Import/export HS code 38122090: Various plasticisers
Other chemical mixtures used to soften rubber and plastics, not specified elsewhere
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,000,909 |
| Italy | 2,843,079 |
| Netherlands | 2,328,666 |
| China | 969,063 |
| Poland | 793,159 |
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 | 3,758,650 | 4,242,259 | +483,609 |
| Italy | 1,225,554 | 1,617,525 | +391,971 |
| Netherlands | 1,425,652 | 903,014 | -522,638 |
| China | 530,738 | 438,325 | -92,413 |
| Poland | 373,719 | 419,440 | +45,721 |
| India | 414,037 | 302,838 | -111,199 |
| United States | 248,655 | 214,237 | -34,418 |
| Belgium | 348,458 | 90,333 | -258,125 |
| Japan | 173,201 | 65,010 | -108,191 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 45,938 | 183,392 | +137,454 |
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 | 7,480,818 |
| United States | 3,225,158 |
| China | 1,822,104 |
| Netherlands | 1,617,993 |
| Estonia | 915,223 |
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 | 3,537,815 | 3,943,003 | +405,188 |
| United States | 1,539,661 | 1,685,497 | +145,836 |
| China | 955,778 | 866,326 | -89,452 |
| Netherlands | 899,361 | 718,632 | -180,729 |
| Estonia | 483,437 | 431,786 | -51,651 |
| Poland | 373,719 | 420,650 | +46,931 |
| India | 414,037 | 304,492 | -109,545 |
| Italy | 142,935 | 147,029 | +4,094 |
| Japan | 173,201 | 65,010 | -108,191 |
| Argentina | 82,325 | 81,100 | -1,225 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 10,548,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,366,434 |
| Air transport | 598,523 |
| Other | 149,938 |
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) | 5,435,941 | 5,112,313 | -323,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,030,365 | 3,336,069 | +305,704 |
| Air transport | 305,864 | 292,659 | -13,205 |
| Other | 83,770 | 66,168 | -17,602 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,074,323 |
| Hull | 2,146,413 |
| London | 2,109,601 |
| Dover | 1,603,630 |
| Felixstowe | 1,499,085 |
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 | 3,060,399 | 3,013,924 | -46,475 |
| Hull | 1,044,784 | 1,101,629 | +56,845 |
| London | 1,203,651 | 905,950 | -297,701 |
| Dover | 673,500 | 930,130 | +256,630 |
| Felixstowe | 874,301 | 624,784 | -249,517 |
| Southampton | 472,287 | 466,958 | -5,329 |
| Harwich | 391,415 | 392,585 | +1,170 |
| Killingholme | 232,601 | 249,410 | +16,809 |
| Eurotunnel | 153,143 | 262,274 | +109,131 |
| Middlesbrough | 114,147 | 171,152 | +57,005 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 615,058 |
| France | 310,491 |
| Malaysia | 166,850 |
| United States | 166,330 |
| Portugal | 165,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 404,702 | 210,356 | -194,346 |
| France | 162,322 | 148,169 | -14,153 |
| Malaysia | 43,400 | 123,450 | +80,050 |
| United States | 38,308 | 128,022 | +89,714 |
| Portugal | 104,715 | 60,320 | -44,395 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 122,356 | +122,356 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 100,972 | +100,972 |
| India | 35,996 | 52,408 | +16,412 |
| China | 66,409 | 0 | -66,409 |
| Italy | 13,906 | 45,210 | +31,304 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 51 | 43 | -8 |
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) | 1,361,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 733,768 |
| Air transport | 192,837 |
| Other | 94 |
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) | 801,813 | 560,114 | -241,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 296,765 | 437,003 | +140,238 |
| Air transport | 53,135 | 139,702 | +86,567 |
| Other | 51 | 43 | -8 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 676,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 501,092 |
| Southampton | 348,466 |
| Felixstowe | 186,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 171,142 |
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 | 429,003 | 247,543 | -181,460 |
| Immingham Docks | 281,628 | 219,464 | -62,164 |
| Southampton | 170,269 | 178,197 | +7,928 |
| Felixstowe | 39,540 | 147,074 | +107,534 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,001 | 94,141 | +17,140 |
| Dover | 59,761 | 81,455 | +21,694 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 131,815 | +131,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,863 | 2,086 | -38,777 |
| London | 9,955 | 14,958 | +5,003 |
| Heysham | 11,613 | 7,954 | -3,659 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38122090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical mixtures used to soften rubber and plastics, not specified elsewhere