Import/export HS code 39079190: Various unsaturated polyesters
Various types of plastics used in making strong materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,968,335 |
| Czechia | 3,349,913 |
| Switzerland | 1,521,724 |
| Netherlands | 1,389,597 |
| India | 1,286,104 |
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 | 2,567,793 | 4,400,542 | +1,832,749 |
| Czechia | 1,811,497 | 1,538,416 | -273,081 |
| Switzerland | 757,013 | 764,711 | +7,698 |
| Netherlands | 903,688 | 485,909 | -417,779 |
| India | 558,615 | 727,489 | +168,874 |
| Japan | 533,809 | 509,921 | -23,888 |
| Italy | 558,263 | 476,749 | -81,514 |
| Germany | 217,629 | 131,283 | -86,346 |
| United States | 206,095 | 103,639 | -102,456 |
| Norway | 215,831 | 93,375 | -122,456 |
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 | 3,766,832 |
| Czechia | 3,383,052 |
| United States | 2,468,623 |
| India | 1,286,104 |
| Italy | 1,261,369 |
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 | 1,367,764 | 2,399,068 | +1,031,304 |
| Czechia | 1,843,173 | 1,539,879 | -303,294 |
| United States | 1,544,885 | 923,738 | -621,147 |
| India | 558,615 | 727,489 | +168,874 |
| Italy | 662,496 | 598,873 | -63,623 |
| Japan | 533,809 | 520,057 | -13,752 |
| Switzerland | 143,626 | 269,123 | +125,497 |
| Norway | 218,661 | 99,427 | -119,234 |
| China | 47,929 | 245,932 | +198,003 |
| Netherlands | 98,400 | 163,790 | +65,390 |
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 | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 10,649,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,422,206 |
| Other | 3,081,705 |
| Air transport | 486,926 |
| Road transport | 29,809 |
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) | 5,456,797 | 5,193,080 | -263,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,920,113 | 2,502,093 | +581,980 |
| Other | 1,172,531 | 1,909,174 | +736,643 |
| Air transport | 255,268 | 231,658 | -23,610 |
| Road transport | 8,593 | 21,216 | +12,623 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,793,809 |
| 000 | 3,081,705 |
| London | 2,500,178 |
| Southampton | 1,684,990 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,093,299 |
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 | 2,978,698 | 2,815,111 | -163,587 |
| 000 | 1,172,531 | 1,909,174 | +736,643 |
| London | 1,481,786 | 1,018,392 | -463,394 |
| Southampton | 942,518 | 742,472 | -200,046 |
| London Gateway Port | 262,185 | 831,114 | +568,929 |
| Newhaven | 506,566 | 552,291 | +45,725 |
| Eurotunnel | 149,008 | 517,039 | +368,031 |
| Immingham Docks | 231,567 | 138,574 | -92,993 |
| Hull | 0 | 344,229 | +344,229 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 115,960 | 205,435 | +89,475 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
10 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
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+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 977,741 |
| France | 771,183 |
| Australia | 643,170 |
| Ireland | 544,785 |
| China | 521,360 |
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 | 498,255 | 479,486 | -18,769 |
| France | 539,768 | 231,415 | -308,353 |
| Australia | 388,098 | 255,072 | -133,026 |
| Ireland | 328,709 | 216,076 | -112,633 |
| China | 377,078 | 144,282 | -232,796 |
| India | 427,989 | 89,981 | -338,008 |
| Germany | 229,875 | 211,518 | -18,357 |
| United States | 250,068 | 149,028 | -101,040 |
| Netherlands | 220,608 | 101,164 | -119,444 |
| Italy | 173,377 | 93,147 | -80,230 |
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 | 324,451 |
| Germany | 70,171 |
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 | 126,041 | 198,410 | +72,369 |
| Germany | 0 | 70,171 | +70,171 |
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) | 3,212,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,823,176 |
| Other | 624,916 |
| Air transport | 412,273 |
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) | 2,174,504 | 1,037,741 | -1,136,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,885,180 | 937,996 | -947,184 |
| Other | 237,197 | 387,719 | +150,522 |
| Air transport | 277,822 | 134,451 | -143,371 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,357,874 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,337,154 |
| Southampton | 775,354 |
| 000 | 624,916 |
| Felixstowe | 546,514 |
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 | 1,569,991 | 787,883 | -782,108 |
| London Gateway Port | 774,602 | 562,552 | -212,050 |
| Southampton | 531,188 | 244,166 | -287,022 |
| 000 | 237,197 | 387,719 | +150,522 |
| Felixstowe | 462,744 | 83,770 | -378,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 273,632 | 68,174 | -205,458 |
| Holyhead | 186,802 | 33,030 | -153,772 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,612 | 63,877 | -30,735 |
| Harwich | 105,005 | 0 | -105,005 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,996 | 33,153 | -27,843 |
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