Import/export HS code 381239: Various stabilisers
Other chemical mixtures used to protect rubber and plastics from damage
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 24,586,811 |
| Netherlands | 14,726,851 |
| Italy | 12,279,422 |
| China | 10,715,145 |
| Switzerland | 8,042,216 |
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 | 12,194,548 | 12,392,263 | +197,715 |
| Netherlands | 8,074,187 | 6,652,664 | -1,421,523 |
| Italy | 5,481,727 | 6,797,695 | +1,315,968 |
| China | 5,138,144 | 5,577,001 | +438,857 |
| Switzerland | 4,825,393 | 3,216,823 | -1,608,570 |
| Belgium | 3,601,740 | 2,619,388 | -982,352 |
| Austria | 2,845,208 | 3,005,029 | +159,821 |
| Denmark | 1,458,085 | 1,541,745 | +83,660 |
| France | 1,332,883 | 1,574,920 | +242,037 |
| United States | 936,998 | 901,909 | -35,089 |
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 | 25,555,793 |
| Italy | 15,224,642 |
| China | 14,129,426 |
| Switzerland | 8,935,011 |
| United States | 7,389,301 |
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 | 13,800,507 | 11,755,286 | -2,045,221 |
| Italy | 8,126,766 | 7,097,876 | -1,028,890 |
| China | 7,330,590 | 6,798,836 | -531,754 |
| Switzerland | 4,802,241 | 4,132,770 | -669,471 |
| United States | 2,897,012 | 4,492,289 | +1,595,277 |
| Netherlands | 3,284,499 | 3,153,422 | -131,077 |
| Austria | 3,006,368 | 3,224,958 | +218,590 |
| Denmark | 1,413,082 | 1,541,745 | +128,663 |
| Belgium | 1,032,201 | 976,962 | -55,239 |
| Canada | 1,084,329 | 804,174 | -280,155 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Merseyside | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
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 | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 57,850,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,542,746 |
| Road transport | 3,416,041 |
| Air transport | 2,021,452 |
| Other | 710,302 |
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) | 29,193,975 | 28,656,645 | -537,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,564,155 | 14,978,591 | -2,585,564 |
| Road transport | 1,609,436 | 1,806,605 | +197,169 |
| Air transport | 893,749 | 1,127,703 | +233,954 |
| Other | 278,138 | 432,164 | +154,026 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 26,993,378 |
| Dover | 19,858,191 |
| Felixstowe | 12,195,622 |
| Killingholme | 10,466,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,713,699 |
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 | 14,640,311 | 12,353,067 | -2,287,244 |
| Dover | 9,655,321 | 10,202,870 | +547,549 |
| Felixstowe | 6,978,092 | 5,217,530 | -1,760,562 |
| Killingholme | 3,978,837 | 6,487,930 | +2,509,093 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,650,945 | 2,062,754 | -588,191 |
| Southampton | 1,916,937 | 1,749,544 | -167,393 |
| ZLC | 1,545,094 | 1,811,487 | +266,393 |
| London | 2,111,690 | 813,707 | -1,297,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,077,851 | 1,510,838 | +432,987 |
| Hull | 1,010,472 | 896,319 | -114,153 |
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
|
50 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
35 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
31 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 41 |
| 2026-04 | 42 |
| 2026-03 | 50 |
| 2026-02 | 44 |
| 2026-01 | 38 |
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+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,180,103 |
| France | 15,986,970 |
| United States | 10,133,649 |
| Netherlands | 8,285,124 |
| Italy | 6,202,682 |
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 | 9,318,678 | 9,861,425 | +542,747 |
| France | 8,038,595 | 7,948,375 | -90,220 |
| United States | 5,726,082 | 4,407,567 | -1,318,515 |
| Netherlands | 4,375,887 | 3,909,237 | -466,650 |
| Italy | 2,962,199 | 3,240,483 | +278,284 |
| Spain | 3,074,233 | 2,431,065 | -643,168 |
| Belgium | 1,860,884 | 2,332,662 | +471,778 |
| Ireland | 1,827,343 | 2,325,750 | +498,407 |
| Turkey | 2,042,213 | 1,685,997 | -356,216 |
| Mexico | 1,289,921 | 1,558,061 | +268,140 |
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 | 26,696 |
| Belgium | 25,061 |
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 | 17,982 | 8,714 | -9,268 |
| Belgium | 1,503 | 23,558 | +22,055 |
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) | 76,117,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,122,450 |
| Air transport | 1,551,476 |
| Other | 51,757 |
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) | 38,197,028 | 37,920,341 | -276,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,177,325 | 13,945,125 | -4,232,200 |
| Air transport | 590,166 | 961,310 | +371,144 |
| Other | 19,485 | 32,272 | +12,787 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,390,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,490,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,713,878 |
| Southampton | 9,783,606 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,754,490 |
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 | 23,919,921 | 23,470,203 | -449,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,909,539 | 9,580,961 | +671,422 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,738,502 | 3,975,376 | -4,763,126 |
| Southampton | 3,868,743 | 5,914,863 | +2,046,120 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,803,476 | 2,951,014 | +147,538 |
| Felixstowe | 2,221,141 | 1,783,855 | -437,286 |
| Dover | 1,539,205 | 1,426,484 | -112,721 |
| Hull | 1,877,121 | 996,394 | -880,727 |
| Holyhead | 626,880 | 620,784 | -6,096 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 323,074 | 581,242 | +258,168 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 381239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical mixtures used to protect rubber and plastics from damage