031,459 |
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 | 12,357,370 | 7,535,691 | -4,821,679 |
| Netherlands | 10,039,089 | 6,953,453 | -3,085,636 |
| France | 3,648,296 | 4,370,154 | +721,858 |
| Denmark | 3,720,920 | 3,318,177 | -402,743 |
| Belgium | 2,481,083 | 3,550,376 | +1,069,293 |
| United States | 1,614,287 | 1,009,265 | -605,022 |
| Italy | 1,136,774 | 984,227 | -152,547 |
| Slovakia | 776,686 | 845,449 | +68,763 |
| Sweden | 651,729 | 657,572 | +5,843 |
| Thailand | 358,267 | 521,646 | +163,379 |
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 | 21,713,534 |
| Germany | 18,624,237 |
| France | 8,432,926 |
| Denmark | 7,619,381 |
| United States | 3,318,003 |
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 | 12,113,587 | 9,599,947 | -2,513,640 |
| Germany | 11,523,753 | 7,100,484 | -4,423,269 |
| France | 4,066,396 | 4,366,530 | +300,134 |
| Denmark | 3,845,103 | 3,774,278 | -70,825 |
| United States | 1,572,287 | 1,745,716 | +173,429 |
| Italy | 1,361,754 | 1,041,522 | -320,232 |
| Belgium | 836,977 | 1,011,455 | +174,478 |
| Thailand | 743,547 | 871,240 | +127,693 |
| Sweden | 637,843 | 553,591 | -84,252 |
| China | 115,519 | 404,510 | +288,991 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -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) | 57,659,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,574,768 |
| Air transport | 1,059,626 |
| Other | 90,882 |
| Road transport | 23,452 |
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) | 32,653,850 | 25,005,988 | -7,647,862 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,913,527 | 6,661,241 | +747,714 |
| Air transport | 506,867 | 552,759 | +45,892 |
| Other | 34,570 | 56,312 | +21,742 |
| Road transport | 0 | 23,452 | +23,452 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 40,890,963 |
| Dover | 9,607,906 |
| Killingholme | 4,645,506 |
| Felixstowe | 4,024,678 |
| Hull | 1,582,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,850,108 | 17,040,855 | -6,809,253 |
| Dover | 4,689,271 | 4,918,635 | +229,364 |
| Killingholme | 2,463,289 | 2,182,217 | -281,072 |
| Felixstowe | 2,304,449 | 1,720,229 | -584,220 |
| Hull | 1,127,973 | 454,639 | -673,334 |
| Southampton | 866,432 | 633,012 | -233,420 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 704,600 | 624,706 | -79,894 |
| Eurotunnel | 634,703 | 513,932 | -120,771 |
| Middlesbrough | 161,465 | 928,582 | +767,117 |
| London | 318,797 | 620,284 | +301,487 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 51 |
| 2025-09 | 44 |
| 2025-08 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 113 |
| INGREDION UK LIMITED | 84 |
| KNAUF (UK) GMBH | 53 |
| SOLINA COATINGS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| VALEO CONFECTIONERY LIMITED | 48 |
| ULRICK & SHORT LIMITED | 48 |
| SNACK CREATIONS LTD | 47 |
| SWIZZELS MATLOW LIMITED | 44 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 44 |
| KATECH INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 70 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 16,449,556 |
| Germany | 11,762,156 |
| United States | 4,830,762 |
| Netherlands | 2,530,937 |
| France | 775,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,092,341 | 11,357,215 | +6,264,874 |
| Germany | 8,111,258 | 3,650,898 | -4,460,360 |
| United States | 3,179,584 | 1,651,178 | -1,528,406 |
| Netherlands | 1,581,125 | 949,812 | -631,313 |
| France | 684,674 | 90,786 | -593,888 |
| Brazil | 369,618 | 299,383 | -70,235 |
| Singapore | 344,294 | 214,001 | -130,293 |
| Japan | 257,858 | 181,897 | -75,961 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 408,683 | 0 | -408,683 |
| United Arab Emirates | 373,555 | 29,550 | -344,005 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,607 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,607 | +1,607 |
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) | 15,692,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,604,337 |
| Air transport | 12,003,573 |
| Other | 1,607 |
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) | 10,229,194 | 5,463,761 | -4,765,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,647,695 | 4,956,642 | -4,691,053 |
| Air transport | 2,677,133 | 9,326,440 | +6,649,307 |
| Other | 0 | 1,607 | +1,607 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,211,758 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,114,399 |
| Southampton | 7,873,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,294,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,241,686 |
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 | 9,182,350 | 3,029,408 | -6,152,942 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,057,253 | 9,057,146 | +6,999,893 |
| Southampton | 6,206,529 | 1,666,504 | -4,540,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,171,833 | 3,122,167 | +950,334 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,427,185 | 1,814,501 | +387,316 |
| Felixstowe | 144,212 | 626,933 | +482,721 |
| Liverpool Docks | 608,664 | 32,887 | -575,777 |
| London Stansted Airport | 360,032 | 66,836 | -293,196 |
| East Midlands Airport | 213,764 | 181,661 | -32,103 |
| Dover | 32,577 | 29,153 | -3,424 |
Quick facts
HS code: 35051090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of chemically altered starches not specified