Import/export HS code 391290: Various cellulose products
Includes all other cellulose-based products 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,761,532 |
| Germany | 9,693,799 |
| India | 9,479,720 |
| Ireland | 5,782,631 |
| Thailand | 4,237,457 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,416,987 | 2,344,545 | -5,072,442 |
| Germany | 4,480,213 | 5,213,586 | +733,373 |
| India | 5,804,554 | 3,675,166 | -2,129,388 |
| Ireland | 3,017,621 | 2,765,010 | -252,611 |
| Thailand | 1,160,316 | 3,077,141 | +1,916,825 |
| Netherlands | 1,798,594 | 2,279,082 | +480,488 |
| China | 276,637 | 1,680,243 | +1,403,606 |
| Norway | 531,169 | 456,731 | -74,438 |
| Belgium | 396,553 | 252,824 | -143,729 |
| Japan | 62,964 | 274,133 | +211,169 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 14,596,896 |
| India | 10,020,005 |
| Germany | 5,360,934 |
| Ireland | 5,148,696 |
| Thailand | 4,725,117 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10,044,975 | 4,551,921 | -5,493,054 |
| India | 5,983,636 | 4,036,369 | -1,947,267 |
| Germany | 2,183,015 | 3,177,919 | +994,904 |
| Ireland | 2,587,510 | 2,561,186 | -26,324 |
| Thailand | 1,403,756 | 3,321,361 | +1,917,605 |
| China | 301,913 | 1,878,108 | +1,576,195 |
| Japan | 143,355 | 99,639 | -43,716 |
| Taiwan | 114,671 | 109,887 | -4,784 |
| Norway | 3,227 | 221,051 | +217,824 |
| South Korea | 159,668 | 27,782 | -131,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Cheshire | 9 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,399,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,799,425 |
| Other | 5,225,270 |
| Air transport | 1,016,114 |
| Road transport | 112,870 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,811,066 | 11,588,240 | -3,222,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,672,984 | 8,126,441 | +453,457 |
| Other | 2,930,158 | 2,295,112 | -635,046 |
| Air transport | 477,127 | 538,987 | +61,860 |
| Road transport | 15,786 | 97,084 | +81,298 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 6,748 | +6,748 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 11,400,921 |
| 000 | 5,225,270 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,727,768 |
| Felixstowe | 4,457,931 |
| Dover | 3,597,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 9,545,642 | 1,855,279 | -7,690,363 |
| 000 | 2,930,158 | 2,295,112 | -635,046 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 694,148 | 4,033,620 | +3,339,472 |
| Felixstowe | 3,117,498 | 1,340,433 | -1,777,065 |
| Dover | 1,629,328 | 1,968,181 | +338,853 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,370,114 | 1,870,566 | +500,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 689,112 | 2,174,132 | +1,485,020 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,050,515 | 1,577,911 | +527,396 |
| Holyhead | 914,047 | 1,491,967 | +577,920 |
| Harwich | 711,157 | 1,139,342 | +428,185 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 23 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,124,738 |
| Netherlands | 628,306 |
| New Zealand | 477,293 |
| France | 418,248 |
| Ireland | 240,946 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 49,146 | 1,075,592 | +1,026,446 |
| Netherlands | 420,274 | 208,032 | -212,242 |
| New Zealand | 259,431 | 217,862 | -41,569 |
| France | 101,027 | 317,221 | +216,194 |
| Ireland | 133,357 | 107,589 | -25,768 |
| Italy | 73,068 | 113,485 | +40,417 |
| China | 124,178 | 37,830 | -86,348 |
| United States | 99,168 | 26,774 | -72,394 |
| Egypt | 17,390 | 85,375 | +67,985 |
| Spain | 75,437 | 14,137 | -61,300 |
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 | 21,372 |
| Ireland | 16,218 |
| Turkey | 932 |
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 | 19,280 | 2,092 | -17,188 |
| Ireland | 7,868 | 8,350 | +482 |
| Turkey | 554 | 378 | -176 |
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) | 2,739,283 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 925,564 |
| Air transport | 585,795 |
| Other | 38,562 |
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) | 990,018 | 1,749,265 | +759,247 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 440,496 | 485,068 | +44,572 |
| Air transport | 306,407 | 279,388 | -27,019 |
| Other | 27,711 | 10,851 | -16,860 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,901,369 |
| London Gateway Port | 541,889 |
| Immingham Docks | 538,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 331,392 |
| Dover | 163,009 |
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 | 500,746 | 1,400,623 | +899,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 309,137 | 232,752 | -76,385 |
| Immingham Docks | 323,266 | 215,330 | -107,936 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 180,915 | 150,477 | -30,438 |
| Dover | 98,753 | 64,256 | -34,497 |
| Felixstowe | 36,908 | 64,736 | +27,828 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,708 | 44,752 | +1,044 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,066 | 62,512 | +40,446 |
| Harwich | 6,237 | 77,006 | +70,769 |
| Southampton | 5,359 | 75,433 | +70,074 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other cellulose-based products not listed elsewhere