Import/export HS code 390730: Epoxide resins
A type of plastic used in making strong adhesives and coatings
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 | 78,246,183 |
| Switzerland | 67,880,023 |
| Netherlands | 43,690,886 |
| Taiwan | 40,427,139 |
| United States | 23,124,174 |
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 | 39,359,631 | 38,886,552 | -473,079 |
| Switzerland | 32,264,613 | 35,615,410 | +3,350,797 |
| Netherlands | 22,088,121 | 21,602,765 | -485,356 |
| Taiwan | 20,639,319 | 19,787,820 | -851,499 |
| United States | 11,309,905 | 11,814,269 | +504,364 |
| South Korea | 8,675,589 | 11,123,990 | +2,448,401 |
| France | 7,576,294 | 5,616,608 | -1,959,686 |
| Belgium | 5,879,998 | 3,850,938 | -2,029,060 |
| Italy | 3,980,195 | 3,306,390 | -673,805 |
| China | 4,140,514 | 2,548,373 | -1,592,141 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 80,528,698 |
| Germany | 72,591,825 |
| Taiwan | 40,830,498 |
| Netherlands | 32,390,845 |
| United States | 26,627,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 38,963,385 | 41,565,313 | +2,601,928 |
| Germany | 35,447,968 | 37,143,857 | +1,695,889 |
| Taiwan | 20,964,646 | 19,865,852 | -1,098,794 |
| Netherlands | 16,761,717 | 15,629,128 | -1,132,589 |
| United States | 12,831,314 | 13,795,873 | +964,559 |
| South Korea | 13,186,379 | 12,582,065 | -604,314 |
| Italy | 6,025,418 | 4,491,426 | -1,533,992 |
| France | 5,013,426 | 4,129,717 | -883,709 |
| Spain | 2,936,800 | 2,422,371 | -514,429 |
| Poland | 830,626 | 4,399,691 | +3,569,065 |
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 | 30 |
| Greater Manchester | 29 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 27 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 27 |
| Inner London - West | 24 |
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 | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 | 25 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 21 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 9 | -9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Essex | 9 | 9 | +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) | 161,136,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,691,746 |
| Road transport | 49,624,034 |
| Air transport | 27,324,345 |
| Other | 3,009,010 |
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) | 84,696,224 | 76,440,503 | -8,255,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,068,872 | 48,622,874 | +2,554,002 |
| Road transport | 20,337,017 | 29,287,017 | +8,950,000 |
| Air transport | 13,183,359 | 14,140,986 | +957,627 |
| Other | 2,153,176 | 855,834 | -1,297,342 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 52,041,709 |
| ZLC | 50,143,207 |
| Dover | 45,368,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,702,038 |
| London | 24,028,226 |
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 | 27,067,103 | 24,974,606 | -2,092,497 |
| ZLC | 20,706,911 | 29,436,296 | +8,729,385 |
| Dover | 25,183,994 | 20,184,675 | -4,999,319 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,661,531 | 20,040,507 | +3,378,976 |
| London | 13,137,847 | 10,890,379 | -2,247,468 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,908,943 | 9,010,579 | -1,898,364 |
| Harwich | 4,949,427 | 9,406,374 | +4,456,947 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,992,820 | 6,454,875 | +462,055 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,166,390 | 4,545,938 | -1,620,452 |
| Hull | 5,131,860 | 4,938,629 | -193,231 |
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 | 115 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 84 |
| Specialised construction activities | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 32 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 102 |
| 2026-03 | 115 |
| 2026-02 | 99 |
| 2026-01 | 93 |
| 2025-12 | 97 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 124 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 123 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 118 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 111 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 110 |
| BENTLEY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 102 |
| HEXCEL COMPOSITES LIMITED | 90 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 88 |
| DE MONCHY UK LIMITED | 86 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 84 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 196 |
| 1m-15m | 160 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| 0-1m | 46 |
| Other | 26 |
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 | 28,813,562 |
| United States | 14,873,863 |
| France | 10,683,055 |
| Italy | 7,298,520 |
| China | 5,957,370 |
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 | 12,874,750 | 15,938,812 | +3,064,062 |
| United States | 7,346,464 | 7,527,399 | +180,935 |
| France | 5,747,571 | 4,935,484 | -812,087 |
| Italy | 3,424,446 | 3,874,074 | +449,628 |
| China | 2,823,179 | 3,134,191 | +311,012 |
| Austria | 2,426,848 | 3,415,429 | +988,581 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,856,490 | 2,876,807 | +20,317 |
| Spain | 2,620,677 | 2,022,805 | -597,872 |
| Australia | 2,472,786 | 2,071,645 | -401,141 |
| Poland | 1,937,467 | 2,429,580 | +492,113 |
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 | 657,655 |
| China | 20,423 |
| United States | 17,138 |
| Germany | 10,845 |
| France | 827 |
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 | 3,832 | 653,823 | +649,991 |
| China | 7,502 | 12,921 | +5,419 |
| United States | 2,486 | 14,652 | +12,166 |
| Germany | 2,892 | 7,953 | +5,061 |
| 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) | 94,699,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,703,458 |
| Air transport | 25,006,334 |
| Other | 754,605 |
| Road transport | 15,150 |
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) | 47,533,583 | 47,166,372 | -367,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,119,319 | 21,584,139 | -535,180 |
| Air transport | 11,376,394 | 13,629,940 | +2,253,546 |
| Other | 36,022 | 718,583 | +682,561 |
| 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 | 71,576,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,415,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,586,071 |
| Southampton | 13,174,478 |
| Felixstowe | 9,862,618 |
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 | 33,838,955 | 37,737,228 | +3,898,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,295,113 | 9,120,800 | -2,174,313 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,924,229 | 7,661,842 | +737,613 |
| Southampton | 5,397,013 | 7,777,465 | +2,380,452 |
| Felixstowe | 5,737,584 | 4,125,034 | -1,612,550 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,827,059 | 4,090,861 | +1,263,802 |
| London | 2,111,189 | 850,398 | -1,260,791 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,230,910 | 1,717,286 | +486,376 |
| Dover | 1,654,077 | 1,020,362 | -633,715 |
| ZLC | 770,708 | 1,449,287 | +678,579 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390730
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of plastic used in making strong adhesives and coatings