Import/export HS code 390690: Various acrylic polymers
Various types of acrylic plastics not listed elsewhere, used in different industries
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 | 136,235,685 |
| Netherlands | 134,470,829 |
| Germany | 131,480,515 |
| Belgium | 87,796,864 |
| South Korea | 23,708,574 |
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 | 72,075,509 | 64,160,176 | -7,915,333 |
| Netherlands | 81,561,948 | 52,908,881 | -28,653,067 |
| Germany | 68,538,651 | 62,941,864 | -5,596,787 |
| Belgium | 37,339,744 | 50,457,120 | +13,117,376 |
| South Korea | 16,573,692 | 7,134,882 | -9,438,810 |
| Sweden | 9,969,163 | 12,942,527 | +2,973,364 |
| Spain | 10,036,169 | 7,994,398 | -2,041,771 |
| United States | 8,120,995 | 8,911,979 | +790,984 |
| Japan | 8,621,756 | 6,985,414 | -1,636,342 |
| Italy | 7,911,891 | 7,083,573 | -828,318 |
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 | 145,635,133 |
| Germany | 142,291,547 |
| Netherlands | 104,612,879 |
| Belgium | 50,910,293 |
| United States | 50,621,271 |
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 | 79,521,700 | 66,113,433 | -13,408,267 |
| Germany | 73,706,633 | 68,584,914 | -5,121,719 |
| Netherlands | 62,975,699 | 41,637,180 | -21,338,519 |
| Belgium | 20,092,719 | 30,817,574 | +10,724,855 |
| United States | 28,841,061 | 21,780,210 | -7,060,851 |
| South Korea | 18,738,538 | 9,136,470 | -9,602,068 |
| Spain | 14,023,979 | 11,092,709 | -2,931,270 |
| Sweden | 9,041,339 | 12,042,897 | +3,001,558 |
| Italy | 10,709,869 | 8,941,410 | -1,768,459 |
| Japan | 9,113,061 | 7,511,338 | -1,601,723 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 58 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 43 |
| West Yorkshire | 40 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 32 |
| Inner London - West | 29 |
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 | 46 | 49 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 34 | 35 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 36 | 30 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 26 | 25 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 20 | +5 |
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) | 417,308,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 220,014,129 |
| Air transport | 14,395,490 |
| Other | 11,797,017 |
| Road transport | 917,353 |
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) | 228,784,324 | 188,524,351 | -40,259,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,641,880 | 103,372,249 | -13,269,631 |
| Air transport | 7,006,859 | 7,388,631 | +381,772 |
| Other | 6,976,890 | 4,820,127 | -2,156,763 |
| Road transport | 324,488 | 592,865 | +268,377 |
| Rail transport | 47,703 | 10,010 | -37,693 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 144,890,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,784,021 |
| Middlesbrough | 83,191,373 |
| Hull | 60,350,410 |
| London | 35,962,169 |
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 | 78,556,918 | 66,334,015 | -12,222,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,115,175 | 76,668,846 | +21,553,671 |
| Middlesbrough | 54,827,533 | 28,363,840 | -26,463,693 |
| Hull | 33,878,424 | 26,471,986 | -7,406,438 |
| London | 17,292,895 | 18,669,274 | +1,376,379 |
| Felixstowe | 16,831,200 | 13,528,704 | -3,302,496 |
| Southampton | 13,629,304 | 9,916,471 | -3,712,833 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,268,870 | 8,186,284 | -7,082,586 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,845,400 | 10,845,321 | -79 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 10,592,085 | 5,483,603 | -5,108,482 |
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 | 192 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 137 |
| Other manufacturing | 64 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 213 |
| 2025-11 | 192 |
| 2025-10 | 206 |
| 2025-09 | 178 |
| 2025-08 | 217 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 118 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 95 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 86 |
| IMAGRO UK LTD | 86 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 83 |
| CHEMLINK SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 81 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 77 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 76 |
| GCP PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 75 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 74 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 248 |
| 1m-15m | 226 |
| 15m-54m | 91 |
| 0-1m | 59 |
| Other | 44 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 69,571,778 |
| Germany | 69,029,293 |
| United States | 64,126,278 |
| Italy | 57,648,673 |
| Netherlands | 50,142,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 33,990,576 | 35,581,202 | +1,590,626 |
| Germany | 34,146,485 | 34,882,808 | +736,323 |
| United States | 34,453,189 | 29,673,089 | -4,780,100 |
| Italy | 30,196,503 | 27,452,170 | -2,744,333 |
| Netherlands | 27,884,343 | 22,258,621 | -5,625,722 |
| France | 25,431,459 | 19,879,254 | -5,552,205 |
| Spain | 19,190,936 | 17,529,754 | -1,661,182 |
| Poland | 18,215,322 | 14,838,251 | -3,377,071 |
| Sweden | 14,403,973 | 13,620,121 | -783,852 |
| Belgium | 8,654,065 | 8,136,632 | -517,433 |
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 | 10,306 |
| Netherlands | 3,986 |
| Switzerland | 2,448 |
| Germany | 439 |
| Poland | 120 |
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 | 2,715 | 7,591 | +4,876 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,986 | +3,986 |
| Switzerland | 1,184 | 1,264 | +80 |
| Germany | 0 | 439 | +439 |
| Poland | 120 | 0 | -120 |
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) | 390,677,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 303,415,836 |
| Air transport | 8,246,155 |
| Road transport | 257,722 |
| Other | 242,015 |
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) | 201,369,206 | 189,308,543 | -12,060,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,404,733 | 117,011,103 | -69,393,630 |
| Air transport | 4,367,660 | 3,878,495 | -489,165 |
| Road transport | 228,291 | 29,431 | -198,860 |
| Other | 152,054 | 89,961 | -62,093 |
| Rail transport | 2,920 | 0 | -2,920 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 144,646,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,183,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,782,391 |
| Liverpool Docks | 77,611,640 |
| Southampton | 55,663,187 |
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 | 77,360,061 | 67,286,795 | -10,073,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,625,635 | 60,558,198 | -16,067,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,039,526 | 30,742,865 | -36,296,661 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,774,646 | 38,836,994 | +62,348 |
| Southampton | 30,121,638 | 25,541,549 | -4,580,089 |
| Dover | 19,636,942 | 18,667,548 | -969,394 |
| London | 16,853,444 | 19,046,441 | +2,192,997 |
| Hull | 19,411,860 | 15,117,642 | -4,294,218 |
| Felixstowe | 19,627,617 | 13,400,220 | -6,227,397 |
| Portsmouth | 8,942,456 | 4,591,721 | -4,350,735 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of acrylic plastics not listed elsewhere, used in different industries