Import/export HS code 390721: Bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate
A special plastic used in making fire-resistant materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 483,472 |
| Ireland | 218,885 |
| Switzerland | 157,698 |
| United Arab Emirates | 129,598 |
| China | 128,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 280,768 | 202,704 | -78,064 |
| Ireland | 121,472 | 97,413 | -24,059 |
| Switzerland | 59,163 | 98,535 | +39,372 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,240 | 124,358 | +119,118 |
| China | 124,692 | 3,471 | -121,221 |
| Germany | 45,426 | 17,582 | -27,844 |
| Norway | 4,911 | 25,510 | +20,599 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 26,087 | +26,087 |
| Australia | 0 | 24,471 | +24,471 |
| Canada | 22,249 | 1,212 | -21,037 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 486,690 |
| Germany | 189,966 |
| Saudi Arabia | 134,195 |
| China | 129,419 |
| Belgium | 43,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 286,008 | 200,682 | -85,326 |
| Germany | 70,051 | 119,915 | +49,864 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 134,195 | +134,195 |
| China | 125,948 | 3,471 | -122,477 |
| Belgium | 38,428 | 5,519 | -32,909 |
| United States | 22,249 | 20,948 | -1,301 |
| Norway | 4,911 | 25,510 | +20,599 |
| United Kingdom | 2,036 | 24,471 | +22,435 |
| Sweden | 0 | 18,272 | +18,272 |
| Netherlands | 8,615 | 3,071 | -5,544 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 724,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 239,999 |
| Other | 215,152 |
| Air transport | 159,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 437,929 | 286,304 | -151,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,577 | 121,422 | +2,845 |
| Other | 119,088 | 96,064 | -23,024 |
| Air transport | 8,551 | 151,028 | +142,477 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 423,670 |
| 000 | 215,152 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,043 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,282 |
| Manchester Airport | 135,407 |
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 | 178,472 | 245,198 | +66,726 |
| 000 | 119,088 | 96,064 | -23,024 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,508 | 98,535 | +38,027 |
| Liverpool Docks | 151,282 | 0 | -151,282 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 135,407 | +135,407 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 84,155 | 0 | -84,155 |
| Dover | 46,954 | 8,183 | -38,771 |
| London | 22,249 | 15,976 | -6,273 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 25,510 | +25,510 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,256 | 7,083 | +5,827 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 81,926 |
| Turkey | 77,587 |
| India | 58,704 |
| Ireland | 37,142 |
| United States | 36,438 |
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 | 17,800 | 64,126 | +46,326 |
| Turkey | 44,490 | 33,097 | -11,393 |
| India | 0 | 58,704 | +58,704 |
| Ireland | 23,469 | 13,673 | -9,796 |
| United States | 30,667 | 5,771 | -24,896 |
| Singapore | 30,322 | 0 | -30,322 |
| Malta | 15,312 | 11,910 | -3,402 |
| China | 26,051 | 0 | -26,051 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,000 | 13,820 | +6,820 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 18,918 | +18,918 |
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) | 190,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,834 |
| Air transport | 132,544 |
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) | 100,553 | 90,146 | -10,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,193 | 82,641 | -7,552 |
| Air transport | 42,514 | 90,030 | +47,516 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,179 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,894 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,589 |
| Holyhead | 33,922 |
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 | 69,363 | 76,473 | +7,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,092 | 31,087 | -37,005 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,605 | 36,289 | +11,684 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,000 | 46,589 | +39,589 |
| Holyhead | 20,249 | 13,673 | -6,576 |
| Tyne | 0 | 32,053 | +32,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,321 | 0 | -25,321 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 19,501 | +19,501 |
| ZLC | 6,284 | 5,061 | -1,223 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,625 | 2,091 | -2,534 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A special plastic used in making fire-resistant materials