Import/export HS code 39123985: Various cellulose derivatives
Other cellulose derivatives not specifically listed
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 | 23,796,797 |
| Belgium | 13,868,147 |
| France | 10,013,756 |
| Switzerland | 8,803,962 |
| Sweden | 8,790,365 |
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 | 11,904,425 | 11,892,372 | -12,053 |
| Belgium | 7,415,810 | 6,452,337 | -963,473 |
| France | 4,825,716 | 5,188,040 | +362,324 |
| Switzerland | 4,287,642 | 4,516,320 | +228,678 |
| Sweden | 4,319,804 | 4,470,561 | +150,757 |
| South Korea | 3,862,034 | 4,907,983 | +1,045,949 |
| Netherlands | 3,423,274 | 3,504,914 | +81,640 |
| China | 3,242,233 | 2,735,655 | -506,578 |
| United States | 2,776,628 | 411,405 | -2,365,223 |
| India | 1,244,577 | 999,813 | -244,764 |
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 | 35,398,293 |
| Netherlands | 11,969,128 |
| South Korea | 9,976,266 |
| Sweden | 8,816,407 |
| United States | 8,651,986 |
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 | 17,317,097 | 18,081,196 | +764,099 |
| Netherlands | 6,362,546 | 5,606,582 | -755,964 |
| South Korea | 4,725,937 | 5,250,329 | +524,392 |
| Sweden | 4,319,804 | 4,496,603 | +176,799 |
| United States | 5,129,658 | 3,522,328 | -1,607,330 |
| China | 3,438,148 | 3,049,837 | -388,311 |
| Belgium | 3,082,119 | 2,423,489 | -658,630 |
| India | 1,162,298 | 940,491 | -221,807 |
| Japan | 789,512 | 897,566 | +108,054 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -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) | 64,477,119 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,862,375 |
| Air transport | 3,807,615 |
| Other | 2,735,606 |
| 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) | 32,153,562 | 32,323,557 | +169,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,350,990 | 10,511,385 | -2,839,605 |
| Air transport | 1,873,016 | 1,934,599 | +61,583 |
| Other | 1,459,043 | 1,276,563 | -182,480 |
| 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 | 25,802,579 |
| Dover | 22,617,975 |
| Felixstowe | 14,950,875 |
| Southampton | 11,397,088 |
| Harwich | 3,587,717 |
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 | 12,925,633 | 12,876,946 | -48,687 |
| Dover | 10,272,581 | 12,345,394 | +2,072,813 |
| Felixstowe | 7,907,520 | 7,043,355 | -864,165 |
| Southampton | 6,849,720 | 4,547,368 | -2,302,352 |
| Harwich | 1,815,195 | 1,772,522 | -42,673 |
| 000 | 1,459,043 | 1,276,563 | -182,480 |
| London | 1,762,379 | 858,415 | -903,964 |
| Eurotunnel | 852,724 | 825,106 | -27,618 |
| Killingholme | 946,047 | 663,372 | -282,675 |
| Manchester Airport | 788,325 | 606,678 | -181,647 |
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 | 30 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 15 |
| 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 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
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 | 97 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 55 |
| CROWN PAINTS LIMITED | 52 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 49 |
| CULTECH LTD | 47 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 45 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 44 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,898,940 |
| Spain | 1,636,642 |
| Jordan | 1,366,932 |
| United States | 1,174,245 |
| Germany | 955,353 |
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 | 1,516,707 | +134,474 |
| Spain | 824,016 | 812,626 | -11,390 |
| Jordan | 767,253 | 599,679 | -167,574 |
| United States | 1,102,459 | 71,786 | -1,030,673 |
| Germany | 392,237 | 563,116 | +170,879 |
| Poland | 383,755 | 483,787 | +100,032 |
| Egypt | 518,957 | 324,941 | -194,016 |
| Ireland | 507,972 | 269,081 | -238,891 |
| Turkey | 288,705 | 357,979 | +69,274 |
| Russia | 508,908 | 0 | -508,908 |
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) | 9,673,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,108,284 |
| Air transport | 3,021,344 |
| 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) | 5,107,766 | 4,565,580 | -542,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,997,024 | 1,111,260 | -885,764 |
| Air transport | 1,931,818 | 1,089,526 | -842,292 |
| 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 | 8,609,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,328,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,547,299 |
| 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 | 4,513,342 | 4,096,206 | -417,136 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,407,053 | 921,616 | -485,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 889,940 | 657,359 | -232,581 |
| Southampton | 462,596 | 191,246 | -271,350 |
| Manchester Airport | 447,569 | 91,737 | -355,832 |
| 000 | 196,500 | 176,895 | -19,605 |
| Immingham Docks | 209,017 | 159,839 | -49,178 |
| Felixstowe | 216,303 | 147,759 | -68,544 |
| Liverpool Docks | 289,165 | 65,777 | -223,388 |
| Holyhead | 236,280 | 45,727 | -190,553 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39123985
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cellulose derivatives not specifically listed