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 | 7,555,547 |
| Italy | 2,299,025 |
| Netherlands | 2,225,468 |
| China | 940,701 |
| Poland | 877,446 |
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 | 3,923,418 | 3,632,129 | -291,289 |
| Italy | 849,159 | 1,449,866 | +600,707 |
| Netherlands | 1,390,551 | 834,917 | -555,634 |
| China | 693,545 | 247,156 | -446,389 |
| Poland | 560,420 | 317,026 | -243,394 |
| India | 458,519 | 273,540 | -184,979 |
| United States | 156,448 | 314,058 | +157,610 |
| Belgium | 330,407 | 98,431 | -231,976 |
| Japan | 159,661 | 71,885 | -87,776 |
| France | 79,044 | 127,151 | +48,107 |
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 | 7,202,803 |
| United States | 2,596,574 |
| China | 1,698,750 |
| Netherlands | 1,465,765 |
| Estonia | 884,065 |
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 | 3,790,689 | 3,412,114 | -378,575 |
| United States | 1,064,898 | 1,531,676 | +466,778 |
| China | 1,087,807 | 610,943 | -476,864 |
| Netherlands | 766,346 | 699,419 | -66,927 |
| Estonia | 528,693 | 355,372 | -173,321 |
| Poland | 560,420 | 318,236 | -242,184 |
| India | 458,519 | 275,194 | -183,325 |
| Italy | 150,299 | 184,485 | +34,186 |
| Japan | 159,661 | 71,885 | -87,776 |
| Argentina | 104,257 | 44,949 | -59,308 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 10,051,981 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,828,203 |
| Air transport | 516,166 |
| Other | 128,494 |
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) | 5,440,415 | 4,611,566 | -828,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,105,072 | 2,723,131 | -381,941 |
| Air transport | 254,756 | 261,410 | +6,654 |
| Other | 62,819 | 65,675 | +2,856 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,786,713 |
| Hull | 1,906,640 |
| London | 1,859,054 |
| Felixstowe | 1,524,295 |
| Dover | 1,505,455 |
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 | 3,118,053 | 2,668,660 | -449,393 |
| Hull | 1,075,355 | 831,285 | -244,070 |
| London | 865,258 | 993,796 | +128,538 |
| Felixstowe | 987,345 | 536,950 | -450,395 |
| Dover | 696,122 | 809,333 | +113,211 |
| Southampton | 535,922 | 422,752 | -113,170 |
| Harwich | 592,855 | 222,288 | -370,567 |
| Killingholme | 213,414 | 229,941 | +16,527 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,894 | 260,685 | +164,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,316 | 80,987 | -98,329 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 615,058 |
| France | 248,154 |
| Portugal | 158,288 |
| Pakistan | 122,356 |
| India | 101,339 |
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 | 345,697 | 269,361 | -76,336 |
| France | 152,787 | 95,367 | -57,420 |
| Portugal | 94,565 | 63,723 | -30,842 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 122,356 | +122,356 |
| India | 48,931 | 52,408 | +3,477 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 100,972 | +100,972 |
| United States | 38,308 | 53,354 | +15,046 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 85,190 | +85,190 |
| China | 66,409 | 0 | -66,409 |
| Egypt | 53,820 | 0 | -53,820 |
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 | 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) | 1,262,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 582,942 |
| Air transport | 186,729 |
| 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) | 717,997 | 544,225 | -173,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 271,430 | 311,512 | +40,082 |
| Air transport | 52,626 | 134,103 | +81,477 |
| Other | 44 | 50 | +6 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 620,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 501,092 |
| Southampton | 244,889 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,283 |
| Felixstowe | 147,224 |
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 | 400,561 | 219,623 | -180,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 222,623 | 278,469 | +55,846 |
| Southampton | 174,171 | 70,718 | -103,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,304 | 75,979 | -11,325 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 147,224 | +147,224 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 122,356 | +122,356 |
| Dover | 64,882 | 36,131 | -28,751 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,863 | 2,086 | -38,777 |
| London | 9,955 | 14,958 | +5,003 |
| Heysham | 11,613 | 5,964 | -5,649 |
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