Import/export HS code 390920: Melamine resins
Basic forms of melamine resins, used for making heat-resistant and durable plastic products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,875,572 |
| Germany | 3,699,324 |
| Italy | 1,473,171 |
| France | 633,888 |
| China | 284,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,545,700 | 3,329,872 | -215,828 |
| Germany | 1,960,116 | 1,739,208 | -220,908 |
| Italy | 814,550 | 658,621 | -155,929 |
| France | 499,304 | 134,584 | -364,720 |
| China | 146,267 | 138,174 | -8,093 |
| Netherlands | 238,195 | 38,279 | -199,916 |
| Belgium | 30,468 | 42,454 | +11,986 |
| United States | 7,520 | 21,443 | +13,923 |
| Spain | 15,346 | 8,616 | -6,730 |
| Slovenia | 4,818 | 9,732 | +4,914 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,915,076 |
| Germany | 4,325,524 |
| Slovenia | 714,236 |
| Italy | 670,957 |
| China | 285,466 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,545,700 | 3,369,376 | -176,324 |
| Germany | 2,528,890 | 1,796,634 | -732,256 |
| Slovenia | 336,009 | 378,227 | +42,218 |
| Italy | 349,688 | 321,269 | -28,419 |
| China | 146,267 | 139,199 | -7,068 |
| Sweden | 124,411 | 75,304 | -49,107 |
| Slovakia | 133,241 | 0 | -133,241 |
| United States | 33,258 | 30,327 | -2,931 |
| Spain | 14,748 | 6,042 | -8,706 |
| Japan | 15,165 | 0 | -15,165 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,893,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,432,248 |
| Air transport | 87,916 |
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) | 3,523,637 | 3,369,594 | -154,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,686,040 | 2,746,208 | -939,832 |
| Air transport | 63,399 | 24,517 | -38,882 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,068,962 |
| Dover | 2,324,272 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,158,773 |
| Hull | 455,382 |
| Middlesbrough | 403,114 |
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 | 4,149,461 | 3,919,501 | -229,960 |
| Dover | 1,283,424 | 1,040,848 | -242,576 |
| Eurotunnel | 564,456 | 594,317 | +29,861 |
| Hull | 352,818 | 102,564 | -250,254 |
| Middlesbrough | 343,938 | 59,176 | -284,762 |
| Felixstowe | 158,315 | 169,902 | +11,587 |
| Killingholme | 188,544 | 42,289 | -146,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,179 | 114,104 | +101,925 |
| Harwich | 59,617 | 10,765 | -48,852 |
| Southampton | 37,727 | 16,108 | -21,619 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 55 |
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 50 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 44 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 42 |
| CRESTCHEM LIMITED | 39 |
| INX INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED | 36 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 34 |
| THOR SPECIALITIES (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| MORRELLS WOODFINISHES LIMITED | 31 |
| ANHYDRITEC LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1,952,636 |
| China | 398,675 |
| France | 375,558 |
| Germany | 124,432 |
| Belgium | 93,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 987,019 | 965,617 | -21,402 |
| China | 185,423 | 213,252 | +27,829 |
| France | 193,395 | 182,163 | -11,232 |
| Germany | 111,292 | 13,140 | -98,152 |
| Belgium | 43,161 | 50,004 | +6,843 |
| Sri Lanka | 46,948 | 46,146 | -802 |
| United States | 78,738 | 5,594 | -73,144 |
| Poland | 24,772 | 31,377 | +6,605 |
| Ireland | 14,436 | 37,177 | +22,741 |
| Singapore | 8,800 | 32,300 | +23,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 6,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 738 | 5,319 | +4,581 |
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) | 2,633,738 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 751,208 |
| Air transport | 118,653 |
| Other | 6,141 |
| Road transport | 1,332 |
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) | 1,389,278 | 1,244,460 | -144,818 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 393,578 | 357,630 | -35,948 |
| Air transport | 56,159 | 62,494 | +6,335 |
| Other | 822 | 5,319 | +4,497 |
| Road transport | 1,332 | 0 | -1,332 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,160,845 |
| London Gateway Port | 954,300 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 459,473 |
| Felixstowe | 380,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 164,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 997,002 | 163,843 | -833,159 |
| London Gateway Port | 229,297 | 725,003 | +495,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 239,558 | 219,915 | -19,643 |
| Felixstowe | 26,157 | 354,064 | +327,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 141,750 | 22,873 | -118,877 |
| Hull | 60,763 | 51,252 | -9,511 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,758 | 56,900 | +7,142 |
| Dover | 11,062 | 30,802 | +19,740 |
| Holyhead | 13,614 | 27,695 | +14,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,141 | 1,550 | -30,591 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Basic forms of melamine resins, used for making heat-resistant and durable plastic products