Import/export HS code 3911: Petroleum and other resins in basic forms
Unprocessed resins like petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, and polyterpenes, used in adhesives and coatings
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 53,291,363 |
| Japan | 49,233,665 |
| China | 34,642,052 |
| Belgium | 25,385,364 |
| France | 23,693,723 |
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 | 26,260,924 | 27,030,439 | +769,515 |
| Japan | 24,486,513 | 24,747,152 | +260,639 |
| China | 15,703,345 | 18,938,707 | +3,235,362 |
| Belgium | 12,738,675 | 12,646,689 | -91,986 |
| France | 12,345,878 | 11,347,845 | -998,033 |
| United States | 14,488,370 | 8,790,728 | -5,697,642 |
| Netherlands | 8,961,169 | 12,024,434 | +3,063,265 |
| Italy | 5,178,255 | 4,461,969 | -716,286 |
| South Korea | 5,251,837 | 3,466,599 | -1,785,238 |
| Sweden | 3,946,750 | 2,293,954 | -1,652,796 |
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 | 59,148,304 |
| Japan | 51,832,989 |
| China | 38,233,947 |
| United States | 36,282,703 |
| France | 17,982,597 |
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 | 27,960,195 | 31,188,109 | +3,227,914 |
| Japan | 25,658,807 | 26,174,182 | +515,375 |
| China | 17,521,112 | 20,712,835 | +3,191,723 |
| United States | 21,800,819 | 14,481,884 | -7,318,935 |
| France | 9,602,392 | 8,380,205 | -1,222,187 |
| Belgium | 8,537,918 | 8,550,366 | +12,448 |
| South Korea | 5,409,369 | 3,643,863 | -1,765,506 |
| Italy | 3,857,461 | 4,145,982 | +288,521 |
| Sweden | 3,770,685 | 2,069,809 | -1,700,876 |
| Netherlands | 2,519,990 | 3,151,752 | +631,762 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 30 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
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 | 19 | 27 | +8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
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) | 136,679,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,229,966 |
| Air transport | 12,343,028 |
| Other | 3,385,302 |
| Road transport | 97,661 |
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) | 70,262,544 | 66,416,477 | -3,846,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,699,033 | 60,530,933 | -1,168,100 |
| Air transport | 6,487,525 | 5,855,503 | -632,022 |
| Other | 1,653,526 | 1,731,776 | +78,250 |
| Road transport | 40,213 | 57,448 | +17,235 |
| Rail transport | 4,626 | 0 | -4,626 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 64,460,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,518,522 |
| Felixstowe | 40,369,026 |
| Dover | 39,581,772 |
| Killingholme | 16,822,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 32,277,095 | 32,183,003 | -94,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,835,127 | 22,683,395 | +4,848,268 |
| Felixstowe | 19,525,245 | 20,843,781 | +1,318,536 |
| Dover | 20,284,351 | 19,297,421 | -986,930 |
| Killingholme | 7,975,537 | 8,846,700 | +871,163 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,397,528 | 3,091,038 | -3,306,490 |
| London | 4,417,820 | 3,136,026 | -1,281,794 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,440,501 | 1,995,591 | -3,444,910 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,948,641 | 3,099,478 | -849,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,587,476 | 3,447,567 | -139,909 |
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 | 99 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 76 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 35 |
| Other manufacturing | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 114 |
| 2026-03 | 101 |
| 2026-02 | 97 |
| 2026-01 | 104 |
| 2025-12 | 70 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 113 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 106 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 106 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 102 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 87 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 87 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 87 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 86 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 83 |
| MEGACHEM (UK) LTD. | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 145 |
| 1m-15m | 105 |
| 15m-54m | 46 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 28,107,506 |
| Germany | 23,603,078 |
| Ireland | 9,462,843 |
| United States | 8,891,130 |
| Norway | 7,873,733 |
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 | 13,677,713 | 14,429,793 | +752,080 |
| Germany | 14,337,087 | 9,265,991 | -5,071,096 |
| Ireland | 3,781,553 | 5,681,290 | +1,899,737 |
| United States | 3,285,409 | 5,605,721 | +2,320,312 |
| Norway | 4,588,402 | 3,285,331 | -1,303,071 |
| Belgium | 2,709,468 | 4,810,385 | +2,100,917 |
| Italy | 2,113,694 | 1,623,930 | -489,764 |
| Saudi Arabia | 946,254 | 1,043,817 | +97,563 |
| Singapore | 304,688 | 1,618,248 | +1,313,560 |
| Japan | 184,715 | 1,687,496 | +1,502,781 |
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 | 2,993,211 |
| Ireland | 56,654 |
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 | 1,315,279 | 1,677,932 | +362,653 |
| Ireland | 15,440 | 41,214 | +25,774 |
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) | 79,642,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,904,655 |
| Air transport | 6,977,433 |
| Other | 3,112,235 |
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) | 43,555,716 | 36,087,213 | -7,468,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,229,402 | 15,675,253 | +5,445,851 |
| Air transport | 2,281,272 | 4,696,161 | +2,414,889 |
| Other | 1,358,551 | 1,753,684 | +395,133 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,272,725 |
| Hull | 20,755,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,830,388 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,662,214 |
| Southampton | 6,161,446 |
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 | 19,102,662 | 20,170,063 | +1,067,401 |
| Hull | 12,406,015 | 8,349,929 | -4,056,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,899,181 | 4,931,207 | -2,967,974 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,628,184 | 3,034,030 | -594,154 |
| Southampton | 1,406,439 | 4,755,007 | +3,348,568 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,282,693 | 1,918,316 | -1,364,377 |
| Felixstowe | 1,379,793 | 1,915,040 | +535,247 |
| 000 | 1,358,551 | 1,753,684 | +395,133 |
| London | 1,621,943 | 1,276,475 | -345,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 708,329 | 2,160,595 | +1,452,266 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unprocessed resins like petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, and polyterpenes, used in adhesives and coatings