Import/export HS code 390610: Poly(methyl methacrylate)
A type of clear plastic, often used for making lenses, signs, and displays
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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 | 12,646,041 |
| United States | 3,650,953 |
| Belgium | 3,319,294 |
| Netherlands | 2,167,996 |
| France | 1,174,483 |
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 | 6,935,444 | 5,710,597 | -1,224,847 |
| United States | 2,742,748 | 908,205 | -1,834,543 |
| Belgium | 2,039,857 | 1,279,437 | -760,420 |
| Netherlands | 1,153,422 | 1,014,574 | -138,848 |
| France | 709,521 | 464,962 | -244,559 |
| Singapore | 425,988 | 692,211 | +266,223 |
| Switzerland | 562,112 | 312,169 | -249,943 |
| Japan | 305,893 | 346,221 | +40,328 |
| South Korea | 487,995 | 130,923 | -357,072 |
| China | 375,089 | 207,560 | -167,529 |
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 | 13,374,636 |
| United States | 4,470,585 |
| Netherlands | 1,689,994 |
| Belgium | 1,441,228 |
| Italy | 1,173,258 |
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 | 7,283,717 | 6,090,919 | -1,192,798 |
| United States | 3,251,383 | 1,219,202 | -2,032,181 |
| Netherlands | 840,864 | 849,130 | +8,266 |
| Belgium | 869,460 | 571,768 | -297,692 |
| Italy | 679,917 | 493,341 | -186,576 |
| China | 382,205 | 599,851 | +217,646 |
| Singapore | 489,002 | 456,973 | -32,029 |
| Japan | 467,126 | 466,213 | -913 |
| South Korea | 523,322 | 150,155 | -373,167 |
| Saudi Arabia | 149,757 | 58,465 | -91,292 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 2 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +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) | 15,143,965 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,540,090 |
| Air transport | 4,045,515 |
| Other | 903,048 |
| Road transport | 11,973 |
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) | 8,513,950 | 6,630,015 | -1,883,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,098,788 | 3,441,302 | -657,486 |
| Air transport | 2,809,539 | 1,235,976 | -1,573,563 |
| Other | 827,228 | 75,820 | -751,408 |
| Road transport | 2,695 | 9,278 | +6,583 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,588,786 |
| London | 2,989,612 |
| Harwich | 2,568,013 |
| Felixstowe | 2,526,237 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,513,218 |
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 | 2,629,328 | 1,959,458 | -669,870 |
| London | 1,949,202 | 1,040,410 | -908,792 |
| Harwich | 1,076,417 | 1,491,596 | +415,179 |
| Felixstowe | 1,476,907 | 1,049,330 | -427,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,219,943 | 1,293,275 | +73,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,627,212 | 449,718 | -1,177,494 |
| Hull | 717,474 | 894,499 | +177,025 |
| Southampton | 843,865 | 742,738 | -101,127 |
| Purfleet | 685,007 | 599,816 | -85,191 |
| London Stansted Airport | 589,778 | 347,790 | -241,988 |
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 | 47 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMAGRO UK LTD | 116 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 82 |
| NEOGEN EUROPE LIMITED | 69 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 68 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 56 |
| SHAPERS’ TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 48 |
| SKILLBOND DIRECT LIMITED | 48 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 46 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 44 |
| COTY MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 390610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of clear plastic, often used for making lenses, signs, and displays