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 | 13,046,494 |
| South Korea | 6,733,312 |
| Belgium | 6,402,010 |
| United States | 6,350,619 |
| France | 3,038,331 |
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 | 5,988,489 | 7,058,005 | +1,069,516 |
| South Korea | 3,595,064 | 3,138,248 | -456,816 |
| Belgium | 4,073,154 | 2,328,856 | -1,744,298 |
| United States | 3,341,366 | 3,009,253 | -332,113 |
| France | 2,016,100 | 1,022,231 | -993,869 |
| Canada | 614,875 | 623,660 | +8,785 |
| Netherlands | 583,013 | 479,848 | -103,165 |
| Switzerland | 651,744 | 250,049 | -401,695 |
| China | 324,256 | 274,436 | -49,820 |
| Brazil | 260,803 | 235,669 | -25,134 |
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 | 8,193,619 |
| Belgium | 6,834,046 |
| United States | 6,601,710 |
| France | 6,253,460 |
| Germany | 6,100,255 |
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 | 4,577,686 | 3,615,933 | -961,753 |
| Belgium | 3,467,586 | 3,366,460 | -101,126 |
| United States | 3,511,498 | 3,090,212 | -421,286 |
| France | 3,414,764 | 2,838,696 | -576,068 |
| Germany | 3,180,103 | 2,920,152 | -259,951 |
| Canada | 2,263,951 | 1,713,787 | -550,164 |
| China | 348,697 | 368,965 | +20,268 |
| Brazil | 291,220 | 264,499 | -26,721 |
| Japan | 334,565 | 180,617 | -153,948 |
| 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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 25,777,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,249,151 |
| Other | 1,626,362 |
| Air transport | 387,282 |
| Road transport | 190,188 |
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) | 12,459,942 | 13,317,997 | +858,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,453,325 | 4,795,826 | -2,657,499 |
| Other | 1,541,592 | 84,770 | -1,456,822 |
| Air transport | 164,899 | 222,383 | +57,484 |
| Road transport | 0 | 190,188 | +190,188 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,750,002 |
| Southampton | 6,133,918 |
| London | 4,258,770 |
| Felixstowe | 3,791,609 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,955,829 |
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 | 3,993,644 | 3,756,358 | -237,286 |
| Southampton | 2,065,122 | 4,068,796 | +2,003,674 |
| London | 1,948,723 | 2,310,047 | +361,324 |
| Felixstowe | 2,226,920 | 1,564,689 | -662,231 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,214,153 | 741,676 | -1,472,477 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,310,668 | 1,016,620 | -294,048 |
| 499 | 1,028,599 | 1,084,174 | +55,575 |
| Dover | 1,110,605 | 1,000,448 | -110,157 |
| Killingholme | 1,109,874 | 899,212 | -210,662 |
| 000 | 1,541,592 | 84,770 | -1,456,822 |
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 | 21 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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 | 114 |
| DE MONCHY UK LIMITED | 66 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 50 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 49 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 29 |
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 27 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 27 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 | 547,776 |
| Germany | 373,030 |
| United States | 147,751 |
| India | 63,374 |
| Japan | 61,358 |
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 | 501,432 | 46,344 | -455,088 |
| Germany | 185,237 | 187,793 | +2,556 |
| United States | 76,972 | 70,779 | -6,193 |
| India | 52,990 | 10,384 | -42,606 |
| Japan | 28,554 | 32,804 | +4,250 |
| Israel | 55,543 | 1,252 | -54,291 |
| France | 46,325 | 9,054 | -37,271 |
| Sweden | 36,043 | 10,968 | -25,075 |
| Spain | 26,420 | 0 | -26,420 |
| Switzerland | 20,532 | 912 | -19,620 |
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 | 204 |
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 | 0 | -204 |
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) | 830,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 601,973 |
| Air transport | 170,471 |
| Other | 204 |
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) | 698,564 | 131,611 | -566,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 361,873 | 240,100 | -121,773 |
| Air transport | 116,392 | 54,079 | -62,313 |
| Other | 204 | 0 | -204 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 594,288 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 437,726 |
| Southampton | 121,202 |
| Dover | 104,089 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,495 |
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 | 533,600 | 60,688 | -472,912 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 250,073 | 187,653 | -62,420 |
| Southampton | 82,864 | 38,338 | -44,526 |
| Dover | 92,955 | 11,134 | -81,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 65,552 | 22,943 | -42,609 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,530 | 4,949 | -37,581 |
| ZLC | 36,179 | 0 | -36,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,977 | 17,275 | +6,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,845 | 8,381 | -10,464 |
| Hull | 0 | 24,283 | +24,283 |
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