Import/export HS code 38122090: Various plasticisers
Other chemical mixtures used to soften rubber and plastics, not specified 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,008,965 |
| Netherlands | 2,322,465 |
| Italy | 2,213,554 |
| China | 1,036,748 |
| India | 795,200 |
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 | 4,245,575 | 3,763,390 | -482,185 |
| Netherlands | 1,343,188 | 979,277 | -363,911 |
| Italy | 453,169 | 1,760,385 | +1,307,216 |
| China | 630,161 | 406,587 | -223,574 |
| India | 479,266 | 315,934 | -163,332 |
| Poland | 474,748 | 304,315 | -170,433 |
| United States | 96,925 | 352,726 | +255,801 |
| Belgium | 343,124 | 105,187 | -237,937 |
| France | 101,481 | 133,350 | +31,869 |
| Japan | 119,121 | 98,587 | -20,534 |
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 | 7,716,987 |
| United States | 2,530,317 |
| China | 1,864,765 |
| Netherlands | 1,471,647 |
| Estonia | 936,849 |
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 | 4,202,124 | 3,514,863 | -687,261 |
| United States | 561,415 | 1,968,902 | +1,407,487 |
| China | 1,015,787 | 848,978 | -166,809 |
| Netherlands | 815,080 | 656,567 | -158,513 |
| Estonia | 530,800 | 406,049 | -124,751 |
| India | 479,266 | 317,588 | -161,678 |
| Poland | 474,748 | 305,525 | -169,223 |
| Italy | 151,560 | 164,884 | +13,324 |
| Japan | 119,121 | 98,587 | -20,534 |
| Argentina | 77,350 | 71,856 | -5,494 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 10,016,159 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,438,853 |
| Air transport | 551,061 |
| Other | 149,542 |
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) | 5,113,575 | 4,902,584 | -210,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,132,493 | 3,306,360 | +173,867 |
| Air transport | 282,219 | 268,842 | -13,377 |
| Other | 63,443 | 86,099 | +22,656 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,994,141 |
| London | 1,961,179 |
| Hull | 1,955,054 |
| Felixstowe | 1,750,039 |
| Dover | 1,457,120 |
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 | 3,152,077 | 2,842,064 | -310,013 |
| London | 577,614 | 1,383,565 | +805,951 |
| Hull | 1,089,327 | 865,727 | -223,600 |
| Felixstowe | 1,041,640 | 708,399 | -333,241 |
| Dover | 632,655 | 824,465 | +191,810 |
| Southampton | 517,952 | 469,041 | -48,911 |
| Harwich | 486,414 | 230,346 | -256,068 |
| Killingholme | 137,781 | 253,063 | +115,282 |
| Middlesbrough | 226,380 | 111,459 | -114,921 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,894 | 213,005 | +117,111 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
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+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 615,058 |
| France | 299,734 |
| Portugal | 166,266 |
| Pakistan | 122,356 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 100,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 77,390 | 537,668 | +460,278 |
| France | 187,274 | 112,460 | -74,814 |
| Portugal | 86,485 | 79,781 | -6,704 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 122,356 | +122,356 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 100,972 | +100,972 |
| United States | 38,308 | 52,119 | +13,811 |
| India | 48,931 | 38,240 | -10,691 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 85,190 | +85,190 |
| China | 66,409 | 0 | -66,409 |
| Egypt | 53,820 | 0 | -53,820 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 24 | 76 | +52 |
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) | 1,307,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 568,512 |
| Air transport | 202,860 |
| Other | 100 |
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) | 474,772 | 832,259 | +357,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 272,403 | 296,109 | +23,706 |
| Air transport | 66,534 | 136,326 | +69,792 |
| Other | 24 | 76 | +52 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 645,846 |
| Immingham Docks | 501,092 |
| Southampton | 244,889 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,115 |
| Felixstowe | 147,224 |
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 | 276,025 | 369,821 | +93,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,076 | 415,016 | +328,940 |
| Southampton | 174,171 | 70,718 | -103,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,304 | 61,811 | -25,493 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 147,224 | +147,224 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,461 | 122,356 | +105,895 |
| Dover | 79,384 | 37,420 | -41,964 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,333 | 2,086 | -40,247 |
| London | 9,955 | 14,958 | +5,003 |
| Heysham | 11,613 | 5,964 | -5,649 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38122090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical mixtures used to soften rubber and plastics, not specified elsewhere