Import/export HS code 390750: Alkyd resins
A type of plastic used in making paints and varnishes
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 | 31,015,269 |
| Germany | 6,501,180 |
| France | 5,485,958 |
| Italy | 2,176,970 |
| Belgium | 1,968,202 |
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 | 16,985,681 | 14,029,588 | -2,956,093 |
| Germany | 4,221,703 | 2,279,477 | -1,942,226 |
| France | 1,398,888 | 4,087,070 | +2,688,182 |
| Italy | 962,709 | 1,214,261 | +251,552 |
| Belgium | 654,822 | 1,313,380 | +658,558 |
| Spain | 1,301,790 | 662,781 | -639,009 |
| Austria | 876,744 | 669,957 | -206,787 |
| Egypt | 757,539 | 553,266 | -204,273 |
| Poland | 447,017 | 746,137 | +299,120 |
| Croatia | 116,398 | 506,437 | +390,039 |
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 | 13,780,086 |
| Netherlands | 13,653,129 |
| Poland | 12,197,715 |
| Spain | 2,713,801 |
| Estonia | 2,660,981 |
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 | 6,750,664 | 7,029,422 | +278,758 |
| Netherlands | 7,526,803 | 6,126,326 | -1,400,477 |
| Poland | 6,314,964 | 5,882,751 | -432,213 |
| Spain | 1,469,373 | 1,244,428 | -224,945 |
| Estonia | 1,589,696 | 1,071,285 | -518,411 |
| France | 795,836 | 1,347,657 | +551,821 |
| Austria | 981,958 | 1,140,299 | +158,341 |
| Italy | 1,025,628 | 855,978 | -169,650 |
| Egypt | 757,539 | 553,266 | -204,273 |
| Belgium | 347,920 | 326,438 | -21,482 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West of England | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 45,867,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,629,056 |
| Air transport | 212,706 |
| Road transport | 86,767 |
| Other | 62,568 |
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) | 23,698,613 | 22,169,221 | -1,529,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,303,270 | 4,325,786 | +22,516 |
| Air transport | 97,520 | 115,186 | +17,666 |
| Road transport | 66,055 | 20,712 | -45,343 |
| Other | 59,340 | 3,228 | -56,112 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 16,802,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,665,896 |
| Dover | 10,338,274 |
| Hull | 3,831,500 |
| London | 1,700,126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 9,235,676 | 7,566,385 | -1,669,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,418,911 | 8,246,985 | +828,074 |
| Dover | 4,574,905 | 5,763,369 | +1,188,464 |
| Hull | 2,009,061 | 1,822,439 | -186,622 |
| London | 962,790 | 737,336 | -225,454 |
| Killingholme | 1,003,349 | 301,054 | -702,295 |
| London Gateway Port | 769,914 | 444,386 | -325,528 |
| Felixstowe | 467,645 | 388,509 | -79,136 |
| Eurotunnel | 479,416 | 358,794 | -120,622 |
| Purfleet | 260,459 | 352,890 | +92,431 |
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 | 37 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 117 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 63 |
| AKZO NOBEL PACKAGING COATINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ARKEMA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| FARROW & BALL LIMITED | 51 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| EFTEC LIMITED | 43 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 42 |
| WOODFINISHES LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,412,832 |
| Belgium | 2,923,598 |
| Ireland | 2,165,221 |
| Sweden | 1,583,853 |
| Finland | 1,470,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,895,335 | 1,517,497 | -377,838 |
| Belgium | 1,618,497 | 1,305,101 | -313,396 |
| Ireland | 1,115,996 | 1,049,225 | -66,771 |
| Sweden | 757,883 | 825,970 | +68,087 |
| Finland | 710,973 | 759,635 | +48,662 |
| Norway | 665,829 | 781,478 | +115,649 |
| United States | 419,974 | 624,474 | +204,500 |
| Denmark | 526,695 | 500,802 | -25,893 |
| Spain | 175,742 | 403,840 | +228,098 |
| Poland | 262,261 | 274,249 | +11,988 |
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) | 12,314,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,891,305 |
| Air transport | 90,630 |
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) | 6,167,788 | 6,146,879 | -20,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,067,176 | 2,824,129 | -243,047 |
| Air transport | 12,179 | 78,451 | +66,272 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,487,697 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,296,951 |
| London | 2,323,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,066,099 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,282,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,437,968 | 3,049,729 | +611,761 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,657,561 | 1,639,390 | -18,171 |
| London | 1,154,447 | 1,168,956 | +14,509 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,063,625 | 1,002,474 | -61,151 |
| Middlesbrough | 873,397 | 409,028 | -464,369 |
| Hull | 466,646 | 572,514 | +105,868 |
| Southampton | 301,304 | 688,859 | +387,555 |
| Dover | 718,887 | 123,928 | -594,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 402,346 | 197,491 | -204,855 |
| Felixstowe | 120,466 | 45,064 | -75,402 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390750
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of plastic used in making paints and varnishes