Import/export HS code 390320: Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers
A durable plastic blend of styrene and acrylonitrile, used in household items and automotive parts
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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 | 3,180,815 |
| South Korea | 1,655,627 |
| Spain | 996,442 |
| Switzerland | 874,914 |
| Ireland | 738,524 |
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 | 2,117,389 | 1,063,426 | -1,053,963 |
| South Korea | 863,002 | 792,625 | -70,377 |
| Spain | 632,161 | 364,281 | -267,880 |
| Switzerland | 731,187 | 143,727 | -587,460 |
| Ireland | 393,955 | 344,569 | -49,386 |
| Belgium | 414,509 | 271,882 | -142,627 |
| Netherlands | 55,445 | 439,183 | +383,738 |
| Italy | 156,624 | 92,385 | -64,239 |
| United States | 94,900 | 78,855 | -16,045 |
| China | 46,580 | 10,558 | -36,022 |
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 | 3,044,088 |
| Netherlands | 1,813,421 |
| South Korea | 1,683,606 |
| Spain | 1,010,240 |
| Italy | 257,419 |
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 | 1,953,699 | 1,090,389 | -863,310 |
| Netherlands | 1,081,399 | 732,022 | -349,377 |
| South Korea | 863,002 | 820,604 | -42,398 |
| Spain | 633,600 | 376,640 | -256,960 |
| Italy | 159,605 | 97,814 | -61,791 |
| Japan | 164,463 | 60,906 | -103,557 |
| United States | 98,095 | 79,818 | -18,277 |
| Sweden | 83,419 | 16,895 | -66,524 |
| Belgium | 59,991 | 0 | -59,991 |
| China | 46,580 | 10,558 | -36,022 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +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) | 5,351,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,856,253 |
| Other | 978,021 |
| Air transport | 74,469 |
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) | 3,248,167 | 2,103,707 | -1,144,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,712,529 | 1,143,724 | -568,805 |
| Other | 605,384 | 372,637 | -232,747 |
| Air transport | 47,662 | 26,807 | -20,855 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,798,508 |
| Dover | 1,440,348 |
| Felixstowe | 1,302,732 |
| Harwich | 1,133,353 |
| 000 | 978,021 |
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 | 1,040,962 | 757,546 | -283,416 |
| Dover | 1,019,380 | 420,968 | -598,412 |
| Felixstowe | 626,894 | 675,838 | +48,944 |
| Harwich | 720,621 | 412,732 | -307,889 |
| 000 | 605,384 | 372,637 | -232,747 |
| Hull | 663,569 | 202,102 | -461,467 |
| Middlesbrough | 254,919 | 280,440 | +25,521 |
| London | 222,569 | 167,315 | -55,254 |
| Purfleet | 155,257 | 94,906 | -60,351 |
| London Gateway Port | 136,099 | 56,545 | -79,554 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMAGRO UK LTD | 60 |
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 52 |
| LONGFIELD CHEMICALS LIMITED | 44 |
| TRINSEO UK LIMITED | 42 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 39 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 37 |
| JJ FOOD SERVICE LIMITED | 35 |
| ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 28 |
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | 25 |
| UNITED POLYMERS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 111,439 |
| Belgium | 106,236 |
| Ireland | 99,182 |
| Germany | 56,888 |
| United States | 55,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 49,842 | 61,597 | +11,755 |
| Belgium | 77,406 | 28,830 | -48,576 |
| Ireland | 70,362 | 28,820 | -41,542 |
| Germany | 29,462 | 27,426 | -2,036 |
| United States | 28,216 | 27,530 | -686 |
| Estonia | 25,553 | 0 | -25,553 |
| Spain | 14,206 | 10,088 | -4,118 |
| France | 11,700 | 7,734 | -3,966 |
| Italy | 0 | 18,310 | +18,310 |
| Poland | 0 | 17,537 | +17,537 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,628 | 2,556 | -2,072 |
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) | 447,919 |
| Air transport | 73,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,215 |
| Other | 7,184 |
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) | 242,948 | 204,971 | -37,977 |
| Air transport | 58,250 | 15,561 | -42,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 921 | 35,294 | +34,373 |
| Other | 4,628 | 2,556 | -2,072 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 247,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 111,010 |
| Holyhead | 39,613 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,471 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,245 |
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 | 137,774 | 109,600 | -28,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,848 | 73,162 | +35,314 |
| Holyhead | 31,792 | 7,821 | -23,971 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,303 | 7,168 | -23,135 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,220 | 5,025 | -16,195 |
| Heysham | 14,320 | 8,737 | -5,583 |
| Southampton | 0 | 22,505 | +22,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 921 | 12,789 | +11,868 |
| Felixstowe | 11,045 | 0 | -11,045 |
| London | 8,253 | 2,327 | -5,926 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A durable plastic blend of styrene and acrylonitrile, used in household items and automotive parts