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 | 22,295,083 |
| Belgium | 13,397,098 |
| France | 8,895,545 |
| Sweden | 8,193,665 |
| Switzerland | 7,583,921 |
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 | 12,390,685 | 9,904,398 | -2,486,287 |
| Belgium | 8,019,045 | 5,378,053 | -2,640,992 |
| France | 4,555,863 | 4,339,682 | -216,181 |
| Sweden | 4,592,011 | 3,601,654 | -990,357 |
| Switzerland | 3,101,659 | 4,482,262 | +1,380,603 |
| South Korea | 3,442,613 | 4,000,082 | +557,469 |
| Netherlands | 3,907,172 | 2,870,493 | -1,036,679 |
| China | 3,247,476 | 2,394,790 | -852,686 |
| United States | 2,831,734 | 383,521 | -2,448,213 |
| India | 1,085,559 | 721,030 | -364,529 |
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 | 32,331,883 |
| Netherlands | 10,924,087 |
| South Korea | 8,800,577 |
| United States | 8,396,037 |
| Sweden | 8,219,707 |
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 | 17,315,168 | 15,016,715 | -2,298,453 |
| Netherlands | 6,110,787 | 4,813,300 | -1,297,487 |
| South Korea | 4,390,689 | 4,409,888 | +19,199 |
| United States | 5,184,971 | 3,211,066 | -1,973,905 |
| Sweden | 4,592,011 | 3,627,696 | -964,315 |
| China | 3,439,173 | 2,603,933 | -835,240 |
| Belgium | 3,350,616 | 2,108,665 | -1,241,951 |
| India | 1,003,280 | 721,030 | -282,250 |
| Japan | 782,355 | 852,054 | +69,699 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +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) | 59,334,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,159,928 |
| Air transport | 3,576,237 |
| Other | 2,500,172 |
| 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) | 31,768,280 | 27,566,117 | -4,202,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,161,343 | 8,998,585 | -4,162,758 |
| Air transport | 1,909,240 | 1,666,997 | -242,243 |
| Other | 1,435,587 | 1,064,585 | -371,002 |
| 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 | 24,186,990 |
| Dover | 20,689,335 |
| Felixstowe | 13,321,502 |
| Southampton | 10,482,496 |
| Harwich | 3,417,333 |
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 | 12,885,724 | 11,301,266 | -1,584,458 |
| Dover | 10,378,420 | 10,310,915 | -67,505 |
| Felixstowe | 7,863,722 | 5,457,780 | -2,405,942 |
| Southampton | 6,439,966 | 4,042,530 | -2,397,436 |
| Harwich | 1,883,790 | 1,533,543 | -350,247 |
| London | 1,845,854 | 789,446 | -1,056,408 |
| 000 | 1,435,587 | 1,064,585 | -371,002 |
| Killingholme | 933,161 | 833,694 | -99,467 |
| Eurotunnel | 871,433 | 577,333 | -294,100 |
| Manchester Airport | 723,103 | 610,184 | -112,919 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 12 |
| 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 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
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 | 93 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 51 |
| CROWN PAINTS LIMITED | 48 |
| CULTECH LTD | 47 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 45 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 41 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 40 |
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 | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 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 | 2,704,035 |
| Spain | 1,591,669 |
| United States | 1,273,332 |
| Jordan | 1,134,344 |
| Germany | 1,089,872 |
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 | 1,231,354 | -241,327 |
| Spain | 1,047,353 | 544,316 | -503,037 |
| United States | 1,137,545 | 135,787 | -1,001,758 |
| Jordan | 891,492 | 242,852 | -648,640 |
| Germany | 691,009 | 398,863 | -292,146 |
| Egypt | 713,018 | 250,801 | -462,217 |
| Poland | 474,791 | 474,677 | -114 |
| Ireland | 521,678 | 204,559 | -317,119 |
| Turkey | 348,798 | 274,628 | -74,170 |
| 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 | 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) | 9,554,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,517,791 |
| Air transport | 2,824,409 |
| 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) | 5,785,541 | 3,768,924 | -2,016,617 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,499,785 | 1,018,006 | -1,481,779 |
| Air transport | 2,097,835 | 726,574 | -1,371,261 |
| 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 | 8,496,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,170,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,642,018 |
| 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 | 5,287,654 | 3,208,795 | -2,078,859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,546,003 | 624,799 | -921,204 |
| London Gateway Port | 955,970 | 686,048 | -269,922 |
| 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 | 142,275 | -85,188 |
| 000 | 202,320 | 124,204 | -78,116 |
| Holyhead | 242,289 | 51,677 | -190,612 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39123985
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cellulose derivatives not specifically listed