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 | 2,278,777 |
| Germany | 1,340,415 |
| France | 1,320,567 |
| Netherlands | 895,152 |
| China | 451,710 |
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 | 884,046 | 1,394,731 | +510,685 |
| Germany | 624,050 | 716,365 | +92,315 |
| France | 681,807 | 638,760 | -43,047 |
| Netherlands | 641,759 | 253,393 | -388,366 |
| China | 266,948 | 184,762 | -82,186 |
| Italy | 77,808 | 60,419 | -17,389 |
| Japan | 82,155 | 0 | -82,155 |
| United States | 48,731 | 30,380 | -18,351 |
| Canada | 5,178 | 11,210 | +6,032 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,782 | 0 | -15,782 |
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 | 2,877,369 |
| Belgium | 2,286,780 |
| France | 568,391 |
| China | 533,409 |
| 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 | 1,575,000 | 1,302,369 | -272,631 |
| Belgium | 889,980 | 1,396,800 | +506,820 |
| France | 252,888 | 315,503 | +62,615 |
| China | 316,174 | 217,235 | -98,939 |
| Austria | 128,050 | 0 | -128,050 |
| Japan | 91,138 | 0 | -91,138 |
| United States | 48,731 | 30,380 | -18,351 |
| Italy | 13,572 | 19,812 | +6,240 |
| Canada | 5,178 | 11,210 | +6,032 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,120 | +12,120 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 4,520,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,985,371 |
| Air transport | 139,022 |
| 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) | 2,087,421 | 2,432,719 | +345,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,230,707 | 754,664 | -476,043 |
| Air transport | 22,196 | 116,826 | +94,630 |
| 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 | 1,735,366 |
| Felixstowe | 1,441,093 |
| Dover | 1,404,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 858,543 |
| London | 394,800 |
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 | 690,224 | 1,045,142 | +354,918 |
| Felixstowe | 1,085,903 | 355,190 | -730,713 |
| Dover | 842,825 | 562,009 | -280,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 346,032 | 512,511 | +166,479 |
| London | 70,299 | 324,501 | +254,202 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,114 | 162,315 | +114,201 |
| Harwich | 122,863 | 24,244 | -98,619 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,688 | 40,787 | +5,099 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 70,175 | +70,175 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,364 | 54,339 | +50,975 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| EFTEC LIMITED | 45 |
| INOVYN EUROPE LIMITED | 45 |
| POLYBLEND UK LIMITED | 38 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 38 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 33 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 21 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 19 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 16 |
| 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 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 84,375 |
| India | 61,821 |
| Germany | 57,653 |
| France | 33,448 |
| Belgium | 31,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 84,375 | 0 | -84,375 |
| India | 0 | 61,821 | +61,821 |
| Germany | 35,724 | 21,929 | -13,795 |
| France | 24,181 | 9,267 | -14,914 |
| Belgium | 29,457 | 2,139 | -27,318 |
| Portugal | 18,365 | 0 | -18,365 |
| Italy | 7,010 | 7,146 | +136 |
| Indonesia | 10,311 | 0 | -10,311 |
| Switzerland | 4,483 | 4,815 | +332 |
| Spain | 6,336 | 2,505 | -3,831 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 156,853 |
| Air transport | 29,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,487 | 61,821 | -35,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,268 | 51,585 | -53,683 |
| Air transport | 22,239 | 7,202 | -15,037 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 144,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 105,279 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,556 |
| ZLC | 24,081 |
| Dover | 18,771 |
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 | 84,375 | 60,541 | -23,834 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,883 | 41,396 | -22,487 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,457 | 99 | -29,358 |
| ZLC | 18,951 | 5,130 | -13,821 |
| Dover | 9,816 | 8,955 | -861 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,112 | 0 | -13,112 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,368 | 2,072 | -296 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,280 | +1,280 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,135 | +1,135 |
| Newhaven | 1,056 | 0 | -1,056 |
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