Import/export HS code 380630: Ester gums
A type of modified rosin used in food packaging, adhesives, and varnishes for better durability
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 10,319,322 |
| Netherlands | 4,464,160 |
| France | 4,194,192 |
| Sweden | 3,707,901 |
| Belgium | 3,288,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 5,732,006 | 4,587,316 | -1,144,690 |
| Netherlands | 2,191,689 | 2,272,471 | +80,782 |
| France | 2,158,654 | 2,035,538 | -123,116 |
| Sweden | 1,197,217 | 2,510,684 | +1,313,467 |
| Belgium | 1,855,249 | 1,433,035 | -422,214 |
| United States | 1,624,684 | 519,612 | -1,105,072 |
| Germany | 626,155 | 421,983 | -204,172 |
| Greece | 232,485 | 310,542 | +78,057 |
| Finland | 213,872 | 204,376 | -9,496 |
| Spain | 93,663 | 66,486 | -27,177 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 12,791,205 |
| Netherlands | 5,985,280 |
| Sweden | 4,270,164 |
| United States | 2,374,309 |
| France | 1,684,855 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 7,219,569 | 5,571,636 | -1,647,933 |
| Netherlands | 3,163,420 | 2,821,860 | -341,560 |
| Sweden | 1,368,139 | 2,902,025 | +1,533,886 |
| United States | 1,856,733 | 517,576 | -1,339,157 |
| France | 823,704 | 861,151 | +37,447 |
| Finland | 522,797 | 578,317 | +55,520 |
| Germany | 368,137 | 317,258 | -50,879 |
| Greece | 245,455 | 310,542 | +65,087 |
| Spain | 147,820 | 123,811 | -24,009 |
| Belgium | 48,109 | 136,696 | +88,587 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 18,621,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,578,262 |
| Other | 313,991 |
| Air transport | 268,813 |
| Road transport | 1,615 |
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) | 9,916,826 | 8,704,329 | -1,212,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,953,044 | 5,625,218 | -327,826 |
| Other | 144,582 | 169,409 | +24,827 |
| Air transport | 109,243 | 159,570 | +50,327 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,615 | +1,615 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newhaven | 6,226,283 |
| Hull | 5,184,841 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,669,580 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,079,462 |
| London | 3,876,477 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven | 3,138,360 | 3,087,923 | -50,437 |
| Hull | 2,227,653 | 2,957,188 | +729,535 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,286,683 | 1,382,897 | -1,903,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,952,796 | 2,126,666 | +173,870 |
| London | 2,301,553 | 1,574,924 | -726,629 |
| Dover | 679,162 | 921,863 | +242,701 |
| Eurotunnel | 490,588 | 670,366 | +179,778 |
| Felixstowe | 634,250 | 480,762 | -153,488 |
| Portsmouth | 394,035 | 183,282 | -210,753 |
| Harwich | 262,869 | 230,404 | -32,465 |
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 | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 49 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 46 |
| THE DARENT WAX COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 39 |
| NORDMANN U.K. LIMITED | 38 |
| SEALOCK LIMITED | 31 |
| F.BALL AND CO. LIMITED | 28 |
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 154,094 |
| Sweden | 42,528 |
| United States | 41,889 |
| Netherlands | 36,574 |
| Australia | 36,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 85,892 | 68,202 | -17,690 |
| Sweden | 42,528 | 0 | -42,528 |
| United States | 24,659 | 17,230 | -7,429 |
| Netherlands | 36,574 | 0 | -36,574 |
| Australia | 0 | 36,561 | +36,561 |
| Italy | 23,990 | 0 | -23,990 |
| Brazil | 0 | 16,080 | +16,080 |
| Germany | 3,714 | 8,615 | +4,901 |
| France | 8,751 | 0 | -8,751 |
| Jordan | 1,475 | 7,153 | +5,678 |
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) | 243,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,992 |
| Air transport | 45,444 |
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) | 166,422 | 76,817 | -89,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,583 | 36,409 | -36,174 |
| Air transport | 4,829 | 40,615 | +35,786 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 92,428 |
| Heysham | 74,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,040 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,257 |
| Dover | 35,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 57,073 | 35,355 | -21,718 |
| Heysham | 35,604 | 38,467 | +2,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,040 | 0 | -58,040 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,829 | 33,428 | +28,599 |
| Dover | 26,580 | 8,615 | -17,965 |
| Hull | 32,484 | 0 | -32,484 |
| Holyhead | 15,713 | 1,942 | -13,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,475 | 13,306 | +11,831 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,875 | 0 | -9,875 |
| Southampton | 0 | 9,668 | +9,668 |
Quick facts
HS code: 380630
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of modified rosin used in food packaging, adhesives, and varnishes for better durability