Import/export HS code 390530: Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
This is a type of plastic called PVA, used in adhesives, films, and textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,379,608 |
| Taiwan | 4,895,012 |
| France | 3,382,660 |
| China | 3,362,931 |
| Japan | 2,540,929 |
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 | 6,921,202 | 5,458,406 | -1,462,796 |
| Taiwan | 2,767,880 | 2,127,132 | -640,748 |
| France | 1,730,219 | 1,652,441 | -77,778 |
| China | 2,203,976 | 1,158,955 | -1,045,021 |
| Japan | 1,228,189 | 1,312,740 | +84,551 |
| Spain | 1,047,561 | 630,834 | -416,727 |
| Belgium | 972,803 | 672,423 | -300,380 |
| Netherlands | 571,064 | 795,055 | +223,991 |
| Italy | 42,466 | 333,996 | +291,530 |
| United States | 173,567 | 154,072 | -19,495 |
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 | 12,063,100 |
| Taiwan | 5,390,469 |
| Spain | 3,930,159 |
| China | 3,673,578 |
| Japan | 3,099,680 |
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 | 6,764,247 | 5,298,853 | -1,465,394 |
| Taiwan | 2,949,828 | 2,440,641 | -509,187 |
| Spain | 1,997,593 | 1,932,566 | -65,027 |
| China | 2,394,904 | 1,278,674 | -1,116,230 |
| Japan | 1,579,646 | 1,520,034 | -59,612 |
| Belgium | 943,863 | 824,107 | -119,756 |
| Italy | 444,047 | 500,285 | +56,238 |
| United States | 459,361 | 410,259 | -49,102 |
| Netherlands | 71,376 | 168,064 | +96,688 |
| New Zealand | 57,082 | 145,169 | +88,087 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 2 | 2 | +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) | 20,515,740 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,297,071 |
| Air transport | 375,755 |
| Road transport | 99,332 |
| Rail transport | 15,500 |
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) | 10,974,441 | 9,541,299 | -1,433,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,498,998 | 4,798,073 | -1,700,925 |
| Air transport | 171,520 | 204,235 | +32,715 |
| Road transport | 84,238 | 15,094 | -69,144 |
| Rail transport | 15,500 | 0 | -15,500 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,150,063 |
| Dover | 8,648,734 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,002,213 |
| Newhaven | 3,390,884 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,731,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,374,622 | 5,775,441 | +400,819 |
| Dover | 5,026,339 | 3,622,395 | -1,403,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,356,784 | 1,645,429 | -711,355 |
| Newhaven | 1,778,200 | 1,612,684 | -165,516 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,064,390 | 667,416 | -396,974 |
| Middlesbrough | 662,452 | 105,361 | -557,091 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 301,731 | 155,543 | -146,188 |
| Southampton | 270,350 | 178,435 | -91,915 |
| Tyne | 0 | 231,965 | +231,965 |
| Hull | 52,098 | 139,120 | +87,022 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 109 |
| COLORCON LIMITED | 103 |
| KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS LIMITED | 74 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 46 |
| EOC UK LIMITED | 45 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 45 |
| SYNTHOMER (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| GREEN LIGHT PACKAGING LIMITED | 37 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | 15,317,309 |
| Germany | 11,282,369 |
| Netherlands | 5,104,310 |
| United States | 4,853,491 |
| India | 4,588,749 |
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 | 6,397,454 | 8,919,855 | +2,522,401 |
| Germany | 6,105,921 | 5,176,448 | -929,473 |
| Netherlands | 2,748,533 | 2,355,777 | -392,756 |
| United States | 2,703,641 | 2,149,850 | -553,791 |
| India | 2,600,669 | 1,988,080 | -612,589 |
| France | 1,971,704 | 1,972,894 | +1,190 |
| South Korea | 1,521,986 | 1,076,060 | -445,926 |
| Taiwan | 1,636,886 | 956,169 | -680,717 |
| Belgium | 1,161,037 | 1,180,158 | +19,121 |
| Thailand | 711,410 | 1,500,323 | +788,913 |
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 | 4,601 |
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 | 0 | 4,601 | +4,601 |
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) | 45,796,459 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,825,025 |
| Rail transport | 281,953 |
| Air transport | 221,341 |
| Other | 4,601 |
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) | 23,831,775 | 21,964,684 | -1,867,091 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,056,429 | 12,768,596 | -2,287,833 |
| Rail transport | 147,673 | 134,280 | -13,393 |
| Air transport | 81,362 | 139,979 | +58,617 |
| Other | 0 | 4,601 | +4,601 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 17,930,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,057,163 |
| Felixstowe | 14,330,335 |
| Southampton | 10,883,205 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,222,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,317,498 | 8,613,416 | -704,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,233,882 | 7,823,281 | -1,410,601 |
| Felixstowe | 7,438,560 | 6,891,775 | -546,785 |
| Southampton | 5,864,998 | 5,018,207 | -846,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,967,381 | 2,254,924 | +287,543 |
| Harwich | 1,948,911 | 1,781,109 | -167,802 |
| London | 1,134,025 | 1,419,271 | +285,246 |
| Liverpool Docks | 707,281 | 763,320 | +56,039 |
| Heysham | 727,732 | 141,409 | -586,323 |
| Dover | 619,493 | 130,164 | -489,329 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: This is a type of plastic called PVA, used in adhesives, films, and textiles