Import/export HS code 3506: Prepared glues and adhesives for retail sale
All types of ready-to-use glues and adhesives sold in stores, with a net weight of 1 kg or less. Perfect for household or small projects
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 | 176,545,058 |
| United States | 53,558,430 |
| France | 50,990,343 |
| Netherlands | 49,429,286 |
| China | 41,674,328 |
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 | 87,629,442 | 88,915,616 | +1,286,174 |
| United States | 28,561,683 | 24,996,747 | -3,564,936 |
| France | 27,623,980 | 23,366,363 | -4,257,617 |
| Netherlands | 27,032,989 | 22,396,297 | -4,636,692 |
| China | 21,195,419 | 20,478,909 | -716,510 |
| Belgium | 19,839,250 | 21,265,395 | +1,426,145 |
| Italy | 15,358,698 | 17,103,010 | +1,744,312 |
| Spain | 11,410,255 | 7,926,938 | -3,483,317 |
| Poland | 9,454,848 | 8,960,687 | -494,161 |
| Ireland | 8,757,010 | 7,384,287 | -1,372,723 |
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 | 149,108,910 |
| United States | 76,209,372 |
| China | 46,182,271 |
| France | 44,132,688 |
| Italy | 39,253,106 |
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 | 75,808,194 | 73,300,716 | -2,507,478 |
| United States | 39,660,358 | 36,549,014 | -3,111,344 |
| China | 23,674,134 | 22,508,137 | -1,165,997 |
| France | 23,724,737 | 20,407,951 | -3,316,786 |
| Italy | 18,946,687 | 20,306,419 | +1,359,732 |
| Belgium | 15,797,272 | 17,248,551 | +1,451,279 |
| Netherlands | 17,486,968 | 14,316,197 | -3,170,771 |
| Spain | 12,608,401 | 11,226,724 | -1,381,677 |
| Switzerland | 8,265,809 | 6,581,141 | -1,684,668 |
| Ireland | 7,503,721 | 6,602,041 | -901,680 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 99 |
| Inner London - West | 86 |
| Greater Manchester | 82 |
| West Midlands | 69 |
| West Yorkshire | 64 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 79 | 75 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 62 | 59 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 69 | 59 | -10 |
| West Midlands | 57 | 57 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 53 | 46 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 37 | 43 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 38 | 49 | +11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 42 | 42 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 39 | 39 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 33 | 39 | +6 |
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) | 378,029,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,833,578 |
| Air transport | 57,512,820 |
| Other | 15,251,797 |
| Road transport | 9,652,200 |
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) | 196,265,962 | 181,763,877 | -14,502,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,683,062 | 54,150,516 | -2,532,546 |
| Air transport | 28,231,119 | 29,281,701 | +1,050,582 |
| Other | 8,572,536 | 6,679,261 | -1,893,275 |
| Road transport | 5,298,592 | 4,353,608 | -944,984 |
| Rail transport | 22,978 | 94,745 | +71,767 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 161,444,234 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,053,165 |
| Felixstowe | 50,825,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,647,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,907,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 80,737,764 | 80,706,470 | -31,294 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,479,632 | 24,573,533 | -4,906,099 |
| Felixstowe | 26,387,375 | 24,438,334 | -1,949,041 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,104,112 | 25,543,210 | +5,439,098 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,891,596 | 18,015,520 | -7,876,076 |
| Southampton | 17,084,560 | 15,301,409 | -1,783,151 |
| Harwich | 14,505,758 | 13,946,390 | -559,368 |
| London | 9,348,046 | 10,384,613 | +1,036,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,837,516 | 8,126,050 | +288,534 |
| 000 | 8,572,536 | 6,679,261 | -1,893,275 |
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 | 467 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 195 |
| Other manufacturing | 99 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 87 |
| Specialised construction activities | 58 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 344 |
| 2025-10 | 373 |
| 2025-09 | 291 |
| 2025-08 | 294 |
| 2025-07 | 365 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 119 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 119 |
| ORIGINAL ADDITIONS (BEAUTY PRODUCTS) LIMITED | 118 |
| GORILLA GLUE EUROPE LIMITED | 118 |
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 117 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 115 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 113 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 111 |
| WOOLBRO (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED | 107 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 107 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 521 |
| 54m+ | 484 |
| 15m-54m | 166 |
| 0-1m | 157 |
| Other | 83 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 58,335,077 |
| Germany | 48,071,555 |
| France | 35,145,400 |
| United States | 33,828,776 |
| Ireland | 30,333,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 27,160,798 | 31,174,279 | +4,013,481 |
| Germany | 25,528,840 | 22,542,715 | -2,986,125 |
| France | 18,874,100 | 16,271,300 | -2,602,800 |
| United States | 17,282,200 | 16,546,576 | -735,624 |
| Ireland | 15,861,313 | 14,472,346 | -1,388,967 |
| Turkey | 13,941,297 | 14,208,328 | +267,031 |
| Poland | 14,436,264 | 12,323,456 | -2,112,808 |
| China | 11,147,270 | 11,965,925 | +818,655 |
| Italy | 10,803,598 | 10,425,208 | -378,390 |
| Spain | 9,331,087 | 8,236,673 | -1,094,414 |
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 | 3,208,551 |
| XU | 811,379 |
| United States | 461,529 |
| Nicaragua | 391,137 |
| Ireland | 322,190 |
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 | 1,377,031 | 1,831,520 | +454,489 |
| XU | 408,501 | 402,878 | -5,623 |
| United States | 316,085 | 145,444 | -170,641 |
| Nicaragua | 337,779 | 53,358 | -284,421 |
| Ireland | 120,205 | 201,985 | +81,780 |
| Belgium | 24,586 | 38,235 | +13,649 |
| China | 17,935 | 33,982 | +16,047 |
| Germany | 13,380 | 13,437 | +57 |
| Netherlands | 9,458 | 6,320 | -3,138 |
| France | 8,823 | 5,580 | -3,243 |
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) | 281,138,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,413,038 |
| Air transport | 54,145,026 |
| Other | 5,401,545 |
| Road transport | 298,220 |
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) | 139,052,365 | 142,086,186 | +3,033,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,009,499 | 58,403,539 | -13,605,960 |
| Air transport | 28,366,156 | 25,778,870 | -2,587,286 |
| Other | 2,654,153 | 2,747,392 | +93,239 |
| Road transport | 295,381 | 2,839 | -292,542 |
| Rail transport | 65,397 | 1,835 | -63,562 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,198,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 50,416,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,723,610 |
| Southampton | 35,009,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,382,284 |
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 | 96,175,429 | 98,023,250 | +1,847,821 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,935,795 | 25,480,406 | +544,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,332,743 | 17,390,867 | -6,941,876 |
| Southampton | 15,221,067 | 19,788,637 | +4,567,570 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,335,132 | 11,047,152 | -2,287,980 |
| Felixstowe | 10,880,763 | 9,315,549 | -1,565,214 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,542,584 | 8,193,966 | -1,348,618 |
| Harwich | 9,398,192 | 8,208,005 | -1,190,187 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,277,835 | 6,113,071 | -1,164,764 |
| Holyhead | 5,689,282 | 5,838,324 | +149,042 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3506
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of ready-to-use glues and adhesives sold in stores, with a net weight of 1 kg or less. Perfect for household or small projects