Import/export HS code 390461: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
This is a special plastic known as PTFE, used in non-stick coatings and industrial applications
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 | 20,431,234 |
| India | 8,246,354 |
| Netherlands | 7,681,469 |
| Italy | 6,068,829 |
| United States | 2,933,307 |
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 | 7,299,940 | 13,131,294 | +5,831,354 |
| India | 4,096,495 | 4,149,859 | +53,364 |
| Netherlands | 4,453,654 | 3,227,815 | -1,225,839 |
| Italy | 2,879,754 | 3,189,075 | +309,321 |
| United States | 1,617,813 | 1,315,494 | -302,319 |
| China | 924,258 | 1,227,372 | +303,114 |
| Switzerland | 616,905 | 818,115 | +201,210 |
| France | 634,011 | 641,347 | +7,336 |
| Belgium | 519,818 | 702,896 | +183,078 |
| Canada | 331,667 | 363,721 | +32,054 |
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 | 16,507,009 |
| India | 11,605,992 |
| Italy | 7,252,051 |
| Netherlands | 7,220,801 |
| China | 4,100,417 |
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 | 5,607,746 | 10,899,263 | +5,291,517 |
| India | 5,557,610 | 6,048,382 | +490,772 |
| Italy | 3,576,392 | 3,675,659 | +99,267 |
| Netherlands | 4,055,496 | 3,165,305 | -890,191 |
| China | 1,675,496 | 2,424,921 | +749,425 |
| United States | 2,340,513 | 1,525,811 | -814,702 |
| Belgium | 711,583 | 858,656 | +147,073 |
| Japan | 153,423 | 476,104 | +322,681 |
| Denmark | 30,289 | 28,793 | -1,496 |
| Romania | 15,316 | 39,247 | +23,931 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 32,452,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,522,603 |
| Air transport | 7,025,895 |
| Road transport | 60,131 |
| Other | 12,471 |
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) | 13,317,971 | 19,134,451 | +5,816,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,982,714 | 6,539,889 | -442,825 |
| Air transport | 3,469,935 | 3,555,960 | +86,025 |
| Road transport | 60,131 | 0 | -60,131 |
| Other | 5,711 | 6,760 | +1,049 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,900,382 |
| Dover | 6,762,464 |
| Felixstowe | 4,277,849 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,519,862 |
| Southampton | 3,517,185 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 5,499,197 | 11,401,185 | +5,901,988 |
| Dover | 3,184,904 | 3,577,560 | +392,656 |
| Felixstowe | 2,411,586 | 1,866,263 | -545,323 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,784,858 | 1,735,004 | -49,854 |
| Southampton | 1,285,512 | 2,231,673 | +946,161 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,655,511 | 1,794,233 | +138,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,260,901 | 1,139,952 | -1,120,949 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,251,435 | 1,332,513 | +81,078 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,132,754 | 1,163,753 | +30,999 |
| Birmingham Airport | 660,952 | 320,510 | -340,442 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
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+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 17,611,960 |
| United States | 8,793,871 |
| France | 7,227,726 |
| Netherlands | 4,842,742 |
| Turkey | 3,275,984 |
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 | 9,650,047 | 7,961,913 | -1,688,134 |
| United States | 3,168,585 | 5,625,286 | +2,456,701 |
| France | 3,591,426 | 3,636,300 | +44,874 |
| Netherlands | 2,595,574 | 2,247,168 | -348,406 |
| Turkey | 1,086,938 | 2,189,046 | +1,102,108 |
| Romania | 1,468,679 | 1,623,931 | +155,252 |
| Spain | 900,786 | 881,794 | -18,992 |
| Poland | 873,853 | 698,865 | -174,988 |
| Italy | 739,908 | 799,097 | +59,189 |
| China | 112,491 | 1,092,284 | +979,793 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 40 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 40 | 0 | -40 |
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) | 30,197,920 |
| Air transport | 16,521,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,866,920 |
| Road transport | 2,445 |
| Other | 52 |
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) | 14,509,895 | 15,688,025 | +1,178,130 |
| Air transport | 8,863,285 | 7,658,626 | -1,204,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,472,280 | 7,394,640 | +1,922,360 |
| Road transport | 2,445 | 0 | -2,445 |
| Other | 52 | 0 | -52 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,479,783 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,632,683 |
| Hull | 9,218,932 |
| Southampton | 9,082,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,200,681 |
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 | 6,685,862 | 8,793,921 | +2,108,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,955,499 | 6,677,184 | -1,278,315 |
| Hull | 5,076,232 | 4,142,700 | -933,532 |
| Southampton | 3,483,522 | 5,598,699 | +2,115,177 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,052,163 | 2,148,518 | +96,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 796,435 | 1,027,380 | +230,945 |
| Dover | 947,205 | 87,487 | -859,718 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 499,703 | 502,364 | +2,661 |
| Liverpool Docks | 130,519 | 695,383 | +564,864 |
| Eurotunnel | 404,993 | 70,729 | -334,264 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390461
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: This is a special plastic known as PTFE, used in non-stick coatings and industrial applications