Import/export HS code 390950: Polyurethanes in raw forms
Basic materials for making polyurethanes, used in foams, coatings, and flexible plastics
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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 | 69,438,300 |
| Netherlands | 39,196,949 |
| United States | 34,249,271 |
| Belgium | 31,972,993 |
| France | 28,536,627 |
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 | 37,746,337 | 31,691,963 | -6,054,374 |
| Netherlands | 19,957,284 | 19,239,665 | -717,619 |
| United States | 17,569,362 | 16,679,909 | -889,453 |
| Belgium | 16,327,832 | 15,645,161 | -682,671 |
| France | 16,164,564 | 12,372,063 | -3,792,501 |
| Italy | 8,403,270 | 8,178,371 | -224,899 |
| Spain | 6,021,085 | 5,305,116 | -715,969 |
| Switzerland | 4,989,247 | 4,274,274 | -714,973 |
| Ireland | 2,719,433 | 2,980,219 | +260,786 |
| Turkey | 1,294,319 | 2,013,706 | +719,387 |
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 | 76,676,972 |
| United States | 39,934,701 |
| Belgium | 26,701,275 |
| Netherlands | 26,334,028 |
| Italy | 22,329,208 |
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 | 42,188,731 | 34,488,241 | -7,700,490 |
| United States | 20,616,123 | 19,318,578 | -1,297,545 |
| Belgium | 13,850,651 | 12,850,624 | -1,000,027 |
| Netherlands | 14,102,123 | 12,231,905 | -1,870,218 |
| Italy | 11,262,647 | 11,066,561 | -196,086 |
| Spain | 7,824,696 | 7,888,712 | +64,016 |
| Switzerland | 8,264,925 | 7,405,361 | -859,564 |
| France | 7,765,603 | 7,339,417 | -426,186 |
| Turkey | 1,563,574 | 2,272,030 | +708,456 |
| Hungary | 1,775,110 | 1,968,478 | +193,368 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 44 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 42 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 37 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 33 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 29 |
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 | 37 | 28 | -9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 | 34 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 29 | 28 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 24 | 16 | -8 |
| West Yorkshire | 22 | 25 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 23 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 19 | 15 | -4 |
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) | 181,296,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,839,370 |
| Air transport | 11,158,849 |
| Other | 5,111,206 |
| Road transport | 1,444,744 |
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) | 94,944,952 | 86,351,558 | -8,593,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,926,082 | 30,913,288 | -3,012,794 |
| Air transport | 5,497,473 | 5,661,376 | +163,903 |
| Other | 2,839,474 | 2,271,732 | -567,742 |
| Road transport | 1,143,762 | 300,982 | -842,780 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 71,172,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,750,372 |
| Felixstowe | 19,623,100 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,882,939 |
| Hull | 14,940,955 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 38,631,122 | 32,541,469 | -6,089,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,463,445 | 22,286,927 | -1,176,518 |
| Felixstowe | 10,057,211 | 9,565,889 | -491,322 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,387,368 | 8,495,571 | +1,108,203 |
| Hull | 8,967,771 | 5,973,184 | -2,994,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,244,881 | 6,171,520 | -1,073,361 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,701,638 | 5,288,847 | +1,587,209 |
| ZLC | 4,309,895 | 3,801,208 | -508,687 |
| Purfleet | 3,464,664 | 4,024,174 | +559,510 |
| Southampton | 3,012,626 | 4,445,520 | +1,432,894 |
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
|
128 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
122 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
57 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
47 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
33 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 172 |
| 2026-04 | 172 |
| 2026-03 | 168 |
| 2026-02 | 161 |
| 2026-01 | 152 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BENTLEY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 113 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 112 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 96 |
| YKK (U.K.) LIMITED | 82 |
| TECHSIL LIMITED | 81 |
| MOULDLIFE LIMITED | 78 |
| WHITFORD LIMITED | 77 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 73 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 71 |
| NEILL'S MATERIALS LIMITED | 71 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 224 |
| 54m+ | 214 |
| 0-1m | 71 |
| 15m-54m | 69 |
| Other | 30 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 28,190,608 |
| United States | 22,080,625 |
| Poland | 19,050,022 |
| France | 15,644,042 |
| Brazil | 13,080,756 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,385,993 | 12,804,615 | -2,581,378 |
| United States | 12,172,454 | 9,908,171 | -2,264,283 |
| Poland | 8,943,729 | 10,106,293 | +1,162,564 |
| France | 9,086,278 | 6,557,764 | -2,528,514 |
| Brazil | 11,152,951 | 1,927,805 | -9,225,146 |
| Ireland | 6,805,352 | 5,604,391 | -1,200,961 |
| Germany | 6,452,016 | 5,561,042 | -890,974 |
| Spain | 4,065,113 | 3,309,645 | -755,468 |
| Italy | 3,575,802 | 3,232,318 | -343,484 |
| China | 2,921,992 | 3,833,597 | +911,605 |
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 |
| Switzerland | 9,607 |
| United States | 8,181 |
| Germany | 6,730 |
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 |
| Switzerland | 4,104 | 5,503 | +1,399 |
| United States | 7,728 | 453 | -7,275 |
| Germany | 6,437 | 293 | -6,144 |
| Greece | 3,473 | 660 | -2,813 |
| Romania | 2,321 | 1,803 | -518 |
| Austria | 1,543 | 543 | -1,000 |
| China | 1,963 | 17 | -1,946 |
| Belgium | 1,533 | 0 | -1,533 |
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) | 108,033,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,983,020 |
| Air transport | 13,567,463 |
| Other | 598,449 |
| Road transport | 20,169 |
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) | 65,919,927 | 42,113,710 | -23,806,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,118,837 | 47,864,183 | -7,254,654 |
| Air transport | 7,157,687 | 6,409,776 | -747,911 |
| Other | 281,531 | 316,918 | +35,387 |
| Road transport | 0 | 20,169 | +20,169 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 51,036,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,033,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,692,775 |
| Southampton | 20,215,628 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,783,337 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 36,699,304 | 14,336,994 | -22,362,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,859,281 | 24,173,963 | -2,685,318 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,221,189 | 10,471,586 | -1,749,603 |
| Southampton | 9,362,481 | 10,853,147 | +1,490,666 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,025,457 | 5,757,880 | -267,577 |
| Felixstowe | 6,021,100 | 5,563,473 | -457,627 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,831,511 | 5,307,548 | -523,963 |
| London | 5,049,683 | 4,225,982 | -823,701 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,261,890 | 3,249,637 | -12,253 |
| Holyhead | 3,360,712 | 3,085,486 | -275,226 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Basic materials for making polyurethanes, used in foams, coatings, and flexible plastics