Import/export HS code 3907: Plastics like polyacetals and polycarbonates
Strong plastics used in making gears, bottles, and electronic parts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 416,356,453 |
| Germany | 381,489,448 |
| Belgium | 282,907,842 |
| France | 200,208,430 |
| Spain | 142,352,566 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 219,018,786 | 197,337,667 | -21,681,119 |
| Germany | 192,739,228 | 188,750,220 | -3,989,008 |
| Belgium | 164,513,282 | 118,394,560 | -46,118,722 |
| France | 93,331,039 | 106,877,391 | +13,546,352 |
| Spain | 74,990,259 | 67,362,307 | -7,627,952 |
| Italy | 56,810,636 | 64,658,392 | +7,847,756 |
| Switzerland | 52,693,507 | 55,573,527 | +2,880,020 |
| Lithuania | 53,597,474 | 38,726,840 | -14,870,634 |
| United States | 44,343,639 | 39,878,463 | -4,465,176 |
| South Korea | 36,337,302 | 42,184,549 | +5,847,247 |
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 | 390,611,369 |
| Netherlands | 331,543,183 |
| Belgium | 163,317,073 |
| United States | 161,202,238 |
| Spain | 142,289,978 |
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 | 202,228,163 | 188,383,206 | -13,844,957 |
| Netherlands | 177,060,177 | 154,483,006 | -22,577,171 |
| Belgium | 94,705,145 | 68,611,928 | -26,093,217 |
| United States | 82,802,843 | 78,399,395 | -4,403,448 |
| Spain | 71,825,878 | 70,464,100 | -1,361,778 |
| Italy | 70,271,248 | 71,608,441 | +1,337,193 |
| France | 63,164,310 | 71,505,739 | +8,341,429 |
| South Korea | 51,995,603 | 61,243,314 | +9,247,711 |
| Switzerland | 45,632,025 | 49,483,139 | +3,851,114 |
| China | 37,963,353 | 51,933,066 | +13,969,713 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 98 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 83 |
| West Yorkshire | 64 |
| Inner London - West | 63 |
| West Midlands | 60 |
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 | 78 | 82 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 61 | 64 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 47 | 46 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 44 | 45 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 46 | 50 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 48 | 44 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 38 | 39 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 36 | 32 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 35 | 37 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 39 | 38 | -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) | 1,243,446,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 891,522,992 |
| Other | 154,447,199 |
| Air transport | 68,467,789 |
| Road transport | 53,898,612 |
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) | 651,821,521 | 591,624,618 | -60,196,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 447,966,141 | 443,556,851 | -4,409,290 |
| Other | 86,721,271 | 67,725,928 | -18,995,343 |
| Air transport | 34,051,588 | 34,416,201 | +364,613 |
| Road transport | 21,529,418 | 32,369,194 | +10,839,776 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 407,964,158 |
| Dover | 324,260,526 |
| London | 243,105,710 |
| Felixstowe | 216,693,102 |
| Middlesbrough | 199,655,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 206,779,757 | 201,184,401 | -5,595,356 |
| Dover | 153,647,867 | 170,612,659 | +16,964,792 |
| London | 123,396,502 | 119,709,208 | -3,687,294 |
| Felixstowe | 99,848,898 | 116,844,204 | +16,995,306 |
| Middlesbrough | 121,909,852 | 77,745,409 | -44,164,443 |
| 000 | 86,721,271 | 67,725,928 | -18,995,343 |
| Hull | 63,596,658 | 64,044,611 | +447,953 |
| Eurotunnel | 57,212,199 | 47,928,897 | -9,283,302 |
| Belfast Port | 41,207,643 | 40,924,752 | -282,891 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,506,768 | 36,495,057 | -4,011,711 |
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 | 280 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 242 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 139 |
| Other manufacturing | 104 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 50 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 369 |
| 2026-03 | 379 |
| 2026-02 | 361 |
| 2026-01 | 330 |
| 2025-12 | 329 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 124 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 124 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 123 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 123 |
| IMAGRO UK LTD | 123 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 121 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 121 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 119 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 119 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 118 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 496 |
| 1m-15m | 446 |
| 15m-54m | 153 |
| 0-1m | 109 |
| Other | 84 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 305,480,155 |
| United States | 173,455,968 |
| China | 90,886,601 |
| France | 41,546,985 |
| Belgium | 38,862,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 145,490,777 | 159,989,378 | +14,498,601 |
| United States | 92,597,771 | 80,858,197 | -11,739,574 |
| China | 44,937,721 | 45,948,880 | +1,011,159 |
| France | 23,541,688 | 18,005,297 | -5,536,391 |
| Belgium | 20,490,315 | 18,371,825 | -2,118,490 |
| Italy | 18,185,486 | 20,422,108 | +2,236,622 |
| Ireland | 20,297,832 | 17,700,165 | -2,597,667 |
| Japan | 15,381,701 | 16,222,914 | +841,213 |
| Spain | 16,420,952 | 14,416,946 | -2,004,006 |
| South Korea | 12,342,283 | 11,494,530 | -847,753 |
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 | 10,294,761 |
| Nicaragua | 7,682,211 |
| Germany | 71,104 |
| China | 21,628 |
| United States | 17,138 |
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 | 1,414,842 | 8,879,919 | +7,465,077 |
| Nicaragua | 7,332,754 | 349,457 | -6,983,297 |
| Germany | 2,892 | 68,212 | +65,320 |
| China | 8,414 | 13,214 | +4,800 |
| United States | 2,486 | 14,652 | +12,166 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,564 | +1,564 |
| France | 252 | 575 | +323 |
| Switzerland | 64 | 635 | +571 |
| Taiwan | 334 | 0 | -334 |
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) | 604,743,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,243,767 |
| Air transport | 86,764,373 |
| Other | 18,445,152 |
| Rail transport | 42,779 |
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) | 303,931,097 | 300,812,222 | -3,118,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 213,627,827 | 169,615,940 | -44,011,887 |
| Air transport | 32,667,287 | 54,097,086 | +21,429,799 |
| Other | 8,918,519 | 9,526,633 | +608,114 |
| Rail transport | 12,276 | 30,503 | +18,227 |
| Road transport | 15,150 | 0 | -15,150 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 381,759,391 |
| Southampton | 152,787,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,935,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,699,909 |
| Felixstowe | 89,939,304 |
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 | 189,624,281 | 192,135,110 | +2,510,829 |
| Southampton | 80,629,591 | 72,158,184 | -8,471,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,996,137 | 70,939,321 | +7,943,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,940,334 | 42,759,575 | -11,180,759 |
| Felixstowe | 48,826,831 | 41,112,473 | -7,714,358 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,786,897 | 32,503,776 | +20,716,879 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,372,534 | 12,970,986 | -13,401,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,034,148 | 13,239,118 | +204,970 |
| Hull | 13,604,225 | 8,624,512 | -4,979,713 |
| Holyhead | 12,579,075 | 8,220,081 | -4,358,994 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 390710 – Polyacetals
- 390721 – Bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate
- 390729 – Various polyethers
- 390730 – Epoxide resins
- 390740 – Polycarbonates
- 390750 – Alkyd resins
- 390761 – High viscosity polyester
- 390769 – Various polyesters
- 390770 – Poly(lactic acid)
- 390791 – Unsaturated polyesters
- 390799 – Various polyesters
Quick facts
HS code: 3907
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong plastics used in making gears, bottles, and electronic parts