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 | 43,081,182 |
| Netherlands | 26,812,881 |
| Ireland | 22,300,921 |
| France | 17,326,937 |
| Lithuania | 13,606,002 |
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 | 28,680,651 | 14,400,531 | -14,280,120 |
| Netherlands | 20,548,101 | 6,264,780 | -14,283,321 |
| Ireland | 10,735,711 | 11,565,210 | +829,499 |
| France | 3,203,813 | 14,123,124 | +10,919,311 |
| Lithuania | 8,609,153 | 4,996,849 | -3,612,304 |
| India | 4,989,870 | 8,345,802 | +3,355,932 |
| Germany | 4,129,480 | 6,261,020 | +2,131,540 |
| Spain | 336,781 | 9,272,606 | +8,935,825 |
| Turkey | 2,293,877 | 5,228,324 | +2,934,447 |
| Nigeria | 2,814,054 | 2,033,095 | -780,959 |
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 | 40,948,384 |
| Netherlands | 25,326,098 |
| Ireland | 22,263,439 |
| France | 16,674,476 |
| Lithuania | 13,606,002 |
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 | 27,893,699 | 13,054,685 | -14,839,014 |
| Netherlands | 19,714,466 | 5,611,632 | -14,102,834 |
| Ireland | 10,701,961 | 11,561,478 | +859,517 |
| France | 3,314,094 | 13,360,382 | +10,046,288 |
| Lithuania | 8,609,153 | 4,996,849 | -3,612,304 |
| India | 4,986,494 | 8,345,802 | +3,359,308 |
| Spain | 365,719 | 10,091,319 | +9,725,600 |
| Germany | 3,934,045 | 6,161,674 | +2,227,629 |
| Turkey | 2,327,395 | 5,689,410 | +3,362,015 |
| Nigeria | 2,801,147 | 1,984,950 | -816,197 |
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 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,447,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,005,054 |
| Air transport | 391,164 |
| Road transport | 377,771 |
| Other | 52,169 |
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) | 59,614,083 | 46,833,860 | -12,780,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,740,210 | 47,264,844 | +13,524,634 |
| Air transport | 169,950 | 221,214 | +51,264 |
| Road transport | 40,761 | 337,010 | +296,249 |
| Other | 38,801 | 13,368 | -25,433 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 35,460,723 |
| Felixstowe | 26,347,049 |
| Middlesbrough | 23,056,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,411,118 |
| London | 14,992,426 |
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 | 17,461,355 | 17,999,368 | +538,013 |
| Felixstowe | 10,875,821 | 15,471,228 | +4,595,407 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,236,503 | 6,819,746 | -9,416,757 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,029,936 | 7,381,182 | -3,648,754 |
| London | 8,949,213 | 6,043,213 | -2,906,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,648,957 | 5,184,236 | -464,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,728,974 | 6,724,746 | +4,995,772 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,928,109 | 5,308,406 | +2,380,297 |
| Southampton | 4,630,298 | 3,536,241 | -1,094,057 |
| Thamesport | 166,205 | 6,943,429 | +6,777,224 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BANTAM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 64 |
| ROXANE UK LIMITED | 51 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 49 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 48 |
| EASTMAN COMPANY UK LIMITED | 48 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| ESTERPET LIMITED | 32 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 27 |
| KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST LIMITED | 27 |
| 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+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
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