Import/export HS code 39119013: Poly(thio-1,4-phenylene)
A unique plastic material in its simplest form, used for specialized industrial needs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,042,433 |
| Japan | 970,233 |
| Belgium | 853,410 |
| Netherlands | 659,188 |
| 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 | 922,446 | 119,987 | -802,459 |
| Japan | 395,490 | 574,743 | +179,253 |
| Belgium | 447,579 | 405,831 | -41,748 |
| Netherlands | 334,110 | 325,078 | -9,032 |
| United States | 201,542 | 131,931 | -69,611 |
| Italy | 0 | 288,123 | +288,123 |
| Switzerland | 97,725 | 175,922 | +78,197 |
| Ireland | 30,820 | 75,945 | +45,125 |
| China | 27,807 | 34,024 | +6,217 |
| Hungary | 6,136 | 7,105 | +969 |
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 | 2,971,965 |
| Japan | 1,115,829 |
| China | 133,049 |
| Germany | 123,124 |
| 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 | 1,815,877 | 1,156,088 | -659,789 |
| Japan | 407,678 | 708,151 | +300,473 |
| China | 43,123 | 89,926 | +46,803 |
| Germany | 75,513 | 47,611 | -27,902 |
| South Korea | 57,936 | 0 | -57,936 |
| Belgium | 0 | 41,274 | +41,274 |
| United Kingdom | 26,371 | 0 | -26,371 |
| Malaysia | 11,014 | 3,520 | -7,494 |
| Hungary | 6,136 | 7,105 | +969 |
| Netherlands | 10,005 | 0 | -10,005 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,798,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,502,974 |
| Air transport | 216,433 |
| Other | 106,765 |
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) | 1,612,803 | 1,185,574 | -427,229 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 690,148 | 812,826 | +122,678 |
| Air transport | 152,089 | 64,344 | -87,745 |
| Other | 30,820 | 75,945 | +45,125 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,188,205 |
| Immingham Docks | 880,592 |
| Purfleet | 778,104 |
| Hull | 525,453 |
| Harwich | 216,079 |
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 | 524,633 | 663,572 | +138,939 |
| Immingham Docks | 565,006 | 315,586 | -249,420 |
| Purfleet | 399,291 | 378,813 | -20,478 |
| Hull | 525,453 | 0 | -525,453 |
| Harwich | 79,582 | 136,497 | +56,915 |
| Killingholme | 6,451 | 209,095 | +202,644 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,723 | 43,102 | -64,621 |
| Dover | 58,596 | 75,611 | +17,015 |
| London | 77,130 | 45,676 | -31,454 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 45,419 | 73,059 | +27,640 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 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+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 46,794 |
| Germany | 23,104 |
| Malaysia | 10,054 |
| Belgium | 6,330 |
| China | 918 |
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 | 8,833 | 37,961 | +29,128 |
| Germany | 23,104 | 0 | -23,104 |
| Malaysia | 10,054 | 0 | -10,054 |
| Belgium | 4,783 | 1,547 | -3,236 |
| China | 918 | 0 | -918 |
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) | 76,228 |
| Air transport | 10,972 |
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) | 36,720 | 39,508 | +2,788 |
| Air transport | 10,972 | 0 | -10,972 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 37,694 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,054 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,100 |
| London | 6,330 |
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 | 8,833 | 28,861 | +20,028 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,104 | 0 | -23,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,054 | 0 | -10,054 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 9,100 | +9,100 |
| London | 4,783 | 1,547 | -3,236 |
| 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