Import/export HS code 391211: Non-plasticised cellulose
Cellulose materials that are not softened or made flexible by adding plasticisers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,479,021 |
| Czechia | 436,273 |
| India | 37,112 |
| France | 36,671 |
| China | 18,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,802,215 | 3,676,806 | -125,409 |
| Czechia | 283,687 | 152,586 | -131,101 |
| India | 6,143 | 30,969 | +24,826 |
| France | 33,561 | 3,110 | -30,451 |
| China | 14,595 | 3,977 | -10,618 |
| Italy | 12,812 | 1,666 | -11,146 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,203 | +1,203 |
| Switzerland | 974 | 0 | -974 |
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 | 7,479,995 |
| Czechia | 436,273 |
| India | 37,112 |
| France | 36,671 |
| China | 29,191 |
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 | 3,803,189 | 3,676,806 | -126,383 |
| Czechia | 283,687 | 152,586 | -131,101 |
| India | 6,143 | 30,969 | +24,826 |
| France | 33,561 | 3,110 | -30,451 |
| China | 25,214 | 3,977 | -21,237 |
| Italy | 2,193 | 1,666 | -527 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,203 | +1,203 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,196,910 |
| Air transport | 779,130 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,290 |
| Road transport | 974 |
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) | 3,672,470 | 3,524,440 | -148,030 |
| Air transport | 436,363 | 342,767 | -93,596 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,180 | 3,110 | -41,070 |
| Road transport | 974 | 0 | -974 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,853,086 |
| London Stansted Airport | 370,600 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 360,547 |
| Liverpool Docks | 289,473 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,267 |
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 | 3,400,858 | 3,452,228 | +51,370 |
| London Stansted Airport | 210,203 | 160,397 | -49,806 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,286 | 177,261 | -6,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 240,419 | 49,054 | -191,365 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,157 | 3,110 | -38,047 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,645 | 2,240 | -33,405 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,193 | 0 | -31,193 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 23,158 | +23,158 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,143 | 1,666 | -4,477 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,023 | 0 | -3,023 |
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
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 627,225 |
| France | 149,354 |
| Guyana | 62,198 |
| Turkey | 26,891 |
| Slovenia | 21,558 |
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 | 525,969 | 101,256 | -424,713 |
| France | 31,967 | 117,387 | +85,420 |
| Guyana | 0 | 62,198 | +62,198 |
| Turkey | 19,941 | 6,950 | -12,991 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 21,558 | +21,558 |
| Germany | 9,393 | 0 | -9,393 |
| Sweden | 3,450 | 0 | -3,450 |
| China | 0 | 2,693 | +2,693 |
| Italy | 2,182 | 0 | -2,182 |
| United States | 2,180 | 0 | -2,180 |
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) | 818,078 |
| Air transport | 92,772 |
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) | 577,877 | 240,201 | -337,676 |
| Air transport | 20,931 | 71,841 | +50,910 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 627,225 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,380 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,669 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,950 |
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 | 525,969 | 101,256 | -424,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,908 | 138,945 | +87,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,182 | 62,198 | +60,016 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,669 | 0 | -16,669 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 6,950 | +6,950 |
| ZLC | 2,080 | 2,693 | +613 |
Quick facts
HS code: 391211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cellulose materials that are not softened or made flexible by adding plasticisers