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 | 3,157,832 |
| France | 1,629,383 |
| Germany | 1,461,883 |
| Netherlands | 840,667 |
| China | 526,151 |
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 | 1,164,493 | 1,993,339 | +828,846 |
| France | 781,158 | 848,225 | +67,067 |
| Germany | 608,677 | 853,206 | +244,529 |
| Netherlands | 529,108 | 311,559 | -217,549 |
| China | 352,273 | 173,878 | -178,395 |
| Italy | 74,328 | 64,658 | -9,670 |
| United States | 50,089 | 49,720 | -369 |
| Japan | 82,155 | 0 | -82,155 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,782 | 18,856 | +3,074 |
| Spain | 0 | 26,533 | +26,533 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,137,138 |
| Germany | 3,053,724 |
| France | 813,341 |
| China | 619,278 |
| United States | 99,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,158,792 | 1,978,346 | +819,554 |
| Germany | 1,531,481 | 1,522,243 | -9,238 |
| France | 279,398 | 533,943 | +254,545 |
| China | 414,823 | 204,455 | -210,368 |
| United States | 50,089 | 49,720 | -369 |
| Austria | 95,839 | 0 | -95,839 |
| Japan | 84,868 | 0 | -84,868 |
| Italy | 28,950 | 8,140 | -20,810 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 5,604,658 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,261,616 |
| Air transport | 173,507 |
| 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) | 2,334,405 | 3,270,253 | +935,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,274,898 | 986,718 | -288,180 |
| Air transport | 59,728 | 113,779 | +54,051 |
| 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 | 1,922,613 |
| Dover | 1,594,124 |
| Felixstowe | 1,326,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,030,376 |
| London | 953,396 |
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 | 843,601 | 1,079,012 | +235,411 |
| Dover | 796,706 | 797,418 | +712 |
| Felixstowe | 1,067,579 | 258,608 | -808,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 349,793 | 680,583 | +330,790 |
| London | 121,400 | 831,996 | +710,596 |
| Eurotunnel | 109,695 | 237,076 | +127,381 |
| Harwich | 90,467 | 84,970 | -5,497 |
| Killingholme | 70,175 | 101,584 | +31,409 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,265 | 47,556 | -17,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 90,607 | +90,607 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STORT CHEMICALS LIMITED | 53 |
| EFTEC LIMITED | 50 |
| INOVYN EUROPE LIMITED | 50 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 43 |
| POLYBLEND UK LIMITED | 42 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 37 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 21 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 19 |
| FLINT INK (U.K.) LIMITED | 17 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 14 |
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 | 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 |
| India | 61,821 |
| Germany | 57,754 |
| Belgium | 31,596 |
| France | 31,165 |
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 | 3,834 | 88,307 | +84,473 |
| India | 0 | 61,821 | +61,821 |
| Germany | 36,328 | 21,426 | -14,902 |
| Belgium | 29,556 | 2,040 | -27,516 |
| France | 22,442 | 8,723 | -13,719 |
| Portugal | 18,365 | 0 | -18,365 |
| Italy | 7,666 | 4,792 | -2,874 |
| Spain | 5,280 | 5,989 | +709 |
| Switzerland | 8,331 | 0 | -8,331 |
| Israel | 5,130 | 0 | -5,130 |
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) | 239,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,933 |
| 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) | 107,978 | 132,009 | +24,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,112 | 61,821 | +48,709 |
| Air transport | 17,787 | 2,235 | -15,552 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,917 |
| Southampton | 60,541 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,009 | 34,908 | -26,101 |
| Southampton | 0 | 60,541 | +60,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,112 | 41,785 | +28,673 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 46,522 | +46,522 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,556 | 0 | -29,556 |
| Dover | 15,301 | 7,659 | -7,642 |
| ZLC | 13,770 | 0 | -13,770 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,097 | 1,290 | -1,807 |
| 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