Import/export HS code 39079905: Thermoplastic liquid crystal polyester
A special plastic used in making strong, heat-resistant parts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,965,399 |
| United States | 1,269,496 |
| Netherlands | 182,853 |
| India | 163,919 |
| Switzerland | 155,034 |
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 | 2,283,695 | 1,681,704 | -601,991 |
| United States | 630,073 | 639,423 | +9,350 |
| Netherlands | 105,279 | 77,574 | -27,705 |
| India | 0 | 163,919 | +163,919 |
| Switzerland | 3,396 | 151,638 | +148,242 |
| France | 103,407 | 1,832 | -101,575 |
| Germany | 66,304 | 36,621 | -29,683 |
| Italy | 30,321 | 49,091 | +18,770 |
| Japan | 0 | 34,995 | +34,995 |
| Denmark | 4,387 | 14,550 | +10,163 |
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 | 3,965,399 |
| United States | 1,525,116 |
| India | 163,919 |
| Japan | 131,754 |
| 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 | 2,283,695 | 1,681,704 | -601,991 |
| United States | 734,595 | 790,521 | +55,926 |
| India | 0 | 163,919 | +163,919 |
| Japan | 53,141 | 78,613 | +25,472 |
| Spain | 93,807 | 3,730 | -90,077 |
| Italy | 30,321 | 31,815 | +1,494 |
| Germany | 0 | 33,369 | +33,369 |
| Switzerland | 3,396 | 26,787 | +23,391 |
| Denmark | 10,009 | 18,793 | +8,784 |
| Netherlands | 13,920 | 12,280 | -1,640 |
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 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 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 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 3,440,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,125,678 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 524,817 |
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 | 2,256,730 | 1,183,579 | -1,073,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 746,521 | 1,379,157 | +632,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,746 | 296,071 | +67,325 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,771,239 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,385,212 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,290,916 |
| Luton Airport | 526,229 |
| Immingham Docks | 262,042 |
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 | 672,703 | 1,098,536 | +425,833 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,072,091 | 313,121 | -758,970 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 635,208 | 655,708 | +20,500 |
| Luton Airport | 400,321 | 125,908 | -274,413 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,848 | 212,194 | +162,346 |
| 499 | 124,395 | 111,160 | -13,235 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 163,919 | +163,919 |
| Dover | 96,148 | 41,213 | -54,935 |
| Harwich | 45,432 | 24,121 | -21,311 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 46,712 | 5,768 | -40,944 |
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 | 2 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 19 |
| HARDIE POLYMERS LIMITED | 10 |
| POLYRAM U.K. LIMITED | 7 |
| SNETOR UK LIMITED | 7 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 5 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 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 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 300,788 |
| Italy | 187,461 |
| Turkey | 137,150 |
| China | 78,752 |
| 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 | 163,304 | 137,484 | -25,820 |
| Italy | 29,428 | 158,033 | +128,605 |
| Turkey | 86,947 | 50,203 | -36,744 |
| China | 44,680 | 34,072 | -10,608 |
| Taiwan | 70,994 | 0 | -70,994 |
| Poland | 42,722 | 2,400 | -40,322 |
| India | 5,000 | 36,713 | +31,713 |
| Sweden | 19,604 | 11,490 | -8,114 |
| Spain | 14,010 | 11,063 | -2,947 |
| Ireland | 4,168 | 6,941 | +2,773 |
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 | 1,335 |
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 | 1,335 | +1,335 |
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) | 599,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 265,253 |
| Air transport | 105,655 |
| Other | 5,064 |
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) | 369,001 | 230,156 | -138,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,582 | 181,671 | +98,089 |
| Air transport | 51,297 | 54,358 | +3,061 |
| Other | 1,243 | 3,821 | +2,578 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 302,242 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,771 |
| Felixstowe | 179,906 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,707 |
| East Midlands Airport | 64,961 |
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 | 164,758 | 137,484 | -27,274 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,163 | 170,608 | +102,445 |
| Felixstowe | 129,703 | 50,203 | -79,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,994 | 3,713 | -72,281 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,586 | 19,375 | -26,211 |
| Southampton | 0 | 38,756 | +38,756 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 32,029 | +32,029 |
| Portsmouth | 11,040 | 11,063 | +23 |
| 000 | 1,243 | 3,821 | +2,578 |
| ZLC | 1,924 | 2,954 | +1,030 |
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