Import/export HS code 390931: Crude MDI (polymeric MDI)
A type of polyurethane raw material, used in foams, coatings, and adhesives
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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 | 120,291,847 |
| Netherlands | 104,055,023 |
| Belgium | 79,318,799 |
| Hungary | 65,150,347 |
| South Korea | 5,901,914 |
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 | 63,441,146 | 56,850,701 | -6,590,445 |
| Netherlands | 52,279,459 | 51,775,564 | -503,895 |
| Belgium | 47,156,284 | 32,162,515 | -14,993,769 |
| Hungary | 33,304,730 | 31,845,617 | -1,459,113 |
| South Korea | 3,044,296 | 2,857,618 | -186,678 |
| Poland | 497,328 | 2,026,722 | +1,529,394 |
| Switzerland | 1,354,130 | 1,102,994 | -251,136 |
| Ireland | 13,361 | 1,625,152 | +1,611,791 |
| France | 927,820 | 457,864 | -469,956 |
| Turkey | 564,439 | 431,301 | -133,138 |
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 | 99,891,665 |
| Belgium | 97,044,695 |
| China | 95,622,235 |
| Netherlands | 62,859,687 |
| Hungary | 13,554,540 |
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 | 58,818,518 | 41,073,147 | -17,745,371 |
| Belgium | 51,838,798 | 45,205,897 | -6,632,901 |
| China | 46,537,490 | 49,084,745 | +2,547,255 |
| Netherlands | 28,989,911 | 33,869,776 | +4,879,865 |
| Hungary | 9,511,457 | 4,043,083 | -5,468,374 |
| South Korea | 3,113,445 | 3,276,785 | +163,340 |
| Portugal | 1,559,896 | 3,085,756 | +1,525,860 |
| Spain | 1,105,789 | 1,040,088 | -65,701 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,016,169 | 68,178 | -947,991 |
| Poland | 241,104 | 607,037 | +365,933 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
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 | 10 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 231,394,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,520,726 |
| Other | 25,840,615 |
| Air transport | 133,781 |
| Road transport | 46,796 |
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) | 109,183,752 | 122,210,781 | +13,027,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,544,137 | 55,976,589 | -16,567,548 |
| Other | 22,216,707 | 3,623,908 | -18,592,799 |
| Air transport | 79,879 | 53,902 | -25,977 |
| Road transport | 5,502 | 41,294 | +35,792 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 151,834,017 |
| Middlesbrough | 64,130,832 |
| Hull | 58,307,416 |
| Purfleet | 27,296,331 |
| 000 | 25,840,615 |
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 | 86,292,832 | 65,541,185 | -20,751,647 |
| Middlesbrough | 30,301,656 | 33,829,176 | +3,527,520 |
| Hull | 25,831,538 | 32,475,878 | +6,644,340 |
| Purfleet | 15,204,534 | 12,091,797 | -3,112,737 |
| 000 | 22,216,707 | 3,623,908 | -18,592,799 |
| London | 10,705,292 | 14,179,382 | +3,474,090 |
| Felixstowe | 4,359,853 | 4,409,442 | +49,589 |
| 499 | 0 | 7,865,332 | +7,865,332 |
| Dover | 2,894,147 | 3,041,673 | +147,526 |
| Harwich | 3,270,948 | 2,386,388 | -884,560 |
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 | 36 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 40 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 36 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,288,870 |
| Germany | 925,550 |
| Canada | 470,275 |
| Nigeria | 300,182 |
| United States | 221,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,797,910 | 2,490,960 | -306,950 |
| Germany | 380,969 | 544,581 | +163,612 |
| Canada | 470,275 | 0 | -470,275 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 300,182 | +300,182 |
| United States | 108,685 | 112,770 | +4,085 |
| United Arab Emirates | 191,380 | 25,364 | -166,016 |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,985 | 180,000 | +162,015 |
| Australia | 56,619 | 107,207 | +50,588 |
| Netherlands | 5,604 | 110,396 | +104,792 |
| Spain | 43,018 | 62,136 | +19,118 |
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) | 6,812,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,730,042 |
| Air transport | 128,477 |
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) | 3,323,320 | 3,489,091 | +165,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 926,196 | 803,846 | -122,350 |
| Air transport | 63,864 | 64,613 | +749 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,550,152 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,798,049 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,224,285 |
| London Gateway Port | 559,467 |
| Southampton | 358,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,224,244 | 1,325,908 | -898,336 |
| Liverpool Docks | 860,963 | 937,086 | +76,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 477,117 | 747,168 | +270,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 311,124 | 248,343 | -62,781 |
| Southampton | 139,837 | 218,420 | +78,583 |
| Heysham | 166,331 | 177,511 | +11,180 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 300,182 | +300,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,375 | 219,192 | +201,817 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,388 | 29,290 | -10,098 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 41,381 | +41,381 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of polyurethane raw material, used in foams, coatings, and adhesives