Import/export HS code 390810: Specific types of polyamides
Includes polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10, and -6,12. These are used for making strong and durable plastic items
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 91,352,676 |
| Canada | 68,590,727 |
| Netherlands | 50,149,969 |
| France | 36,039,421 |
| Belgium | 25,314,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 45,305,418 | 46,047,258 | +741,840 |
| Canada | 38,926,865 | 29,663,862 | -9,263,003 |
| Netherlands | 27,127,001 | 23,022,968 | -4,104,033 |
| France | 18,800,399 | 17,239,022 | -1,561,377 |
| Belgium | 18,879,400 | 6,435,011 | -12,444,389 |
| Italy | 10,484,277 | 9,236,909 | -1,247,368 |
| United States | 12,445,551 | 1,622,911 | -10,822,640 |
| Turkey | 4,955,000 | 3,926,353 | -1,028,647 |
| Spain | 3,620,514 | 3,548,128 | -72,386 |
| Switzerland | 3,751,993 | 3,274,769 | -477,224 |
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 | 97,541,685 |
| Canada | 68,599,357 |
| France | 36,226,767 |
| Netherlands | 33,999,547 |
| Italy | 26,652,806 |
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 | 50,625,040 | 46,916,645 | -3,708,395 |
| Canada | 38,953,206 | 29,646,151 | -9,307,055 |
| France | 18,481,409 | 17,745,358 | -736,051 |
| Netherlands | 20,128,378 | 13,871,169 | -6,257,209 |
| Italy | 13,822,948 | 12,829,858 | -993,090 |
| United States | 17,726,213 | 7,757,094 | -9,969,119 |
| Belgium | 8,285,722 | 2,225,260 | -6,060,462 |
| Turkey | 5,091,036 | 4,034,626 | -1,056,410 |
| Poland | 4,655,067 | 2,990,392 | -1,664,675 |
| Spain | 3,671,655 | 3,357,648 | -314,007 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 194,270,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,547,394 |
| Air transport | 7,008,675 |
| Road transport | 4,103,835 |
| Other | 1,057,881 |
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) | 102,124,772 | 92,145,616 | -9,979,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,586,676 | 49,960,718 | -31,625,958 |
| Air transport | 3,659,138 | 3,349,537 | -309,601 |
| Road transport | 1,997,923 | 2,105,912 | +107,989 |
| Other | 686,005 | 371,876 | -314,129 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 84,008,838 |
| Southampton | 70,800,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,608,265 |
| London | 22,986,638 |
| Felixstowe | 22,271,837 |
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 | 40,908,392 | 43,100,446 | +2,192,054 |
| Southampton | 40,158,465 | 30,642,506 | -9,515,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,683,302 | 13,924,963 | -2,758,339 |
| London | 14,903,226 | 8,083,412 | -6,819,814 |
| Felixstowe | 12,556,973 | 9,714,864 | -2,842,109 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,841,399 | 5,190,910 | -3,650,489 |
| Newhaven | 7,307,372 | 5,447,717 | -1,859,655 |
| Thamesport | 6,911,088 | 5,635,360 | -1,275,728 |
| Hull | 6,194,637 | 6,113,457 | -81,180 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,661,406 | 142,775 | -10,518,631 |
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 | 56 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Other manufacturing | 22 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 64 |
| 2025-11 | 58 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 58 |
| 2025-08 | 54 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 102 |
| POLYRAM U.K. LIMITED | 101 |
| 4PLAS LTD. | 95 |
| ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 76 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 72 |
| LONGFIELD CHEMICALS LIMITED | 64 |
| 3D SYSTEMS EUROPE LIMITED | 60 |
| AVIENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 58 |
| NIFCO UK LIMITED | 50 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 89 |
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,198,369 |
| Belgium | 6,192,293 |
| Germany | 6,185,840 |
| United States | 5,148,691 |
| Mexico | 3,707,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,059,508 | 5,138,861 | -920,647 |
| Belgium | 4,101,188 | 2,091,105 | -2,010,083 |
| Germany | 3,021,563 | 3,164,277 | +142,714 |
| United States | 2,621,802 | 2,526,889 | -94,913 |
| Mexico | 1,957,852 | 1,749,657 | -208,195 |
| China | 1,487,382 | 1,581,752 | +94,370 |
| Italy | 1,653,940 | 1,286,864 | -367,076 |
| Romania | 1,383,498 | 707,273 | -676,225 |
| Ireland | 982,999 | 766,783 | -216,216 |
| Netherlands | 1,024,130 | 474,161 | -549,969 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 168,605 |
| XI | 153,886 |
| United States | 48,677 |
| Germany | 19,785 |
| India | 12,093 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 168,605 | 0 | -168,605 |
| XI | 0 | 153,886 | +153,886 |
| United States | 25,301 | 23,376 | -1,925 |
| Germany | 11,986 | 7,799 | -4,187 |
| India | 12,093 | 0 | -12,093 |
| China | 0 | 188 | +188 |
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) | 34,262,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,509,108 |
| Air transport | 3,339,568 |
| Other | 425,724 |
| Road transport | 4,245 |
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) | 19,028,089 | 15,234,895 | -3,793,194 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,733,729 | 8,775,379 | -958,350 |
| Air transport | 1,928,540 | 1,411,028 | -517,512 |
| Other | 236,587 | 189,137 | -47,450 |
| Road transport | 4,245 | 0 | -4,245 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,509,695 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,500,846 |
| Southampton | 5,458,089 |
| Felixstowe | 4,879,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,756,283 |
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 | 13,259,888 | 11,249,807 | -2,010,081 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,579,242 | 2,921,604 | -1,657,638 |
| Southampton | 2,687,052 | 2,771,037 | +83,985 |
| Felixstowe | 3,087,945 | 1,791,542 | -1,296,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,306,361 | 1,449,922 | +143,561 |
| Liverpool Docks | 599,416 | 1,058,897 | +459,481 |
| East Midlands Airport | 955,521 | 647,347 | -308,174 |
| London | 577,718 | 622,029 | +44,311 |
| Dover | 407,380 | 683,830 | +276,450 |
| Harwich | 651,115 | 411,191 | -239,924 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10, and -6,12. These are used for making strong and durable plastic items