Import/export HS code 380992: Paper finishing agents
Chemicals used in the paper industry to finish paper products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 14,879,903 |
| Spain | 3,083,034 |
| Germany | 2,416,056 |
| Netherlands | 2,312,207 |
| France | 2,232,461 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 7,786,849 | 7,093,054 | -693,795 |
| Spain | 1,253,462 | 1,829,572 | +576,110 |
| Germany | 1,224,464 | 1,191,592 | -32,872 |
| Netherlands | 1,088,685 | 1,223,522 | +134,837 |
| France | 1,135,911 | 1,096,550 | -39,361 |
| United States | 1,795,909 | 243,802 | -1,552,107 |
| Belgium | 1,480,105 | 487,078 | -993,027 |
| Sweden | 934,029 | 805,403 | -128,626 |
| Italy | 713,832 | 971,971 | +258,139 |
| Austria | 917,324 | 739,917 | -177,407 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 16,221,956 |
| Spain | 4,231,286 |
| Poland | 3,017,467 |
| Germany | 2,822,251 |
| United States | 2,273,159 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 8,413,670 | 7,808,286 | -605,384 |
| Spain | 1,810,783 | 2,420,503 | +609,720 |
| Poland | 2,092,230 | 925,237 | -1,166,993 |
| Germany | 1,519,366 | 1,302,885 | -216,481 |
| United States | 2,025,434 | 247,725 | -1,777,709 |
| Italy | 844,404 | 1,214,054 | +369,650 |
| Sweden | 920,259 | 855,775 | -64,484 |
| Austria | 775,365 | 712,851 | -62,514 |
| Belgium | 489,502 | 539,699 | +50,197 |
| France | 208,034 | 325,963 | +117,929 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
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 | 5 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 19,906,680 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,266,376 |
| Other | 469,861 |
| Air transport | 411,795 |
| Road transport | 2,897 |
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) | 11,626,666 | 8,280,014 | -3,346,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,284,933 | 7,981,443 | +696,510 |
| Other | 320,046 | 149,815 | -170,231 |
| Air transport | 236,225 | 175,570 | -60,655 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,897 | +2,897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 13,759,644 |
| Dover | 6,224,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,640,038 |
| Hull | 1,926,185 |
| Thamesport | 1,727,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,198,100 | 6,561,544 | -636,556 |
| Dover | 2,814,761 | 3,410,107 | +595,346 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,649,014 | 1,991,024 | -657,990 |
| Hull | 1,408,893 | 517,292 | -891,601 |
| Thamesport | 984,938 | 742,677 | -242,261 |
| London | 403,419 | 1,322,306 | +918,887 |
| Eurotunnel | 879,107 | 733,705 | -145,402 |
| London Gateway Port | 890,058 | 15,639 | -874,419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 551,571 | 38,419 | -513,152 |
| 000 | 320,046 | 149,815 | -170,231 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 67 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 64 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 56 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| ARCHROMA UK, LTD | 46 |
| G K MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED | 46 |
| PETROFER U.K. LIMITED | 43 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 42 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 41 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,574,485 |
| Poland | 1,308,402 |
| Finland | 1,035,328 |
| Spain | 1,010,463 |
| Italy | 804,577 |
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 | 936,350 | 638,135 | -298,215 |
| Poland | 674,543 | 633,859 | -40,684 |
| Finland | 241,562 | 793,766 | +552,204 |
| Spain | 350,721 | 659,742 | +309,021 |
| Italy | 447,436 | 357,141 | -90,295 |
| France | 401,688 | 365,306 | -36,382 |
| Netherlands | 330,583 | 426,927 | +96,344 |
| Egypt | 380,824 | 342,880 | -37,944 |
| Turkey | 357,884 | 316,214 | -41,670 |
| Belgium | 292,534 | 270,559 | -21,975 |
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) | 9,780,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,197,596 |
| Air transport | 139,231 |
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) | 4,368,800 | 5,411,788 | +1,042,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,972,896 | 1,224,700 | -748,196 |
| Air transport | 57,912 | 81,319 | +23,407 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,496,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,669,055 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,501,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,376,405 |
| Hull | 860,578 |
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 | 2,782,615 | 2,713,986 | -68,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 461,666 | 1,207,389 | +745,723 |
| Middlesbrough | 572,892 | 928,601 | +355,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 780,215 | 596,190 | -184,025 |
| Hull | 434,148 | 426,430 | -7,718 |
| Felixstowe | 632,313 | 226,703 | -405,610 |
| Southampton | 248,051 | 196,505 | -51,546 |
| Dover | 245,476 | 104,555 | -140,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,762 | 217,198 | +139,436 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,189 | 45,211 | +27,022 |
Quick facts
HS code: 380992
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals used in the paper industry to finish paper products