Import/export HS code 39045090: Various vinylidene chloride plastics
These are other types of plastics made from vinylidene chloride, used in various industries
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,869,142 |
| Belgium | 5,401,451 |
| Japan | 1,203,780 |
| Netherlands | 892,765 |
| Germany | 119,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,603,900 | 5,265,242 | -338,658 |
| Belgium | 2,314,519 | 3,086,932 | +772,413 |
| Japan | 752,495 | 451,285 | -301,210 |
| Netherlands | 559,865 | 332,900 | -226,965 |
| Germany | 65,595 | 54,136 | -11,459 |
| Spain | 49,353 | 29,515 | -19,838 |
| United States | 70,523 | 6,706 | -63,817 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,018,560 |
| Japan | 1,712,679 |
| China | 469,112 |
| Belgium | 185,593 |
| Germany | 179,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,967,645 | 8,050,915 | +83,270 |
| Japan | 1,193,113 | 519,566 | -673,547 |
| China | 181,286 | 287,826 | +106,540 |
| Belgium | 1,797 | 183,796 | +181,999 |
| Germany | 1,886 | 177,907 | +176,021 |
| United States | 70,523 | 6,706 | -63,817 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West of England | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cumbria | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 17,024,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,562,637 |
| Air transport | 55,340 |
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) | 8,266,533 | 8,758,456 | +491,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,110,146 | 452,491 | -657,655 |
| Air transport | 39,571 | 15,769 | -23,802 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 5,537,863 |
| Dover | 4,749,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,054,469 |
| Purfleet | 3,011,606 |
| Southampton | 1,248,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,725,272 | 2,812,591 | +87,319 |
| Dover | 2,435,986 | 2,313,093 | -122,893 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,515,205 | 1,539,264 | +24,059 |
| Purfleet | 1,179,555 | 1,832,051 | +652,496 |
| Southampton | 796,896 | 451,285 | -345,611 |
| Portsmouth | 498,778 | 46,280 | -452,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,872 | 44,934 | -76,938 |
| Hull | 82,072 | 58,407 | -23,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,017 | 91,368 | +76,351 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,122 | 0 | -26,122 |
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 | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEALED AIR LIMITED | 51 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 45 |
| TOR COATINGS LIMITED | 29 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 27 |
| FORMULATED POLYMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 26 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 24 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 14 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 13 |
| F.BALL AND CO. LIMITED | 9 |
| FUTAMURA CHEMICAL UK LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,266,727 |
| Egypt | 30,450 |
| Norway | 18,573 |
| France | 7,938 |
| Italy | 4,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 806,786 | 1,459,941 | +653,155 |
| Egypt | 30,450 | 0 | -30,450 |
| Norway | 18,573 | 0 | -18,573 |
| France | 7,938 | 0 | -7,938 |
| Italy | 4,777 | 0 | -4,777 |
| Belgium | 3,084 | 1,660 | -1,424 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,937 | +1,937 |
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) | 2,332,217 |
| Air transport | 1,937 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 992 |
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) | 870,616 | 1,461,601 | +590,985 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,937 | +1,937 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 992 | 0 | -992 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,620,438 |
| Middlesbrough | 659,874 |
| Dover | 30,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,455 |
| ZLC | 1,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 555,596 | 1,064,842 | +509,246 |
| Middlesbrough | 269,763 | 390,111 | +120,348 |
| Dover | 30,450 | 0 | -30,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,807 | 6,648 | -8,159 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,937 | +1,937 |
| Harwich | 992 | 0 | -992 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39045090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: These are other types of plastics made from vinylidene chloride, used in various industries