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 | 525,496 |
| San Marino | 418,427 |
| Germany | 314,458 |
| France | 83,686 |
| Switzerland | 79,085 |
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 | 225,143 | 300,353 | +75,210 |
| San Marino | 235,362 | 183,065 | -52,297 |
| Germany | 180,483 | 133,975 | -46,508 |
| France | 56,302 | 27,384 | -28,918 |
| Switzerland | 21,669 | 57,416 | +35,747 |
| Italy | 1,153 | 58,427 | +57,274 |
| Ireland | 17,920 | 20,643 | +2,723 |
| United States | 18,994 | 10,248 | -8,746 |
| 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 | 733,946 |
| San Marino | 473,625 |
| France | 181,481 |
| Netherlands | 108,192 |
| United States | 31,786 |
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 | 320,773 | 413,173 | +92,400 |
| San Marino | 235,362 | 238,263 | +2,901 |
| France | 93,921 | 87,560 | -6,361 |
| Netherlands | 84,620 | 23,572 | -61,048 |
| United States | 18,994 | 12,792 | -6,202 |
| 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) | 1,369,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 143,682 |
| Other | 36,219 |
| Air transport | 31,150 |
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) | 673,697 | 696,136 | +22,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,327 | 76,355 | +9,028 |
| Other | 17,920 | 18,299 | +379 |
| Air transport | 20,126 | 11,024 | -9,102 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 448,603 |
| Middlesbrough | 412,178 |
| Hull | 264,463 |
| Dover | 204,640 |
| London | 56,562 |
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 | 303,679 | 108,499 | -195,180 |
| Hull | 53,010 | 211,453 | +158,443 |
| Dover | 62,817 | 141,823 | +79,006 |
| London | 37,766 | 18,796 | -18,970 |
| 000 | 17,920 | 18,299 | +379 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,785 | 0 | -35,785 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,022 | 0 | -25,022 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,616 | 4,920 | -12,696 |
| 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 | 1,641,356 |
| Ghana | 69,016 |
| Ireland | 59,325 |
| 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 | 1,056,063 | 585,293 | -470,770 |
| Ghana | 69,016 | 0 | -69,016 |
| Ireland | 30,111 | 29,214 | -897 |
| Indonesia | 57,839 | 0 | -57,839 |
| Libya | 0 | 57,011 | +57,011 |
| Iceland | 22,235 | 14,840 | -7,395 |
| 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 |
| Belgium | 138 |
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 | 2,688 | 1,888 | -800 |
| Denmark | 1,927 | 120 | -1,807 |
| Belgium | 138 | 0 | -138 |
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) | 1,827,011 |
| Air transport | 135,690 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,314 |
| Other | 6,761 |
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) | 1,193,745 | 633,266 | -560,479 |
| Air transport | 74,023 | 61,667 | -12,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,833 | 53,481 | +20,648 |
| Other | 4,753 | 2,008 | -2,745 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 929,846 |
| Southampton | 695,389 |
| Liverpool Docks | 204,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,811 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,896 |
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 | 874,544 | 55,302 | -819,242 |
| Southampton | 233,693 | 461,696 | +228,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,929 | 121,530 | +38,601 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,001 | 16,810 | -55,191 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,007 | 13,889 | -8,118 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,308 | 25,056 | +18,748 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 22,858 | +22,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 21,999 | +21,999 |
| 000 | 4,753 | 2,008 | -2,745 |
| Felixstowe | 4,662 | 2,002 | -2,660 |
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