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 | 20,644,084 |
| Netherlands | 13,840,449 |
| Italy | 11,293,067 |
| China | 10,522,208 |
| Belgium | 6,106,014 |
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 | 10,102,915 | 10,541,169 | +438,254 |
| Netherlands | 7,024,850 | 6,815,599 | -209,251 |
| Italy | 5,390,381 | 5,902,686 | +512,305 |
| China | 5,669,542 | 4,852,666 | -816,876 |
| Belgium | 3,749,879 | 2,356,135 | -1,393,744 |
| Switzerland | 3,755,891 | 2,273,339 | -1,482,552 |
| Austria | 2,722,233 | 2,659,021 | -63,212 |
| Denmark | 1,078,377 | 1,474,222 | +395,845 |
| United States | 1,297,198 | 962,461 | -334,737 |
| France | 653,631 | 1,087,087 | +433,456 |
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 | 20,162,992 |
| Italy | 15,085,297 |
| China | 13,620,743 |
| Switzerland | 8,111,913 |
| United States | 7,703,642 |
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 | 10,336,923 | 9,826,069 | -510,854 |
| Italy | 8,125,578 | 6,959,719 | -1,165,859 |
| China | 7,313,992 | 6,306,751 | -1,007,241 |
| Switzerland | 4,242,122 | 3,869,791 | -372,331 |
| United States | 3,654,938 | 4,048,704 | +393,766 |
| Netherlands | 3,391,446 | 2,930,659 | -460,787 |
| Austria | 3,068,234 | 2,829,204 | -239,030 |
| Denmark | 1,078,377 | 1,429,219 | +350,842 |
| Belgium | 409,641 | 579,556 | +169,915 |
| Taiwan | 473,364 | 418,121 | -55,243 |
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 | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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) | 50,680,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,391,565 |
| Air transport | 2,035,287 |
| Road transport | 1,871,604 |
| Other | 462,654 |
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) | 25,499,847 | 25,181,078 | -318,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,987,187 | 13,404,378 | -2,582,809 |
| Air transport | 1,164,832 | 870,455 | -294,377 |
| Road transport | 738,320 | 1,133,284 | +394,964 |
| Other | 116,048 | 346,606 | +230,558 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,209,852 |
| Dover | 17,704,433 |
| Felixstowe | 11,914,216 |
| Killingholme | 7,634,255 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,896,065 |
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 | 12,673,722 | 11,536,130 | -1,137,592 |
| Dover | 8,819,730 | 8,884,703 | +64,973 |
| Felixstowe | 8,118,661 | 3,795,555 | -4,323,106 |
| Killingholme | 2,789,126 | 4,845,129 | +2,056,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,028,251 | 1,867,814 | -160,437 |
| London | 2,049,178 | 1,015,458 | -1,033,720 |
| London Gateway Port | 810,394 | 2,198,954 | +1,388,560 |
| Southampton | 833,906 | 1,571,379 | +737,473 |
| ZLC | 697,739 | 1,122,301 | +424,562 |
| Hull | 574,308 | 1,077,224 | +502,916 |
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 | 34 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 41 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 33 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
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+ | 60 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 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 | 16,584,878 |
| France | 9,407,463 |
| United States | 8,856,736 |
| Netherlands | 4,672,154 |
| Spain | 4,351,151 |
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 | 8,534,128 | 8,050,750 | -483,378 |
| France | 4,931,166 | 4,476,297 | -454,869 |
| United States | 4,713,309 | 4,143,427 | -569,882 |
| Netherlands | 2,399,366 | 2,272,788 | -126,578 |
| Spain | 1,824,062 | 2,527,089 | +703,027 |
| Ireland | 2,136,274 | 1,855,823 | -280,451 |
| Italy | 1,750,257 | 1,847,940 | +97,683 |
| Turkey | 1,455,719 | 1,442,881 | -12,838 |
| China | 1,382,329 | 1,216,881 | -165,448 |
| Mexico | 1,480,628 | 1,011,242 | -469,386 |
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 | 12,982 | 11,188 | -1,794 |
| 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) | 54,949,308 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,048,156 |
| Air transport | 1,300,959 |
| 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) | 27,840,595 | 27,108,713 | -731,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,947,099 | 10,101,057 | -4,846,042 |
| Air transport | 611,703 | 689,256 | +77,553 |
| Other | 12,982 | 14,194 | +1,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,694,559 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,159,964 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,704,678 |
| Southampton | 7,762,571 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,649,457 |
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 | 19,315,728 | 17,378,831 | -1,936,897 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,300,202 | 6,859,762 | -440,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,272,358 | 2,432,320 | -4,840,038 |
| Southampton | 2,213,890 | 5,548,681 | +3,334,791 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,322,248 | 2,327,209 | -995,039 |
| Felixstowe | 1,211,097 | 643,370 | -567,727 |
| Holyhead | 651,629 | 704,428 | +52,799 |
| Portsmouth | 138,241 | 586,656 | +448,415 |
| Manchester Airport | 165,195 | 468,453 | +303,258 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 422,495 | 208,405 | -214,090 |
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