Import/export HS code 390799: Various polyesters
Various other types of plastics used in different applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 83,371,814 |
| Germany | 77,978,957 |
| Italy | 69,054,923 |
| Poland | 50,750,522 |
| Spain | 35,133,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 47,070,734 | 36,301,080 | -10,769,654 |
| Germany | 36,183,147 | 41,795,810 | +5,612,663 |
| Italy | 27,036,788 | 42,018,135 | +14,981,347 |
| Poland | 28,867,900 | 21,882,622 | -6,985,278 |
| Spain | 18,515,888 | 16,617,402 | -1,898,486 |
| United States | 21,000,476 | 9,064,872 | -11,935,604 |
| Belgium | 16,327,836 | 10,246,349 | -6,081,487 |
| France | 7,775,520 | 10,982,284 | +3,206,764 |
| South Korea | 5,947,837 | 8,926,654 | +2,978,817 |
| Romania | 5,336,259 | 5,493,030 | +156,771 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 104,903,889 |
| Netherlands | 72,269,565 |
| Italy | 66,424,915 |
| Spain | 42,779,550 |
| United States | 41,521,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 56,659,697 | 48,244,192 | -8,415,505 |
| Netherlands | 37,531,596 | 34,737,969 | -2,793,627 |
| Italy | 28,005,844 | 38,419,071 | +10,413,227 |
| Spain | 20,547,303 | 22,232,247 | +1,684,944 |
| United States | 27,316,622 | 14,205,186 | -13,111,436 |
| South Korea | 13,213,486 | 21,252,746 | +8,039,260 |
| France | 4,876,002 | 6,807,020 | +1,931,018 |
| Romania | 5,336,259 | 5,493,030 | +156,771 |
| Poland | 5,461,548 | 4,663,285 | -798,263 |
| Luxembourg | 4,906,736 | 4,904,965 | -1,771 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 |
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 | 26 | 22 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
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) | 314,684,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,228,778 |
| Air transport | 9,532,983 |
| Other | 3,237,845 |
| Road transport | 877,831 |
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) | 161,718,126 | 152,966,816 | -8,751,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,638,973 | 59,589,805 | +2,950,832 |
| Air transport | 4,965,518 | 4,567,465 | -398,053 |
| Other | 1,828,266 | 1,409,579 | -418,687 |
| Road transport | 496,566 | 381,265 | -115,301 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 120,578,000 |
| Dover | 98,436,267 |
| London | 40,963,209 |
| Southampton | 30,442,127 |
| Hull | 25,235,802 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 62,514,910 | 58,063,090 | -4,451,820 |
| Dover | 38,051,731 | 60,384,536 | +22,332,805 |
| London | 20,748,632 | 20,214,577 | -534,055 |
| Southampton | 20,227,125 | 10,215,002 | -10,012,123 |
| Hull | 12,039,218 | 13,196,584 | +1,157,366 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,298,405 | 8,176,752 | -4,121,653 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,507,868 | 10,210,616 | +702,748 |
| Felixstowe | 6,525,960 | 10,251,395 | +3,725,435 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,154,783 | 1,823,682 | -8,331,101 |
| Harwich | 6,434,235 | 4,805,743 | -1,628,492 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 78 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 67 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 56 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 98 |
| 2026-03 | 93 |
| 2026-02 | 83 |
| 2026-01 | 86 |
| 2025-12 | 85 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 111 |
| EASTMAN COMPANY UK LIMITED | 109 |
| DKSH GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 104 |
| 4PLAS LTD. | 95 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 82 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 69 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 67 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 66 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 54 |
| AKZO NOBEL POWDER COATINGS LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 143 |
| 1m-15m | 106 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 73,395,852 |
| United States | 64,270,375 |
| China | 41,831,109 |
| Italy | 18,134,562 |
| Spain | 17,869,601 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 33,322,176 | 40,073,676 | +6,751,500 |
| United States | 37,491,016 | 26,779,359 | -10,711,657 |
| China | 22,525,537 | 19,305,572 | -3,219,965 |
| Italy | 8,749,030 | 9,385,532 | +636,502 |
| Spain | 9,472,240 | 8,397,361 | -1,074,879 |
| Taiwan | 8,998,353 | 5,386,315 | -3,612,038 |
| Belgium | 6,293,743 | 5,668,105 | -625,638 |
| France | 4,707,196 | 5,756,892 | +1,049,696 |
| Czechia | 6,927,270 | 3,044,024 | -3,883,246 |
| Japan | 4,809,735 | 4,795,900 | -13,835 |
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 | 8,834 |
| Lithuania | 1,564 |
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 | 3,716 | 5,118 | +1,402 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,564 | +1,564 |
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) | 179,559,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,547,289 |
| Air transport | 4,083,877 |
| Other | 42,119 |
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) | 87,728,731 | 91,830,458 | +4,101,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,654,306 | 66,892,983 | -18,761,323 |
| Air transport | 2,004,585 | 2,079,292 | +74,707 |
| Other | 18,004 | 24,115 | +6,111 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 89,812,051 |
| Felixstowe | 61,727,601 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,131,621 |
| Southampton | 45,818,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,442,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 37,048,167 | 52,763,884 | +15,715,717 |
| Felixstowe | 34,378,728 | 27,348,873 | -7,029,855 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,576,126 | 25,555,495 | -9,020,631 |
| Southampton | 20,860,005 | 24,958,406 | +4,098,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,160,834 | 10,281,655 | -8,879,179 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,035,179 | 8,406,764 | -6,628,415 |
| Hull | 5,960,926 | 3,757,714 | -2,203,212 |
| Holyhead | 2,639,015 | 1,926,568 | -712,447 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,388,838 | 1,512,381 | +123,543 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,786,174 | 1,017,576 | -768,598 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390799
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various other types of plastics used in different applications