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 | 12,294,297 |
| Belgium | 7,052,080 |
| South Korea | 6,188,366 |
| United States | 5,556,549 |
| France | 2,877,979 |
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 | 5,602,061 | 6,692,236 | +1,090,175 |
| Belgium | 5,045,275 | 2,006,805 | -3,038,470 |
| South Korea | 3,684,348 | 2,504,018 | -1,180,330 |
| United States | 2,901,277 | 2,655,272 | -246,005 |
| France | 1,802,671 | 1,075,308 | -727,363 |
| Canada | 686,704 | 512,953 | -173,751 |
| Netherlands | 421,367 | 612,055 | +190,688 |
| Switzerland | 531,829 | 405,393 | -126,436 |
| Brazil | 249,700 | 319,830 | +70,130 |
| China | 291,333 | 261,254 | -30,079 |
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 | 7,481,574 |
| Belgium | 6,517,919 |
| France | 6,208,378 |
| Germany | 6,036,530 |
| United States | 5,842,872 |
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 | 4,456,685 | 3,024,889 | -1,431,796 |
| Belgium | 3,230,055 | 3,287,864 | +57,809 |
| France | 3,435,849 | 2,772,529 | -663,320 |
| Germany | 3,410,475 | 2,626,055 | -784,420 |
| United States | 3,106,933 | 2,735,939 | -370,994 |
| Canada | 2,453,802 | 1,716,719 | -737,083 |
| China | 313,895 | 351,861 | +37,966 |
| Brazil | 253,816 | 357,698 | +103,882 |
| Japan | 462,163 | 137,042 | -325,121 |
| Greece | 147,565 | 0 | -147,565 |
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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 23,552,378 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,838,805 |
| Other | 1,770,990 |
| Air transport | 335,762 |
| Road transport | 79,438 |
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) | 11,382,450 | 12,169,928 | +787,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,240,237 | 4,598,568 | -3,641,669 |
| Other | 1,682,898 | 88,092 | -1,594,806 |
| Air transport | 81,874 | 253,888 | +172,014 |
| Road transport | 0 | 79,438 | +79,438 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,863,932 |
| Felixstowe | 4,326,906 |
| Southampton | 4,286,094 |
| London | 4,094,804 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,088,624 |
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 | 4,171,781 | 3,692,151 | -479,630 |
| Felixstowe | 2,610,708 | 1,716,198 | -894,510 |
| Southampton | 1,969,221 | 2,316,873 | +347,652 |
| London | 1,656,320 | 2,438,484 | +782,164 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,201,699 | 886,925 | -1,314,774 |
| Killingholme | 1,299,929 | 904,709 | -395,220 |
| 499 | 689,277 | 1,371,022 | +681,745 |
| Dover | 1,113,321 | 897,367 | -215,954 |
| Eurotunnel | 911,496 | 1,003,539 | +92,043 |
| 000 | 1,682,898 | 88,092 | -1,594,806 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
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 | 110 |
| DE MONCHY UK LIMITED | 63 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 27 |
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 24 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 24 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 | 345,183 |
| United States | 85,363 |
| 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 | 550,735 | 116,673 | -434,062 |
| Germany | 141,358 | 203,825 | +62,467 |
| United States | 52,907 | 32,456 | -20,451 |
| India | 70,146 | 5,748 | -64,398 |
| Japan | 33,080 | 26,963 | -6,117 |
| France | 40,843 | 15,991 | -24,852 |
| Israel | 11,803 | 44,992 | +33,189 |
| Sweden | 33,127 | 8,287 | -24,840 |
| Spain | 14,956 | 11,464 | -3,492 |
| 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 | 204 |
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 | 0 | 204 | +204 |
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) | 932,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 557,346 |
| Air transport | 131,855 |
| Other | 204 |
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) | 701,966 | 230,064 | -471,902 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 289,174 | 268,172 | -21,002 |
| Air transport | 89,805 | 42,050 | -47,755 |
| Other | 0 | 204 | +204 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 728,992 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 406,315 |
| 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 | 596,298 | 132,694 | -463,604 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,534 | 219,781 | +33,247 |
| Southampton | 42,437 | 63,019 | +20,582 |
| Dover | 89,440 | 11,452 | -77,988 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,464 | 20,789 | -28,675 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,090 | 18,933 | -6,157 |
| ZLC | 28,490 | 7,689 | -20,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,200 | 14,026 | +826 |
| Felixstowe | 5,557 | 15,418 | +9,861 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 19,649 | 0 | -19,649 |
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