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 | 49,435,846 |
| Japan | 46,320,981 |
| China | 31,510,969 |
| United States | 23,865,611 |
| Belgium | 23,063,803 |
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 | 26,577,448 | 22,858,398 | -3,719,050 |
| Japan | 26,094,305 | 20,226,676 | -5,867,629 |
| China | 15,815,395 | 15,695,574 | -119,821 |
| United States | 15,002,512 | 8,863,099 | -6,139,413 |
| Belgium | 12,814,682 | 10,249,121 | -2,565,561 |
| France | 13,439,405 | 8,717,659 | -4,721,746 |
| Netherlands | 9,468,445 | 10,033,346 | +564,901 |
| Italy | 5,985,860 | 2,888,488 | -3,097,372 |
| South Korea | 5,178,399 | 3,200,879 | -1,977,520 |
| Sweden | 5,753,118 | 692,847 | -5,060,271 |
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 | 55,011,980 |
| Japan | 48,927,675 |
| United States | 35,918,393 |
| China | 34,960,614 |
| France | 16,312,036 |
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 | 28,218,616 | 26,793,364 | -1,425,252 |
| Japan | 27,394,280 | 21,533,395 | -5,860,885 |
| United States | 22,410,207 | 13,508,186 | -8,902,021 |
| China | 17,726,942 | 17,233,672 | -493,270 |
| France | 10,787,866 | 5,524,170 | -5,263,696 |
| Belgium | 8,857,366 | 6,611,818 | -2,245,548 |
| South Korea | 5,309,635 | 3,369,826 | -1,939,809 |
| Italy | 4,005,027 | 3,245,414 | -759,613 |
| Sweden | 5,569,162 | 484,059 | -5,085,103 |
| Netherlands | 2,754,317 | 2,726,405 | -27,912 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 |
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 | 23 | 25 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 13 | -7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +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) | 127,573,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,541,658 |
| Air transport | 11,633,614 |
| Other | 3,240,533 |
| Road transport | 163,975 |
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) | 72,589,088 | 54,984,499 | -17,604,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,001,274 | 49,540,384 | -16,460,890 |
| Air transport | 6,813,369 | 4,820,245 | -1,993,124 |
| Other | 1,744,975 | 1,495,558 | -249,417 |
| Road transport | 115,132 | 48,843 | -66,289 |
| Rail transport | 10,341 | 0 | -10,341 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 61,770,296 |
| Felixstowe | 37,334,977 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,895,744 |
| Dover | 36,131,111 |
| Killingholme | 15,538,949 |
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 | 34,290,700 | 27,479,596 | -6,811,104 |
| Felixstowe | 19,894,608 | 17,440,369 | -2,454,239 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,449,377 | 17,446,367 | -2,003,010 |
| Dover | 21,032,422 | 15,098,689 | -5,933,733 |
| Killingholme | 8,606,573 | 6,932,376 | -1,674,197 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,588,806 | 3,018,241 | -3,570,565 |
| London | 4,883,785 | 2,570,150 | -2,313,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,028,841 | 1,949,762 | -3,079,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,042,821 | 2,799,100 | -1,243,721 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,021,470 | 2,587,338 | -1,434,132 |
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 | 98 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 69 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 104 |
| 2025-11 | 105 |
| 2025-10 | 113 |
| 2025-09 | 101 |
| 2025-08 | 94 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 109 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 104 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 102 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 99 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 84 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 83 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 83 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 83 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 83 |
| MEGACHEM (UK) LTD. | 73 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 139 |
| 1m-15m | 103 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 26,349,302 |
| Germany | 23,566,292 |
| Ireland | 9,085,499 |
| Norway | 7,280,484 |
| Belgium | 6,115,354 |
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 | 15,468,131 | 10,881,171 | -4,586,960 |
| Germany | 14,575,065 | 8,991,227 | -5,583,838 |
| Ireland | 4,267,487 | 4,818,012 | +550,525 |
| Norway | 4,544,797 | 2,735,687 | -1,809,110 |
| Belgium | 3,163,241 | 2,952,113 | -211,128 |
| United States | 3,253,818 | 2,794,797 | -459,021 |
| Italy | 2,172,799 | 1,497,123 | -675,676 |
| Japan | 198,563 | 1,656,476 | +1,457,913 |
| Saudi Arabia | 834,913 | 826,068 | -8,845 |
| Netherlands | 848,147 | 712,843 | -135,304 |
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 | 2,727,400 |
| Ireland | 37,312 |
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 | 1,354,933 | 1,372,467 | +17,534 |
| Ireland | 7,293 | 30,019 | +22,726 |
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) | 75,463,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,916,368 |
| Air transport | 6,111,011 |
| Other | 2,823,419 |
| Road transport | 1,650 |
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) | 46,568,636 | 28,894,600 | -17,674,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,984,320 | 10,932,048 | -52,272 |
| Air transport | 2,185,243 | 3,925,768 | +1,740,525 |
| Other | 1,382,627 | 1,440,792 | +58,165 |
| Road transport | 1,650 | 0 | -1,650 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,105,510 |
| Hull | 20,374,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,130,457 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,319,685 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,907,975 |
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 | 21,192,670 | 14,912,840 | -6,279,830 |
| Hull | 12,750,034 | 7,624,641 | -5,125,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,897,190 | 4,233,267 | -3,663,923 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,873,431 | 2,446,254 | -1,427,177 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,339,799 | 1,568,176 | -1,771,623 |
| Southampton | 1,383,435 | 2,331,009 | +947,574 |
| London | 2,005,129 | 1,147,993 | -857,136 |
| 000 | 1,382,627 | 1,440,792 | +58,165 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 696,482 | 2,100,330 | +1,403,848 |
| Dover | 1,170,557 | 1,410,038 | +239,481 |
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