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 | 6,843,004 |
| Belgium | 4,998,850 |
| China | 2,397,899 |
| Netherlands | 1,967,020 |
| United States | 1,721,212 |
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 | 3,510,349 | 3,332,655 | -177,694 |
| Belgium | 2,642,079 | 2,356,771 | -285,308 |
| China | 1,189,913 | 1,207,986 | +18,073 |
| Netherlands | 909,939 | 1,057,081 | +147,142 |
| United States | 859,578 | 861,634 | +2,056 |
| Switzerland | 490,401 | 703,793 | +213,392 |
| Denmark | 364,595 | 740,100 | +375,505 |
| Ireland | 26,356 | 597,174 | +570,818 |
| Philippines | 530,218 | 0 | -530,218 |
| Japan | 247,962 | 266,759 | +18,797 |
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 | 6,062,314 |
| China | 4,602,804 |
| Germany | 4,601,695 |
| Denmark | 1,388,453 |
| Netherlands | 1,369,882 |
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 | 3,134,817 | 2,927,497 | -207,320 |
| China | 2,246,247 | 2,356,557 | +110,310 |
| Germany | 2,197,299 | 2,404,396 | +207,097 |
| Denmark | 648,353 | 740,100 | +91,747 |
| Netherlands | 599,031 | 770,851 | +171,820 |
| Belgium | 566,534 | 506,876 | -59,658 |
| Philippines | 530,218 | 0 | -530,218 |
| Japan | 247,962 | 266,759 | +18,797 |
| United Arab Emirates | 106,680 | 66,360 | -40,320 |
| Spain | 109,338 | 57,573 | -51,765 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| 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 | 9 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -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) | 13,776,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,582,437 |
| Air transport | 2,751,476 |
| Other | 1,675,112 |
| 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) | 6,687,717 | 7,088,482 | +400,765 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,584,371 | 1,998,066 | -586,305 |
| Air transport | 1,322,553 | 1,428,923 | +106,370 |
| Other | 574,192 | 1,100,920 | +526,728 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,524,514 |
| Felixstowe | 3,223,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,015,850 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,881,318 |
| Killingholme | 1,703,598 |
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 | 1,552,562 | 1,971,952 | +419,390 |
| Felixstowe | 1,912,492 | 1,311,120 | -601,372 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,262,347 | 1,753,503 | +491,156 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,261,467 | 619,851 | -641,616 |
| Killingholme | 908,332 | 795,266 | -113,066 |
| 000 | 574,192 | 1,100,920 | +526,728 |
| Harwich | 791,098 | 674,956 | -116,142 |
| Southampton | 449,636 | 696,636 | +247,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 437,574 | 409,809 | -27,765 |
| London | 321,518 | 428,992 | +107,474 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 100 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 62 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 55 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 52 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BUCKMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 49 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| AB INBEV UK LIMITED | 47 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 771,986 |
| Denmark | 734,182 |
| Germany | 607,736 |
| Spain | 542,581 |
| France | 249,635 |
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 | 434,837 | 337,149 | -97,688 |
| Denmark | 454,773 | 279,409 | -175,364 |
| Germany | 232,394 | 375,342 | +142,948 |
| Spain | 192,374 | 350,207 | +157,833 |
| France | 199,720 | 49,915 | -149,805 |
| Netherlands | 54,140 | 191,242 | +137,102 |
| United States | 126,092 | 115,843 | -10,249 |
| Indonesia | 162,697 | 28,012 | -134,685 |
| Guyana | 134,000 | 0 | -134,000 |
| Australia | 55,254 | 24,096 | -31,158 |
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 | 46,265 |
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 | 17,108 | 29,157 | +12,049 |
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) | 2,785,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,509,430 |
| Air transport | 517,147 |
| Other | 46,265 |
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) | 1,373,279 | 1,411,957 | +38,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 943,446 | 565,984 | -377,462 |
| Air transport | 363,537 | 153,610 | -209,927 |
| Other | 17,108 | 29,157 | +12,049 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,330,536 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,174,640 |
| Heysham | 682,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,296 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 259,089 |
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 | 644,108 | 686,428 | +42,320 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 624,008 | 550,632 | -73,376 |
| Heysham | 393,119 | 289,738 | -103,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 190,071 | 164,225 | -25,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 208,880 | 50,209 | -158,671 |
| Dover | 141,783 | 93,605 | -48,178 |
| Southampton | 83,310 | 70,005 | -13,305 |
| Liverpool Docks | 88,598 | 54,235 | -34,363 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,732 | 49,974 | +7,242 |
| Portsmouth | 71,759 | 962 | -70,797 |
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