Import/export HS code 391310: Alginic acid, its salts, and esters
A natural polymer derived from seaweed, used in food and industrial applications
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
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 | 6 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 75 |
| PILGRIM'S PRIDE LTD. | 39 |
| DENTAL SKY WHOLESALER LIMITED | 38 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 34 |
| TMI FOODS LIMITED | 30 |
| PILGRIM'S FOOD MASTERS UK LIMITED | 30 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 28 |
| LALLEMAND U.K. LIMITED | 24 |
| PET TREATS WHOLESALE LIMITED | 23 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
Quick facts
HS code: 391310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural polymer derived from seaweed, used in food and industrial applications