Import/export HS code 380910: Starch-based finishing agents
Finishing agents made mainly from starch, used in textile and paper industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 523,403 |
| San Marino | 418,427 |
| Germany | 322,960 |
| Switzerland | 82,659 |
| France | 77,626 |
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 | 230,716 | 292,687 | +61,971 |
| San Marino | 235,362 | 183,065 | -52,297 |
| Germany | 180,483 | 142,477 | -38,006 |
| Switzerland | 25,971 | 56,688 | +30,717 |
| France | 51,295 | 26,331 | -24,964 |
| Italy | 1,153 | 58,427 | +57,274 |
| Ireland | 20,423 | 17,836 | -2,587 |
| United States | 18,994 | 17,543 | -1,451 |
| Belgium | 15,717 | 0 | -15,717 |
| India | 6,327 | 0 | -6,327 |
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 | 742,255 |
| San Marino | 473,625 |
| France | 178,995 |
| Netherlands | 106,292 |
| United States | 39,081 |
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 | 318,908 | 423,347 | +104,439 |
| San Marino | 235,362 | 238,263 | +2,901 |
| France | 93,216 | 85,779 | -7,437 |
| Netherlands | 92,058 | 14,234 | -77,824 |
| United States | 18,994 | 20,087 | +1,093 |
| India | 6,327 | 0 | -6,327 |
| Italy | 1,153 | 2,355 | +1,202 |
| China | 0 | 3,456 | +3,456 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,344 | +2,344 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,372,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,690 |
| Air transport | 38,445 |
| Other | 35,915 |
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) | 668,219 | 704,529 | +36,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,673 | 67,017 | -10,656 |
| Air transport | 20,126 | 18,319 | -1,807 |
| Other | 20,423 | 15,492 | -4,931 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 448,603 |
| Middlesbrough | 412,086 |
| Hull | 279,362 |
| Dover | 193,749 |
| London | 64,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 210,340 | 238,263 | +27,923 |
| Middlesbrough | 289,676 | 122,410 | -167,266 |
| Hull | 81,969 | 197,393 | +115,424 |
| Dover | 54,048 | 139,701 | +85,653 |
| London | 41,230 | 23,737 | -17,493 |
| 000 | 20,423 | 15,492 | -4,931 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,616 | 12,215 | -5,401 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,885 | 8,502 | -10,383 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,022 | 0 | -25,022 |
| Killingholme | 2,494 | 16,379 | +13,885 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ECOLAB LIMITED | 8 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 7 |
| WESTLAND HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 6 |
| DIVERSEY LIMITED | 5 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 4 |
| PURITY GLOBAL LIMITED | 4 |
| ACDOCO LIMITED | 2 |
| CLEAN SUPPLY LIMITED | 2 |
| EDAP INTERNATIONAL LTD | 2 |
| EUROPEAN FLAVOURS & FRAGRANCES PLC | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,586,091 |
| Ghana | 69,016 |
| Ireland | 61,136 |
| Indonesia | 57,839 |
| Libya | 57,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 998,272 | 587,819 | -410,453 |
| Ghana | 69,016 | 0 | -69,016 |
| Ireland | 32,374 | 28,762 | -3,612 |
| Indonesia | 57,839 | 0 | -57,839 |
| Libya | 0 | 57,011 | +57,011 |
| Iceland | 20,488 | 14,840 | -5,648 |
| Brazil | 30,125 | 0 | -30,125 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 16,776 | +16,776 |
| Sri Lanka | 13,719 | 0 | -13,719 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,775 | 7,766 | +1,991 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,576 |
| Denmark | 2,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,932 | 1,644 | -1,288 |
| Denmark | 1,927 | 120 | -1,807 |
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) | 1,758,455 |
| Air transport | 141,274 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,593 |
| Other | 6,623 |
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) | 1,128,247 | 630,208 | -498,039 |
| Air transport | 74,023 | 67,251 | -6,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,682 | 54,911 | +26,229 |
| Other | 4,859 | 1,764 | -3,095 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 916,196 |
| Southampton | 689,429 |
| Liverpool Docks | 159,209 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 870,395 | 45,801 | -824,594 |
| Southampton | 227,733 | 461,696 | +233,963 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,444 | 127,765 | +96,321 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,001 | 22,394 | -49,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,260 | 13,889 | -6,371 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 26,694 | +26,694 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 22,858 | +22,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 21,999 | +21,999 |
| Felixstowe | 4,662 | 2,002 | -2,660 |
| 000 | 4,859 | 1,764 | -3,095 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 380910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Finishing agents made mainly from starch, used in textile and paper industries