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 | 23,854,840 |
| Belgium | 16,294,957 |
| France | 10,071,768 |
| Switzerland | 9,710,771 |
| Sweden | 8,796,946 |
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 | 11,953,788 | 11,901,052 | -52,736 |
| Belgium | 8,624,278 | 7,670,679 | -953,599 |
| France | 4,883,728 | 5,188,040 | +304,312 |
| Switzerland | 4,623,975 | 5,086,796 | +462,821 |
| Sweden | 4,319,804 | 4,477,142 | +157,338 |
| South Korea | 3,868,701 | 4,907,983 | +1,039,282 |
| Netherlands | 3,679,106 | 3,698,894 | +19,788 |
| China | 3,969,845 | 3,175,832 | -794,013 |
| United States | 2,796,555 | 555,193 | -2,241,362 |
| India | 1,249,080 | 1,001,991 | -247,089 |
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 | 35,579,032 |
| United States | 11,991,100 |
| Netherlands | 11,969,128 |
| South Korea | 9,982,933 |
| Sweden | 8,816,407 |
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 | 17,497,836 | 18,081,196 | +583,360 |
| United States | 6,562,146 | 5,428,954 | -1,133,192 |
| Netherlands | 6,362,546 | 5,606,582 | -755,964 |
| South Korea | 4,732,604 | 5,250,329 | +517,725 |
| Sweden | 4,319,804 | 4,496,603 | +176,799 |
| China | 4,171,041 | 3,491,808 | -679,233 |
| Belgium | 3,082,119 | 2,423,489 | -658,630 |
| Japan | 1,390,233 | 1,149,850 | -240,383 |
| India | 1,166,801 | 942,669 | -224,132 |
| Mexico | 480,136 | 346,085 | -134,051 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 67,794,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,005,483 |
| Air transport | 4,921,217 |
| Other | 2,793,062 |
| Road transport | 44,200 |
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) | 33,866,646 | 33,927,632 | +60,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,045,485 | 10,959,998 | -3,085,487 |
| Air transport | 2,399,344 | 2,521,873 | +122,529 |
| Other | 1,497,102 | 1,295,960 | -201,142 |
| Road transport | 11,009 | 33,191 | +22,182 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 25,982,730 |
| Dover | 23,446,182 |
| Felixstowe | 15,933,743 |
| Southampton | 11,493,169 |
| Harwich | 3,775,989 |
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 | 13,018,627 | 12,964,103 | -54,524 |
| Dover | 10,582,682 | 12,863,500 | +2,280,818 |
| Felixstowe | 8,554,613 | 7,379,130 | -1,175,483 |
| Southampton | 6,892,927 | 4,600,242 | -2,292,685 |
| Harwich | 1,917,210 | 1,858,779 | -58,431 |
| Killingholme | 1,631,889 | 1,192,976 | -438,913 |
| 000 | 1,497,102 | 1,295,960 | -201,142 |
| London | 1,841,025 | 907,018 | -934,007 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,278,668 | 1,159,454 | -119,214 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,147,010 | 834,939 | -312,071 |
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 | 32 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 33 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 123 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 100 |
| CULTECH LTD | 70 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 55 |
| CROWN PAINTS LIMITED | 52 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 49 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 45 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 44 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 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 | 2,903,935 |
| Spain | 2,084,071 |
| Jordan | 1,366,932 |
| United States | 1,174,245 |
| Germany | 981,040 |
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 | 1,382,233 | 1,521,702 | +139,469 |
| Spain | 1,013,977 | 1,070,094 | +56,117 |
| Jordan | 767,253 | 599,679 | -167,574 |
| United States | 1,102,459 | 71,786 | -1,030,673 |
| Germany | 417,924 | 563,116 | +145,192 |
| Egypt | 565,714 | 351,548 | -214,166 |
| Poland | 383,755 | 486,283 | +102,528 |
| Ireland | 513,032 | 269,081 | -243,951 |
| Turkey | 319,172 | 399,561 | +80,389 |
| Israel | 329,896 | 236,588 | -93,308 |
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 | 293,246 |
| Germany | 77,083 |
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 | 146,762 | 146,484 | -278 |
| Germany | 48,516 | 28,567 | -19,949 |
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) | 10,569,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,197,984 |
| Air transport | 3,111,436 |
| Other | 373,395 |
| 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) | 5,479,030 | 5,090,765 | -388,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,029,820 | 1,168,164 | -861,656 |
| Air transport | 1,982,671 | 1,128,765 | -853,906 |
| Other | 196,500 | 176,895 | -19,605 |
| 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 | 9,481,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,415,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,613,458 |
| Southampton | 653,842 |
| Manchester Airport | 539,306 |
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 | 4,878,566 | 4,602,587 | -275,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,457,906 | 957,213 | -500,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 922,736 | 690,722 | -232,014 |
| Southampton | 462,596 | 191,246 | -271,350 |
| Manchester Airport | 447,569 | 91,737 | -355,832 |
| Felixstowe | 216,303 | 171,300 | -45,003 |
| 000 | 196,500 | 176,895 | -19,605 |
| Immingham Docks | 209,017 | 159,839 | -49,178 |
| Liverpool Docks | 289,165 | 65,777 | -223,388 |
| Holyhead | 241,340 | 45,727 | -195,613 |
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