Import/export HS code 3812: Prepared rubber accelerators and plasticisers
Chemicals used to speed up rubber production and soften plastics. Includes anti-oxidising preparations and stabilisers for rubber and plastics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 33,130,598 |
| Netherlands | 16,846,131 |
| Italy | 14,724,739 |
| China | 14,346,971 |
| Switzerland | 7,979,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16,922,849 | 16,207,749 | -715,100 |
| Netherlands | 9,101,787 | 7,744,344 | -1,357,443 |
| Italy | 7,065,965 | 7,658,774 | +592,809 |
| China | 7,893,657 | 6,453,314 | -1,440,343 |
| Switzerland | 5,184,539 | 2,795,154 | -2,389,385 |
| Belgium | 4,497,158 | 2,408,319 | -2,088,839 |
| Austria | 2,697,670 | 2,452,365 | -245,305 |
| France | 1,409,651 | 2,015,641 | +605,990 |
| United States | 1,505,951 | 1,180,735 | -325,216 |
| Denmark | 1,278,525 | 1,274,074 | -4,451 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 33,147,004 |
| China | 18,536,658 |
| Italy | 16,173,983 |
| United States | 10,957,331 |
| Switzerland | 8,844,617 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,735,457 | 15,411,547 | -2,323,910 |
| China | 10,391,574 | 8,145,084 | -2,246,490 |
| Italy | 9,092,963 | 7,081,020 | -2,011,943 |
| United States | 5,106,580 | 5,850,751 | +744,171 |
| Switzerland | 4,925,067 | 3,919,550 | -1,005,517 |
| Netherlands | 4,298,337 | 3,423,489 | -874,848 |
| Austria | 2,926,756 | 2,609,558 | -317,198 |
| Denmark | 1,234,395 | 1,273,201 | +38,806 |
| India | 1,291,984 | 836,383 | -455,601 |
| Belgium | 1,106,775 | 812,601 | -294,174 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 24 |
| Merseyside | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 9 |
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 | 18 | 22 | +4 |
| Merseyside | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +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) | 69,601,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,451,657 |
| Air transport | 2,813,404 |
| Road transport | 2,739,745 |
| Other | 690,271 |
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) | 36,798,569 | 32,802,983 | -3,995,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,416,162 | 18,035,495 | -6,380,667 |
| Air transport | 1,638,464 | 1,174,940 | -463,524 |
| Road transport | 1,255,256 | 1,484,489 | +229,233 |
| Other | 214,939 | 475,332 | +260,393 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 32,379,246 |
| Dover | 23,468,561 |
| Felixstowe | 17,270,972 |
| Killingholme | 9,090,683 |
| London | 5,222,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 17,734,136 | 14,645,110 | -3,089,026 |
| Dover | 12,398,572 | 11,069,989 | -1,328,583 |
| Felixstowe | 11,293,179 | 5,977,793 | -5,315,386 |
| Killingholme | 3,796,091 | 5,294,592 | +1,498,501 |
| London | 3,174,611 | 2,047,439 | -1,127,172 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,563,986 | 2,530,787 | -33,199 |
| Southampton | 2,828,295 | 2,053,916 | -774,379 |
| Hull | 1,825,975 | 1,953,740 | +127,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 968,476 | 2,425,199 | +1,456,723 |
| ZLC | 1,203,719 | 1,473,506 | +269,787 |
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 | 71 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 42 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 58 |
| 2025-11 | 64 |
| 2025-10 | 64 |
| 2025-09 | 65 |
| 2025-08 | 54 |
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+ | 104 |
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,373,166 |
| France | 17,380,081 |
| United States | 10,944,386 |
| Netherlands | 8,214,230 |
| Italy | 7,823,280 |
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 | 11,268,772 | 9,104,394 | -2,164,378 |
| France | 10,195,392 | 7,184,689 | -3,010,703 |
| United States | 6,671,816 | 4,272,570 | -2,399,246 |
| Netherlands | 4,618,944 | 3,595,286 | -1,023,658 |
| Italy | 4,179,546 | 3,643,734 | -535,812 |
| Spain | 3,196,803 | 3,068,203 | -128,600 |
| Ireland | 2,763,893 | 2,208,706 | -555,187 |
| Turkey | 2,382,626 | 1,625,497 | -757,129 |
| Belgium | 1,974,402 | 1,715,205 | -259,197 |
| China | 1,730,782 | 1,517,525 | -213,257 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 24,170 |
| China | 5,457 |
| United States | 4,724 |
| Belgium | 3,006 |
| Ireland | 94 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 14,933 | 9,237 | -5,696 |
| China | 4,533 | 924 | -3,609 |
| United States | 2,924 | 1,800 | -1,124 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,006 | +3,006 |
| Ireland | 44 | 50 | +6 |
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) | 82,190,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,667,164 |
| Air transport | 1,735,695 |
| Other | 43,862 |
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) | 45,921,296 | 36,269,194 | -9,652,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,792,623 | 15,874,541 | -11,918,082 |
| Air transport | 943,076 | 792,619 | -150,457 |
| Other | 26,973 | 16,889 | -10,084 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,904,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,127,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,783,147 |
| Southampton | 11,492,319 |
| Dover | 6,777,662 |
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 | 28,545,389 | 21,359,557 | -7,185,832 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,168,824 | 4,958,642 | -9,210,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,295,148 | 8,487,999 | -1,807,149 |
| Southampton | 5,466,824 | 6,025,495 | +558,671 |
| Dover | 3,974,360 | 2,803,302 | -1,171,058 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,763,883 | 2,721,164 | -1,042,719 |
| Felixstowe | 2,679,367 | 2,127,481 | -551,886 |
| Hull | 1,856,502 | 1,424,401 | -432,101 |
| Holyhead | 908,299 | 815,068 | -93,231 |
| Portsmouth | 395,680 | 691,151 | +295,471 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3812
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used to speed up rubber production and soften plastics. Includes anti-oxidising preparations and stabilisers for rubber and plastics