Import/export HS code 390761: High viscosity polyester
A thick plastic used in making strong fibers and films
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 75,417,987 |
| Netherlands | 68,873,365 |
| France | 57,171,033 |
| Germany | 32,693,785 |
| Belgium | 29,424,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 41,785,896 | 33,632,091 | -8,153,805 |
| Netherlands | 32,874,841 | 35,998,524 | +3,123,683 |
| France | 30,015,872 | 27,155,161 | -2,860,711 |
| Germany | 19,717,551 | 12,976,234 | -6,741,317 |
| Belgium | 16,743,598 | 12,680,994 | -4,062,604 |
| Viet Nam | 12,543,911 | 6,865,580 | -5,678,331 |
| Turkey | 9,763,770 | 9,295,421 | -468,349 |
| China | 4,779,345 | 9,967,928 | +5,188,583 |
| Indonesia | 6,441,171 | 6,569,955 | +128,784 |
| Oman | 7,706,792 | 3,305,757 | -4,401,035 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 68,502,385 |
| Netherlands | 59,729,912 |
| Germany | 38,073,312 |
| Belgium | 30,126,679 |
| Viet Nam | 19,522,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 36,958,740 | 31,543,645 | -5,415,095 |
| Netherlands | 30,558,817 | 29,171,095 | -1,387,722 |
| Germany | 22,566,975 | 15,506,337 | -7,060,638 |
| Belgium | 14,307,605 | 15,819,074 | +1,511,469 |
| Viet Nam | 12,766,518 | 6,755,841 | -6,010,677 |
| Turkey | 9,845,153 | 8,671,481 | -1,173,672 |
| China | 4,723,860 | 11,330,360 | +6,606,500 |
| Indonesia | 6,542,654 | 6,675,162 | +132,508 |
| France | 7,078,377 | 5,086,131 | -1,992,246 |
| Oman | 7,706,792 | 3,305,757 | -4,401,035 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 194,883,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,475,983 |
| Other | 51,188,927 |
| Road transport | 243,285 |
| Air transport | 99,905 |
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) | 110,551,841 | 84,331,893 | -26,219,948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,628,756 | 74,847,227 | +1,218,471 |
| Other | 27,608,727 | 23,580,200 | -4,028,527 |
| Road transport | 0 | 243,285 | +243,285 |
| Air transport | 39,755 | 60,150 | +20,395 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 80,563,062 |
| 000 | 51,188,927 |
| London | 50,835,026 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,011,754 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,754,975 |
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 | 49,882,512 | 30,680,550 | -19,201,962 |
| 000 | 27,608,727 | 23,580,200 | -4,028,527 |
| London | 24,767,632 | 26,067,394 | +1,299,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,793,169 | 18,218,585 | -9,574,584 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,149,167 | 19,605,808 | +456,641 |
| Felixstowe | 18,270,136 | 18,391,745 | +121,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,349,683 | 6,735,276 | +385,593 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,277,695 | 5,865,220 | -412,475 |
| Hull | 2,216,033 | 7,958,708 | +5,742,675 |
| Dover | 4,481,901 | 4,627,361 | +145,460 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAYNARD & HARRIS PLASTICS | 49 |
| NESTLÉ WATERS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ALPLA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS LIMITED | 47 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 44 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 42 |
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | 41 |
| BEGG & CO. THERMOPLASTICS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 390761
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A thick plastic used in making strong fibers and films