Import/export HS code 390710: Polyacetals
A strong, durable plastic used in making gears and bearings
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 | 16,329,726 |
| Switzerland | 4,671,158 |
| Netherlands | 4,644,321 |
| Thailand | 2,481,565 |
| Belgium | 2,183,349 |
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 | 9,772,626 | 6,557,100 | -3,215,526 |
| Switzerland | 1,809,628 | 2,861,530 | +1,051,902 |
| Netherlands | 2,708,791 | 1,935,530 | -773,261 |
| Thailand | 1,626,211 | 855,354 | -770,857 |
| Belgium | 1,263,167 | 920,182 | -342,985 |
| South Korea | 1,153,082 | 912,228 | -240,854 |
| Slovakia | 15,811 | 1,013,929 | +998,118 |
| United States | 441,163 | 470,222 | +29,059 |
| China | 360,638 | 297,119 | -63,519 |
| Malaysia | 418,515 | 185,529 | -232,986 |
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 | 19,049,139 |
| Netherlands | 7,990,094 |
| Thailand | 2,774,741 |
| South Korea | 2,621,804 |
| United States | 1,632,653 |
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 | 10,487,608 | 8,561,531 | -1,926,077 |
| Netherlands | 3,977,005 | 4,013,089 | +36,084 |
| Thailand | 1,860,386 | 914,355 | -946,031 |
| South Korea | 1,495,117 | 1,126,687 | -368,430 |
| United States | 839,784 | 792,869 | -46,915 |
| Malaysia | 647,857 | 386,665 | -261,192 |
| China | 608,817 | 425,516 | -183,301 |
| Taiwan | 131,378 | 152,679 | +21,301 |
| Japan | 164,243 | 58,373 | -105,870 |
| France | 13,243 | 99,684 | +86,441 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 27,830,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,135,521 |
| Air transport | 1,901,261 |
| Other | 447,345 |
| Road transport | 26,004 |
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) | 15,344,393 | 12,485,825 | -2,858,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,050,612 | 3,084,909 | -965,703 |
| Air transport | 845,112 | 1,056,149 | +211,037 |
| Other | 346,947 | 100,398 | -246,549 |
| Road transport | 26,004 | 0 | -26,004 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,184,950 |
| Hull | 6,080,480 |
| Dover | 5,006,280 |
| Felixstowe | 3,723,135 |
| Southampton | 3,198,427 |
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 | 5,062,267 | 4,122,683 | -939,584 |
| Hull | 2,824,579 | 3,255,901 | +431,322 |
| Dover | 1,920,771 | 3,085,509 | +1,164,738 |
| Felixstowe | 2,304,087 | 1,419,048 | -885,039 |
| Southampton | 1,994,599 | 1,203,828 | -790,771 |
| Purfleet | 1,158,327 | 710,998 | -447,329 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,066,230 | 602,868 | -463,362 |
| Killingholme | 1,276,106 | 326,582 | -949,524 |
| Harwich | 414,340 | 392,425 | -21,915 |
| London Stansted Airport | 368,034 | 417,229 | +49,195 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 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 | 112 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 99 |
| SNETOR UK LIMITED | 56 |
| RELIANCE WORLDWIDE CORPORATION (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| HARDIE POLYMERS LIMITED | 46 |
| K.D. FEDDERSEN UK LIMITED | 44 |
| ITW LIMITED | 42 |
| PLADIS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| DENSO MANUFACTURING UK LTD. | 38 |
| QUOOKER UK LTD | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 1,442,270 |
| United States | 891,620 |
| India | 490,668 |
| Germany | 377,455 |
| Slovakia | 338,343 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 1,148,522 | 293,748 | -854,774 |
| United States | 599,512 | 292,108 | -307,404 |
| India | 451,190 | 39,478 | -411,712 |
| Germany | 102,175 | 275,280 | +173,105 |
| Slovakia | 263,230 | 75,113 | -188,117 |
| Ireland | 180,328 | 138,680 | -41,648 |
| Sweden | 246,258 | 35,179 | -211,079 |
| Turkey | 145,575 | 48,866 | -96,709 |
| South Korea | 187,664 | 2,876 | -184,788 |
| Netherlands | 111,828 | 50,343 | -61,485 |
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 | 14,065 |
| Nicaragua | 2,678 |
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 | 13,016 | 1,049 | -11,967 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 2,678 | +2,678 |
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) | 3,138,345 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,461,008 |
| Air transport | 1,204,229 |
| Other | 20,944 |
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) | 2,605,887 | 532,458 | -2,073,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 825,915 | 635,093 | -190,822 |
| Air transport | 747,478 | 456,751 | -290,727 |
| Other | 13,995 | 6,949 | -7,046 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 952,714 |
| Felixstowe | 828,531 |
| London Gateway Port | 668,879 |
| East Midlands Airport | 655,472 |
| Liverpool Docks | 545,223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 811,548 | 141,166 | -670,382 |
| Felixstowe | 787,745 | 40,786 | -746,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 383,188 | 285,691 | -97,497 |
| East Midlands Airport | 480,944 | 174,528 | -306,416 |
| Liverpool Docks | 502,904 | 42,319 | -460,585 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 286,596 | 250,263 | -36,333 |
| Immingham Docks | 269,284 | 253,319 | -15,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,661 | 176,752 | +30,091 |
| Holyhead | 131,013 | 90,574 | -40,439 |
| ZLC | 73,012 | 87,724 | +14,712 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A strong, durable plastic used in making gears and bearings