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 | 9,282,209 |
| Netherlands | 3,921,299 |
| France | 3,865,500 |
| Sweden | 3,451,952 |
| Belgium | 2,968,735 |
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 | 5,613,865 | 3,668,344 | -1,945,521 |
| Netherlands | 1,851,319 | 2,069,980 | +218,661 |
| France | 2,246,061 | 1,619,439 | -626,622 |
| Sweden | 1,462,272 | 1,989,680 | +527,408 |
| Belgium | 1,872,432 | 1,096,303 | -776,129 |
| United States | 1,145,311 | 200,300 | -945,011 |
| Germany | 666,803 | 309,017 | -357,786 |
| Greece | 236,955 | 273,153 | +36,198 |
| Finland | 200,071 | 163,861 | -36,210 |
| Spain | 73,587 | 61,941 | -11,646 |
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 | 11,567,583 |
| Netherlands | 5,255,535 |
| Sweden | 4,035,393 |
| United States | 1,575,624 |
| France | 1,528,069 |
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 | 7,122,455 | 4,445,128 | -2,677,327 |
| Netherlands | 2,887,117 | 2,368,418 | -518,699 |
| Sweden | 1,672,302 | 2,363,091 | +690,789 |
| United States | 1,377,360 | 198,264 | -1,179,096 |
| France | 801,348 | 726,721 | -74,627 |
| Finland | 454,781 | 446,758 | -8,023 |
| Germany | 409,728 | 245,826 | -163,902 |
| Greece | 248,660 | 273,153 | +24,493 |
| Spain | 123,199 | 123,811 | +612 |
| Belgium | 58,131 | 126,674 | +68,543 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 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) | 16,738,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,125,117 |
| Other | 278,798 |
| Air transport | 165,327 |
| Road transport | 1,615 |
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) | 9,628,955 | 7,109,497 | -2,519,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,754,681 | 4,370,436 | -1,384,245 |
| Other | 188,067 | 90,731 | -97,336 |
| Air transport | 5,757 | 159,570 | +153,813 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,615 | +1,615 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newhaven | 5,701,448 |
| Hull | 4,749,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,756,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,715,696 |
| London | 3,368,836 |
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 | 3,358,717 | 2,342,731 | -1,015,986 |
| Hull | 2,457,901 | 2,291,578 | -166,323 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,796,933 | 960,049 | -1,836,884 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,901,687 | 1,814,009 | -87,678 |
| London | 2,067,160 | 1,301,676 | -765,484 |
| Dover | 666,617 | 764,151 | +97,534 |
| Eurotunnel | 565,239 | 580,955 | +15,716 |
| Felixstowe | 588,673 | 394,804 | -193,869 |
| Portsmouth | 349,813 | 175,578 | -174,235 |
| Harwich | 197,674 | 189,889 | -7,785 |
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 | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 49 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 46 |
| THE DARENT WAX COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 39 |
| NORDMANN U.K. LIMITED | 38 |
| SEALOCK LIMITED | 31 |
| F.BALL AND CO. LIMITED | 28 |
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 144,995 |
| United States | 37,717 |
| Netherlands | 36,574 |
| Australia | 36,561 |
| Sweden | 36,137 |
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 | 91,527 | 53,468 | -38,059 |
| United States | 34,591 | 3,126 | -31,465 |
| Netherlands | 36,574 | 0 | -36,574 |
| Australia | 0 | 36,561 | +36,561 |
| Sweden | 36,137 | 0 | -36,137 |
| Italy | 23,990 | 0 | -23,990 |
| Brazil | 7,187 | 8,893 | +1,706 |
| Germany | 3,714 | 8,615 | +4,901 |
| Jordan | 7,067 | 1,561 | -5,506 |
| 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) | 225,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,508 |
| Air transport | 45,444 |
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) | 163,306 | 62,083 | -101,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,055 | 19,453 | -55,602 |
| Air transport | 14,756 | 30,688 | +15,932 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 83,257 |
| Heysham | 74,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,257 |
| Hull | 28,563 |
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 | 57,208 | 26,049 | -31,159 |
| Heysham | 45,468 | 28,603 | -16,865 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,649 | 0 | -51,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,569 | 30,688 | +23,119 |
| Hull | 28,563 | 0 | -28,563 |
| Dover | 17,829 | 8,615 | -9,214 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,327 | 10,454 | +6,127 |
| Holyhead | 11,613 | 1,942 | -9,671 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,875 | 0 | -9,875 |
| Southampton | 9,668 | 0 | -9,668 |
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