Import/export HS code 391220: Cellulose nitrates
Includes all forms of cellulose nitrates, such as collodions, used in various industrial applications
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 3,911,905 |
| Germany | 2,944,677 |
| Switzerland | 1,112,541 |
| Netherlands | 854,020 |
| India | 371,983 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,635,873 | 2,276,032 | +640,159 |
| Germany | 1,011,011 | 1,933,666 | +922,655 |
| Switzerland | 760,266 | 352,275 | -407,991 |
| Netherlands | 454,587 | 399,433 | -55,154 |
| India | 0 | 371,983 | +371,983 |
| France | 50,805 | 48,512 | -2,293 |
| Singapore | 57,770 | 0 | -57,770 |
| United States | 22,211 | 35,372 | +13,161 |
| Czechia | 24,668 | 13,397 | -11,271 |
| Italy | 24,146 | 0 | -24,146 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,305,754 |
| Thailand | 3,969,675 |
| Switzerland | 634,300 |
| India | 392,496 |
| France | 69,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,973,868 | 2,331,886 | +358,018 |
| Thailand | 1,693,643 | 2,276,032 | +582,389 |
| Switzerland | 282,025 | 352,275 | +70,250 |
| India | 20,513 | 371,983 | +351,470 |
| France | 21,626 | 47,502 | +25,876 |
| United States | 25,772 | 35,372 | +9,600 |
| Czechia | 8,713 | 13,397 | +4,684 |
| Brazil | 10,668 | 0 | -10,668 |
| Italy | 3,633 | 0 | -3,633 |
| Taiwan | 1,235 | 2,047 | +812 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 4,798,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,605,559 |
| Air transport | 81,814 |
| Road transport | 9,155 |
| Other | 293 |
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) | 2,041,488 | 2,756,642 | +715,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,977,922 | 2,627,637 | +649,715 |
| Air transport | 33,376 | 48,438 | +15,062 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,155 | +9,155 |
| Other | 293 | 0 | -293 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,144,779 |
| Southampton | 3,914,685 |
| Felixstowe | 1,128,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,522 |
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 | 1,861,554 | 2,283,225 | +421,671 |
| Southampton | 1,693,643 | 2,221,042 | +527,399 |
| Felixstowe | 337,121 | 791,117 | +453,996 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 56,514 | +56,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,150 | 35,372 | +23,222 |
| Harwich | 19,135 | 27,529 | +8,394 |
| Dover | 28,924 | 3,304 | -25,620 |
| London | 29,734 | 0 | -29,734 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,251 | 7,836 | -10,415 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,929 | 0 | -23,929 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
8 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
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+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 137,404 |
| India | 59,310 |
| Portugal | 21,126 |
| Germany | 3,301 |
| Brazil | 1,287 |
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 | 0 | 137,404 | +137,404 |
| India | 11,518 | 47,792 | +36,274 |
| Portugal | 21,126 | 0 | -21,126 |
| Germany | 3,301 | 0 | -3,301 |
| Brazil | 1,287 | 0 | -1,287 |
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) | 163,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,965 |
| Air transport | 5,345 |
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) | 25,714 | 137,404 | +111,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,518 | 42,447 | +30,929 |
| Air transport | 0 | 5,345 | +5,345 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,290 |
| Felixstowe | 68,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,965 |
| Harwich | 21,126 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,345 |
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 | 4,588 | 68,702 | +64,114 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 68,702 | +68,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,518 | 42,447 | +30,929 |
| Harwich | 21,126 | 0 | -21,126 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,345 | +5,345 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all forms of cellulose nitrates, such as collodions, used in various industrial applications