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.
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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 | 1,235,121 |
| Japan | 970,233 |
| Belgium | 907,343 |
| Netherlands | 661,230 |
| 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 | 1,049,060 | 186,061 | -862,999 |
| Japan | 261,408 | 708,825 | +447,417 |
| Belgium | 478,874 | 428,469 | -50,405 |
| Netherlands | 305,578 | 355,652 | +50,074 |
| United States | 201,542 | 131,931 | -69,611 |
| Italy | 12,885 | 286,891 | +274,006 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 273,647 | +273,647 |
| Ireland | 22,151 | 44,214 | +22,063 |
| China | 27,807 | 34,024 | +6,217 |
| France | 13,392 | 0 | -13,392 |
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 | 3,183,103 |
| Japan | 1,114,352 |
| Germany | 175,430 |
| 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 | 1,850,271 | 1,332,832 | -517,439 |
| Japan | 262,671 | 851,681 | +589,010 |
| Germany | 111,446 | 63,984 | -47,462 |
| China | 30,459 | 103,140 | +72,681 |
| 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 |
| Netherlands | 10,005 | 0 | -10,005 |
| Italy | 0 | 9,069 | +9,069 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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 |
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) | 3,013,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,540,605 |
| Air transport | 218,664 |
| Other | 66,365 |
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) | 1,690,143 | 1,323,784 | -366,359 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 524,172 | 1,016,433 | +492,261 |
| Air transport | 153,381 | 65,283 | -88,098 |
| Other | 22,151 | 44,214 | +22,063 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,188,205 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,053,901 |
| Purfleet | 832,037 |
| Hull | 525,453 |
| Killingholme | 231,703 |
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 | 392,099 | 796,106 | +404,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 638,958 | 414,943 | -224,015 |
| Purfleet | 459,666 | 372,371 | -87,295 |
| Hull | 477,658 | 47,795 | -429,863 |
| Killingholme | 22,608 | 209,095 | +186,487 |
| Harwich | 92,136 | 110,236 | +18,100 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,175 | 44,650 | -61,525 |
| Dover | 57,564 | 90,456 | +32,892 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 39,891 | 86,062 | +46,171 |
| London | 21,069 | 101,737 | +80,668 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 64,704 |
| Germany | 23,104 |
| China | 17,598 |
| 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 | 37,961 | +11,218 |
| Germany | 23,104 | 0 | -23,104 |
| China | 17,598 | 0 | -17,598 |
| Belgium | 11,389 | 1,547 | -9,842 |
| Malaysia | 10,054 | 0 | -10,054 |
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) | 100,744 |
| Air transport | 27,652 |
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) | 61,236 | 39,508 | -21,728 |
| Air transport | 27,652 | 0 | -27,652 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 46,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,104 |
| 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 | 28,861 | +11,073 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,734 | 0 | -26,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,104 | 0 | -23,104 |
| 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