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 | 78,531,462 |
| Netherlands | 72,602,074 |
| France | 60,560,207 |
| Germany | 33,620,211 |
| Belgium | 30,757,593 |
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 | 44,878,295 | 33,653,167 | -11,225,128 |
| Netherlands | 33,039,558 | 39,562,516 | +6,522,958 |
| France | 30,381,867 | 30,178,340 | -203,527 |
| Germany | 20,627,196 | 12,993,015 | -7,634,181 |
| Belgium | 18,002,376 | 12,755,217 | -5,247,159 |
| Viet Nam | 12,955,657 | 10,403,754 | -2,551,903 |
| Turkey | 12,159,398 | 9,612,891 | -2,546,507 |
| China | 6,228,005 | 12,888,850 | +6,660,845 |
| Indonesia | 7,553,258 | 6,294,229 | -1,259,029 |
| Oman | 11,012,549 | 0 | -11,012,549 |
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 | 71,308,992 |
| Netherlands | 63,508,739 |
| Germany | 38,845,456 |
| Belgium | 31,188,020 |
| Viet Nam | 23,049,000 |
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 | 40,512,573 | 30,796,419 | -9,716,154 |
| Netherlands | 30,618,078 | 32,890,661 | +2,272,583 |
| Germany | 22,937,723 | 15,907,733 | -7,029,990 |
| Belgium | 16,705,972 | 14,482,048 | -2,223,924 |
| Viet Nam | 12,753,631 | 10,295,369 | -2,458,262 |
| Turkey | 11,927,083 | 9,339,143 | -2,587,940 |
| China | 6,139,282 | 15,126,792 | +8,987,510 |
| Indonesia | 7,687,979 | 6,430,281 | -1,257,698 |
| France | 7,654,633 | 5,913,248 | -1,741,385 |
| Oman | 11,012,549 | 0 | -11,012,549 |
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 | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,482,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,405,535 |
| Other | 53,255,022 |
| Road transport | 243,285 |
| Air transport | 123,892 |
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) | 119,891,083 | 89,591,057 | -30,300,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,796,128 | 78,609,407 | -2,186,721 |
| Other | 26,801,228 | 26,453,794 | -347,434 |
| Road transport | 0 | 243,285 | +243,285 |
| Air transport | 55,321 | 68,571 | +13,250 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 77,191,689 |
| London | 54,125,831 |
| 000 | 53,255,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,002,860 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,751,324 |
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 | 53,435,246 | 23,756,443 | -29,678,803 |
| London | 25,806,309 | 28,319,522 | +2,513,213 |
| 000 | 26,801,228 | 26,453,794 | -347,434 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,229,506 | 20,773,354 | -9,456,152 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,742,029 | 23,009,295 | +1,267,266 |
| Felixstowe | 20,584,340 | 23,023,578 | +2,439,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,090,191 | 5,939,085 | -2,151,106 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,886,932 | 6,803,921 | -83,011 |
| Hull | 2,517,806 | 8,161,364 | +5,643,558 |
| Dover | 4,921,115 | 5,286,624 | +365,509 |
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 beverages | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAYNARD & HARRIS PLASTICS | 52 |
| NESTLÉ WATERS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| ALPLA UK LIMITED | 51 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS LIMITED | 48 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 45 |
| BEGG & CO. THERMOPLASTICS LIMITED | 43 |
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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