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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 10,688,176 |
| France | 4,553,134 |
| Netherlands | 4,445,585 |
| Sweden | 4,263,818 |
| Belgium | 3,202,519 |
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 | 5,481,660 | 5,206,516 | -275,144 |
| France | 2,199,126 | 2,354,008 | +154,882 |
| Netherlands | 2,058,075 | 2,387,510 | +329,435 |
| Sweden | 1,751,360 | 2,512,458 | +761,098 |
| Belgium | 1,827,507 | 1,375,012 | -452,495 |
| United States | 1,205,659 | 452,084 | -753,575 |
| Germany | 521,543 | 393,122 | -128,421 |
| Greece | 237,684 | 385,526 | +147,842 |
| Finland | 159,711 | 387,724 | +228,013 |
| Spain | 97,564 | 87,707 | -9,857 |
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 | 13,358,211 |
| Netherlands | 5,878,340 |
| Sweden | 4,797,306 |
| United States | 1,887,756 |
| France | 1,767,893 |
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 | 6,933,974 | 6,424,237 | -509,737 |
| Netherlands | 2,963,628 | 2,914,712 | -48,916 |
| Sweden | 2,045,983 | 2,751,323 | +705,340 |
| United States | 1,436,702 | 451,054 | -985,648 |
| France | 773,317 | 994,576 | +221,259 |
| Finland | 419,298 | 729,102 | +309,804 |
| Germany | 336,214 | 328,493 | -7,721 |
| Greece | 249,389 | 385,526 | +136,137 |
| Spain | 147,176 | 168,661 | +21,485 |
| Brazil | 57,333 | 130,032 | +72,699 |
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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 18,973,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,059,747 |
| Other | 382,283 |
| Air transport | 223,306 |
| 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) | 9,553,306 | 9,420,070 | -133,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,009,637 | 6,050,110 | +40,473 |
| Other | 189,658 | 192,625 | +2,967 |
| Air transport | 19,968 | 203,338 | +183,370 |
| 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 | 7,169,459 |
| Hull | 5,549,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,488,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,351,503 |
| London | 3,458,973 |
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 | 3,469,423 | 3,700,036 | +230,613 |
| Hull | 2,783,190 | 2,765,922 | -17,268 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,963,567 | 2,524,844 | +561,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,848,984 | 1,502,519 | -1,346,465 |
| London | 1,841,608 | 1,617,365 | -224,243 |
| Dover | 721,372 | 872,860 | +151,488 |
| Eurotunnel | 504,935 | 790,531 | +285,596 |
| Felixstowe | 527,067 | 511,161 | -15,906 |
| Portsmouth | 291,014 | 233,836 | -57,178 |
| Harwich | 217,345 | 183,892 | -33,453 |
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 | 3 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 51 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 50 |
| THE DARENT WAX COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| NORDMANN U.K. LIMITED | 42 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 41 |
| SEALOCK LIMITED | 34 |
| 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 | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 161,386 |
| United States | 41,991 |
| Netherlands | 36,574 |
| Australia | 36,561 |
| 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 | 85,707 | 75,679 | -10,028 |
| United States | 28,313 | 13,678 | -14,635 |
| Netherlands | 36,574 | 0 | -36,574 |
| Australia | 0 | 36,561 | +36,561 |
| Italy | 23,990 | 0 | -23,990 |
| Brazil | 16,080 | 0 | -16,080 |
| Germany | 3,714 | 8,615 | +4,901 |
| Jordan | 5,592 | 6,173 | +581 |
| 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) | 241,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,417 |
| Air transport | 50,397 |
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) | 157,486 | 84,294 | -73,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,693 | 25,724 | -18,969 |
| Air transport | 14,756 | 35,641 | +20,885 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 92,593 |
| Heysham | 82,989 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,210 |
| Hull | 28,563 |
| Dover | 26,444 |
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 | 50,849 | 41,744 | -9,105 |
| Heysham | 42,578 | 40,411 | -2,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,569 | 35,641 | +28,072 |
| Hull | 28,563 | 0 | -28,563 |
| Dover | 17,829 | 8,615 | -9,214 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,147 | 0 | -20,147 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,745 | 6,173 | -5,572 |
| Southampton | 9,668 | 5,260 | -4,408 |
| Holyhead | 8,764 | 1,942 | -6,822 |
| 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