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 | 32,653,833 |
| Netherlands | 11,707,870 |
| Belgium | 11,703,841 |
| Sweden | 10,969,295 |
| South Korea | 9,384,639 |
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 | 17,120,728 | 15,533,105 | -1,587,623 |
| Netherlands | 5,300,200 | 6,407,670 | +1,107,470 |
| Belgium | 4,960,793 | 6,743,048 | +1,782,255 |
| Sweden | 5,787,876 | 5,181,419 | -606,457 |
| South Korea | 4,241,630 | 5,143,009 | +901,379 |
| Switzerland | 3,142,610 | 1,054,053 | -2,088,557 |
| France | 1,654,121 | 1,785,938 | +131,817 |
| Czechia | 2,213,025 | 902,585 | -1,310,440 |
| Taiwan | 1,174,753 | 802,715 | -372,038 |
| Ireland | 1,092,349 | 883,435 | -208,914 |
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 | 31,600,052 |
| Belgium | 13,956,355 |
| Sweden | 11,565,308 |
| South Korea | 9,953,779 |
| Netherlands | 9,102,387 |
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 | 16,075,317 | 15,524,735 | -550,582 |
| Belgium | 7,288,124 | 6,668,231 | -619,893 |
| Sweden | 6,153,090 | 5,412,218 | -740,872 |
| South Korea | 4,513,855 | 5,439,924 | +926,069 |
| Netherlands | 4,414,435 | 4,687,952 | +273,517 |
| France | 1,792,725 | 2,064,012 | +271,287 |
| United States | 1,256,366 | 1,978,462 | +722,096 |
| Czechia | 2,292,634 | 927,101 | -1,365,533 |
| Taiwan | 1,174,753 | 807,358 | -367,395 |
| Spain | 724,437 | 754,811 | +30,374 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 14 | 19 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +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) | 54,482,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,566,810 |
| Other | 4,243,822 |
| Air transport | 792,995 |
| Road transport | 397,464 |
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) | 28,700,838 | 25,781,960 | -2,918,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,428,706 | 19,138,104 | +1,709,398 |
| Other | 2,983,222 | 1,260,600 | -1,722,622 |
| Air transport | 361,018 | 431,977 | +70,959 |
| Road transport | 5,154 | 392,310 | +387,156 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 28,513,277 |
| Felixstowe | 10,037,515 |
| Dover | 9,574,581 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,594,686 |
| London | 7,545,909 |
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 | 13,371,641 | 15,141,636 | +1,769,995 |
| Felixstowe | 4,348,043 | 5,689,472 | +1,341,429 |
| Dover | 5,595,505 | 3,979,076 | -1,616,429 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,692,791 | 3,901,895 | +209,104 |
| London | 3,829,500 | 3,716,409 | -113,091 |
| Hull | 3,644,912 | 1,854,353 | -1,790,559 |
| Thamesport | 2,505,162 | 2,340,389 | -164,773 |
| 000 | 2,983,222 | 1,260,600 | -1,722,622 |
| Southampton | 1,834,796 | 1,671,411 | -163,385 |
| Harwich | 1,412,344 | 1,497,160 | +84,816 |
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 | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 47 |
| 2026-03 | 55 |
| 2026-02 | 53 |
| 2026-01 | 52 |
| 2025-12 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMAGRO UK LTD | 120 |
| BLAYSON - OLEFINES LIMITED | 89 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 65 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 61 |
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 54 |
| ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| LONGFIELD CHEMICALS LIMITED | 51 |
| PULSE PRINTING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 84 |
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | 2,572,659 |
| Ireland | 2,487,737 |
| Lithuania | 2,127,445 |
| Germany | 1,708,652 |
| Austria | 1,570,201 |
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 | 1,460,470 | 1,112,189 | -348,281 |
| Ireland | 1,279,560 | 1,208,177 | -71,383 |
| Lithuania | 1,023,694 | 1,103,751 | +80,057 |
| Germany | 523,644 | 1,185,008 | +661,364 |
| Austria | 1,330,539 | 239,662 | -1,090,877 |
| Netherlands | 407,059 | 586,659 | +179,600 |
| Belgium | 474,230 | 271,422 | -202,808 |
| Malaysia | 309,100 | 207,416 | -101,684 |
| Italy | 244,928 | 236,351 | -8,577 |
| France | 97,846 | 274,443 | +176,597 |
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 | 136,391 |
| Ireland | 3,900 |
| Germany | 3,492 |
| 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 | 136,242 | 149 | -136,093 |
| Ireland | 3,239 | 661 | -2,578 |
| Germany | 2,514 | 978 | -1,536 |
| 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) | 8,283,222 |
| Air transport | 5,554,799 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,811,814 |
| Other | 155,730 |
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) | 4,456,940 | 3,826,282 | -630,658 |
| Air transport | 2,543,100 | 3,011,699 | +468,599 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,325,356 | 1,486,458 | +161,102 |
| Other | 145,648 | 10,082 | -135,566 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,210,244 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,777,555 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,276,383 |
| London | 1,077,969 |
| Immingham Docks | 885,831 |
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 | 2,694,700 | 2,515,544 | -179,156 |
| East Midlands Airport | 964,769 | 1,812,786 | +848,017 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,357,354 | 919,029 | -438,325 |
| London | 598,439 | 479,530 | -118,909 |
| Immingham Docks | 425,736 | 460,095 | +34,359 |
| Southampton | 417,475 | 411,933 | -5,542 |
| Liverpool Docks | 515,765 | 307,223 | -208,542 |
| London Gateway Port | 320,613 | 432,147 | +111,534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 162,233 | 221,161 | +58,928 |
| Felixstowe | 143,861 | 172,550 | +28,689 |
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