Import/export HS code 350520: Starch-based glues
Adhesives made from starches, dextrins, or modified starches
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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 | 26,864,750 |
| Netherlands | 2,589,887 |
| Italy | 153,238 |
| Ireland | 86,367 |
| Lithuania | 36,800 |
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 | 14,912,190 | 11,952,560 | -2,959,630 |
| Netherlands | 1,240,600 | 1,349,287 | +108,687 |
| Italy | 72,344 | 80,894 | +8,550 |
| Ireland | 50,518 | 35,849 | -14,669 |
| Lithuania | 19,734 | 17,066 | -2,668 |
| United States | 24,146 | 11,948 | -12,198 |
| Sweden | 12,729 | 22,499 | +9,770 |
| France | 20,026 | 11,791 | -8,235 |
| Belgium | 2,448 | 28,690 | +26,242 |
| Hungary | 7,291 | 11,889 | +4,598 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 27,093,467 |
| Netherlands | 2,388,417 |
| Italy | 172,067 |
| Hungary | 51,747 |
| United States | 36,517 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14,887,289 | 12,206,178 | -2,681,111 |
| Netherlands | 1,294,555 | 1,093,862 | -200,693 |
| Italy | 72,344 | 99,723 | +27,379 |
| Hungary | 13,062 | 38,685 | +25,623 |
| United States | 23,186 | 13,331 | -9,855 |
| Sweden | 6,198 | 22,499 | +16,301 |
| France | 0 | 22,621 | +22,621 |
| China | 11,128 | 5,509 | -5,619 |
| Lithuania | 11,430 | 0 | -11,430 |
| United Kingdom | 4,408 | 4,788 | +380 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 29,062,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 721,722 |
| Other | 83,496 |
| Air transport | 60,748 |
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) | 15,918,079 | 13,144,538 | -2,773,541 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 376,220 | 345,502 | -30,718 |
| Other | 47,633 | 35,863 | -11,770 |
| Air transport | 40,984 | 19,764 | -21,220 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,801,200 |
| London | 5,668,348 |
| Harwich | 5,185,156 |
| Felixstowe | 2,743,505 |
| Dover | 740,068 |
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 | 6,737,238 | 6,063,962 | -673,276 |
| London | 3,168,051 | 2,500,297 | -667,754 |
| Harwich | 2,367,013 | 2,818,143 | +451,130 |
| Felixstowe | 1,806,521 | 936,984 | -869,537 |
| Dover | 419,807 | 320,261 | -99,546 |
| Middlesbrough | 466,510 | 170,018 | -296,492 |
| Purfleet | 532,933 | 94,961 | -437,972 |
| Killingholme | 373,516 | 77,036 | -296,480 |
| Hull | 273,622 | 107,160 | -166,462 |
| Tyne | 0 | 276,582 | +276,582 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 4,510,289 |
| Italy | 2,774,272 |
| Latvia | 2,707,661 |
| Poland | 1,352,917 |
| Uzbekistan | 1,182,602 |
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 | 2,539,925 | 1,970,364 | -569,561 |
| Italy | 1,222,063 | 1,552,209 | +330,146 |
| Latvia | 1,362,829 | 1,344,832 | -17,997 |
| Poland | 1,023,376 | 329,541 | -693,835 |
| Uzbekistan | 689,064 | 493,538 | -195,526 |
| Turkey | 284,295 | 449,993 | +165,698 |
| Azerbaijan | 36,293 | 607,776 | +571,483 |
| Kazakhstan | 250,298 | 286,929 | +36,631 |
| Ukraine | 254,958 | 265,045 | +10,087 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,684 | 365,332 | +357,648 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 11 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 11 | 0 | -11 |
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) | 14,586,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,464,864 |
| Air transport | 178,759 |
| Other | 1,148 |
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) | 7,025,261 | 7,561,667 | +536,406 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,484,125 | 980,739 | -503,386 |
| Air transport | 117,828 | 60,931 | -56,897 |
| Other | 1,148 | 0 | -1,148 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,032,215 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,457,500 |
| Felixstowe | 551,102 |
| Harwich | 481,666 |
| London Gateway Port | 396,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,976,885 | 6,055,330 | +1,078,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,235,814 | 1,221,686 | -1,014,128 |
| Felixstowe | 221,727 | 329,375 | +107,648 |
| Harwich | 443,007 | 38,659 | -404,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,233 | 306,264 | +216,031 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,597 | 304,650 | +260,053 |
| Dover | 153,036 | 158,559 | +5,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,893 | 36,319 | -52,574 |
| Hull | 99,813 | 0 | -99,813 |
| Southampton | 46,818 | 51,102 | +4,284 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 350520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Adhesives made from starches, dextrins, or modified starches