Import/export HS code 390729: Various polyethers
Various types of strong plastics used in different industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 112,672,225 |
| Netherlands | 109,988,452 |
| Germany | 97,606,358 |
| France | 45,582,828 |
| Spain | 42,191,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 60,801,791 | 51,870,434 | -8,931,357 |
| Netherlands | 55,230,635 | 54,757,817 | -472,818 |
| Germany | 46,872,529 | 50,733,829 | +3,861,300 |
| France | 24,170,583 | 21,412,245 | -2,758,338 |
| Spain | 20,715,415 | 21,475,632 | +760,217 |
| China | 13,925,816 | 11,861,530 | -2,064,286 |
| United States | 9,181,226 | 14,713,560 | +5,532,334 |
| Switzerland | 6,820,180 | 7,435,066 | +614,886 |
| Italy | 6,550,042 | 2,559,717 | -3,990,325 |
| Denmark | 3,277,160 | 2,848,373 | -428,787 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 88,222,613 |
| United States | 74,219,205 |
| Germany | 71,158,272 |
| Belgium | 62,141,599 |
| Spain | 53,575,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 47,337,257 | 40,885,356 | -6,451,901 |
| United States | 33,143,825 | 41,075,380 | +7,931,555 |
| Germany | 34,825,464 | 36,332,808 | +1,507,344 |
| Belgium | 31,319,643 | 30,821,956 | -497,687 |
| Spain | 28,811,012 | 24,764,044 | -4,046,968 |
| France | 20,202,978 | 19,226,526 | -976,452 |
| China | 17,786,585 | 14,276,171 | -3,510,414 |
| Italy | 11,911,264 | 5,963,047 | -5,948,217 |
| Singapore | 4,133,398 | 1,946,553 | -2,186,845 |
| Denmark | 3,063,459 | 3,002,795 | -60,664 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 43 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 27 |
| West Midlands | 20 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
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 | 34 | 34 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 13 | 12 | -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) | 239,629,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,439,248 |
| Other | 40,062,875 |
| Air transport | 21,004,566 |
| Road transport | 2,221,828 |
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) | 125,922,160 | 113,707,195 | -12,214,965 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,388,079 | 108,051,169 | +4,663,090 |
| Other | 22,412,346 | 17,650,529 | -4,761,817 |
| Air transport | 10,859,967 | 10,144,599 | -715,368 |
| Road transport | 367,903 | 1,853,925 | +1,486,022 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 96,785,347 |
| London | 73,265,228 |
| Dover | 55,696,608 |
| Hull | 53,478,092 |
| Middlesbrough | 43,671,203 |
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 | 44,806,282 | 51,979,065 | +7,172,783 |
| London | 36,347,158 | 36,918,070 | +570,912 |
| Dover | 27,005,422 | 28,691,186 | +1,685,764 |
| Hull | 28,477,268 | 25,000,824 | -3,476,444 |
| Middlesbrough | 21,480,489 | 22,190,714 | +710,225 |
| 000 | 22,412,346 | 17,650,529 | -4,761,817 |
| Felixstowe | 14,693,384 | 17,548,719 | +2,855,335 |
| Belfast Port | 15,824,136 | 12,489,074 | -3,335,062 |
| Killingholme | 11,308,382 | 3,685,947 | -7,622,435 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,203,013 | 6,851,793 | +648,780 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 136 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 83 |
| Other manufacturing | 33 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 29 |
| Scientific research and development | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 118 |
| 2026-03 | 121 |
| 2026-02 | 132 |
| 2026-01 | 112 |
| 2025-12 | 91 |
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+ | 160 |
| 1m-15m | 130 |
| 15m-54m | 50 |
| Other | 27 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
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 | 194,715,170 |
| United States | 88,418,703 |
| China | 39,256,707 |
| Japan | 21,135,786 |
| Belgium | 15,908,765 |
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 | 95,034,734 | 99,680,436 | +4,645,702 |
| United States | 44,411,728 | 44,006,975 | -404,753 |
| China | 17,828,667 | 21,428,040 | +3,599,373 |
| Japan | 10,210,529 | 10,925,257 | +714,728 |
| Belgium | 8,275,322 | 7,633,443 | -641,879 |
| South Korea | 6,840,409 | 6,730,882 | -109,527 |
| Ireland | 5,626,290 | 4,916,419 | -709,871 |
| France | 7,750,427 | 2,262,794 | -5,487,633 |
| Italy | 2,077,983 | 3,017,403 | +939,420 |
| Spain | 2,775,141 | 1,884,036 | -891,105 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 7,198,352 |
| XI | 6,238,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 7,198,352 | 0 | -7,198,352 |
| XI | 303 | 6,237,757 | +6,237,454 |
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) | 237,128,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 149,594,932 |
| Air transport | 48,780,705 |
| Other | 13,436,468 |
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) | 117,729,602 | 119,399,125 | +1,669,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,104,735 | 66,490,197 | -16,614,538 |
| Air transport | 14,892,651 | 33,888,054 | +18,995,403 |
| Other | 7,198,655 | 6,237,813 | -960,842 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,601,395 |
| Southampton | 87,047,763 |
| Manchester Airport | 39,906,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,344,088 |
| 000 | 13,436,468 |
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 | 95,678,540 | 104,922,855 | +9,244,315 |
| Southampton | 50,573,234 | 36,474,529 | -14,098,705 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,741,532 | 30,165,138 | +20,423,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,615,723 | 17,728,365 | +1,112,642 |
| 000 | 7,198,655 | 6,237,813 | -960,842 |
| Felixstowe | 3,901,579 | 7,798,253 | +3,896,674 |
| Hull | 6,380,889 | 3,479,340 | -2,901,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,861,985 | 2,742,378 | -4,119,607 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,664,134 | 1,643,577 | -6,020,557 |
| London | 4,659,495 | 3,666,064 | -993,431 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of strong plastics used in different industries