Import/export HS code 39122090: Plasticised cellulose nitrates
Cellulose nitrates that have been 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 713,554 |
| Switzerland | 439,627 |
| India | 371,983 |
| Germany | 336,996 |
| Italy | 20,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 383,090 | 330,464 | -52,626 |
| Switzerland | 87,352 | 352,275 | +264,923 |
| India | 0 | 371,983 | +371,983 |
| Germany | 129,075 | 207,921 | +78,846 |
| Italy | 20,513 | 0 | -20,513 |
| United States | 11,865 | 6,864 | -5,001 |
| Norway | 0 | 9,155 | +9,155 |
| Spain | 993 | 0 | -993 |
| Ireland | 293 | 0 | -293 |
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 | 1,130,146 |
| India | 392,496 |
| Switzerland | 355,240 |
| United States | 22,290 |
| China | 2,223 |
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 | 593,984 | 536,162 | -57,822 |
| India | 20,513 | 371,983 | +351,470 |
| Switzerland | 2,965 | 352,275 | +349,310 |
| United States | 15,426 | 6,864 | -8,562 |
| China | 0 | 2,223 | +2,223 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 1,317,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 556,565 |
| Air transport | 37,938 |
| 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) | 400,777 | 916,336 | +515,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 221,277 | 335,288 | +114,011 |
| Air transport | 20,055 | 17,883 | -2,172 |
| 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 | 1,104,379 |
| Felixstowe | 733,850 |
| London | 29,734 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,087 |
| ZLC | 9,155 |
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 | 577,013 | 527,366 | -49,647 |
| Felixstowe | 9,592 | 724,258 | +714,666 |
| London | 29,734 | 0 | -29,734 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,251 | 7,836 | -10,415 |
| ZLC | 0 | 9,155 | +9,155 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,804 | 6,864 | +5,060 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 3,183 | +3,183 |
| Harwich | 2,965 | 0 | -2,965 |
| Thamesport | 1,757 | 0 | -1,757 |
| Eurotunnel | 993 | 0 | -993 |
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
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Human health activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
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+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 137,404 |
| India | 59,310 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 141,992 |
| 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) | 4,588 | 137,404 | +132,816 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,345 | +5,345 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39122090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cellulose nitrates that have been softened or made flexible by adding plasticisers