Import/export HS code 39079190: Various unsaturated polyesters
Various types of plastics used in making strong materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,537,557 |
| Czechia | 2,990,019 |
| Netherlands | 1,387,614 |
| Switzerland | 1,134,813 |
| India | 1,040,316 |
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 | 2,485,584 | 3,051,973 | +566,389 |
| Czechia | 1,897,071 | 1,092,948 | -804,123 |
| Netherlands | 884,406 | 503,208 | -381,198 |
| Switzerland | 602,569 | 532,244 | -70,325 |
| India | 360,070 | 680,246 | +320,176 |
| Italy | 587,569 | 383,332 | -204,237 |
| Japan | 502,215 | 457,927 | -44,288 |
| Germany | 123,559 | 222,631 | +99,072 |
| United States | 239,846 | 84,273 | -155,573 |
| Norway | 196,863 | 103,675 | -93,188 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 3,023,158 |
| France | 2,899,226 |
| United States | 2,250,781 |
| Italy | 1,275,079 |
| India | 1,040,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,897,071 | 1,126,087 | -770,984 |
| France | 1,456,995 | 1,442,231 | -14,764 |
| United States | 1,416,148 | 834,633 | -581,515 |
| Italy | 771,744 | 503,335 | -268,409 |
| India | 360,070 | 680,246 | +320,176 |
| Japan | 502,215 | 457,927 | -44,288 |
| Norway | 199,693 | 122,179 | -77,514 |
| Switzerland | 117,626 | 140,010 | +22,384 |
| Netherlands | 120,792 | 124,736 | +3,944 |
| United Arab Emirates | 140,589 | 76,081 | -64,508 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 9,426,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,472,567 |
| Other | 2,536,027 |
| Air transport | 416,829 |
| Road transport | 17,314 |
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) | 5,624,910 | 3,802,024 | -1,822,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,518,984 | 1,953,583 | +434,599 |
| Other | 972,705 | 1,563,322 | +590,617 |
| Air transport | 268,589 | 148,240 | -120,349 |
| Road transport | 5,964 | 11,350 | +5,386 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,971,363 |
| 000 | 2,536,027 |
| London | 2,222,607 |
| Southampton | 1,535,999 |
| Newhaven | 891,079 |
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 | 3,165,854 | 1,805,509 | -1,360,345 |
| 000 | 972,705 | 1,563,322 | +590,617 |
| London | 1,210,947 | 1,011,660 | -199,287 |
| Southampton | 914,095 | 621,904 | -292,191 |
| Newhaven | 541,801 | 349,278 | -192,523 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,266 | 697,938 | +691,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,522 | 371,995 | +177,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,934 | 137,529 | -76,405 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,609 | 121,475 | -21,134 |
| Hull | 0 | 256,461 | +256,461 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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 | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 943,358 |
| France | 879,097 |
| Australia | 602,890 |
| India | 524,284 |
| Ireland | 518,627 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 570,399 | 372,959 | -197,440 |
| France | 622,027 | 257,070 | -364,957 |
| Australia | 432,886 | 170,004 | -262,882 |
| India | 422,873 | 101,411 | -321,462 |
| Ireland | 348,706 | 169,921 | -178,785 |
| China | 352,948 | 127,174 | -225,774 |
| United States | 301,687 | 99,433 | -202,254 |
| Germany | 208,797 | 149,524 | -59,273 |
| Netherlands | 205,476 | 117,467 | -88,009 |
| Italy | 198,221 | 89,422 | -108,799 |
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 | 279,659 |
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 | 106,466 | 173,193 | +66,727 |
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) | 3,391,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,737,184 |
| Other | 488,191 |
| Air transport | 398,918 |
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) | 2,384,481 | 1,007,429 | -1,377,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,968,416 | 768,768 | -1,199,648 |
| Other | 217,922 | 270,269 | +52,347 |
| Air transport | 293,245 | 105,673 | -187,572 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,545,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,174,503 |
| Southampton | 768,893 |
| Felixstowe | 588,775 |
| 000 | 488,191 |
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 | 1,818,404 | 727,539 | -1,090,865 |
| London Gateway Port | 809,080 | 365,423 | -443,657 |
| Southampton | 527,753 | 241,140 | -286,613 |
| Felixstowe | 496,909 | 91,866 | -405,043 |
| 000 | 217,922 | 270,269 | +52,347 |
| Immingham Docks | 264,147 | 89,463 | -174,684 |
| Holyhead | 202,419 | 56,282 | -146,137 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,041 | 28,622 | -81,419 |
| Harwich | 105,005 | 0 | -105,005 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,374 | 45,984 | -6,390 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39079190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of plastics used in making strong materials