Import/export HS code 391239: Various cellulose derivatives
Other types of cellulose derivatives not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 22,354,761 |
| Belgium | 15,706,995 |
| France | 8,953,557 |
| Switzerland | 8,329,952 |
| Sweden | 8,209,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12,441,683 | 9,913,078 | -2,528,605 |
| Belgium | 9,289,302 | 6,417,693 | -2,871,609 |
| France | 4,613,875 | 4,339,682 | -274,193 |
| Switzerland | 3,351,355 | 4,978,597 | +1,627,242 |
| Sweden | 4,603,274 | 3,606,344 | -996,930 |
| South Korea | 3,449,280 | 4,000,082 | +550,802 |
| Netherlands | 4,172,132 | 3,056,334 | -1,115,798 |
| China | 4,092,124 | 2,799,297 | -1,292,827 |
| United States | 2,863,304 | 478,815 | -2,384,489 |
| India | 1,094,586 | 723,208 | -371,378 |
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 | 32,512,622 |
| United States | 11,451,072 |
| Netherlands | 10,924,087 |
| South Korea | 8,807,244 |
| Sweden | 8,230,970 |
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 | 17,492,063 | 15,020,559 | -2,471,504 |
| United States | 6,615,502 | 4,835,570 | -1,779,932 |
| Netherlands | 6,110,787 | 4,813,300 | -1,297,487 |
| South Korea | 4,397,356 | 4,409,888 | +12,532 |
| Sweden | 4,603,274 | 3,627,696 | -975,578 |
| China | 4,287,201 | 3,012,135 | -1,275,066 |
| Belgium | 3,350,616 | 2,108,665 | -1,241,951 |
| Japan | 1,407,185 | 1,100,566 | -306,619 |
| India | 1,012,307 | 723,208 | -289,099 |
| Mexico | 300,552 | 442,097 | +141,545 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -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) | 62,444,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,385,888 |
| Air transport | 4,629,400 |
| Other | 2,547,088 |
| Road transport | 35,398 |
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) | 33,475,717 | 28,968,942 | -4,506,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,978,053 | 9,407,835 | -4,570,218 |
| Air transport | 2,474,018 | 2,155,382 | -318,636 |
| Other | 1,472,237 | 1,074,851 | -397,386 |
| Road transport | 0 | 35,398 | +35,398 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,332,719 |
| Dover | 21,542,602 |
| Felixstowe | 14,427,384 |
| Southampton | 10,562,247 |
| Harwich | 3,605,605 |
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 | 12,946,320 | 11,386,399 | -1,559,921 |
| Dover | 10,962,741 | 10,579,861 | -382,880 |
| Felixstowe | 8,630,968 | 5,796,416 | -2,834,552 |
| Southampton | 6,483,600 | 4,078,647 | -2,404,953 |
| Harwich | 1,985,805 | 1,619,800 | -366,005 |
| Killingholme | 1,526,812 | 1,335,490 | -191,322 |
| London | 1,885,180 | 867,802 | -1,017,378 |
| 000 | 1,472,237 | 1,074,851 | -397,386 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,181,419 | 959,670 | -221,749 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,109,186 | 798,847 | -310,339 |
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 | 34 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 16 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 119 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 96 |
| CULTECH LTD | 67 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 51 |
| CROWN PAINTS LIMITED | 48 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 45 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| CHEMCOLLOIDS LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,709,030 |
| Spain | 1,957,586 |
| United States | 1,273,332 |
| Jordan | 1,134,344 |
| Germany | 1,117,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,472,681 | 1,236,349 | -236,332 |
| Spain | 1,173,402 | 784,184 | -389,218 |
| United States | 1,137,545 | 135,787 | -1,001,758 |
| Jordan | 891,492 | 242,852 | -648,640 |
| Germany | 709,645 | 407,429 | -302,216 |
| Egypt | 759,775 | 272,746 | -487,029 |
| Poland | 474,791 | 477,173 | +2,382 |
| Ireland | 526,738 | 204,559 | -322,179 |
| Turkey | 379,265 | 294,368 | -84,897 |
| Israel | 278,069 | 284,217 | +6,148 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 247,198 |
| Germany | 76,863 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 152,423 | 94,775 | -57,648 |
| Germany | 48,884 | 27,979 | -20,905 |
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) | 10,302,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,607,491 |
| Air transport | 2,916,655 |
| Other | 326,524 |
| Road transport | 1,393 |
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) | 6,086,227 | 4,216,734 | -1,869,493 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,532,581 | 1,074,910 | -1,457,671 |
| Air transport | 2,162,771 | 753,884 | -1,408,887 |
| Other | 202,320 | 124,204 | -78,116 |
| Road transport | 1,393 | 0 | -1,393 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,220,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,250,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,708,177 |
| Southampton | 749,864 |
| Manchester Airport | 513,613 |
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 | 5,583,280 | 3,636,821 | -1,946,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,602,042 | 648,467 | -953,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 988,766 | 719,411 | -269,355 |
| Southampton | 726,045 | 23,819 | -702,226 |
| Manchester Airport | 447,569 | 66,044 | -381,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 264,035 | 238,685 | -25,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 280,731 | 139,569 | -141,162 |
| Felixstowe | 227,463 | 165,816 | -61,647 |
| 000 | 202,320 | 124,204 | -78,116 |
| Holyhead | 247,349 | 51,677 | -195,672 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of cellulose derivatives not listed elsewhere