Import/export HS code 38091010: Low starch content finishing agents
Finishing agents with less than 55% starch by weight
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| San Marino | 235,362 |
| France | 79,086 |
| Switzerland | 79,085 |
| Italy | 57,542 |
| Germany | 51,525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino | 235,362 | 0 | -235,362 |
| France | 56,302 | 22,784 | -33,518 |
| Switzerland | 21,669 | 57,416 | +35,747 |
| Italy | 1,153 | 56,389 | +55,236 |
| Germany | 0 | 51,525 | +51,525 |
| Ireland | 16,646 | 20,643 | +3,997 |
| Netherlands | 14,391 | 14,987 | +596 |
| United States | 0 | 10,248 | +10,248 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| San Marino | 290,560 |
| France | 172,220 |
| Germany | 59,337 |
| United States | 10,248 |
| Netherlands | 7,517 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino | 235,362 | 55,198 | -180,164 |
| France | 89,260 | 82,960 | -6,300 |
| Germany | 3,102 | 56,235 | +53,133 |
| United States | 0 | 10,248 | +10,248 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,517 | +7,517 |
| India | 6,327 | 0 | -6,327 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,344 | +2,344 |
| Italy | 1,153 | 1,191 | +38 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 474,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,833 |
| Other | 34,945 |
| Air transport | 21,766 |
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) | 317,588 | 156,710 | -160,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 54,833 | +54,833 |
| Other | 16,646 | 18,299 | +1,653 |
| Air transport | 17,616 | 4,150 | -13,466 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 265,538 |
| Dover | 122,190 |
| London | 35,103 |
| 000 | 34,945 |
| Hull | 34,586 |
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 | 55,198 | -155,142 |
| Dover | 62,817 | 59,373 | -3,444 |
| London | 16,307 | 18,796 | +2,489 |
| 000 | 16,646 | 18,299 | +1,653 |
| Hull | 0 | 34,586 | +34,586 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,022 | 0 | -25,022 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,616 | 2,760 | -14,856 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 16,379 | +16,379 |
| Harwich | 3,102 | 12,227 | +9,125 |
| Southampton | 0 | 10,248 | +10,248 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 69,016 |
| Indonesia | 57,839 |
| Libya | 57,011 |
| Brazil | 30,125 |
| Ireland | 23,220 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 69,016 | 0 | -69,016 |
| Indonesia | 57,839 | 0 | -57,839 |
| Libya | 0 | 57,011 | +57,011 |
| Brazil | 30,125 | 0 | -30,125 |
| Ireland | 4,002 | 19,218 | +15,216 |
| Iceland | 6,989 | 13,889 | +6,900 |
| Sri Lanka | 13,719 | 0 | -13,719 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,775 | 7,766 | +1,991 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 11,663 | +11,663 |
| Italy | 7,475 | 1,219 | -6,256 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 277,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,466 |
| Air transport | 5,223 |
| Other | 4,714 |
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) | 193,397 | 84,196 | -109,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,651 | 38,815 | +30,164 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,223 | +5,223 |
| Other | 2,826 | 1,888 | -938 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 128,576 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,475 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,574 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,878 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 63,799 | 64,777 | +978 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,947 | 3,528 | -114,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,308 | 20,266 | +13,958 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,989 | 13,889 | +6,900 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,176 | 12,228 | +11,052 |
| Felixstowe | 4,662 | 2,002 | -2,660 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,223 | +5,223 |
| 000 | 2,826 | 1,888 | -938 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,926 | +3,926 |
| London | 1,167 | 1,219 | +52 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38091010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Finishing agents with less than 55% starch by weight