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 | 22,958,994 |
| Belgium | 12,729,051 |
| France | 9,576,530 |
| Switzerland | 8,881,844 |
| Sweden | 8,487,340 |
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 | 11,623,344 | 11,335,650 | -287,694 |
| Belgium | 6,867,497 | 5,861,554 | -1,005,943 |
| France | 4,670,044 | 4,906,486 | +236,442 |
| Switzerland | 4,727,571 | 4,154,273 | -573,298 |
| Sweden | 4,186,517 | 4,300,823 | +114,306 |
| South Korea | 3,583,183 | 4,834,863 | +1,251,680 |
| Netherlands | 3,755,818 | 3,031,344 | -724,474 |
| China | 2,839,620 | 2,489,448 | -350,172 |
| United States | 2,395,414 | 415,046 | -1,980,368 |
| India | 1,117,886 | 882,229 | -235,657 |
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 | 34,090,851 |
| Netherlands | 11,191,610 |
| South Korea | 9,509,208 |
| Sweden | 8,513,382 |
| United States | 8,170,377 |
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 | 17,347,413 | 16,743,438 | -603,975 |
| Netherlands | 6,005,351 | 5,186,259 | -819,092 |
| South Korea | 4,359,659 | 5,149,549 | +789,890 |
| Sweden | 4,192,101 | 4,321,281 | +129,180 |
| United States | 4,971,960 | 3,198,417 | -1,773,543 |
| China | 3,161,538 | 2,790,641 | -370,897 |
| Belgium | 3,006,229 | 2,347,989 | -658,240 |
| India | 1,035,607 | 822,907 | -212,700 |
| Japan | 831,359 | 897,721 | +66,362 |
| Mexico | 352,883 | 346,085 | -6,798 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 61,980,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,119,180 |
| Air transport | 3,734,695 |
| Other | 2,518,729 |
| 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) | 32,109,548 | 29,870,837 | -2,238,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,905,210 | 10,213,970 | -1,691,240 |
| Air transport | 1,967,336 | 1,767,359 | -199,977 |
| Other | 1,370,088 | 1,148,641 | -221,447 |
| 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 | 24,991,510 |
| Dover | 22,420,084 |
| Felixstowe | 13,758,540 |
| Southampton | 10,665,172 |
| Harwich | 3,364,129 |
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 | 12,932,384 | 12,059,126 | -873,258 |
| Dover | 10,774,050 | 11,646,034 | +871,984 |
| Felixstowe | 7,565,067 | 6,193,473 | -1,371,594 |
| Southampton | 6,021,348 | 4,643,824 | -1,377,524 |
| Harwich | 1,799,124 | 1,565,005 | -234,119 |
| 000 | 1,370,088 | 1,148,641 | -221,447 |
| London | 1,099,893 | 801,818 | -298,075 |
| Killingholme | 929,521 | 589,770 | -339,751 |
| Eurotunnel | 789,452 | 704,741 | -84,711 |
| Manchester Airport | 913,457 | 452,603 | -460,854 |
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
|
31 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
13 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 31 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 124 |
| DIRECT FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 98 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 56 |
| CROWN PAINTS LIMITED | 53 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 49 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| CULTECH LTD | 47 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 46 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 45 |
| 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+ | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,733,163 |
| Spain | 1,491,897 |
| Jordan | 1,244,079 |
| United States | 1,098,355 |
| Germany | 922,841 |
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 | 1,404,351 | 1,328,812 | -75,539 |
| Spain | 746,561 | 745,336 | -1,225 |
| Jordan | 639,374 | 604,705 | -34,669 |
| United States | 1,002,854 | 95,501 | -907,353 |
| Germany | 412,829 | 510,012 | +97,183 |
| Poland | 554,370 | 316,863 | -237,507 |
| Ireland | 478,369 | 255,015 | -223,354 |
| Egypt | 446,536 | 280,712 | -165,824 |
| Turkey | 325,716 | 311,998 | -13,718 |
| Israel | 277,201 | 182,725 | -94,476 |
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 | 283,337 |
| Germany | 67,659 |
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 | 136,853 | 146,484 | +9,631 |
| Germany | 48,485 | 19,174 | -29,311 |
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) | 9,119,272 |
| Air transport | 2,817,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,725,045 |
| Other | 354,891 |
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) | 4,954,963 | 4,164,309 | -790,654 |
| Air transport | 1,862,161 | 955,785 | -906,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,580,449 | 1,144,596 | -435,853 |
| Other | 186,871 | 168,020 | -18,851 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,912,044 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,170,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,487,291 |
| Manchester Airport | 536,006 |
| Southampton | 534,720 |
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 | 4,318,557 | 3,593,487 | -725,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,364,322 | 806,190 | -558,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 803,240 | 684,051 | -119,189 |
| Manchester Airport | 458,232 | 77,774 | -380,458 |
| Southampton | 335,376 | 199,344 | -136,032 |
| Felixstowe | 263,891 | 240,707 | -23,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 171,109 | 186,810 | +15,701 |
| 000 | 186,871 | 168,020 | -18,851 |
| Liverpool Docks | 199,353 | 101,850 | -97,503 |
| Holyhead | 213,518 | 52,208 | -161,310 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39123985
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cellulose derivatives not specifically listed