Import/export HS code 380992: Paper finishing agents
Chemicals used in the paper industry to finish paper products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 14,790,701 |
| Spain | 2,993,451 |
| Germany | 2,316,504 |
| Netherlands | 2,215,423 |
| France | 1,912,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 8,347,002 | 6,443,699 | -1,903,303 |
| Spain | 1,350,916 | 1,642,535 | +291,619 |
| Germany | 1,206,742 | 1,109,762 | -96,980 |
| Netherlands | 1,097,047 | 1,118,376 | +21,329 |
| France | 847,015 | 1,065,370 | +218,355 |
| United States | 1,656,956 | 243,802 | -1,413,154 |
| Belgium | 1,300,299 | 403,715 | -896,584 |
| Sweden | 970,069 | 710,413 | -259,656 |
| Italy | 697,718 | 936,773 | +239,055 |
| Austria | 969,377 | 654,729 | -314,648 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 16,095,200 |
| Spain | 4,091,618 |
| Germany | 2,655,633 |
| Poland | 2,615,263 |
| Italy | 2,008,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 9,013,584 | 7,081,616 | -1,931,968 |
| Spain | 1,875,265 | 2,216,353 | +341,088 |
| Germany | 1,437,495 | 1,218,138 | -219,357 |
| Poland | 1,770,535 | 844,728 | -925,807 |
| Italy | 848,074 | 1,160,212 | +312,138 |
| United States | 1,663,163 | 247,725 | -1,415,438 |
| Sweden | 951,886 | 760,785 | -191,101 |
| Austria | 849,914 | 627,663 | -222,251 |
| Belgium | 560,812 | 447,758 | -113,054 |
| France | 203,234 | 325,963 | +122,729 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,478,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,393,765 |
| Other | 426,330 |
| Air transport | 400,757 |
| Road transport | 2,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,945,008 | 7,533,503 | -4,411,505 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,087,848 | 7,305,917 | +218,069 |
| Other | 277,043 | 149,287 | -127,756 |
| Air transport | 238,303 | 162,454 | -75,849 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,897 | +2,897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 13,759,644 |
| Dover | 5,976,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,360,083 |
| Thamesport | 1,690,979 |
| Hull | 1,689,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,810,993 | 5,948,651 | -1,862,342 |
| Dover | 2,844,511 | 3,131,791 | +287,280 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,525,456 | 1,834,627 | -690,829 |
| Thamesport | 991,239 | 699,740 | -291,499 |
| Hull | 1,219,459 | 469,675 | -749,784 |
| London | 431,989 | 1,205,148 | +773,159 |
| Eurotunnel | 691,152 | 662,453 | -28,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 890,058 | 15,639 | -874,419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 456,149 | 38,419 | -417,730 |
| 000 | 277,043 | 149,287 | -127,756 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 67 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 64 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 56 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 46 |
| G K MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED | 46 |
| PETROFER U.K. LIMITED | 43 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 42 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 41 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,501,207 |
| Poland | 1,230,722 |
| Finland | 1,035,328 |
| Spain | 1,010,463 |
| Italy | 800,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 979,287 | 521,920 | -457,367 |
| Poland | 619,414 | 611,308 | -8,106 |
| Finland | 295,887 | 739,441 | +443,554 |
| Spain | 407,252 | 603,211 | +195,959 |
| Italy | 467,635 | 332,417 | -135,218 |
| France | 368,267 | 359,955 | -8,312 |
| Netherlands | 354,662 | 347,815 | -6,847 |
| Turkey | 389,789 | 271,074 | -118,715 |
| Egypt | 259,135 | 317,500 | +58,365 |
| Belgium | 319,827 | 222,850 | -96,977 |
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) | 9,544,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,625,377 |
| Air transport | 126,234 |
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) | 4,738,089 | 4,806,147 | +68,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,606,864 | 1,018,513 | -588,351 |
| Air transport | 47,019 | 79,215 | +32,196 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,262,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,666,099 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,378,762 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,216,339 |
| Hull | 852,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,862,157 | 2,400,442 | -461,715 |
| Immingham Docks | 626,183 | 1,039,916 | +413,733 |
| Middlesbrough | 450,161 | 928,601 | +478,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 783,690 | 432,649 | -351,041 |
| Hull | 518,313 | 334,386 | -183,927 |
| Felixstowe | 404,731 | 226,703 | -178,028 |
| Southampton | 260,527 | 156,373 | -104,154 |
| Dover | 280,570 | 69,461 | -211,109 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,703 | 217,198 | +141,495 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,298 | 45,211 | +28,913 |
Quick facts
HS code: 380992
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in the paper industry to finish paper products