Import/export HS code 390390: Various styrene-based plastics
Includes all other plastic materials made from styrene, not listed 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 | 31,402,952 |
| Netherlands | 11,659,590 |
| Belgium | 11,112,793 |
| Sweden | 10,248,472 |
| South Korea | 8,786,624 |
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 | 17,095,173 | 14,307,779 | -2,787,394 |
| Netherlands | 5,525,651 | 6,133,939 | +608,288 |
| Belgium | 4,963,136 | 6,149,657 | +1,186,521 |
| Sweden | 5,402,648 | 4,845,824 | -556,824 |
| South Korea | 4,567,193 | 4,219,431 | -347,762 |
| Switzerland | 2,792,941 | 870,006 | -1,922,935 |
| France | 1,641,959 | 1,875,354 | +233,395 |
| Czechia | 1,942,733 | 829,387 | -1,113,346 |
| Ireland | 1,098,411 | 723,054 | -375,357 |
| Taiwan | 1,106,321 | 639,500 | -466,821 |
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 | 30,086,092 |
| Belgium | 13,052,767 |
| Sweden | 10,745,408 |
| South Korea | 9,482,418 |
| Netherlands | 9,333,850 |
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 | 16,104,077 | 13,982,015 | -2,122,062 |
| Belgium | 6,827,913 | 6,224,854 | -603,059 |
| Sweden | 5,691,132 | 5,054,276 | -636,856 |
| South Korea | 4,921,388 | 4,561,030 | -360,358 |
| Netherlands | 4,650,909 | 4,682,941 | +32,032 |
| France | 1,885,929 | 2,042,461 | +156,532 |
| United States | 1,441,781 | 1,615,086 | +173,305 |
| Czechia | 2,022,342 | 853,903 | -1,168,439 |
| Taiwan | 1,106,321 | 644,143 | -462,178 |
| India | 729,769 | 730,576 | +807 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 51,526,271 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,302,667 |
| Other | 3,830,635 |
| Air transport | 741,193 |
| Road transport | 439,688 |
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) | 27,624,553 | 23,901,718 | -3,722,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,040,969 | 17,261,698 | -779,271 |
| Other | 3,000,699 | 829,936 | -2,170,763 |
| Air transport | 318,644 | 422,549 | +103,905 |
| Road transport | 4,255 | 435,433 | +431,178 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 27,427,330 |
| Felixstowe | 9,650,503 |
| Dover | 9,162,227 |
| London | 7,367,331 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,307,079 |
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 | 13,580,333 | 13,846,997 | +266,664 |
| Felixstowe | 4,522,172 | 5,128,331 | +606,159 |
| Dover | 5,557,338 | 3,604,889 | -1,952,449 |
| London | 3,659,833 | 3,707,498 | +47,665 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,800,064 | 3,507,015 | -293,049 |
| Hull | 3,557,933 | 1,955,355 | -1,602,578 |
| Thamesport | 2,271,936 | 2,121,146 | -150,790 |
| 000 | 3,000,699 | 829,936 | -2,170,763 |
| Southampton | 1,814,069 | 1,204,668 | -609,401 |
| Harwich | 1,363,660 | 1,282,080 | -81,580 |
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
|
57 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
39 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
17 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
16 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 43 |
| 2026-04 | 47 |
| 2026-03 | 55 |
| 2026-02 | 53 |
| 2026-01 | 52 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMAGRO UK LTD | 121 |
| BLAYSON - OLEFINES LIMITED | 90 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 66 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 62 |
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 54 |
| ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| LONGFIELD CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| PULSE PRINTING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 83 |
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,596,764 |
| Ireland | 2,351,106 |
| Lithuania | 2,024,727 |
| Germany | 1,690,444 |
| Austria | 1,335,094 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,600,626 | 996,138 | -604,488 |
| Ireland | 1,282,084 | 1,069,022 | -213,062 |
| Lithuania | 1,182,313 | 842,414 | -339,899 |
| Germany | 509,966 | 1,180,478 | +670,512 |
| Austria | 1,262,000 | 73,094 | -1,188,906 |
| Netherlands | 420,700 | 582,145 | +161,445 |
| Belgium | 418,757 | 239,433 | -179,324 |
| Malaysia | 308,162 | 232,608 | -75,554 |
| Italy | 171,635 | 225,040 | +53,405 |
| France | 145,625 | 207,957 | +62,332 |
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 | 108,887 |
| Ireland | 3,900 |
| Germany | 3,127 |
| China | 15 |
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 | 108,738 | 149 | -108,589 |
| Ireland | 3,900 | 0 | -3,900 |
| Germany | 2,224 | 903 | -1,321 |
| China | 12 | 3 | -9 |
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) | 7,681,008 |
| Air transport | 5,469,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,837,014 |
| Other | 126,822 |
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) | 4,448,498 | 3,232,510 | -1,215,988 |
| Air transport | 2,809,979 | 2,659,979 | -150,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,322,121 | 1,514,893 | +192,772 |
| Other | 117,700 | 9,122 | -108,578 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,882,464 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,738,324 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,227,826 |
| London | 1,000,989 |
| Southampton | 908,376 |
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 | 2,721,664 | 2,160,800 | -560,864 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,019,709 | 1,718,615 | +698,906 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,496,147 | 731,679 | -764,468 |
| London | 622,907 | 378,082 | -244,825 |
| Southampton | 431,162 | 477,214 | +46,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 409,474 | 439,183 | +29,709 |
| Liverpool Docks | 433,031 | 310,584 | -122,447 |
| London Gateway Port | 294,923 | 428,113 | +133,190 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,158 | 180,611 | -25,547 |
| Felixstowe | 159,807 | 178,138 | +18,331 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other plastic materials made from styrene, not listed elsewhere