Import/export HS code 380993: Leather finishing agents
Chemicals used in the leather industry to finish leather goods
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,184,470 |
| United States | 1,736,716 |
| Netherlands | 1,051,635 |
| Germany | 736,625 |
| France | 559,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 965,373 | 1,219,097 | +253,724 |
| United States | 1,064,150 | 672,566 | -391,584 |
| Netherlands | 583,343 | 468,292 | -115,051 |
| Germany | 406,909 | 329,716 | -77,193 |
| France | 267,013 | 292,881 | +25,868 |
| Japan | 105,749 | 12,234 | -93,515 |
| Poland | 6,702 | 83,516 | +76,814 |
| Belgium | 88,315 | 0 | -88,315 |
| Austria | 35,057 | 43,413 | +8,356 |
| China | 22,828 | 44,050 | +21,222 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,013,430 |
| Italy | 1,647,009 |
| Germany | 1,604,180 |
| France | 634,501 |
| China | 303,536 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,222,863 | 790,567 | -432,296 |
| Italy | 718,261 | 928,748 | +210,487 |
| Germany | 867,425 | 736,755 | -130,670 |
| France | 253,294 | 381,207 | +127,913 |
| China | 200,962 | 102,574 | -98,388 |
| Spain | 91,278 | 33,226 | -58,052 |
| Japan | 105,749 | 12,234 | -93,515 |
| Poland | 6,702 | 83,516 | +76,814 |
| Belgium | 57,029 | 0 | -57,029 |
| San Marino | 0 | 52,186 | +52,186 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,509,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,037,663 |
| Air transport | 233,277 |
| Other | 3,620 |
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) | 2,193,835 | 2,315,267 | +121,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,215,120 | 822,543 | -392,577 |
| Air transport | 188,431 | 44,846 | -143,585 |
| Other | 301 | 3,319 | +3,018 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,567,235 |
| Southampton | 898,395 |
| London Gateway Port | 777,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 766,220 |
| Hull | 348,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,204,230 | 1,363,005 | +158,775 |
| Southampton | 312,656 | 585,739 | +273,083 |
| London Gateway Port | 741,810 | 35,802 | -706,008 |
| Immingham Docks | 397,376 | 368,844 | -28,532 |
| Hull | 223,870 | 124,721 | -99,149 |
| Felixstowe | 144,758 | 173,362 | +28,604 |
| Eurotunnel | 70,979 | 114,437 | +43,458 |
| Killingholme | 110,252 | 56,090 | -54,162 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,599 | 18,642 | -105,957 |
| Thamesport | 25,252 | 116,762 | +91,510 |
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
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of leather and related products
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 525,981 |
| Netherlands | 511,292 |
| Italy | 377,095 |
| China | 281,046 |
| Argentina | 180,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 369,303 | 156,678 | -212,625 |
| Netherlands | 414,259 | 97,033 | -317,226 |
| Italy | 183,101 | 193,994 | +10,893 |
| China | 45,564 | 235,482 | +189,918 |
| Argentina | 0 | 180,293 | +180,293 |
| United States | 97,481 | 56,783 | -40,698 |
| Canada | 21,319 | 120,240 | +98,921 |
| Denmark | 14,230 | 123,139 | +108,909 |
| Czechia | 8,352 | 103,069 | +94,717 |
| Australia | 51,980 | 34,423 | -17,557 |
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) | 2,160,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,007,432 |
| Air transport | 319,897 |
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) | 1,099,925 | 1,060,933 | -38,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 245,432 | 762,000 | +516,568 |
| Air transport | 117,183 | 202,714 | +85,531 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,707,431 |
| Southampton | 348,035 |
| London Gateway Port | 257,754 |
| Dover | 232,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,387 |
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 | 830,984 | 876,447 | +45,463 |
| Southampton | 69,238 | 278,797 | +209,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,108 | 173,646 | +89,538 |
| Dover | 79,368 | 152,943 | +73,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,208 | 44,179 | -128,029 |
| Manchester Airport | 57,923 | 134,658 | +76,735 |
| Liverpool Docks | 76,750 | 104,855 | +28,105 |
| Felixstowe | 3,605 | 175,242 | +171,637 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,642 | 56,645 | +46,003 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,216 | 0 | -36,216 |
Quick facts
HS code: 380993
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in the leather industry to finish leather goods