Import/export HS code 390461: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
This is a special plastic known as PTFE, used in non-stick coatings and industrial applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,163,159 |
| India | 7,307,765 |
| Netherlands | 6,940,872 |
| Italy | 5,581,354 |
| United States | 2,838,052 |
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 | 7,040,813 | 12,122,346 | +5,081,533 |
| India | 3,758,460 | 3,549,305 | -209,155 |
| Netherlands | 4,456,515 | 2,484,357 | -1,972,158 |
| Italy | 3,181,085 | 2,400,269 | -780,816 |
| United States | 1,948,105 | 889,947 | -1,058,158 |
| China | 776,295 | 1,085,643 | +309,348 |
| Switzerland | 771,114 | 619,915 | -151,199 |
| Belgium | 585,483 | 609,011 | +23,528 |
| France | 505,818 | 612,237 | +106,419 |
| Canada | 489,270 | 206,118 | -283,152 |
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 | 15,595,582 |
| India | 10,363,144 |
| Italy | 6,520,471 |
| Netherlands | 6,496,505 |
| United States | 3,785,201 |
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 | 5,042,905 | 10,552,677 | +5,509,772 |
| India | 5,597,155 | 4,765,989 | -831,166 |
| Italy | 3,820,041 | 2,700,430 | -1,119,611 |
| Netherlands | 4,058,429 | 2,438,076 | -1,620,353 |
| United States | 2,711,639 | 1,073,562 | -1,638,077 |
| China | 1,593,438 | 2,087,021 | +493,583 |
| Belgium | 698,763 | 804,549 | +105,786 |
| Japan | 114,396 | 466,746 | +352,350 |
| Denmark | 30,093 | 22,561 | -7,532 |
| Romania | 18,943 | 29,042 | +10,099 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 30,019,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,981,620 |
| Air transport | 6,730,266 |
| Road transport | 60,131 |
| Other | 12,471 |
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) | 13,314,201 | 16,705,416 | +3,391,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,302,302 | 5,679,318 | -622,984 |
| Air transport | 4,115,480 | 2,614,786 | -1,500,694 |
| Road transport | 60,131 | 0 | -60,131 |
| Other | 5,711 | 6,760 | +1,049 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,047,751 |
| Dover | 6,110,098 |
| Felixstowe | 3,932,871 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,366,583 |
| Southampton | 3,201,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,050,781 | 10,996,970 | +5,946,189 |
| Dover | 3,633,097 | 2,477,001 | -1,156,096 |
| Felixstowe | 2,165,306 | 1,767,565 | -397,741 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,961,734 | 1,404,849 | -556,885 |
| Southampton | 1,286,511 | 1,915,389 | +628,878 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,620,543 | 1,389,006 | -231,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,018,678 | 932,222 | -1,086,456 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,608,664 | 907,558 | -701,106 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,326,111 | 880,567 | -445,544 |
| Birmingham Airport | 656,627 | 254,492 | -402,135 |
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 | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 15,928,473 |
| United States | 8,036,706 |
| France | 6,602,315 |
| Netherlands | 4,417,460 |
| Turkey | 3,149,718 |
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 | 9,591,354 | 6,337,119 | -3,254,235 |
| United States | 2,908,055 | 5,128,651 | +2,220,596 |
| France | 3,916,244 | 2,686,071 | -1,230,173 |
| Netherlands | 2,805,674 | 1,611,786 | -1,193,888 |
| Turkey | 1,206,443 | 1,943,275 | +736,832 |
| Romania | 1,505,166 | 1,114,617 | -390,549 |
| Spain | 901,214 | 644,623 | -256,591 |
| Italy | 833,202 | 596,702 | -236,500 |
| Poland | 773,122 | 613,912 | -159,210 |
| China | 160,882 | 1,042,933 | +882,051 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 40 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 40 | 0 | -40 |
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) | 28,398,782 |
| Air transport | 15,069,035 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,498,717 |
| Other | 40 |
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) | 16,097,545 | 12,301,237 | -3,796,308 |
| Air transport | 9,200,032 | 5,869,003 | -3,331,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,555,374 | 6,943,343 | +3,387,969 |
| Other | 40 | 0 | -40 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,400,884 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,333,176 |
| Hull | 8,249,935 |
| Southampton | 8,113,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,989,656 |
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 | 7,610,659 | 6,790,225 | -820,434 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,216,169 | 5,117,007 | -3,099,162 |
| Hull | 5,058,521 | 3,191,414 | -1,867,107 |
| Southampton | 2,803,023 | 5,310,425 | +2,507,402 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,232,140 | 1,757,516 | -474,624 |
| London Gateway Port | 533,717 | 1,005,159 | +471,442 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 608,989 | 342,708 | -266,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,189 | 564,844 | +388,655 |
| Dover | 527,229 | 46,683 | -480,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 404,993 | 70,729 | -334,264 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390461
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: This is a special plastic known as PTFE, used in non-stick coatings and industrial applications