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 | 75,189,641 |
| Netherlands | 72,040,921 |
| France | 58,424,387 |
| Germany | 31,942,828 |
| Belgium | 31,929,037 |
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 | 45,537,195 | 29,652,446 | -15,884,749 |
| Netherlands | 36,674,725 | 35,366,196 | -1,308,529 |
| France | 31,295,710 | 27,128,677 | -4,167,033 |
| Germany | 21,320,383 | 10,622,445 | -10,697,938 |
| Belgium | 19,524,450 | 12,404,587 | -7,119,863 |
| Turkey | 13,871,113 | 8,264,751 | -5,606,362 |
| Viet Nam | 11,582,820 | 10,122,140 | -1,460,680 |
| China | 6,710,932 | 13,483,037 | +6,772,105 |
| Indonesia | 8,293,212 | 5,297,463 | -2,995,749 |
| 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 | 68,896,606 |
| Netherlands | 62,024,170 |
| Germany | 37,058,080 |
| Belgium | 33,201,869 |
| China | 22,692,879 |
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 | 42,067,488 | 26,829,118 | -15,238,370 |
| Netherlands | 32,852,086 | 29,172,084 | -3,680,002 |
| Germany | 23,708,217 | 13,349,863 | -10,358,354 |
| Belgium | 20,034,905 | 13,166,964 | -6,867,941 |
| China | 6,606,969 | 16,085,910 | +9,478,941 |
| Turkey | 13,436,749 | 8,193,052 | -5,243,697 |
| Viet Nam | 11,496,716 | 9,780,237 | -1,716,479 |
| Indonesia | 8,499,267 | 5,334,488 | -3,164,779 |
| France | 7,546,293 | 5,574,882 | -1,971,411 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 206,809,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 156,205,567 |
| Other | 50,838,610 |
| Road transport | 243,285 |
| Air transport | 124,842 |
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) | 123,599,573 | 83,209,532 | -40,390,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,386,789 | 68,818,778 | -18,568,011 |
| Other | 27,190,396 | 23,648,214 | -3,542,182 |
| Road transport | 0 | 243,285 | +243,285 |
| Air transport | 60,152 | 64,690 | +4,538 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 74,655,089 |
| London | 54,518,566 |
| 000 | 50,838,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,099,334 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,333,334 |
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 | 54,125,584 | 20,529,505 | -33,596,079 |
| London | 28,064,454 | 26,454,112 | -1,610,342 |
| 000 | 27,190,396 | 23,648,214 | -3,542,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,642,329 | 18,457,005 | -11,185,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,819,713 | 21,513,621 | -1,306,092 |
| Felixstowe | 22,494,522 | 21,431,370 | -1,063,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,351,663 | 5,243,811 | -4,107,852 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,058,532 | 6,209,209 | -849,323 |
| Hull | 4,355,431 | 5,949,669 | +1,594,238 |
| Dover | 5,366,800 | 4,897,128 | -469,672 |
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
|
25 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAYNARD & HARRIS PLASTICS | 53 |
| NESTLÉ WATERS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ALPLA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 49 |
| BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS LIMITED | 48 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 46 |
| BEGG & CO. THERMOPLASTICS LIMITED | 44 |
| 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+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 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