Import/export HS code 390320: Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers
A durable plastic blend of styrene and acrylonitrile, used in household items and automotive parts
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 | 3,444,340 |
| South Korea | 1,571,837 |
| Switzerland | 1,144,504 |
| Spain | 1,123,535 |
| Ireland | 1,029,450 |
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 | 1,901,715 | 1,542,625 | -359,090 |
| South Korea | 857,589 | 714,248 | -143,341 |
| Switzerland | 867,184 | 277,320 | -589,864 |
| Spain | 593,517 | 530,018 | -63,499 |
| Ireland | 586,943 | 442,507 | -144,436 |
| Belgium | 284,515 | 374,644 | +90,129 |
| Netherlands | 63,621 | 397,636 | +334,015 |
| Italy | 234,390 | 105,844 | -128,546 |
| United States | 112,047 | 73,084 | -38,963 |
| China | 45,351 | 24,864 | -20,487 |
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 | 3,222,499 |
| Netherlands | 2,072,234 |
| South Korea | 1,599,816 |
| Spain | 1,137,333 |
| Italy | 350,258 |
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 | 1,726,137 | 1,496,362 | -229,775 |
| Netherlands | 1,117,590 | 954,644 | -162,946 |
| South Korea | 857,589 | 742,227 | -115,362 |
| Spain | 593,517 | 543,816 | -49,701 |
| Italy | 238,093 | 112,165 | -125,928 |
| Japan | 192,380 | 62,810 | -129,570 |
| United States | 115,242 | 74,047 | -41,195 |
| Sweden | 62,646 | 56,909 | -5,737 |
| China | 45,351 | 24,864 | -20,487 |
| Taiwan | 58,513 | 4,344 | -54,169 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,941,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,855,684 |
| Other | 1,313,747 |
| Air transport | 115,554 |
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) | 3,274,373 | 2,667,002 | -607,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,524,929 | 1,330,755 | -194,174 |
| Other | 813,914 | 499,833 | -314,081 |
| Air transport | 84,059 | 31,495 | -52,564 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,089,093 |
| Dover | 1,488,230 |
| 000 | 1,313,747 |
| Felixstowe | 1,278,656 |
| Harwich | 1,153,489 |
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 | 1,134,497 | 954,596 | -179,901 |
| Dover | 827,600 | 660,630 | -166,970 |
| 000 | 813,914 | 499,833 | -314,081 |
| Felixstowe | 681,294 | 597,362 | -83,932 |
| Harwich | 611,263 | 542,226 | -69,037 |
| Hull | 634,300 | 293,982 | -340,318 |
| Middlesbrough | 295,027 | 405,056 | +110,029 |
| London | 232,236 | 216,970 | -15,266 |
| Purfleet | 148,330 | 116,752 | -31,578 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,511 | 109,813 | +1,302 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMAGRO UK LTD | 60 |
| ALF (AQUATIC DISTRIBUTORS) LTD | 51 |
| LONGFIELD CHEMICALS LIMITED | 43 |
| TRINSEO UK LIMITED | 41 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 38 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 36 |
| JJ FOOD SERVICE LIMITED | 35 |
| ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 27 |
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | 25 |
| HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 118,531 |
| Belgium | 109,248 |
| Netherlands | 101,019 |
| United States | 61,344 |
| Germany | 56,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 81,829 | 36,702 | -45,127 |
| Belgium | 68,229 | 41,019 | -27,210 |
| Netherlands | 35,537 | 65,482 | +29,945 |
| United States | 21,007 | 40,337 | +19,330 |
| Germany | 28,292 | 28,596 | +304 |
| Malaysia | 36,593 | 0 | -36,593 |
| Estonia | 25,553 | 0 | -25,553 |
| Spain | 14,206 | 10,088 | -4,118 |
| France | 11,700 | 7,734 | -3,966 |
| Poland | 0 | 17,537 | +17,537 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,610 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,731 | 2,879 | -2,852 |
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) | 451,659 |
| Air transport | 81,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,042 |
| Other | 8,610 |
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) | 224,158 | 227,501 | +3,343 |
| Air transport | 57,410 | 24,521 | -32,889 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,827 | 36,215 | -3,612 |
| Other | 5,731 | 2,879 | -2,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 249,920 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,523 |
| Felixstowe | 44,958 |
| Holyhead | 42,433 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,199 |
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 | 138,693 | 111,227 | -27,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,521 | 66,002 | +33,481 |
| Felixstowe | 33,913 | 11,045 | -22,868 |
| Holyhead | 25,847 | 16,586 | -9,261 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,751 | 5,448 | -30,303 |
| Southampton | 5,914 | 22,505 | +16,591 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,334 | 16,911 | +7,577 |
| Heysham | 16,411 | 8,737 | -7,674 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 13,710 | +13,710 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,686 | 890 | -9,796 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A durable plastic blend of styrene and acrylonitrile, used in household items and automotive parts