Import/export HS code 390791: Unsaturated polyesters
A type of plastic used in making fiberglass and coatings
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 36,506,913 |
| Italy | 16,764,810 |
| Netherlands | 16,060,802 |
| Belgium | 13,714,004 |
| Finland | 13,212,453 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 17,107,353 | 19,399,560 | +2,292,207 |
| Italy | 10,174,713 | 6,590,097 | -3,584,616 |
| Netherlands | 7,349,456 | 8,711,346 | +1,361,890 |
| Belgium | 6,850,975 | 6,863,029 | +12,054 |
| Finland | 7,166,117 | 6,046,336 | -1,119,781 |
| Turkey | 4,283,445 | 4,239,509 | -43,936 |
| Czechia | 4,170,006 | 3,470,909 | -699,097 |
| Spain | 3,804,201 | 3,478,460 | -325,741 |
| Germany | 3,018,963 | 2,915,753 | -103,210 |
| Poland | 1,662,016 | 1,542,025 | -119,991 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 41,601,074 |
| Italy | 22,367,662 |
| Finland | 14,916,057 |
| Netherlands | 9,048,502 |
| Czechia | 8,818,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 21,055,835 | 20,545,239 | -510,596 |
| Italy | 11,948,185 | 10,419,477 | -1,528,708 |
| Finland | 8,259,808 | 6,656,249 | -1,603,559 |
| Netherlands | 4,215,387 | 4,833,115 | +617,728 |
| Czechia | 4,384,699 | 4,433,597 | +48,898 |
| Spain | 4,150,538 | 4,453,446 | +302,908 |
| Turkey | 4,174,685 | 4,290,992 | +116,307 |
| Germany | 3,211,191 | 3,146,904 | -64,287 |
| United States | 1,906,962 | 1,467,108 | -439,854 |
| India | 1,379,877 | 1,435,555 | +55,678 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +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) | 78,448,738 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,993,796 |
| Other | 5,236,322 |
| Air transport | 2,593,579 |
| Road transport | 30,291 |
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) | 41,799,106 | 36,649,632 | -5,149,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,982,387 | 28,011,409 | +1,029,022 |
| Other | 2,577,083 | 2,659,239 | +82,156 |
| Air transport | 1,383,430 | 1,210,149 | -173,281 |
| Road transport | 7,616 | 22,675 | +15,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 46,866,237 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,014,719 |
| London | 13,445,212 |
| Felixstowe | 12,947,059 |
| Hull | 8,785,135 |
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 | 25,756,167 | 21,110,070 | -4,646,097 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,657,376 | 13,357,343 | +699,967 |
| London | 7,691,180 | 5,754,032 | -1,937,148 |
| Felixstowe | 6,111,302 | 6,835,757 | +724,455 |
| Hull | 4,670,439 | 4,114,696 | -555,743 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,531,098 | 4,085,687 | -445,411 |
| 000 | 2,577,083 | 2,659,239 | +82,156 |
| Harwich | 2,547,488 | 2,639,743 | +92,255 |
| Southampton | 1,058,391 | 1,487,824 | +429,433 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 784,867 | 765,682 | -19,185 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 36 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 35 |
| 2026-02 | 34 |
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-12 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 89 |
| BUFA COMPOSITES UK LTD. | 74 |
| FLEXCON EUROPE LIMITED | 64 |
| GAZECHIM COMPOSITES UK LIMITED | 56 |
| ROBERTS MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 54 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 53 |
| GRP SOLUTIONS LTD | 53 |
| MENZOLIT LTD. | 52 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| WEST & SENIOR LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,463,537 |
| Norway | 10,529,245 |
| Hungary | 10,234,798 |
| France | 8,829,552 |
| Germany | 5,629,959 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,268,891 | 5,194,646 | -2,074,245 |
| Norway | 6,067,188 | 4,462,057 | -1,605,131 |
| Hungary | 5,485,177 | 4,749,621 | -735,556 |
| France | 4,623,836 | 4,205,716 | -418,120 |
| Germany | 3,068,224 | 2,561,735 | -506,489 |
| Sweden | 3,125,738 | 1,125,113 | -2,000,625 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,962,054 | 1,680,954 | -281,100 |
| Poland | 2,237,495 | 1,241,813 | -995,682 |
| Spain | 1,248,119 | 1,651,044 | +402,925 |
| Belgium | 1,296,218 | 1,599,530 | +303,312 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,366,495 |
| Germany | 60,259 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,401,816 | 1,964,679 | +562,863 |
| Germany | 0 | 60,259 | +60,259 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,795,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,551,326 |
| Other | 3,685,065 |
| Air transport | 2,677,423 |
| Rail transport | 42,779 |
Export 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,275,781 | 27,519,395 | -8,756,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,989,806 | 8,561,520 | -5,428,286 |
| Other | 1,522,088 | 2,162,977 | +640,889 |
| Air transport | 1,337,846 | 1,339,577 | +1,731 |
| Rail transport | 12,276 | 30,503 | +18,227 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,982,976 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,676,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,179,188 |
| Holyhead | 7,506,298 |
| Felixstowe | 3,971,960 |
Export 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,867,865 | 17,115,111 | -2,752,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,808,444 | 5,868,283 | -4,940,161 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,254,319 | 3,924,869 | -1,329,450 |
| Holyhead | 5,021,771 | 2,484,527 | -2,537,244 |
| Felixstowe | 2,492,695 | 1,479,265 | -1,013,430 |
| 000 | 1,522,088 | 2,162,977 | +640,889 |
| Southampton | 2,158,987 | 1,431,616 | -727,371 |
| London | 960,407 | 1,584,022 | +623,615 |
| Dover | 933,185 | 586,624 | -346,561 |
| Liverpool Docks | 794,579 | 506,499 | -288,080 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390791
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of plastic used in making fiberglass and coatings