Import/export HS code 390610: Poly(methyl methacrylate)
A type of clear plastic, often used for making lenses, signs, and displays
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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 | 13,281,526 |
| United States | 3,770,295 |
| Belgium | 3,357,964 |
| Netherlands | 2,256,221 |
| France | 1,246,187 |
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 | 6,869,832 | 6,411,694 | -458,138 |
| United States | 2,837,104 | 933,191 | -1,903,913 |
| Belgium | 1,660,629 | 1,697,335 | +36,706 |
| Netherlands | 1,210,446 | 1,045,775 | -164,671 |
| France | 699,973 | 546,214 | -153,759 |
| Singapore | 425,988 | 692,211 | +266,223 |
| Switzerland | 570,311 | 312,169 | -258,142 |
| Japan | 294,165 | 357,949 | +63,784 |
| China | 379,729 | 252,002 | -127,727 |
| South Korea | 418,487 | 212,904 | -205,583 |
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 | 14,017,230 |
| United States | 4,659,504 |
| Netherlands | 1,762,869 |
| Belgium | 1,458,819 |
| Italy | 1,214,207 |
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 | 7,159,320 | 6,857,910 | -301,410 |
| United States | 3,417,123 | 1,242,381 | -2,174,742 |
| Netherlands | 882,538 | 880,331 | -2,207 |
| Belgium | 687,768 | 771,051 | +83,283 |
| Italy | 694,509 | 519,698 | -174,811 |
| China | 386,845 | 644,293 | +257,448 |
| Singapore | 460,125 | 485,850 | +25,725 |
| Japan | 454,499 | 479,748 | +25,249 |
| South Korea | 453,814 | 232,136 | -221,678 |
| Switzerland | 153,641 | 55,730 | -97,911 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 2 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 15,851,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,727,599 |
| Air transport | 4,203,789 |
| Other | 924,640 |
| Road transport | 11,973 |
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) | 8,322,936 | 7,528,963 | -793,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,004,759 | 3,722,840 | -281,919 |
| Air transport | 2,839,046 | 1,364,743 | -1,474,303 |
| Other | 676,207 | 248,433 | -427,774 |
| Road transport | 2,695 | 9,278 | +6,583 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,853,187 |
| London | 3,047,070 |
| Harwich | 2,715,330 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,613,533 |
| Felixstowe | 2,582,795 |
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 | 2,514,299 | 2,338,888 | -175,411 |
| London | 1,879,428 | 1,167,642 | -711,786 |
| Harwich | 1,193,308 | 1,522,022 | +328,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,264,659 | 1,348,874 | +84,215 |
| Felixstowe | 1,180,562 | 1,402,233 | +221,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,735,171 | 455,925 | -1,279,246 |
| Hull | 739,476 | 978,031 | +238,555 |
| Southampton | 806,720 | 779,883 | -26,837 |
| Purfleet | 645,289 | 660,613 | +15,324 |
| Eurotunnel | 636,562 | 333,754 | -302,808 |
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 | 48 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMAGRO UK LTD | 116 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 82 |
| NEOGEN EUROPE LIMITED | 69 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 68 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 56 |
| SHAPERS’ TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 48 |
| SKILLBOND DIRECT LIMITED | 48 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 46 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 44 |
| COTY MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 390610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of clear plastic, often used for making lenses, signs, and displays