Import/export HS code 390599: Various vinyl plastics
These are other types of plastics made from vinyl chemicals, used in a wide range of 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 | 6,360,004 |
| Belgium | 5,053,556 |
| China | 2,188,176 |
| Netherlands | 2,062,769 |
| United States | 1,895,058 |
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 | 3,272,580 | 3,087,424 | -185,156 |
| Belgium | 3,057,605 | 1,995,951 | -1,061,654 |
| China | 1,187,723 | 1,000,453 | -187,270 |
| Netherlands | 1,089,147 | 973,622 | -115,525 |
| United States | 900,488 | 994,570 | +94,082 |
| Switzerland | 264,023 | 721,728 | +457,705 |
| Denmark | 277,424 | 682,985 | +405,561 |
| Philippines | 621,497 | 0 | -621,497 |
| Japan | 191,167 | 191,406 | +239 |
| United Arab Emirates | 147,000 | 94,329 | -52,671 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,335,777 |
| Germany | 4,306,369 |
| China | 4,296,135 |
| Denmark | 1,244,167 |
| Netherlands | 1,164,814 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,484,346 | 2,851,431 | -632,915 |
| Germany | 2,248,379 | 2,057,990 | -190,389 |
| China | 2,184,295 | 2,111,840 | -72,455 |
| Denmark | 503,576 | 740,591 | +237,015 |
| Netherlands | 527,997 | 636,817 | +108,820 |
| Belgium | 558,409 | 463,774 | -94,635 |
| Philippines | 621,497 | 0 | -621,497 |
| Japan | 191,167 | 191,406 | +239 |
| United Arab Emirates | 40,320 | 132,720 | +92,400 |
| United Kingdom | 11,581 | 121,642 | +110,061 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 13,017,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,642,774 |
| Air transport | 2,605,754 |
| Other | 1,357,970 |
| Rail transport | 5,485 |
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) | 6,644,216 | 6,373,064 | -271,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,796,788 | 1,845,986 | -950,802 |
| Air transport | 1,274,169 | 1,331,585 | +57,416 |
| Other | 589,437 | 768,533 | +179,096 |
| Rail transport | 5,485 | 0 | -5,485 |
| Road transport | 1,061 | 0 | -1,061 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,210,441 |
| Dover | 3,106,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,610,328 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,809,667 |
| Killingholme | 1,798,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,103,756 | 1,106,685 | -997,071 |
| Dover | 1,735,627 | 1,371,211 | -364,416 |
| Immingham Docks | 931,291 | 1,679,037 | +747,746 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,203,056 | 606,611 | -596,445 |
| Killingholme | 956,987 | 841,315 | -115,672 |
| Harwich | 741,110 | 662,547 | -78,563 |
| 000 | 589,437 | 768,533 | +179,096 |
| Southampton | 727,382 | 626,537 | -100,845 |
| East Midlands Airport | 506,102 | 389,089 | -117,013 |
| London | 378,853 | 378,001 | -852 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLORCON LIMITED | 96 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 58 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 49 |
| ASHLAND SPECIALTIES UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BUCKMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| AB INBEV UK LIMITED | 44 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 768,668 |
| Denmark | 636,564 |
| Germany | 599,949 |
| Spain | 478,015 |
| France | 287,846 |
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 | 505,120 | 263,548 | -241,572 |
| Denmark | 376,861 | 259,703 | -117,158 |
| Germany | 218,481 | 381,468 | +162,987 |
| Spain | 196,008 | 282,007 | +85,999 |
| France | 200,422 | 87,424 | -112,998 |
| United States | 161,255 | 63,406 | -97,849 |
| Indonesia | 100,889 | 93,585 | -7,304 |
| Netherlands | 134,204 | 55,779 | -78,425 |
| Guyana | 0 | 134,000 | +134,000 |
| Turkey | 69,926 | 3,612 | -66,314 |
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 | 38,720 |
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 | 20,403 | 18,317 | -2,086 |
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) | 2,638,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,412,104 |
| Air transport | 525,870 |
| Other | 38,720 |
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) | 1,483,678 | 1,154,754 | -328,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 763,889 | 648,215 | -115,674 |
| Air transport | 327,580 | 198,290 | -129,290 |
| Other | 20,403 | 18,317 | -2,086 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,146,031 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,090,275 |
| Heysham | 698,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 341,131 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 262,415 |
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 | 669,554 | 476,477 | -193,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 522,722 | 567,553 | +44,831 |
| Heysham | 458,394 | 240,494 | -217,900 |
| London Gateway Port | 227,007 | 114,124 | -112,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,886 | 117,529 | -27,357 |
| Dover | 56,875 | 184,784 | +127,909 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,406 | 32,708 | -77,698 |
| Southampton | 17,719 | 96,640 | +78,921 |
| Portsmouth | 86,029 | 24,224 | -61,805 |
| Manchester Airport | 58,973 | 18,081 | -40,892 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390599
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: These are other types of plastics made from vinyl chemicals, used in a wide range of applications