Import/export HS code 380991: Textile finishing agents
Chemicals used specifically in the textile industry to finish fabrics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 236,236,335 |
| Italy | 15,602,684 |
| Germany | 12,411,854 |
| Belgium | 9,590,681 |
| United States | 6,554,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 114,144,065 | 122,092,270 | +7,948,205 |
| Italy | 8,059,045 | 7,543,639 | -515,406 |
| Germany | 8,173,332 | 4,238,522 | -3,934,810 |
| Belgium | 5,696,975 | 3,893,706 | -1,803,269 |
| United States | 4,407,540 | 2,147,182 | -2,260,358 |
| Netherlands | 4,596,812 | 1,777,334 | -2,819,478 |
| Hungary | 1,806,074 | 2,531,641 | +725,567 |
| Japan | 1,685,748 | 1,173,046 | -512,702 |
| China | 267,215 | 2,036,765 | +1,769,550 |
| Poland | 1,176,323 | 556,984 | -619,339 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 236,353,050 |
| Italy | 17,483,068 |
| Germany | 9,108,237 |
| Belgium | 8,451,900 |
| United States | 7,757,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 114,320,037 | 122,033,013 | +7,712,976 |
| Italy | 10,168,976 | 7,314,092 | -2,854,884 |
| Germany | 5,162,881 | 3,945,356 | -1,217,525 |
| Belgium | 5,091,744 | 3,360,156 | -1,731,588 |
| United States | 5,229,570 | 2,527,672 | -2,701,898 |
| Netherlands | 3,920,558 | 1,167,418 | -2,753,140 |
| Hungary | 1,812,856 | 2,531,641 | +718,785 |
| Japan | 1,876,836 | 1,280,475 | -596,361 |
| China | 362,795 | 2,085,188 | +1,722,393 |
| Spain | 1,114,782 | 844,783 | -269,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
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 | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 271,279,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,061,056 |
| Air transport | 1,762,766 |
| Other | 804,071 |
| Road transport | 177,149 |
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) | 132,674,387 | 138,605,077 | +5,930,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,703,282 | 10,357,774 | -8,345,508 |
| Air transport | 796,595 | 966,171 | +169,576 |
| Other | 367,655 | 436,416 | +68,761 |
| Road transport | 144,039 | 33,110 | -110,929 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 133,276,913 |
| London | 89,863,094 |
| Dover | 20,932,440 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,558,788 |
| Hull | 7,312,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 92,863,839 | 40,413,074 | -52,450,765 |
| London | 16,444,970 | 73,418,124 | +56,973,154 |
| Dover | 12,319,903 | 8,612,537 | -3,707,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,878,147 | 5,680,641 | -197,506 |
| Hull | 4,743,019 | 2,569,400 | -2,173,619 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,589,357 | 5,038,445 | +3,449,088 |
| Killingholme | 3,385,422 | 3,126,320 | -259,102 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,159,535 | 984,373 | -3,175,162 |
| Southampton | 2,037,782 | 2,401,514 | +363,732 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,951,146 | 1,168,470 | -1,782,676 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 40 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAGNA COLOURS LIMITED | 75 |
| CHEMLINK SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 67 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 56 |
| CHT UK BRIDGWATER LTD. | 54 |
| ROBERT MCBRIDE LTD | 52 |
| RUDOLF CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| PURITY GLOBAL LIMITED | 52 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 51 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 47 |
| AVOCET DYE AND CHEMICAL CO. LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 29,620,719 |
| Ireland | 18,957,098 |
| France | 18,817,744 |
| Sweden | 9,177,673 |
| Turkey | 8,103,963 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,726,266 | 13,894,453 | -1,831,813 |
| Ireland | 8,719,757 | 10,237,341 | +1,517,584 |
| France | 12,506,926 | 6,310,818 | -6,196,108 |
| Sweden | 4,330,441 | 4,847,232 | +516,791 |
| Turkey | 4,371,864 | 3,732,099 | -639,765 |
| India | 3,202,120 | 3,806,165 | +604,045 |
| Italy | 2,256,151 | 2,822,795 | +566,644 |
| Spain | 691,277 | 4,164,680 | +3,473,403 |
| Belgium | 1,594,411 | 1,887,928 | +293,517 |
| Finland | 1,986,522 | 1,280,317 | -706,205 |
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 | 386,793 |
| XI | 244,231 |
| Belgium | 18,168 |
| United States | 11,814 |
| Netherlands | 7,909 |
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 | 208,147 | 178,646 | -29,501 |
| XI | 167,743 | 76,488 | -91,255 |
| Belgium | 10,943 | 7,225 | -3,718 |
| United States | 2,610 | 9,204 | +6,594 |
| Netherlands | 7,075 | 834 | -6,241 |
| Italy | 1,866 | 327 | -1,539 |
| Ireland | 153 | 0 | -153 |
| Switzerland | 87 | 0 | -87 |
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) | 84,581,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,329,722 |
| Other | 1,228,078 |
| Air transport | 714,608 |
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) | 37,550,666 | 47,030,437 | +9,479,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,488,479 | 17,841,243 | -10,647,236 |
| Other | 571,138 | 656,940 | +85,802 |
| Air transport | 356,245 | 358,363 | +2,118 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 39,309,590 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,343,192 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,857,234 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,496,321 |
| Felixstowe | 10,492,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 21,218,092 | 18,091,498 | -3,126,594 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,975,698 | 16,367,494 | +391,796 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,571,200 | 8,286,034 | +1,714,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,512,462 | 5,983,859 | +471,397 |
| Felixstowe | 6,042,795 | 4,449,237 | -1,593,558 |
| Hull | 3,744,320 | 5,568,273 | +1,823,953 |
| Southampton | 2,450,945 | 1,745,681 | -705,264 |
| Holyhead | 1,668,450 | 1,346,351 | -322,099 |
| Dover | 1,055,177 | 815,880 | -239,297 |
| 000 | 571,138 | 656,940 | +85,802 |
Quick facts
HS code: 380991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used specifically in the textile industry to finish fabrics