Import/export HS code 390311: Expandable styrene plastics
A type of styrene plastic that can expand, often used in insulation and packaging materials
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 | 65,381,988 |
| Netherlands | 23,391,033 |
| Belgium | 15,524,563 |
| Poland | 14,589,167 |
| France | 12,694,267 |
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 | 35,860,052 | 29,521,936 | -6,338,116 |
| Netherlands | 14,192,979 | 9,198,054 | -4,994,925 |
| Belgium | 8,505,357 | 7,019,206 | -1,486,151 |
| Poland | 8,665,556 | 5,923,611 | -2,741,945 |
| France | 7,058,828 | 5,635,439 | -1,423,389 |
| Finland | 6,893,428 | 4,916,638 | -1,976,790 |
| Norway | 5,474,975 | 5,046,951 | -428,024 |
| Turkey | 3,404,635 | 1,661,949 | -1,742,686 |
| Austria | 2,407,728 | 614,717 | -1,793,011 |
| Ireland | 1,434,953 | 1,321,578 | -113,375 |
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 | 61,772,909 |
| Netherlands | 22,338,630 |
| Belgium | 20,570,645 |
| Finland | 11,733,953 |
| Norway | 10,878,834 |
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 | 34,045,246 | 27,727,663 | -6,317,583 |
| Netherlands | 14,134,543 | 8,204,087 | -5,930,456 |
| Belgium | 10,871,070 | 9,699,575 | -1,171,495 |
| Finland | 7,185,318 | 4,548,635 | -2,636,683 |
| Norway | 5,539,509 | 5,339,325 | -200,184 |
| Poland | 5,830,266 | 4,551,640 | -1,278,626 |
| France | 5,327,259 | 4,147,667 | -1,179,592 |
| Turkey | 3,404,635 | 1,684,672 | -1,719,963 |
| Austria | 2,666,050 | 727,387 | -1,938,663 |
| Taiwan | 1,186,885 | 507,197 | -679,688 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,818,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,906,660 |
| Other | 8,159,078 |
| Air transport | 133,082 |
| Road transport | 38,756 |
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) | 62,055,548 | 45,762,917 | -16,292,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,508,753 | 24,397,907 | -7,110,846 |
| Other | 4,351,836 | 3,807,242 | -544,594 |
| Air transport | 110,275 | 22,807 | -87,468 |
| Road transport | 38,756 | 0 | -38,756 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 39,919,353 |
| Middlesbrough | 35,109,776 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,820,921 |
| London | 14,629,383 |
| Killingholme | 11,907,056 |
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 | 24,657,585 | 15,261,768 | -9,395,817 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,602,677 | 15,507,099 | -4,095,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,850,619 | 13,970,302 | -2,880,317 |
| London | 8,899,794 | 5,729,589 | -3,170,205 |
| Killingholme | 4,683,125 | 7,223,931 | +2,540,806 |
| Felixstowe | 5,670,493 | 4,691,698 | -978,795 |
| 000 | 4,351,836 | 3,807,242 | -544,594 |
| Hull | 4,723,924 | 1,133,406 | -3,590,518 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,768,822 | 1,987,789 | -781,033 |
| Purfleet | 1,402,324 | 1,885,927 | +483,603 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENGINEERED FOAM PRODUCTS LIMITED | 48 |
| MOULDED FOAMS LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 44 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| SUNDOLITT LIMITED | 35 |
| WIENERBERGER LIMITED | 24 |
| DART PRODUCTS EUROPE LTD. | 24 |
| THULECRAFT LIMITED | 21 |
| VITA CELLULAR FOAMS (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,765,966 |
| Malaysia | 780,703 |
| Japan | 553,917 |
| Netherlands | 508,615 |
| Spain | 334,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 664,819 | 1,101,147 | +436,328 |
| Malaysia | 570,526 | 210,177 | -360,349 |
| Japan | 281,877 | 272,040 | -9,837 |
| Netherlands | 416,423 | 92,192 | -324,231 |
| Spain | 222,403 | 111,598 | -110,805 |
| United States | 198,416 | 58,516 | -139,900 |
| Poland | 80,446 | 85,400 | +4,954 |
| Czechia | 57,128 | 41,132 | -15,996 |
| Saudi Arabia | 77,374 | 9,848 | -67,526 |
| Sweden | 54,215 | 20,740 | -33,475 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 491,909 |
| XI | 105,076 |
| Ireland | 56,031 |
| Lithuania | 1,825 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 83,890 | 408,019 | +324,129 |
| XI | 59,680 | 45,396 | -14,284 |
| Ireland | 21,942 | 34,089 | +12,147 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,825 | +1,825 |
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) | 2,183,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 972,524 |
| Air transport | 930,663 |
| Other | 829,670 |
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) | 1,222,256 | 961,738 | -260,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 706,093 | 266,431 | -439,662 |
| Air transport | 596,421 | 334,242 | -262,179 |
| Other | 264,499 | 565,171 | +300,672 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 829,670 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 636,343 |
| Belfast Port | 550,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 460,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 430,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 264,499 | 565,171 | +300,672 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 362,942 | 273,401 | -89,541 |
| Belfast Port | 303,138 | 247,612 | -55,526 |
| Immingham Docks | 360,793 | 99,591 | -261,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 270,791 | 159,790 | -111,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 283,938 | 140,283 | -143,655 |
| Felixstowe | 250,504 | 50,144 | -200,360 |
| East Midlands Airport | 210,862 | 34,907 | -175,955 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,148 | 176,694 | +111,546 |
| Poole | 70,854 | 95,998 | +25,144 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of styrene plastic that can expand, often used in insulation and packaging materials