Import/export HS code 38123990: Various stabilisers
Other chemical mixtures used to protect rubber and plastics, not specified elsewhere
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 | 19,465,891 |
| Netherlands | 13,241,642 |
| Italy | 10,840,191 |
| China | 9,766,932 |
| Switzerland | 5,904,183 |
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 | 9,536,978 | 9,928,913 | +391,935 |
| Netherlands | 7,039,647 | 6,201,995 | -837,652 |
| Italy | 5,365,695 | 5,474,496 | +108,801 |
| China | 5,258,522 | 4,508,410 | -750,112 |
| Switzerland | 3,752,009 | 2,152,174 | -1,599,835 |
| Belgium | 3,582,350 | 2,180,188 | -1,402,162 |
| Austria | 2,697,670 | 2,433,560 | -264,110 |
| Denmark | 1,278,525 | 1,274,074 | -4,451 |
| United States | 1,181,511 | 819,554 | -361,957 |
| France | 666,735 | 1,020,693 | +353,958 |
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 | 19,239,160 |
| Italy | 14,364,712 |
| China | 12,775,982 |
| Switzerland | 8,042,527 |
| United States | 7,095,952 |
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 | 10,051,531 | 9,187,629 | -863,902 |
| Italy | 8,041,235 | 6,323,477 | -1,717,758 |
| China | 7,194,795 | 5,581,187 | -1,613,608 |
| Switzerland | 4,353,353 | 3,689,174 | -664,179 |
| United States | 3,299,069 | 3,796,883 | +497,814 |
| Netherlands | 3,389,123 | 2,600,516 | -788,607 |
| Austria | 2,909,678 | 2,603,743 | -305,935 |
| Denmark | 1,234,395 | 1,273,201 | +38,806 |
| Belgium | 427,993 | 532,046 | +104,053 |
| Taiwan | 509,003 | 307,210 | -201,793 |
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 | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 48,401,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,737,688 |
| Air transport | 1,873,342 |
| Road transport | 1,871,604 |
| Other | 462,654 |
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) | 25,125,134 | 23,276,596 | -1,848,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,811,826 | 11,925,862 | -3,885,964 |
| Air transport | 1,156,868 | 716,474 | -440,394 |
| Road transport | 738,320 | 1,133,284 | +394,964 |
| Other | 116,048 | 346,606 | +230,558 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,087,271 |
| Dover | 17,032,266 |
| Felixstowe | 10,959,581 |
| Killingholme | 7,404,571 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,682,757 |
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 | 12,594,508 | 10,492,763 | -2,101,745 |
| Dover | 8,875,588 | 8,156,678 | -718,910 |
| Felixstowe | 7,638,882 | 3,320,699 | -4,318,183 |
| Killingholme | 2,849,433 | 4,555,138 | +1,705,705 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,942,833 | 1,739,924 | -202,909 |
| London Gateway Port | 816,648 | 2,192,700 | +1,376,052 |
| London | 2,069,706 | 931,055 | -1,138,651 |
| Southampton | 1,012,259 | 1,139,390 | +127,131 |
| ZLC | 686,783 | 1,122,301 | +435,518 |
| Hull | 612,864 | 982,763 | +369,899 |
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 | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 28 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-11 | 42 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 57 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 15,814,737 |
| France | 9,063,158 |
| United States | 8,269,643 |
| Netherlands | 4,499,139 |
| Spain | 4,189,370 |
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 | 8,471,275 | 7,343,462 | -1,127,813 |
| France | 5,054,515 | 4,008,643 | -1,045,872 |
| United States | 4,439,939 | 3,829,704 | -610,235 |
| Netherlands | 2,391,136 | 2,108,003 | -283,133 |
| Spain | 2,029,196 | 2,160,174 | +130,978 |
| Ireland | 2,081,933 | 1,758,637 | -323,296 |
| Italy | 1,672,498 | 1,716,998 | +44,500 |
| Turkey | 1,531,830 | 1,353,541 | -178,289 |
| Mexico | 1,465,250 | 975,791 | -489,459 |
| China | 1,302,563 | 1,028,892 | -273,671 |
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 |
| Belgium | 3,006 |
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 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,006 | +3,006 |
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) | 53,134,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,207,725 |
| Air transport | 1,141,622 |
| Other | 27,176 |
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) | 28,542,236 | 24,592,185 | -3,950,051 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,796,699 | 9,411,026 | -4,385,673 |
| Air transport | 631,008 | 510,614 | -120,394 |
| Other | 14,933 | 12,243 | -2,690 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,061,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,567,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,981,401 |
| Southampton | 7,633,408 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,257,806 |
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 | 19,334,212 | 15,727,661 | -3,606,551 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,445,125 | 6,122,127 | -1,322,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,792,576 | 2,188,825 | -4,603,751 |
| Southampton | 2,366,103 | 5,267,305 | +2,901,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,008,642 | 2,249,164 | -759,478 |
| Felixstowe | 1,267,720 | 586,747 | -680,973 |
| Holyhead | 655,237 | 668,973 | +13,736 |
| Portsmouth | 123,890 | 586,656 | +462,766 |
| Manchester Airport | 290,579 | 330,086 | +39,507 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 319,692 | 169,330 | -150,362 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38123990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical mixtures used to protect rubber and plastics, not specified elsewhere