Import/export HS code 390450: Vinylidene chloride plastics
These are plastics made from vinylidene chloride, used in packaging and films
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,601,327 |
| Belgium | 4,881,828 |
| Japan | 955,993 |
| Netherlands | 935,359 |
| United States | 117,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,302,515 | 5,298,812 | -1,003,703 |
| Belgium | 2,037,649 | 2,844,179 | +806,530 |
| Japan | 753,496 | 202,497 | -550,999 |
| Netherlands | 594,878 | 340,481 | -254,397 |
| United States | 98,522 | 19,255 | -79,267 |
| China | 99,457 | 0 | -99,457 |
| Germany | 65,595 | 30,494 | -35,101 |
| Spain | 49,353 | 29,515 | -19,838 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,312,713 |
| Japan | 1,511,501 |
| China | 459,321 |
| Belgium | 185,593 |
| Germany | 179,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,451,183 | 7,861,530 | -589,653 |
| Japan | 1,135,390 | 376,111 | -759,279 |
| China | 312,687 | 146,634 | -166,053 |
| Belgium | 1,797 | 183,796 | +181,999 |
| Germany | 1,886 | 177,907 | +176,021 |
| United States | 98,522 | 19,255 | -79,267 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West of England | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 16,755,531 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,945,558 |
| Air transport | 65,609 |
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) | 8,219,250 | 8,536,281 | +317,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,741,855 | 203,703 | -1,538,152 |
| Air transport | 40,360 | 25,249 | -15,111 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,642,663 |
| London | 4,769,891 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,423,173 |
| Purfleet | 2,611,898 |
| Southampton | 1,000,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,953,318 | 2,689,345 | -263,973 |
| London | 2,464,116 | 2,305,775 | -158,341 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,773,415 | 1,649,758 | -123,657 |
| Purfleet | 999,586 | 1,612,312 | +612,726 |
| Southampton | 797,897 | 202,497 | -595,400 |
| Portsmouth | 521,384 | 66,196 | -455,188 |
| Immingham Docks | 232,392 | 44,934 | -187,458 |
| Hull | 71,287 | 56,125 | -15,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,667 | 0 | -126,667 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,017 | 91,368 | +76,351 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEALED AIR LIMITED | 47 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 41 |
| TOR COATINGS LIMITED | 27 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 26 |
| FORMULATED POLYMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 25 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 24 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 12 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 12 |
| F.BALL AND CO. LIMITED | 9 |
| FUTAMURA CHEMICAL UK LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,304,940 |
| Singapore | 80,020 |
| Norway | 31,067 |
| Egypt | 30,450 |
| France | 12,893 |
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 | 710,792 | 1,594,148 | +883,356 |
| Singapore | 80,020 | 0 | -80,020 |
| Norway | 31,067 | 0 | -31,067 |
| Egypt | 30,450 | 0 | -30,450 |
| France | 12,893 | 0 | -12,893 |
| Italy | 4,777 | 0 | -4,777 |
| Belgium | 2,044 | 2,700 | +656 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,937 | +1,937 |
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) | 2,287,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,836 |
| Air transport | 84,107 |
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) | 691,037 | 1,596,848 | +905,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,836 | 0 | -98,836 |
| Air transport | 82,170 | 1,937 | -80,233 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,578,964 |
| Middlesbrough | 747,374 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,020 |
| Dover | 30,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 471,580 | 1,107,384 | +635,804 |
| Middlesbrough | 265,598 | 481,776 | +216,178 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,020 | 0 | -80,020 |
| Dover | 30,450 | 0 | -30,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,253 | 7,688 | -13,565 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,150 | 0 | -2,150 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,937 | +1,937 |
| Harwich | 992 | 0 | -992 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390450
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: These are plastics made from vinylidene chloride, used in packaging and films