Import/export HS code 391212: Plasticised cellulose
Cellulose materials that are 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 292,334 |
| Germany | 21,475 |
| Netherlands | 14,828 |
| United States | 7,813 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,466 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 156,267 | 136,067 | -20,200 |
| Germany | 20,326 | 1,149 | -19,177 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 14,828 | +14,828 |
| United States | 3,771 | 4,042 | +271 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,466 | 0 | -4,466 |
| Slovakia | 3,749 | 0 | -3,749 |
| Turkey | 3,171 | 0 | -3,171 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,054 | +1,054 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 303,312 |
| Netherlands | 14,828 |
| Germany | 10,497 |
| United States | 7,813 |
| China | 4,466 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 167,245 | 136,067 | -31,178 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 14,828 | +14,828 |
| Germany | 9,348 | 1,149 | -8,199 |
| United States | 3,771 | 4,042 | +271 |
| China | 4,466 | 0 | -4,466 |
| Slovakia | 3,749 | 0 | -3,749 |
| Turkey | 3,171 | 0 | -3,171 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,054 | +1,054 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 312,116 |
| Air transport | 20,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,971 |
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) | 173,846 | 138,270 | -35,576 |
| Air transport | 14,733 | 6,070 | -8,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,171 | 12,800 | +9,629 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 276,592 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,973 |
| Thamesport | 15,971 |
| Killingholme | 9,348 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 140,525 | 136,067 | -4,458 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,973 | 0 | -23,973 |
| Thamesport | 3,171 | 12,800 | +9,629 |
| Killingholme | 9,348 | 0 | -9,348 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,466 | 4,042 | -424 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,540 | 0 | -6,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,727 | 0 | -3,727 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 2,028 | +2,028 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,149 | +1,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,054 | +1,054 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THOMAS GROUP (MARBLE & GRANITE) LIMITED | 1 |
| MIRUS CERAMICS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 40,052 |
| Mauritius | 16,336 |
| India | 10,890 |
| United States | 8,094 |
| Japan | 5,645 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 20,613 | 19,439 | -1,174 |
| Mauritius | 5,473 | 10,863 | +5,390 |
| India | 10,890 | 0 | -10,890 |
| United States | 6,440 | 1,654 | -4,786 |
| Japan | 3,849 | 1,796 | -2,053 |
| Finland | 3,580 | 1,068 | -2,512 |
| Thailand | 0 | 4,226 | +4,226 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,982 | +2,982 |
| China | 2,729 | 0 | -2,729 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,764 | +1,764 |
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) | 47,566 |
| Air transport | 29,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,782 |
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) | 24,077 | 23,489 | -588 |
| Air transport | 18,464 | 10,735 | -7,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,919 | 10,863 | -1,056 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,652 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,336 |
| Southampton | 5,444 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,383 |
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 | 22,231 | 22,421 | +190 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,531 | 5,521 | -12,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,473 | 10,863 | +5,390 |
| Southampton | 5,444 | 0 | -5,444 |
| London Stansted Airport | 933 | 3,450 | +2,517 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,764 | +1,764 |
| London | 0 | 1,068 | +1,068 |
| Hull | 1,002 | 0 | -1,002 |
| Dover | 960 | 0 | -960 |
| Eurotunnel | 886 | 0 | -886 |
Quick facts
HS code: 391212
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cellulose materials that are softened or made flexible by adding plasticisers