Import/export HS code 390769: Various polyesters
Various types of plastics used in making fibers, films, and bottles
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 45,787,276 |
| Netherlands | 28,958,389 |
| Ireland | 19,973,421 |
| India | 11,560,569 |
| Lithuania | 10,547,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 27,406,000 | 18,381,276 | -9,024,724 |
| Netherlands | 22,942,893 | 6,015,496 | -16,927,397 |
| Ireland | 10,142,655 | 9,830,766 | -311,889 |
| India | 4,770,775 | 6,789,794 | +2,019,019 |
| Lithuania | 7,755,249 | 2,791,932 | -4,963,317 |
| France | 3,298,549 | 6,617,966 | +3,319,417 |
| Germany | 4,434,970 | 4,131,190 | -303,780 |
| Turkey | 2,592,199 | 3,667,256 | +1,075,057 |
| Nigeria | 2,424,855 | 2,307,120 | -117,735 |
| Spain | 345,283 | 4,327,452 | +3,982,169 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 43,864,225 |
| Netherlands | 27,687,508 |
| Ireland | 19,900,133 |
| India | 11,557,193 |
| Lithuania | 10,547,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 26,703,078 | 17,161,147 | -9,541,931 |
| Netherlands | 22,043,697 | 5,643,811 | -16,399,886 |
| Ireland | 10,072,302 | 9,827,831 | -244,471 |
| India | 4,767,399 | 6,789,794 | +2,022,395 |
| Lithuania | 7,755,249 | 2,791,932 | -4,963,317 |
| France | 3,543,355 | 5,806,339 | +2,262,984 |
| Germany | 4,239,865 | 4,002,495 | -237,370 |
| Turkey | 2,625,717 | 3,827,906 | +1,202,189 |
| Spain | 368,142 | 5,125,273 | +4,757,131 |
| Nigeria | 2,411,948 | 2,258,975 | -152,973 |
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 | 8 |
| South East Wales | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 100,261,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,936,449 |
| Road transport | 377,771 |
| Air transport | 351,535 |
| Other | 56,183 |
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) | 60,522,338 | 39,739,527 | -20,782,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,519,706 | 32,416,743 | -1,102,963 |
| Road transport | 40,761 | 337,010 | +296,249 |
| Air transport | 135,107 | 216,428 | +81,321 |
| Other | 45,887 | 10,296 | -35,591 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 30,618,432 |
| Felixstowe | 22,069,787 |
| Middlesbrough | 21,395,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,010,409 |
| London | 14,629,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 16,793,450 | 13,824,982 | -2,968,468 |
| Felixstowe | 10,874,635 | 11,195,152 | +320,517 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,072,081 | 5,323,726 | -10,748,355 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,158,679 | 7,851,730 | -3,306,949 |
| London | 9,326,652 | 5,303,329 | -4,023,323 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,462,634 | 4,075,633 | -1,387,001 |
| Southampton | 4,743,904 | 3,811,797 | -932,107 |
| Harwich | 6,494,546 | 113,955 | -6,380,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,071,901 | 3,434,339 | +362,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,684,713 | 4,418,459 | +2,733,746 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BANTAM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 60 |
| ROXANE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 45 |
| EASTMAN COMPANY UK LIMITED | 45 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 44 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| ESTERPET LIMITED | 31 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 26 |
| KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST LIMITED | 25 |
| SHARPAK BRIDGWATER LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 390769
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of plastics used in making fibers, films, and bottles