Import/export HS code 380630: Ester gums
A type of modified rosin used in food packaging, adhesives, and varnishes for better durability
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 10,197,628 |
| France | 4,530,512 |
| Netherlands | 4,320,768 |
| Sweden | 4,298,724 |
| Belgium | 2,955,121 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 5,240,935 | 4,956,693 | -284,242 |
| France | 2,318,119 | 2,212,393 | -105,726 |
| Netherlands | 2,121,486 | 2,199,282 | +77,796 |
| Sweden | 2,027,241 | 2,271,483 | +244,242 |
| Belgium | 1,672,004 | 1,283,117 | -388,887 |
| United States | 842,975 | 452,084 | -390,891 |
| Germany | 482,164 | 347,634 | -134,530 |
| Greece | 256,428 | 364,788 | +108,360 |
| Finland | 199,598 | 384,732 | +185,134 |
| Spain | 93,564 | 129,795 | +36,231 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 12,846,728 |
| Netherlands | 5,561,104 |
| Sweden | 4,817,820 |
| France | 1,788,137 |
| United States | 1,560,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 6,690,250 | 6,156,478 | -533,772 |
| Netherlands | 2,705,484 | 2,855,620 | +150,136 |
| Sweden | 2,348,841 | 2,468,979 | +120,138 |
| France | 804,725 | 983,412 | +178,687 |
| United States | 1,109,746 | 451,054 | -658,692 |
| Finland | 522,115 | 584,890 | +62,775 |
| Greece | 267,008 | 364,788 | +97,780 |
| Germany | 246,625 | 328,250 | +81,625 |
| Spain | 155,617 | 182,447 | +26,830 |
| Brazil | 77,520 | 121,310 | +43,790 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 18,400,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,381,463 |
| Other | 380,135 |
| Air transport | 220,787 |
| Road transport | 72,410 |
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) | 9,633,071 | 8,767,063 | -866,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,590,428 | 5,791,035 | +200,607 |
| Other | 236,405 | 143,730 | -92,675 |
| Air transport | 20,167 | 200,620 | +180,453 |
| Road transport | 0 | 72,410 | +72,410 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newhaven | 7,241,547 |
| Hull | 5,318,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,461,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,838,192 |
| London | 3,058,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven | 3,550,900 | 3,690,647 | +139,747 |
| Hull | 2,793,725 | 2,524,275 | -269,450 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,977,959 | 2,483,322 | +505,363 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,416,581 | 1,421,611 | -994,970 |
| London | 1,645,487 | 1,412,914 | -232,573 |
| Dover | 814,186 | 796,115 | -18,071 |
| Eurotunnel | 594,165 | 719,073 | +124,908 |
| Felixstowe | 511,570 | 479,507 | -32,063 |
| Portsmouth | 225,130 | 235,292 | +10,162 |
| Harwich | 294,544 | 106,693 | -187,851 |
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
|
22 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 51 |
| THE DARENT WAX COMPANY LIMITED | 51 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| NORDMANN U.K. LIMITED | 43 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 42 |
| SEALOCK LIMITED | 35 |
| F.BALL AND CO. LIMITED | 31 |
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 164,386 |
| United States | 37,530 |
| Australia | 36,561 |
| Brazil | 26,627 |
| Italy | 23,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 94,594 | 69,792 | -24,802 |
| United States | 23,852 | 13,678 | -10,174 |
| Australia | 5,873 | 30,688 | +24,815 |
| Brazil | 16,080 | 10,547 | -5,533 |
| Italy | 23,990 | 0 | -23,990 |
| Germany | 3,714 | 8,615 | +4,901 |
| Jordan | 5,592 | 6,173 | +581 |
| Netherlands | 8,011 | 0 | -8,011 |
| Egypt | 0 | 4,953 | +4,953 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,829 | 0 | -4,829 |
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) | 216,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,321 |
| Air transport | 60,944 |
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) | 137,810 | 78,407 | -59,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,470 | 19,851 | -21,619 |
| Air transport | 14,756 | 46,188 | +31,432 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 88,132 |
| Heysham | 82,989 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,210 |
| Dover | 26,444 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 46,388 | 41,744 | -4,644 |
| Heysham | 51,465 | 31,524 | -19,941 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,569 | 35,641 | +28,072 |
| Dover | 17,829 | 8,615 | -9,214 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,745 | 6,173 | -5,572 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,187 | 10,547 | +3,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,512 | 0 | -15,512 |
| Southampton | 9,668 | 5,260 | -4,408 |
| Holyhead | 8,764 | 4,942 | -3,822 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,875 | 0 | -9,875 |
Quick facts
HS code: 380630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of modified rosin used in food packaging, adhesives, and varnishes for better durability