Import/export HS code 39072920: Various polyethers
Various other strong plastics used in different applications
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 | 80,623,682 |
| Germany | 66,682,371 |
| France | 31,715,869 |
| Belgium | 25,592,162 |
| China | 24,383,094 |
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 | 40,598,397 | 40,025,285 | -573,112 |
| Germany | 30,112,698 | 36,569,673 | +6,456,975 |
| France | 16,322,896 | 15,392,973 | -929,923 |
| Belgium | 17,284,679 | 8,307,483 | -8,977,196 |
| China | 13,311,069 | 11,072,025 | -2,239,044 |
| Spain | 3,936,751 | 4,031,630 | +94,879 |
| Denmark | 2,621,633 | 2,708,443 | +86,810 |
| Taiwan | 2,366,282 | 2,158,101 | -208,181 |
| Switzerland | 1,696,670 | 2,198,583 | +501,913 |
| Poland | 1,199,697 | 1,583,595 | +383,898 |
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 | 69,871,994 |
| Germany | 49,326,360 |
| Belgium | 41,953,757 |
| China | 29,814,901 |
| France | 27,198,407 |
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 | 38,042,582 | 31,829,412 | -6,213,170 |
| Germany | 23,487,883 | 25,838,477 | +2,350,594 |
| Belgium | 20,519,873 | 21,433,884 | +914,011 |
| China | 16,573,067 | 13,241,834 | -3,331,233 |
| France | 13,446,289 | 13,752,118 | +305,829 |
| Spain | 6,513,202 | 6,313,719 | -199,483 |
| Denmark | 2,458,178 | 2,880,235 | +422,057 |
| Taiwan | 2,495,526 | 2,213,596 | -281,930 |
| Poland | 1,932,818 | 2,580,462 | +647,644 |
| United States | 1,842,607 | 1,912,366 | +69,759 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Cheshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
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 | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 151,761,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,629,062 |
| Air transport | 2,232,252 |
| Road transport | 816,148 |
| Other | 437,940 |
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) | 77,466,843 | 74,294,989 | -3,171,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,125,920 | 53,503,142 | -5,622,778 |
| Air transport | 575,006 | 1,657,246 | +1,082,240 |
| Road transport | 190,488 | 625,660 | +435,172 |
| Other | 360,090 | 77,850 | -282,240 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 70,551,368 |
| Dover | 37,613,074 |
| Hull | 37,004,686 |
| Middlesbrough | 35,097,235 |
| Belfast Port | 28,313,210 |
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 | 33,416,350 | 37,135,018 | +3,718,668 |
| Dover | 18,175,385 | 19,437,689 | +1,262,304 |
| Hull | 19,250,999 | 17,753,687 | -1,497,312 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,500,828 | 16,596,407 | -1,904,421 |
| Belfast Port | 15,824,136 | 12,489,074 | -3,335,062 |
| London | 6,911,425 | 9,664,784 | +2,753,359 |
| Felixstowe | 7,094,074 | 6,251,143 | -842,931 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,913,925 | 3,534,796 | -379,129 |
| Killingholme | 5,298,953 | 1,813,029 | -3,485,924 |
| Southampton | 1,555,113 | 1,124,650 | -430,463 |
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 | 72 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 52 |
| 2026-03 | 65 |
| 2026-02 | 63 |
| 2026-01 | 53 |
| 2025-12 | 45 |
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+ | 74 |
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 8,211,216 |
| Ireland | 6,985,972 |
| Italy | 3,176,735 |
| United States | 3,129,803 |
| France | 3,015,394 |
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 | 4,704,412 | 3,506,804 | -1,197,608 |
| Ireland | 3,828,946 | 3,157,026 | -671,920 |
| Italy | 1,350,592 | 1,826,143 | +475,551 |
| United States | 1,243,057 | 1,886,746 | +643,689 |
| France | 1,647,443 | 1,367,951 | -279,492 |
| Brazil | 1,129,617 | 860,141 | -269,476 |
| Kenya | 0 | 1,874,636 | +1,874,636 |
| China | 231,283 | 1,553,870 | +1,322,587 |
| Spain | 573,939 | 759,486 | +185,547 |
| Netherlands | 658,577 | 609,124 | -49,453 |
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) | 26,674,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,660,859 |
| Air transport | 398,106 |
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) | 14,242,857 | 12,431,253 | -1,811,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,553,001 | 8,107,858 | +1,554,857 |
| Air transport | 149,164 | 248,942 | +99,778 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,157,301 |
| London | 5,677,781 |
| Holyhead | 5,220,722 |
| Southampton | 4,939,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,840,111 |
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 | 5,932,623 | 6,224,678 | +292,055 |
| London | 3,200,799 | 2,476,982 | -723,817 |
| Holyhead | 3,130,932 | 2,089,790 | -1,041,142 |
| Southampton | 2,318,790 | 2,620,828 | +302,038 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,918,515 | 2,921,596 | +1,003,081 |
| Belfast Port | 1,807,784 | 1,667,152 | -140,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 429,758 | 1,202,877 | +773,119 |
| Felixstowe | 295,233 | 716,896 | +421,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 664,358 | 272,020 | -392,338 |
| Harwich | 227,407 | 165,768 | -61,639 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39072920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various other strong plastics used in different applications