Import/export HS code 390220: Polyisobutylene plastic in raw form
A rubber-like plastic material used in adhesives, sealants, and industrial applications
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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 | 12,516,710 |
| South Korea | 6,830,542 |
| United States | 6,264,728 |
| Belgium | 5,911,658 |
| France | 2,757,492 |
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 | 5,965,126 | 6,551,584 | +586,458 |
| South Korea | 3,738,612 | 3,091,930 | -646,682 |
| United States | 4,051,336 | 2,213,392 | -1,837,944 |
| Belgium | 3,912,930 | 1,998,728 | -1,914,202 |
| France | 1,829,302 | 928,190 | -901,112 |
| Netherlands | 542,208 | 610,141 | +67,933 |
| Canada | 500,676 | 467,461 | -33,215 |
| Switzerland | 618,293 | 203,595 | -414,698 |
| China | 447,373 | 237,812 | -209,561 |
| Brazil | 258,033 | 205,431 | -52,602 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 8,355,873 |
| Belgium | 6,726,486 |
| United States | 6,478,967 |
| France | 5,756,896 |
| Germany | 5,530,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 4,619,153 | 3,736,720 | -882,433 |
| Belgium | 3,832,142 | 2,894,344 | -937,798 |
| United States | 4,186,610 | 2,292,357 | -1,894,253 |
| France | 3,379,083 | 2,377,813 | -1,001,270 |
| Germany | 2,721,212 | 2,809,545 | +88,333 |
| Canada | 1,993,010 | 1,600,246 | -392,764 |
| China | 471,814 | 332,341 | -139,473 |
| Brazil | 288,450 | 234,261 | -54,189 |
| Japan | 309,699 | 188,616 | -121,083 |
| Greece | 147,565 | 0 | -147,565 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,634,465 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,268,201 |
| Other | 1,206,217 |
| Air transport | 418,551 |
| Road transport | 206,522 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,369,279 | 11,265,186 | -3,104,093 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,292,518 | 4,975,683 | -1,316,835 |
| Other | 1,173,359 | 32,858 | -1,140,501 |
| Air transport | 201,481 | 217,070 | +15,589 |
| Road transport | 0 | 206,522 | +206,522 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,491,427 |
| Southampton | 6,644,976 |
| London | 4,067,864 |
| Felixstowe | 3,581,577 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,624,817 |
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 | 4,207,505 | 3,283,922 | -923,583 |
| Southampton | 2,312,531 | 4,332,445 | +2,019,914 |
| London | 2,052,216 | 2,015,648 | -36,568 |
| Felixstowe | 2,184,452 | 1,397,125 | -787,327 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,008,371 | 616,446 | -1,391,925 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,180,219 | 1,121,803 | -58,416 |
| 499 | 1,820,608 | 308,499 | -1,512,109 |
| Dover | 1,065,305 | 917,031 | -148,274 |
| Killingholme | 1,006,471 | 898,301 | -108,170 |
| Liverpool Docks | 660,403 | 624,804 | -35,599 |
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
|
20 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 119 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 115 |
| DE MONCHY UK LIMITED | 67 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 51 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 50 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 30 |
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 28 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 478,875 |
| Germany | 366,836 |
| United States | 147,273 |
| India | 63,374 |
| Israel | 56,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 478,875 | 0 | -478,875 |
| Germany | 206,775 | 160,061 | -46,714 |
| United States | 75,043 | 72,230 | -2,813 |
| India | 52,990 | 10,384 | -42,606 |
| Israel | 55,543 | 1,252 | -54,291 |
| Sweden | 41,414 | 10,413 | -31,001 |
| France | 47,315 | 3,558 | -43,757 |
| Japan | 33,747 | 16,018 | -17,729 |
| Spain | 26,420 | 3,861 | -22,559 |
| Switzerland | 21,444 | 0 | -21,444 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 204 | 414 | +210 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 746,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 598,022 |
| Air transport | 178,897 |
| Other | 618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 681,831 | 64,428 | -617,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 397,852 | 200,170 | -197,682 |
| Air transport | 117,103 | 61,794 | -55,309 |
| Other | 204 | 414 | +210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 510,372 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 438,740 |
| Southampton | 121,202 |
| Dover | 94,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 496,028 | 14,344 | -481,684 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 275,523 | 163,217 | -112,306 |
| Southampton | 99,650 | 21,552 | -78,098 |
| Dover | 84,584 | 9,724 | -74,860 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,793 | 25,377 | -42,416 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,023 | 3,456 | -40,567 |
| ZLC | 34,649 | 3,861 | -30,788 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,845 | 13,197 | -5,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,977 | 18,695 | +7,718 |
| Hull | 18,900 | 5,383 | -13,517 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A rubber-like plastic material used in adhesives, sealants, and industrial applications