Import/export HS code 390430: PVC mixed with vinyl acetate
This is a type of PVC that is combined with vinyl acetate to create a material used in coatings and adhesives
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,972,560 |
| France | 1,665,723 |
| Germany | 1,432,272 |
| Netherlands | 898,354 |
| China | 523,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 868,712 | 2,103,848 | +1,235,136 |
| France | 646,306 | 1,019,417 | +373,111 |
| Germany | 574,199 | 858,073 | +283,874 |
| Netherlands | 601,882 | 296,472 | -305,410 |
| China | 317,616 | 205,767 | -111,849 |
| Italy | 80,771 | 81,804 | +1,033 |
| United States | 48,731 | 38,895 | -9,836 |
| Japan | 82,155 | 0 | -82,155 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,782 | 18,856 | +3,074 |
| Spain | 6,270 | 26,533 | +20,263 |
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 | 3,079,084 |
| Belgium | 2,960,480 |
| France | 843,592 |
| China | 608,079 |
| Austria | 128,050 |
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 | 1,442,169 | 1,636,915 | +194,746 |
| Belgium | 871,625 | 2,088,855 | +1,217,230 |
| France | 251,477 | 592,115 | +340,638 |
| China | 373,932 | 234,147 | -139,785 |
| Austria | 128,050 | 0 | -128,050 |
| Japan | 91,138 | 0 | -91,138 |
| United States | 48,731 | 38,895 | -9,836 |
| Italy | 21,479 | 15,611 | -5,868 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,520 | 18,856 | +8,336 |
| Spain | 0 | 27,560 | +27,560 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 5,507,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,276,091 |
| Air transport | 150,060 |
| Road transport | 1,220 |
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) | 2,013,649 | 3,494,033 | +1,480,384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,184,082 | 1,092,009 | -92,073 |
| Air transport | 55,661 | 94,399 | +38,738 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,220 | +1,220 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,867,732 |
| Dover | 1,656,008 |
| Felixstowe | 1,475,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,078,866 |
| London | 826,672 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 684,045 | 1,183,687 | +499,642 |
| Dover | 718,936 | 937,072 | +218,136 |
| Felixstowe | 1,140,778 | 335,127 | -805,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 337,997 | 740,869 | +402,872 |
| London | 44,887 | 781,785 | +736,898 |
| Eurotunnel | 73,880 | 228,473 | +154,593 |
| Harwich | 90,467 | 54,523 | -35,944 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,688 | 77,133 | +41,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 90,607 | +90,607 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 78,208 | +78,208 |
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 | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| EFTEC LIMITED | 49 |
| INOVYN EUROPE LIMITED | 49 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 42 |
| POLYBLEND UK LIMITED | 41 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 37 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 21 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 19 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 17 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 92,141 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 66,375 |
| India | 61,821 |
| Germany | 51,353 |
| France | 37,966 |
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 | 0 | 92,141 | +92,141 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 66,375 | 0 | -66,375 |
| India | 0 | 61,821 | +61,821 |
| Germany | 29,424 | 21,929 | -7,495 |
| France | 25,175 | 12,791 | -12,384 |
| Belgium | 29,556 | 2,040 | -27,516 |
| Portugal | 18,365 | 0 | -18,365 |
| Italy | 5,312 | 7,146 | +1,834 |
| Spain | 6,336 | 5,989 | -347 |
| Switzerland | 5,572 | 3,726 | -1,846 |
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) | 243,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,308 |
| Air transport | 20,022 |
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) | 99,452 | 144,422 | +44,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,487 | 61,821 | -17,666 |
| Air transport | 15,715 | 4,307 | -11,408 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 126,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,837 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,897 |
| Felixstowe | 46,522 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 66,375 | 60,541 | -5,834 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,968 | 40,869 | -17,099 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,112 | 41,785 | +28,673 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 46,522 | +46,522 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,556 | 0 | -29,556 |
| Dover | 9,816 | 14,111 | +4,295 |
| ZLC | 13,770 | 0 | -13,770 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,025 | 3,362 | +2,337 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,280 | +1,280 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,135 | +1,135 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: This is a type of PVC that is combined with vinyl acetate to create a material used in coatings and adhesives