Import/export HS code 39079905: Thermoplastic liquid crystal polyester
A special plastic used in making strong, heat-resistant parts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,722,933 |
| United States | 1,269,496 |
| Switzerland | 179,192 |
| India | 163,919 |
| Netherlands | 156,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,890,493 | 1,832,440 | -58,053 |
| United States | 651,866 | 617,630 | -34,236 |
| Switzerland | 144,817 | 34,375 | -110,442 |
| India | 163,919 | 0 | -163,919 |
| Netherlands | 141,939 | 14,478 | -127,461 |
| Germany | 54,752 | 81,285 | +26,533 |
| France | 104,299 | 940 | -103,359 |
| Italy | 62,943 | 0 | -62,943 |
| Japan | 0 | 34,995 | +34,995 |
| Denmark | 6,798 | 17,186 | +10,388 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,722,933 |
| United States | 1,498,460 |
| India | 163,919 |
| Japan | 146,817 |
| Spain | 97,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,890,493 | 1,832,440 | -58,053 |
| United States | 871,263 | 627,197 | -244,066 |
| India | 163,919 | 0 | -163,919 |
| Japan | 61,266 | 85,551 | +24,285 |
| Spain | 93,807 | 3,730 | -90,077 |
| Switzerland | 19,966 | 34,375 | +14,409 |
| Germany | 23,766 | 28,692 | +4,926 |
| Italy | 45,667 | 0 | -45,667 |
| Denmark | 16,663 | 17,186 | +523 |
| Netherlands | 17,492 | 7,888 | -9,604 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,327,879 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,020,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 524,677 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,905,404 | 1,422,475 | -482,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 908,180 | 1,112,515 | +204,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 417,107 | 107,570 | -309,537 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,658,092 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,373,624 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,356,963 |
| Luton Airport | 448,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 302,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 670,587 | 987,505 | +316,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 638,136 | 735,488 | +97,352 |
| Birmingham Airport | 892,303 | 464,660 | -427,643 |
| Luton Airport | 319,345 | 129,256 | -190,089 |
| Immingham Docks | 217,006 | 85,206 | -131,800 |
| Middlesbrough | 163,919 | 0 | -163,919 |
| Dover | 131,925 | 5,436 | -126,489 |
| 499 | 7,697 | 112,200 | +104,503 |
| Harwich | 35,086 | 24,661 | -10,425 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,036 | 9,733 | -25,303 |
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
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Human health activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| K.D. FEDDERSEN UK LIMITED | 20 |
| HARDIE POLYMERS LIMITED | 11 |
| POLYRAM U.K. LIMITED | 9 |
| SNETOR UK LIMITED | 7 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 6 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 5 |
| AKZO NOBEL POWDER COATINGS LIMITED | 5 |
| PACIRA LIMITED | 3 |
| XAAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 3 |
| PROTO LABS, LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 342,965 |
| Italy | 202,546 |
| Turkey | 137,150 |
| China | 76,828 |
| Taiwan | 70,994 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 235,430 | 107,535 | -127,895 |
| Italy | 136,412 | 66,134 | -70,278 |
| Turkey | 86,947 | 50,203 | -36,744 |
| China | 76,828 | 0 | -76,828 |
| Taiwan | 70,994 | 0 | -70,994 |
| Sweden | 20,682 | 22,980 | +2,298 |
| India | 21,500 | 20,213 | -1,287 |
| Spain | 11,040 | 11,063 | +23 |
| Japan | 6,268 | 13,422 | +7,154 |
| Ireland | 5,606 | 9,503 | +3,897 |
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 | 5,982 |
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 | 0 | 5,982 | +5,982 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 654,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 283,389 |
| Air transport | 76,137 |
| Other | 9,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 457,627 | 197,129 | -260,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 177,660 | 105,729 | -71,931 |
| Air transport | 56,137 | 20,000 | -36,137 |
| Other | 2,486 | 7,225 | +4,739 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 347,127 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 254,846 |
| Felixstowe | 193,328 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,707 |
| Southampton | 38,756 |
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 | 236,884 | 110,243 | -126,641 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 165,166 | 89,680 | -75,486 |
| Felixstowe | 129,703 | 63,625 | -66,078 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,994 | 3,713 | -72,281 |
| Southampton | 16,500 | 22,256 | +5,756 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,029 | 4,765 | -27,264 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,650 | 12,281 | -10,369 |
| Portsmouth | 11,040 | 11,063 | +23 |
| 000 | 2,486 | 7,225 | +4,739 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,954 | +2,954 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39079905
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A special plastic used in making strong, heat-resistant parts