Import/export HS code 390940: Phenolic resins in raw forms
Basic materials for making phenolic resins, used in heat-resistant products and adhesives
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,163,941 |
| Germany | 6,069,762 |
| Belgium | 5,100,481 |
| Netherlands | 3,649,500 |
| India | 2,620,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,214,379 | 4,949,562 | -264,817 |
| Germany | 2,525,127 | 3,544,635 | +1,019,508 |
| Belgium | 2,771,579 | 2,328,902 | -442,677 |
| Netherlands | 2,191,152 | 1,458,348 | -732,804 |
| India | 1,441,776 | 1,179,176 | -262,600 |
| United States | 824,585 | 1,150,449 | +325,864 |
| Ireland | 980,625 | 722,247 | -258,378 |
| Italy | 1,258,523 | 408,437 | -850,086 |
| Spain | 797,116 | 853,635 | +56,519 |
| Singapore | 900,824 | 661,985 | -238,839 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,248,587 |
| Germany | 8,698,528 |
| Belgium | 3,416,526 |
| United States | 3,052,954 |
| India | 2,792,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,368,511 | 4,880,076 | -488,435 |
| Germany | 4,350,936 | 4,347,592 | -3,344 |
| Belgium | 1,922,583 | 1,493,943 | -428,640 |
| United States | 1,441,950 | 1,611,004 | +169,054 |
| India | 1,534,687 | 1,257,336 | -277,351 |
| Spain | 956,365 | 1,070,455 | +114,090 |
| Singapore | 899,494 | 676,133 | -223,361 |
| Netherlands | 727,406 | 657,266 | -70,140 |
| Malaysia | 632,158 | 661,715 | +29,557 |
| China | 755,303 | 400,333 | -354,970 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
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 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 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) | 25,158,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,784,136 |
| Air transport | 2,408,890 |
| Other | 1,750,089 |
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) | 12,497,483 | 12,661,369 | +163,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,822,169 | 4,961,967 | -860,202 |
| Air transport | 1,345,831 | 1,063,059 | -282,772 |
| Other | 980,941 | 769,148 | -211,793 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 9,241,743 |
| Dover | 7,043,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,638,327 |
| Felixstowe | 4,344,428 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,648,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4,188,493 | 5,053,250 | +864,757 |
| Dover | 3,629,501 | 3,413,908 | -215,593 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,016,394 | 2,621,933 | -394,461 |
| Felixstowe | 2,404,003 | 1,940,425 | -463,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,383,968 | 1,264,138 | -119,830 |
| 000 | 980,941 | 769,148 | -211,793 |
| Southampton | 628,692 | 514,982 | -113,710 |
| Harwich | 573,253 | 424,958 | -148,295 |
| Hull | 428,360 | 561,132 | +132,772 |
| Killingholme | 580,105 | 309,992 | -270,113 |
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
|
30 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
29 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
15 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 32 |
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 38 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 38 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 28,395,995 |
| Ireland | 18,887,300 |
| Germany | 10,154,146 |
| Netherlands | 6,679,135 |
| Italy | 3,110,297 |
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 | 14,903,543 | 13,492,452 | -1,411,091 |
| Ireland | 9,847,898 | 9,039,402 | -808,496 |
| Germany | 5,601,243 | 4,552,903 | -1,048,340 |
| Netherlands | 3,569,832 | 3,109,303 | -460,529 |
| Italy | 1,668,731 | 1,441,566 | -227,165 |
| Austria | 1,272,974 | 1,229,306 | -43,668 |
| Spain | 1,104,742 | 945,047 | -159,695 |
| Poland | 692,766 | 577,646 | -115,120 |
| Israel | 790,603 | 315,719 | -474,884 |
| Thailand | 488,768 | 508,725 | +19,957 |
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) | 74,076,781 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,335,654 |
| Air transport | 1,610,817 |
| Road transport | 1,738 |
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) | 39,185,581 | 34,891,200 | -4,294,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,906,547 | 4,429,107 | +522,560 |
| Air transport | 1,006,337 | 604,480 | -401,857 |
| Road transport | 1,738 | 0 | -1,738 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,147,105 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,735,755 |
| Dover | 17,888,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,873,841 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,515,835 |
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 | 15,984,593 | 7,162,512 | -8,822,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,752,092 | 8,983,663 | -768,429 |
| Dover | 6,581,904 | 11,306,221 | +4,724,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,718,861 | 4,154,980 | -563,881 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,113,606 | 2,402,229 | +1,288,623 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,765,882 | 1,404,077 | -361,805 |
| Hull | 1,401,286 | 1,444,081 | +42,795 |
| Southampton | 901,269 | 907,069 | +5,800 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 800,826 | 425,898 | -374,928 |
| Middlesbrough | 476,505 | 416,963 | -59,542 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Basic materials for making phenolic resins, used in heat-resistant products and adhesives