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.
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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 | 8,017,170 |
| Italy | 2,896,067 |
| Netherlands | 2,446,443 |
| China | 981,702 |
| Poland | 790,086 |
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 | 3,877,431 | 4,139,739 | +262,308 |
| Italy | 1,272,530 | 1,623,537 | +351,007 |
| Netherlands | 1,428,979 | 1,017,464 | -411,515 |
| China | 484,442 | 497,260 | +12,818 |
| Poland | 370,646 | 419,440 | +48,794 |
| India | 370,904 | 356,104 | -14,800 |
| United States | 247,426 | 257,371 | +9,945 |
| Belgium | 348,458 | 106,227 | -242,231 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 75,020 | 180,229 | +105,209 |
| Japan | 159,756 | 78,699 | -81,057 |
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 | 7,422,771 |
| United States | 3,338,713 |
| China | 1,825,291 |
| Netherlands | 1,731,354 |
| Estonia | 912,496 |
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 | 3,626,196 | 3,796,575 | +170,379 |
| United States | 1,633,599 | 1,705,114 | +71,515 |
| China | 911,339 | 913,952 | +2,613 |
| Netherlands | 899,361 | 831,993 | -67,368 |
| Estonia | 517,764 | 394,732 | -123,032 |
| Poland | 370,646 | 420,650 | +50,004 |
| India | 370,904 | 360,697 | -10,207 |
| Italy | 124,453 | 190,163 | +65,710 |
| Japan | 159,756 | 78,699 | -81,057 |
| 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 | 12 |
| 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 | 11 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 10,510,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,689,297 |
| Air transport | 603,203 |
| Other | 129,045 |
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) | 5,423,029 | 5,087,599 | -335,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,157,847 | 3,531,450 | +373,603 |
| Air transport | 289,755 | 313,448 | +23,693 |
| Other | 62,720 | 66,325 | +3,605 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,113,595 |
| Hull | 2,294,083 |
| London | 2,092,241 |
| Dover | 1,676,711 |
| Felixstowe | 1,427,632 |
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 | 3,012,464 | 3,101,131 | +88,667 |
| Hull | 1,102,802 | 1,191,281 | +88,479 |
| London | 1,323,935 | 768,306 | -555,629 |
| Dover | 675,503 | 1,001,208 | +325,705 |
| Felixstowe | 818,136 | 609,496 | -208,640 |
| Southampton | 478,926 | 568,814 | +89,888 |
| Harwich | 391,415 | 397,935 | +6,520 |
| Killingholme | 232,601 | 257,357 | +24,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 151,880 | 256,646 | +104,766 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,848 | 87,801 | -71,047 |
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
|
14 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
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+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 621,458 |
| France | 342,370 |
| Malaysia | 166,850 |
| United States | 166,330 |
| Portugal | 149,709 |
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 | 471,404 | 150,054 | -321,350 |
| France | 139,614 | 202,756 | +63,142 |
| Malaysia | 43,400 | 123,450 | +80,050 |
| United States | 59,880 | 106,450 | +46,570 |
| Portugal | 96,064 | 53,645 | -42,419 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 122,356 | +122,356 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 102,269 | +102,269 |
| India | 43,721 | 43,684 | -37 |
| China | 66,409 | 0 | -66,409 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 61,851 | +61,851 |
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 | 88 |
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 | 45 | 43 | -2 |
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) | 1,380,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 827,892 |
| Air transport | 193,215 |
| Other | 88 |
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) | 828,642 | 551,872 | -276,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 316,911 | 510,981 | +194,070 |
| Air transport | 52,216 | 140,999 | +88,783 |
| Other | 45 | 43 | -2 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 633,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 562,079 |
| Southampton | 348,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 265,266 |
| Felixstowe | 186,614 |
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 | 393,455 | 240,263 | -153,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 348,330 | 213,749 | -134,581 |
| Southampton | 204,910 | 143,556 | -61,354 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,506 | 202,760 | +140,254 |
| Felixstowe | 39,540 | 147,074 | +107,534 |
| 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 | 6,464 | 15,255 | +8,791 |
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