Import/export HS code 390469: Various fluorinated plastics
These are plastics made with fluorine, used in high-performance applications like seals and gaskets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 27,003,133 |
| Italy | 16,862,731 |
| Japan | 12,348,352 |
| India | 9,108,620 |
| Germany | 8,224,099 |
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 | 14,481,427 | 12,521,706 | -1,959,721 |
| Italy | 7,398,483 | 9,464,248 | +2,065,765 |
| Japan | 6,565,811 | 5,782,541 | -783,270 |
| India | 4,119,150 | 4,989,470 | +870,320 |
| Germany | 4,105,677 | 4,118,422 | +12,745 |
| Netherlands | 4,188,817 | 2,535,602 | -1,653,215 |
| United States | 4,056,475 | 1,512,491 | -2,543,984 |
| Belgium | 2,058,355 | 2,784,484 | +726,129 |
| China | 2,405,626 | 1,589,281 | -816,345 |
| Ireland | 0 | 296,658 | +296,658 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 27,707,931 |
| Japan | 19,422,281 |
| Italy | 17,558,541 |
| India | 14,194,753 |
| France | 8,626,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,982,258 | 13,725,673 | -256,585 |
| Japan | 10,611,173 | 8,811,108 | -1,800,065 |
| Italy | 7,852,659 | 9,705,882 | +1,853,223 |
| India | 6,926,425 | 7,268,328 | +341,903 |
| France | 5,745,427 | 2,881,492 | -2,863,935 |
| China | 2,858,845 | 1,939,516 | -919,329 |
| Netherlands | 1,105,782 | 1,229,943 | +124,161 |
| Belgium | 446,661 | 96,363 | -350,298 |
| United Kingdom | 40,549 | 146,523 | +105,974 |
| Germany | 85,200 | 101,559 | +16,359 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 45,703,423 |
| Air transport | 27,427,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,629,405 |
| Road transport | 30,800 |
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) | 23,489,093 | 22,214,330 | -1,274,763 |
| Air transport | 14,494,336 | 12,932,746 | -1,561,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,756,822 | 10,872,583 | -884,239 |
| Road transport | 24,576 | 6,224 | -18,352 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,055,540 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,523,668 |
| Southampton | 9,602,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,780,350 |
| Felixstowe | 6,565,782 |
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 | 11,746,693 | 11,308,847 | -437,846 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,076,790 | 7,446,878 | +2,370,088 |
| Southampton | 4,688,024 | 4,914,867 | +226,843 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,247,243 | 2,533,107 | -3,714,136 |
| Felixstowe | 3,226,229 | 3,339,553 | +113,324 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,918,838 | 2,008,108 | -1,910,730 |
| Killingholme | 2,019,558 | 2,955,247 | +935,689 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,949,411 | 2,092,341 | +142,930 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,466,097 | 2,393,743 | +927,646 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,409,131 | 1,934,465 | +525,334 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
16 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AGC CHEMICALS EUROPE, LTD. | 120 |
| WHITFORD LIMITED | 92 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 61 |
| TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 59 |
| PRECISION POLYMER ENGINEERING LIMITED | 54 |
| BIESTERFELD PETROPLAS LIMITED | 49 |
| DALAU LIMITED | 47 |
| CLWYD COMPOUNDERS LIMITED | 47 |
| HEAT TRACE LIMITED | 47 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 28,603,929 |
| Germany | 7,902,407 |
| Austria | 7,850,959 |
| Czechia | 6,701,860 |
| Spain | 4,528,971 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 16,516,349 | 12,087,580 | -4,428,769 |
| Germany | 3,282,592 | 4,619,815 | +1,337,223 |
| Austria | 4,528,786 | 3,322,173 | -1,206,613 |
| Czechia | 3,238,870 | 3,462,990 | +224,120 |
| Spain | 2,486,710 | 2,042,261 | -444,449 |
| Belgium | 2,032,742 | 2,236,712 | +203,970 |
| Netherlands | 1,428,265 | 1,578,171 | +149,906 |
| China | 724,416 | 1,060,394 | +335,978 |
| Norway | 568,785 | 1,213,659 | +644,874 |
| France | 759,636 | 436,525 | -323,111 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 39,192,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,016,931 |
| Air transport | 11,068,612 |
| Other | 156 |
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) | 19,382,785 | 19,809,405 | +426,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,344,449 | 11,672,482 | -1,671,967 |
| Air transport | 6,069,621 | 4,998,991 | -1,070,630 |
| Other | 3 | 153 | +150 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,139,736 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,830,237 |
| Southampton | 13,905,691 |
| Hull | 7,322,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,085,750 |
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 | 8,010,150 | 8,129,586 | +119,436 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,998,351 | 7,831,886 | -166,465 |
| Southampton | 6,150,685 | 7,755,006 | +1,604,321 |
| Hull | 2,968,498 | 4,354,414 | +1,385,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,945,105 | 2,140,645 | -2,804,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,295,518 | 1,625,500 | -3,670,018 |
| Felixstowe | 812,004 | 1,397,689 | +585,685 |
| Manchester Airport | 357,507 | 1,811,204 | +1,453,697 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,082,372 | 332,890 | -749,482 |
| East Midlands Airport | 442,459 | 455,873 | +13,414 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390469
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: These are plastics made with fluorine, used in high-performance applications like seals and gaskets