Import/export HS code 390220: Polyisobutylene plastic in raw form
A rubber-like plastic material used in adhesives, sealants, and industrial applications
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,226,428 |
| Belgium | 7,282,046 |
| South Korea | 6,345,232 |
| United States | 5,546,923 |
| France | 2,840,989 |
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 | 5,520,078 | 6,706,350 | +1,186,272 |
| Belgium | 5,147,331 | 2,134,715 | -3,012,616 |
| South Korea | 3,927,986 | 2,417,246 | -1,510,740 |
| United States | 2,760,848 | 2,786,075 | +25,227 |
| France | 1,669,665 | 1,171,324 | -498,341 |
| Canada | 686,704 | 512,953 | -173,751 |
| Switzerland | 551,878 | 507,172 | -44,706 |
| Netherlands | 451,998 | 543,461 | +91,463 |
| Brazil | 335,719 | 346,555 | +10,836 |
| China | 297,004 | 258,068 | -38,936 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 7,654,099 |
| Belgium | 6,589,529 |
| France | 6,244,496 |
| Germany | 6,047,035 |
| United States | 5,845,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 4,684,670 | 2,969,429 | -1,715,241 |
| Belgium | 3,040,562 | 3,548,967 | +508,405 |
| France | 3,390,770 | 2,853,726 | -537,044 |
| Germany | 3,630,042 | 2,416,993 | -1,213,049 |
| United States | 2,964,571 | 2,880,597 | -83,974 |
| Canada | 2,435,473 | 1,834,353 | -601,120 |
| Brazil | 339,835 | 384,423 | +44,588 |
| China | 321,544 | 345,923 | +24,379 |
| Japan | 459,094 | 130,076 | -329,018 |
| Greece | 145,583 | 1,982 | -143,601 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 23,524,252 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,366,260 |
| Other | 1,787,239 |
| Air transport | 298,931 |
| Road transport | 70,300 |
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) | 11,050,655 | 12,473,597 | +1,422,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,682,324 | 4,683,936 | -3,998,388 |
| Other | 1,699,147 | 88,092 | -1,611,055 |
| Air transport | 81,874 | 217,057 | +135,183 |
| Road transport | 0 | 70,300 | +70,300 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,816,369 |
| Felixstowe | 4,629,078 |
| London | 4,162,449 |
| Southampton | 4,106,794 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,369,057 |
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 | 4,108,713 | 3,707,656 | -401,057 |
| Felixstowe | 2,896,171 | 1,732,907 | -1,163,264 |
| London | 1,636,876 | 2,525,573 | +888,697 |
| Southampton | 2,001,761 | 2,105,033 | +103,272 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,264,316 | 1,104,741 | -1,159,575 |
| Killingholme | 1,244,910 | 1,004,228 | -240,682 |
| Dover | 1,193,194 | 918,540 | -274,654 |
| 499 | 424,498 | 1,626,663 | +1,202,165 |
| Eurotunnel | 854,976 | 1,076,558 | +221,582 |
| 000 | 1,699,147 | 88,092 | -1,611,055 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEDA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 118 |
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 109 |
| DE MONCHY UK LIMITED | 63 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 26 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 23 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 667,408 |
| Germany | 408,577 |
| United States | 84,301 |
| India | 75,894 |
| Japan | 60,043 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 480,406 | 187,002 | -293,404 |
| Germany | 196,085 | 212,492 | +16,407 |
| United States | 46,202 | 38,099 | -8,103 |
| India | 66,729 | 9,165 | -57,564 |
| Japan | 33,080 | 26,963 | -6,117 |
| Israel | 11,803 | 44,992 | +33,189 |
| France | 23,891 | 29,385 | +5,494 |
| Sweden | 33,127 | 8,287 | -24,840 |
| Spain | 11,806 | 14,614 | +2,808 |
| Switzerland | 14,520 | 6,924 | -7,596 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 210 | 204 | -6 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 951,317 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 617,182 |
| Air transport | 130,793 |
| Other | 414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 640,802 | 310,515 | -330,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,027 | 294,155 | -28,872 |
| Air transport | 86,655 | 44,138 | -42,517 |
| Other | 210 | 204 | -6 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 744,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 466,151 |
| Southampton | 105,456 |
| Dover | 100,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 70,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 539,491 | 205,464 | -334,027 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 229,152 | 236,999 | +7,847 |
| Southampton | 41,461 | 63,995 | +22,534 |
| Dover | 80,675 | 20,217 | -60,458 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,464 | 20,789 | -28,675 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,385 | 25,638 | +7,253 |
| ZLC | 25,340 | 10,839 | -14,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,200 | 14,026 | +826 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 22,973 | 0 | -22,973 |
| Felixstowe | 5,557 | 15,418 | +9,861 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A rubber-like plastic material used in adhesives, sealants, and industrial applications