Import/export HS code 3909: Resins and polyurethanes in raw forms
Basic materials for making amino-resins, phenolic resins, and polyurethanes. These are used in adhesives, coatings, and foams
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 203,078,315 |
| Netherlands | 145,525,355 |
| Belgium | 111,542,823 |
| Hungary | 68,370,666 |
| France | 42,225,856 |
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 | 110,910,854 | 92,167,461 | -18,743,393 |
| Netherlands | 74,013,699 | 71,511,656 | -2,502,043 |
| Belgium | 64,157,076 | 47,385,747 | -16,771,329 |
| Hungary | 34,595,435 | 33,775,231 | -820,204 |
| France | 23,435,192 | 18,790,664 | -4,644,528 |
| United States | 18,893,311 | 18,171,684 | -721,627 |
| Italy | 11,291,054 | 10,193,914 | -1,097,140 |
| Spain | 7,457,762 | 6,357,486 | -1,100,276 |
| Switzerland | 6,373,232 | 5,300,162 | -1,073,070 |
| Norway | 6,055,019 | 5,161,531 | -893,488 |
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 | 190,325,161 |
| Belgium | 124,838,017 |
| China | 97,495,390 |
| Netherlands | 89,790,238 |
| United States | 45,127,998 |
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 | 109,511,141 | 80,814,020 | -28,697,121 |
| Belgium | 69,010,142 | 55,827,875 | -13,182,267 |
| China | 47,854,110 | 49,641,280 | +1,787,170 |
| Netherlands | 45,474,082 | 44,316,156 | -1,157,926 |
| United States | 22,870,238 | 22,257,760 | -612,478 |
| France | 13,671,584 | 12,729,315 | -942,269 |
| Italy | 12,347,980 | 12,114,565 | -233,415 |
| Spain | 9,982,029 | 9,937,206 | -44,823 |
| Hungary | 11,049,822 | 6,879,315 | -4,170,507 |
| Switzerland | 8,465,629 | 7,560,034 | -905,595 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 63 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 55 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 45 |
| West Midlands | 43 |
| West Yorkshire | 41 |
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 | 54 | 46 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 40 | 42 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 35 | 36 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 30 | 36 | +6 |
| West Yorkshire | 32 | 35 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 33 | 22 | -11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 32 | 25 | -7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 27 | 31 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 22 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 23 | 17 | -6 |
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) | 350,357,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 316,040,646 |
| Other | 29,649,355 |
| Air transport | 14,511,087 |
| Road transport | 1,596,410 |
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) | 188,216,843 | 162,140,856 | -26,075,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 157,270,257 | 158,770,389 | +1,500,132 |
| Other | 25,472,726 | 4,176,629 | -21,296,097 |
| Air transport | 7,489,197 | 7,021,890 | -467,307 |
| Road transport | 1,149,264 | 447,146 | -702,118 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 209,833,914 |
| Dover | 91,963,706 |
| Hull | 77,011,908 |
| Middlesbrough | 72,745,486 |
| London | 40,011,796 |
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 | 116,264,670 | 93,569,244 | -22,695,426 |
| Dover | 48,933,468 | 43,030,238 | -5,903,230 |
| Hull | 38,004,316 | 39,007,592 | +1,003,276 |
| Middlesbrough | 36,204,616 | 36,540,870 | +336,254 |
| London | 19,313,777 | 20,698,019 | +1,384,242 |
| Felixstowe | 16,806,777 | 17,193,014 | +386,237 |
| Purfleet | 17,254,274 | 15,386,184 | -1,868,090 |
| 000 | 25,472,726 | 4,176,629 | -21,296,097 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,765,153 | 11,435,286 | -329,867 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,501,689 | 6,225,258 | -1,276,431 |
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
|
168 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
162 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
79 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
68 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
46 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 247 |
| 2026-04 | 249 |
| 2026-03 | 255 |
| 2026-02 | 234 |
| 2026-01 | 231 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 116 |
| BENTLEY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 113 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 96 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 95 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 87 |
| TS RESINS LIMITED | 83 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 82 |
| YKK (U.K.) LIMITED | 82 |
| TECHSIL LIMITED | 81 |
| MOULDLIFE LIMITED | 81 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 305 |
| 54m+ | 298 |
| 0-1m | 90 |
| 15m-54m | 89 |
| Other | 45 |
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 | 45,995,257 |
| Germany | 38,822,343 |
| Ireland | 37,301,555 |
| Netherlands | 36,874,613 |
| United States | 24,693,331 |
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 | 25,005,933 | 20,989,324 | -4,016,609 |
| Germany | 22,117,045 | 16,705,298 | -5,411,747 |
| Ireland | 20,005,395 | 17,296,160 | -2,709,235 |
| Netherlands | 20,001,439 | 16,873,174 | -3,128,265 |
| United States | 13,393,942 | 11,299,389 | -2,094,553 |
| Poland | 9,799,027 | 10,867,531 | +1,068,504 |
| Brazil | 11,663,107 | 2,174,750 | -9,488,357 |
| Italy | 5,630,450 | 5,000,095 | -630,355 |
| Spain | 5,408,229 | 4,497,788 | -910,441 |
| China | 3,264,559 | 4,672,157 | +1,407,598 |
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 | 394,520 |
| Ireland | 126,596 |
| China | 13,418 |
| Switzerland | 9,607 |
| United States | 8,181 |
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 | 167,252 | 227,268 | +60,016 |
| Ireland | 64,404 | 62,192 | -2,212 |
| China | 9,147 | 4,271 | -4,876 |
| Switzerland | 4,104 | 5,503 | +1,399 |
| United States | 7,728 | 453 | -7,275 |
| Germany | 6,437 | 293 | -6,144 |
| Sweden | 738 | 5,319 | +4,581 |
| Greece | 3,473 | 660 | -2,813 |
| Romania | 2,321 | 1,803 | -518 |
| Austria | 1,543 | 543 | -1,000 |
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) | 212,043,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,250,945 |
| Air transport | 15,939,874 |
| Other | 617,806 |
| Road transport | 21,907 |
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) | 112,754,799 | 99,289,012 | -13,465,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,676,644 | 52,574,301 | -22,102,343 |
| Air transport | 8,521,013 | 7,418,861 | -1,102,152 |
| Other | 290,520 | 327,286 | +36,766 |
| Road transport | 1,738 | 20,169 | +18,431 |
| Rail transport | 19,687 | 0 | -19,687 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,302,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,131,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,040,212 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,958,467 |
| Southampton | 25,798,651 |
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 | 46,294,523 | 36,007,502 | -10,287,021 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,833,122 | 17,298,693 | -23,534,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,961,865 | 18,078,347 | -1,883,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,033,732 | 15,924,735 | -1,108,997 |
| Southampton | 11,765,632 | 14,033,019 | +2,267,387 |
| Dover | 8,643,499 | 13,150,417 | +4,506,918 |
| Hull | 8,906,764 | 7,145,649 | -1,761,115 |
| Felixstowe | 6,347,050 | 7,448,348 | +1,101,298 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,664,306 | 6,025,351 | -638,955 |
| Holyhead | 5,962,790 | 4,465,590 | -1,497,200 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3909
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Basic materials for making amino-resins, phenolic resins, and polyurethanes. These are used in adhesives, coatings, and foams