Import/export HS code 390599: Various vinyl plastics
These are other types of plastics made from vinyl chemicals, used in a wide range of 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.
- 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 | 6,094,526 |
| Belgium | 4,802,187 |
| China | 2,052,659 |
| Netherlands | 1,963,080 |
| United States | 1,595,084 |
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 | 3,311,536 | 2,782,990 | -528,546 |
| Belgium | 3,025,245 | 1,776,942 | -1,248,303 |
| China | 1,095,018 | 957,641 | -137,377 |
| Netherlands | 1,074,878 | 888,202 | -186,676 |
| United States | 602,879 | 992,205 | +389,326 |
| Switzerland | 394,926 | 577,060 | +182,134 |
| Denmark | 335,030 | 625,379 | +290,349 |
| Philippines | 621,497 | 0 | -621,497 |
| Japan | 247,962 | 134,611 | -113,351 |
| United Arab Emirates | 147,000 | 94,329 | -52,671 |
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 | 5,690,948 |
| Germany | 4,115,741 |
| China | 4,098,403 |
| Denmark | 1,244,167 |
| Netherlands | 1,164,814 |
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 | 3,099,479 | 2,591,469 | -508,010 |
| Germany | 2,264,086 | 1,851,655 | -412,431 |
| China | 2,067,779 | 2,030,624 | -37,155 |
| Denmark | 618,788 | 625,379 | +6,591 |
| Netherlands | 568,058 | 596,756 | +28,698 |
| Belgium | 584,596 | 394,615 | -189,981 |
| Philippines | 621,497 | 0 | -621,497 |
| Japan | 247,962 | 134,611 | -113,351 |
| United Arab Emirates | 40,320 | 132,720 | +92,400 |
| United Kingdom | 7,125 | 121,642 | +114,517 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 12,429,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,195,130 |
| Air transport | 2,495,309 |
| Other | 1,320,267 |
| Rail transport | 5,485 |
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) | 6,716,238 | 5,712,841 | -1,003,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,411,966 | 1,783,164 | -628,802 |
| Air transport | 1,281,563 | 1,213,746 | -67,817 |
| Other | 628,651 | 691,616 | +62,965 |
| Rail transport | 5,485 | 0 | -5,485 |
| Road transport | 1,061 | 0 | -1,061 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,110,214 |
| Dover | 2,885,550 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,600,727 |
| Killingholme | 1,752,750 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,682,727 |
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 | 2,067,836 | 1,042,378 | -1,025,458 |
| Dover | 1,662,428 | 1,223,122 | -439,306 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,102,490 | 1,498,237 | +395,747 |
| Killingholme | 1,121,707 | 631,043 | -490,664 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,122,143 | 560,584 | -561,559 |
| Harwich | 720,991 | 621,950 | -99,041 |
| 000 | 628,651 | 691,616 | +62,965 |
| Southampton | 412,861 | 625,202 | +212,341 |
| East Midlands Airport | 511,869 | 315,092 | -196,777 |
| London | 377,700 | 358,527 | -19,173 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 96 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 58 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 49 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BUCKMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| AB INBEV UK LIMITED | 44 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 726,157 |
| Denmark | 626,879 |
| Germany | 599,949 |
| Spain | 478,015 |
| France | 285,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 508,313 | 217,844 | -290,469 |
| Denmark | 367,176 | 259,703 | -107,473 |
| Germany | 261,694 | 338,255 | +76,561 |
| Spain | 198,314 | 279,701 | +81,387 |
| France | 197,664 | 87,424 | -110,240 |
| United States | 142,490 | 59,776 | -82,714 |
| Indonesia | 141,723 | 52,751 | -88,972 |
| Netherlands | 150,393 | 38,145 | -112,248 |
| Guyana | 67,000 | 67,000 | +0 |
| Turkey | 69,926 | 3,612 | -66,314 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 38,720 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 20,403 | 18,317 | -2,086 |
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) | 2,569,097 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,397,198 |
| Air transport | 499,903 |
| Other | 38,720 |
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) | 1,535,780 | 1,033,317 | -502,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 822,202 | 574,996 | -247,206 |
| Air transport | 350,697 | 149,206 | -201,491 |
| Other | 20,403 | 18,317 | -2,086 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,122,499 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,080,590 |
| Heysham | 658,090 |
| London Gateway Port | 339,504 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 238,161 |
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 | 678,542 | 443,957 | -234,585 |
| Immingham Docks | 556,250 | 524,340 | -31,910 |
| Heysham | 463,300 | 194,790 | -268,510 |
| London Gateway Port | 226,628 | 112,876 | -113,752 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 169,716 | 68,445 | -101,271 |
| Dover | 118,870 | 117,784 | -1,086 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,919 | 30,046 | -80,873 |
| Southampton | 20,028 | 94,331 | +74,303 |
| Portsmouth | 86,029 | 24,224 | -61,805 |
| Manchester Airport | 58,973 | 18,081 | -40,892 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390599
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: These are other types of plastics made from vinyl chemicals, used in a wide range of applications