Import/export HS code 39119013: Poly(thio-1,4-phenylene)
A unique plastic material in its simplest form, used for specialized industrial needs
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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 | 1,215,579 |
| Belgium | 852,707 |
| Japan | 705,084 |
| Netherlands | 592,393 |
| United States | 333,473 |
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 | 1,053,402 | 162,177 | -891,225 |
| Belgium | 464,124 | 388,583 | -75,541 |
| Japan | 395,468 | 309,616 | -85,852 |
| Netherlands | 212,805 | 379,588 | +166,783 |
| United States | 201,542 | 131,931 | -69,611 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 217,621 | +217,621 |
| Italy | 12,885 | 182,721 | +169,836 |
| China | 27,807 | 34,024 | +6,217 |
| Ireland | 17,817 | 30,990 | +13,173 |
| France | 17,538 | 1,387 | -16,151 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,887,395 |
| Japan | 849,203 |
| Germany | 183,431 |
| China | 133,599 |
| South Korea | 57,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,746,723 | 1,140,672 | -606,051 |
| Japan | 396,731 | 452,472 | +55,741 |
| Germany | 110,270 | 73,161 | -37,109 |
| China | 30,459 | 103,140 | +72,681 |
| South Korea | 57,936 | 0 | -57,936 |
| United Kingdom | 26,371 | 0 | -26,371 |
| Belgium | 1,613 | 22,666 | +21,053 |
| Netherlands | 12,165 | 5,081 | -7,084 |
| Malaysia | 11,014 | 0 | -11,014 |
| Poland | 10,915 | 0 | -10,915 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,777,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,224,337 |
| Air transport | 219,329 |
| Other | 48,807 |
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) | 1,590,866 | 1,186,752 | -404,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 662,236 | 562,101 | -100,135 |
| Air transport | 154,398 | 64,931 | -89,467 |
| Other | 17,817 | 30,990 | +13,173 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 964,538 |
| Southampton | 923,056 |
| Purfleet | 778,729 |
| Hull | 525,453 |
| Dover | 183,172 |
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 | 646,076 | 318,462 | -327,614 |
| Southampton | 526,159 | 396,897 | -129,262 |
| Purfleet | 444,916 | 333,813 | -111,103 |
| Hull | 362,325 | 163,128 | -199,197 |
| Dover | 71,774 | 111,398 | +39,624 |
| Harwich | 97,232 | 67,447 | -29,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,175 | 44,650 | -61,525 |
| Killingholme | 22,608 | 104,925 | +82,317 |
| London | 18,140 | 102,168 | +84,028 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 47,363 | 58,913 | +11,550 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 55,784 |
| Germany | 23,104 |
| China | 19,757 |
| Belgium | 12,936 |
| Malaysia | 10,054 |
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 | 26,743 | 29,041 | +2,298 |
| Germany | 23,104 | 0 | -23,104 |
| China | 19,757 | 0 | -19,757 |
| Belgium | 11,389 | 1,547 | -9,842 |
| Malaysia | 10,054 | 0 | -10,054 |
| France | 1,914 | 0 | -1,914 |
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) | 93,738 |
| Air transport | 29,811 |
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) | 63,150 | 30,588 | -32,562 |
| Air transport | 29,811 | 0 | -29,811 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 37,729 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,893 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,018 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,055 |
| London | 12,936 |
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 | 17,788 | 19,941 | +2,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,893 | 0 | -28,893 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,018 | 0 | -25,018 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,955 | 9,100 | +145 |
| London | 11,389 | 1,547 | -9,842 |
| East Midlands Airport | 918 | 0 | -918 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39119013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A unique plastic material in its simplest form, used for specialized industrial needs