Import/export HS code 38123990: Various stabilisers
Other chemical mixtures used to protect 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 | 19,999,346 |
| Netherlands | 13,919,735 |
| Italy | 10,914,958 |
| China | 10,607,654 |
| Switzerland | 6,636,917 |
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 | 9,954,290 | 10,045,056 | +90,766 |
| Netherlands | 6,943,332 | 6,976,403 | +33,071 |
| Italy | 5,182,019 | 5,732,939 | +550,920 |
| China | 5,605,076 | 5,002,578 | -602,498 |
| Switzerland | 3,978,933 | 2,657,984 | -1,320,949 |
| Belgium | 3,801,021 | 2,618,821 | -1,182,200 |
| Austria | 2,772,567 | 2,785,544 | +12,977 |
| Denmark | 971,171 | 1,465,041 | +493,870 |
| United States | 1,266,183 | 967,428 | -298,755 |
| France | 758,906 | 917,178 | +158,272 |
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 | 20,232,099 |
| Italy | 14,911,400 |
| China | 13,702,069 |
| Switzerland | 8,259,158 |
| United States | 7,569,559 |
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 | 10,136,382 | 10,095,717 | -40,665 |
| Italy | 7,996,352 | 6,915,048 | -1,081,304 |
| China | 7,234,375 | 6,467,694 | -766,681 |
| Switzerland | 4,363,110 | 3,896,048 | -467,062 |
| United States | 3,757,305 | 3,812,254 | +54,949 |
| Netherlands | 3,349,298 | 2,831,306 | -517,992 |
| Austria | 3,095,934 | 2,981,375 | -114,559 |
| Denmark | 971,171 | 1,420,038 | +448,867 |
| Taiwan | 553,200 | 493,808 | -59,392 |
| Belgium | 406,826 | 577,654 | +170,828 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Merseyside | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
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 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +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) | 50,644,229 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,978,289 |
| Air transport | 1,986,539 |
| Road transport | 1,679,390 |
| Other | 461,049 |
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) | 25,692,127 | 24,952,102 | -740,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,257,552 | 13,720,737 | -2,536,815 |
| Air transport | 1,144,913 | 841,626 | -303,287 |
| Road transport | 418,842 | 1,260,548 | +841,706 |
| Other | 116,048 | 345,001 | +228,953 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,894,181 |
| Dover | 18,024,800 |
| Felixstowe | 12,315,412 |
| Killingholme | 7,164,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,858,395 |
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 | 12,516,560 | 11,377,621 | -1,138,939 |
| Dover | 9,109,363 | 8,915,437 | -193,926 |
| Felixstowe | 8,150,422 | 4,164,990 | -3,985,432 |
| Killingholme | 2,352,114 | 4,812,597 | +2,460,483 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,026,867 | 1,831,528 | -195,339 |
| London | 2,311,625 | 987,100 | -1,324,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,149,791 | 2,041,807 | +892,016 |
| Southampton | 766,507 | 1,624,807 | +858,300 |
| Hull | 584,874 | 1,082,046 | +497,172 |
| ZLC | 385,609 | 1,249,565 | +863,956 |
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 | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 28 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 41 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 33 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
| 2025-07 | 48 |
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+ | 61 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 17,030,774 |
| France | 9,517,904 |
| United States | 8,779,515 |
| Netherlands | 4,920,520 |
| Spain | 4,457,369 |
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 | 8,955,028 | 8,075,746 | -879,282 |
| France | 5,045,951 | 4,471,953 | -573,998 |
| United States | 4,778,670 | 4,000,845 | -777,825 |
| Netherlands | 2,690,896 | 2,229,624 | -461,272 |
| Spain | 2,052,061 | 2,405,308 | +353,247 |
| Ireland | 2,259,061 | 1,577,469 | -681,592 |
| Italy | 1,847,385 | 1,812,296 | -35,089 |
| Turkey | 1,350,767 | 1,387,062 | +36,295 |
| China | 1,435,929 | 1,216,881 | -219,048 |
| Mexico | 1,526,980 | 942,487 | -584,493 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 24,170 |
| Belgium | 3,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 10,404 | 13,766 | +3,362 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,006 | +3,006 |
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) | 54,753,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,127,731 |
| Air transport | 1,270,766 |
| Other | 27,176 |
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) | 28,096,513 | 26,657,075 | -1,439,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,039,257 | 10,088,474 | -5,950,783 |
| Air transport | 639,138 | 631,628 | -7,510 |
| Other | 10,404 | 16,772 | +6,368 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,320,266 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,730,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,667,518 |
| Southampton | 7,722,420 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,555,678 |
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 | 20,034,705 | 17,285,561 | -2,749,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,908,733 | 6,821,873 | -86,860 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,998,577 | 2,668,941 | -4,329,636 |
| Southampton | 2,431,954 | 5,290,466 | +2,858,512 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,349,186 | 2,206,492 | -1,142,694 |
| Felixstowe | 1,324,549 | 602,569 | -721,980 |
| Holyhead | 801,755 | 609,541 | -192,214 |
| Portsmouth | 262,657 | 517,111 | +254,454 |
| Killingholme | 777,806 | 0 | -777,806 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 457,389 | 196,212 | -261,177 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38123990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other chemical mixtures used to protect rubber and plastics, not specified elsewhere