Import/export HS code 390890: Various polyamides
All other types of polyamides not listed above, used in various plastic manufacturing processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 100,539,228 |
| Germany | 43,291,770 |
| Netherlands | 13,103,649 |
| Italy | 12,493,073 |
| Belgium | 10,297,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 51,391,552 | 49,147,676 | -2,243,876 |
| Germany | 26,266,996 | 17,024,774 | -9,242,222 |
| Netherlands | 5,785,330 | 7,318,319 | +1,532,989 |
| Italy | 5,938,362 | 6,554,711 | +616,349 |
| Belgium | 5,142,170 | 5,155,250 | +13,080 |
| France | 4,905,727 | 4,458,616 | -447,111 |
| Switzerland | 3,598,601 | 4,032,999 | +434,398 |
| Spain | 3,113,078 | 3,685,569 | +572,491 |
| Sweden | 1,631,833 | 1,183,586 | -448,247 |
| Japan | 623,937 | 364,446 | -259,491 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 114,246,002 |
| France | 28,012,814 |
| Germany | 24,669,183 |
| Italy | 11,891,373 |
| Spain | 7,202,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 56,300,507 | 57,945,495 | +1,644,988 |
| France | 19,189,574 | 8,823,240 | -10,366,334 |
| Germany | 12,108,992 | 12,560,191 | +451,199 |
| Italy | 6,090,452 | 5,800,921 | -289,531 |
| Spain | 3,290,071 | 3,912,369 | +622,298 |
| Belgium | 4,455,075 | 2,679,795 | -1,775,280 |
| Switzerland | 2,641,795 | 3,345,868 | +704,073 |
| Sweden | 1,607,007 | 1,220,633 | -386,374 |
| Netherlands | 1,395,139 | 1,216,964 | -178,175 |
| China | 545,460 | 747,082 | +201,622 |
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 | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
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 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,781,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,426,319 |
| Road transport | 10,134,857 |
| Air transport | 7,344,288 |
| Other | 764,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,661,166 | 54,120,463 | +459,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,561,336 | 38,864,983 | -8,696,353 |
| Road transport | 5,186,826 | 4,948,031 | -238,795 |
| Air transport | 3,776,485 | 3,567,803 | -208,682 |
| Other | 598,394 | 166,380 | -432,014 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 82,961,025 |
| Dover | 36,930,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,054,448 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,524,422 |
| Hull | 9,138,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 44,822,629 | 38,138,396 | -6,684,233 |
| Dover | 22,679,876 | 14,251,084 | -8,428,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,214,272 | 7,840,176 | -374,096 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,236,279 | 11,288,143 | +8,051,864 |
| Hull | 3,198,558 | 5,939,569 | +2,741,011 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,933,794 | 2,727,215 | -1,206,579 |
| ZLC | 2,254,967 | 3,223,831 | +968,864 |
| Harwich | 3,282,668 | 2,023,451 | -1,259,217 |
| London | 2,266,628 | 2,194,428 | -72,200 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,747,873 | 2,434,704 | +686,831 |
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 | 49 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 47 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 38 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 50 |
| 2026-03 | 44 |
| 2026-02 | 44 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-12 | 48 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 122 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 93 |
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 84 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 78 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 77 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 73 |
| EMS-CHEMIE (UK) LTD | 64 |
| YKK (U.K.) LIMITED | 60 |
| WEPA UK LTD | 54 |
| ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 90 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,595,835 |
| Germany | 9,797,393 |
| Netherlands | 6,416,122 |
| China | 3,220,757 |
| Belgium | 2,041,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,935,121 | 4,660,714 | -1,274,407 |
| Germany | 4,777,104 | 5,020,289 | +243,185 |
| Netherlands | 2,610,781 | 3,805,341 | +1,194,560 |
| China | 2,279,156 | 941,601 | -1,337,555 |
| Belgium | 1,083,028 | 958,673 | -124,355 |
| Sweden | 1,602,409 | 114,194 | -1,488,215 |
| Czechia | 1,144,017 | 499,504 | -644,513 |
| Portugal | 536,814 | 567,496 | +30,682 |
| Italy | 267,246 | 585,893 | +318,647 |
| Spain | 291,742 | 543,045 | +251,303 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,078 |
| XI | 3,548 |
| Netherlands | 2,240 |
| Ireland | 555 |
| Poland | 451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,985 | 6,093 | +2,108 |
| XI | 1,675 | 1,873 | +198 |
| Netherlands | 920 | 1,320 | +400 |
| Ireland | 426 | 129 | -297 |
| Poland | 220 | 231 | +11 |
| United States | 111 | 153 | +42 |
| Czechia | 0 | 156 | +156 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 20,876,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,088,316 |
| Air transport | 3,782,841 |
| Rail transport | 157,248 |
| Road transport | 150,083 |
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) | 11,110,346 | 9,765,928 | -1,344,418 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,547,222 | 9,541,094 | -6,128 |
| Air transport | 2,387,341 | 1,395,500 | -991,841 |
| Rail transport | 157,248 | 0 | -157,248 |
| Road transport | 150,083 | 0 | -150,083 |
| Other | 12,378 | 16,355 | +3,977 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,668,594 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,471,111 |
| Hull | 6,224,748 |
| Belfast Port | 4,268,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,384,401 |
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 | 6,199,981 | 6,468,613 | +268,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,785,959 | 2,685,152 | -1,100,807 |
| Hull | 2,956,795 | 3,267,953 | +311,158 |
| Belfast Port | 2,281,360 | 1,987,313 | -294,047 |
| London Gateway Port | 814,797 | 1,569,604 | +754,807 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,233,483 | 623,760 | -609,723 |
| Southampton | 1,189,449 | 529,649 | -659,800 |
| Middlesbrough | 151,383 | 1,411,560 | +1,260,177 |
| Liverpool Docks | 963,317 | 476,976 | -486,341 |
| Tyne | 1,217,533 | 150,035 | -1,067,498 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of polyamides not listed above, used in various plastic manufacturing processes