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 | 3,995,759 |
| Germany | 3,107,583 |
| Switzerland | 1,112,541 |
| Netherlands | 875,407 |
| 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 | 1,784,370 | 2,211,389 | +427,019 |
| Germany | 992,865 | 2,114,718 | +1,121,853 |
| Switzerland | 757,301 | 355,240 | -402,061 |
| Netherlands | 404,117 | 471,290 | +67,173 |
| India | 0 | 371,983 | +371,983 |
| France | 53,492 | 48,512 | -4,980 |
| Singapore | 57,770 | 0 | -57,770 |
| United States | 24,970 | 22,030 | -2,940 |
| Czechia | 24,668 | 13,397 | -11,271 |
| Italy | 20,513 | 3,633 | -16,880 |
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 | 4,488,494 |
| Thailand | 4,053,529 |
| 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 | 1,900,483 | 2,588,011 | +687,528 |
| Thailand | 1,842,140 | 2,211,389 | +369,249 |
| Switzerland | 279,060 | 355,240 | +76,180 |
| India | 20,513 | 371,983 | +351,470 |
| France | 21,626 | 47,502 | +25,876 |
| United States | 30,881 | 22,030 | -8,851 |
| Czechia | 8,713 | 13,397 | +4,684 |
| Brazil | 10,668 | 0 | -10,668 |
| Taiwan | 4,278 | 2,047 | -2,231 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,633 | +3,633 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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 | 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) | 4,940,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,732,720 |
| Air transport | 72,428 |
| 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) | 1,974,936 | 2,965,670 | +990,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,116,031 | 2,616,689 | +500,658 |
| Air transport | 39,555 | 32,873 | -6,682 |
| 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 | 4,323,719 |
| Southampton | 3,998,539 |
| Felixstowe | 1,129,351 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,514 |
| Harwich | 49,707 |
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 | 1,788,642 | 2,535,077 | +746,435 |
| Southampton | 1,842,140 | 2,156,399 | +314,259 |
| Felixstowe | 334,954 | 794,397 | +459,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 56,514 | +56,514 |
| Harwich | 15,580 | 34,127 | +18,547 |
| Dover | 31,611 | 3,304 | -28,307 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,150 | 22,030 | +9,880 |
| London | 29,734 | 0 | -29,734 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,010 | 7,836 | -13,174 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 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+ | 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 | 43,237 |
| Portugal | 35,996 |
| Germany | 18,925 |
| South Africa | 7,541 |
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 | 6,663 | 36,574 | +29,911 |
| Portugal | 35,996 | 0 | -35,996 |
| Germany | 15,624 | 3,301 | -12,323 |
| South Africa | 7,541 | 0 | -7,541 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,287 | +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) | 193,612 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,433 |
| 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) | 51,620 | 141,992 | +90,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,204 | 31,229 | +17,025 |
| 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 | 88,914 |
| Felixstowe | 68,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,433 |
| Harwich | 35,996 |
| 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 | 15,624 | 73,290 | +57,666 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 68,702 | +68,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,204 | 31,229 | +17,025 |
| Harwich | 35,996 | 0 | -35,996 |
| 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