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 | 38,900,276 |
| Netherlands | 22,829,831 |
| Ireland | 21,053,876 |
| France | 18,161,779 |
| Lithuania | 13,894,771 |
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 | 29,078,037 | 9,822,239 | -19,255,798 |
| Netherlands | 18,110,078 | 4,719,753 | -13,390,325 |
| Ireland | 11,214,915 | 9,838,961 | -1,375,954 |
| France | 3,415,145 | 14,746,634 | +11,331,489 |
| Lithuania | 9,058,798 | 4,835,973 | -4,222,825 |
| India | 6,589,656 | 6,505,368 | -84,288 |
| Spain | 409,760 | 10,687,386 | +10,277,626 |
| Germany | 4,144,552 | 6,123,133 | +1,978,581 |
| Turkey | 2,802,950 | 4,564,543 | +1,761,593 |
| Nigeria | 3,211,175 | 1,787,244 | -1,423,931 |
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 | 36,658,773 |
| Netherlands | 21,415,351 |
| Ireland | 21,022,792 |
| France | 17,575,674 |
| Lithuania | 13,894,771 |
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 | 28,048,758 | 8,610,015 | -19,438,743 |
| Netherlands | 17,157,259 | 4,258,092 | -12,899,167 |
| Ireland | 11,187,579 | 9,835,213 | -1,352,366 |
| France | 2,768,761 | 14,806,913 | +12,038,152 |
| Lithuania | 9,058,798 | 4,835,973 | -4,222,825 |
| India | 6,589,656 | 6,521,377 | -68,279 |
| Spain | 1,273,730 | 10,682,618 | +9,408,888 |
| Germany | 3,996,683 | 6,053,438 | +2,056,755 |
| Turkey | 2,836,468 | 5,025,629 | +2,189,161 |
| Nigeria | 3,211,175 | 1,739,099 | -1,472,076 |
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 |
| South East Wales | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 98,566,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,888,732 |
| Air transport | 359,011 |
| Road transport | 357,330 |
| Other | 52,187 |
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) | 58,222,599 | 40,343,742 | -17,878,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,357,818 | 45,530,914 | +9,173,096 |
| Air transport | 200,290 | 158,721 | -41,569 |
| Road transport | 61,664 | 295,666 | +234,002 |
| Other | 44,665 | 7,522 | -37,143 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,928,295 |
| Felixstowe | 25,568,057 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,124,455 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,741,082 |
| London | 13,806,449 |
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 | 17,527,277 | 16,401,018 | -1,126,259 |
| Felixstowe | 12,513,909 | 13,054,148 | +540,239 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,186,029 | 5,938,426 | -10,247,603 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,595,808 | 6,145,274 | -4,450,534 |
| London | 8,387,249 | 5,419,200 | -2,968,049 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,759,227 | 4,191,152 | -1,568,075 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,573,747 | 6,864,356 | +4,290,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,045,796 | 5,346,115 | +2,300,319 |
| Thamesport | 167,823 | 8,172,955 | +8,005,132 |
| Southampton | 5,017,575 | 3,128,942 | -1,888,633 |
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
|
22 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
7 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BANTAM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 65 |
| ROXANE UK LIMITED | 52 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 50 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 49 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| EASTMAN COMPANY UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ESTERPET LIMITED | 32 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 28 |
| KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST LIMITED | 28 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 27 |
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 | 19 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
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