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 | 16,412,396 |
| Spain | 3,257,603 |
| Netherlands | 2,774,698 |
| Germany | 2,420,731 |
| France | 2,342,455 |
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 | 8,954,888 | 7,457,508 | -1,497,380 |
| Spain | 1,335,315 | 1,922,288 | +586,973 |
| Netherlands | 1,190,120 | 1,584,578 | +394,458 |
| Germany | 1,274,297 | 1,146,434 | -127,863 |
| France | 966,674 | 1,375,781 | +409,107 |
| Italy | 668,090 | 1,144,807 | +476,717 |
| Sweden | 894,200 | 774,990 | -119,210 |
| United States | 1,440,924 | 220,277 | -1,220,647 |
| Poland | 731,905 | 863,468 | +131,563 |
| Austria | 795,943 | 718,026 | -77,917 |
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 | 18,171,848 |
| Spain | 4,613,352 |
| Germany | 2,807,049 |
| Italy | 2,198,642 |
| Poland | 1,832,165 |
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 | 9,612,763 | 8,559,085 | -1,053,678 |
| Spain | 1,830,489 | 2,782,863 | +952,374 |
| Germany | 1,438,435 | 1,368,614 | -69,821 |
| Italy | 933,928 | 1,264,714 | +330,786 |
| Poland | 900,244 | 931,921 | +31,677 |
| Sweden | 924,773 | 835,901 | -88,872 |
| United States | 1,446,868 | 236,246 | -1,210,622 |
| Austria | 758,823 | 716,140 | -42,683 |
| Belgium | 599,015 | 384,219 | -214,796 |
| France | 325,440 | 249,623 | -75,817 |
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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +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) | 20,030,790 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,915,357 |
| Air transport | 418,954 |
| Other | 377,977 |
| Road transport | 30,127 |
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) | 11,398,213 | 8,632,577 | -2,765,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,232,394 | 8,682,963 | +1,450,569 |
| Air transport | 205,595 | 213,359 | +7,764 |
| Other | 241,255 | 136,722 | -104,533 |
| Road transport | 1,449 | 28,678 | +27,229 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 15,281,597 |
| Dover | 6,710,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,558,269 |
| London | 2,228,017 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,500,704 |
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 | 8,365,691 | 6,915,906 | -1,449,785 |
| Dover | 2,896,631 | 3,814,220 | +917,589 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,395,528 | 2,162,741 | -232,787 |
| London | 646,605 | 1,581,412 | +934,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 717,378 | 783,326 | +65,948 |
| Hull | 585,091 | 717,804 | +132,713 |
| Thamesport | 749,979 | 475,198 | -274,781 |
| London Gateway Port | 905,697 | 0 | -905,697 |
| Newhaven | 223,805 | 174,647 | -49,158 |
| Killingholme | 259,945 | 119,614 | -140,331 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
12 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 72 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 69 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 61 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 53 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 51 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 47 |
| PETROFER U.K. LIMITED | 46 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 46 |
| G K MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED | 46 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 45 |
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 | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 2,340,556 |
| Germany | 1,435,294 |
| Poland | 1,279,762 |
| Spain | 1,164,434 |
| Netherlands | 859,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 373,937 | 1,966,619 | +1,592,682 |
| Germany | 1,005,159 | 430,135 | -575,024 |
| Poland | 524,622 | 755,140 | +230,518 |
| Spain | 570,291 | 594,143 | +23,852 |
| Netherlands | 370,474 | 489,375 | +118,901 |
| Turkey | 426,711 | 340,623 | -86,088 |
| France | 369,133 | 328,004 | -41,129 |
| Egypt | 332,988 | 330,327 | -2,661 |
| Sweden | 174,350 | 439,940 | +265,590 |
| Belgium | 320,355 | 282,576 | -37,779 |
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) | 10,910,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,895,357 |
| Air transport | 114,921 |
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) | 5,269,884 | 5,640,805 | +370,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,155,525 | 1,739,832 | +584,307 |
| Air transport | 66,187 | 48,734 | -17,453 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,261,102 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,509,001 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,361,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,123,640 |
| Hull | 863,692 |
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 | 2,966,468 | 2,294,634 | -671,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 907,526 | 1,601,475 | +693,949 |
| Middlesbrough | 317,010 | 2,044,776 | +1,727,766 |
| London Gateway Port | 694,563 | 429,077 | -265,486 |
| Hull | 576,540 | 287,152 | -289,388 |
| Felixstowe | 173,342 | 448,243 | +274,901 |
| Southampton | 233,023 | 113,397 | -119,626 |
| Dover | 276,968 | 28,105 | -248,863 |
| Liverpool Docks | 196,573 | 78,819 | -117,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,383 | 31,849 | +8,466 |
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