Import/export HS code 3907: Plastics like polyacetals and polycarbonates
Strong plastics used in making gears, bottles, and electronic parts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 418,359,140 |
| Germany | 369,777,477 |
| Belgium | 289,518,637 |
| France | 182,843,931 |
| Spain | 134,201,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 224,311,421 | 194,047,719 | -30,263,702 |
| Germany | 193,909,066 | 175,868,411 | -18,040,655 |
| Belgium | 164,770,747 | 124,747,890 | -40,022,857 |
| France | 90,433,116 | 92,410,815 | +1,977,699 |
| Spain | 75,399,410 | 58,802,061 | -16,597,349 |
| Italy | 52,844,993 | 61,347,313 | +8,502,320 |
| Switzerland | 58,378,116 | 50,705,306 | -7,672,810 |
| Lithuania | 44,186,957 | 43,757,524 | -429,433 |
| United States | 45,758,568 | 38,299,722 | -7,458,846 |
| Poland | 40,283,564 | 33,438,344 | -6,845,220 |
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 | 383,881,199 |
| Netherlands | 336,095,428 |
| Belgium | 167,329,950 |
| United States | 156,853,881 |
| Italy | 134,360,550 |
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 | 204,034,930 | 179,846,269 | -24,188,661 |
| Netherlands | 184,484,057 | 151,611,371 | -32,872,686 |
| Belgium | 86,709,751 | 80,620,199 | -6,089,552 |
| United States | 82,265,789 | 74,588,092 | -7,677,697 |
| Italy | 65,835,151 | 68,525,399 | +2,690,248 |
| Spain | 72,404,831 | 61,202,306 | -11,202,525 |
| France | 61,681,122 | 59,709,107 | -1,972,015 |
| South Korea | 49,433,812 | 53,932,254 | +4,498,442 |
| Switzerland | 52,293,173 | 41,523,048 | -10,770,125 |
| China | 37,045,065 | 47,944,181 | +10,899,116 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 94 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 82 |
| West Yorkshire | 60 |
| Inner London - West | 58 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 56 |
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 | 72 | 83 | +11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 60 | 61 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 43 | 42 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 44 | 36 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 49 | 40 | -9 |
| West Midlands | 45 | 44 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 36 | 38 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 34 | 35 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 39 | 35 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 40 | 33 | -7 |
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) | 1,220,662,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 840,534,255 |
| Other | 157,414,372 |
| Air transport | 65,378,962 |
| Road transport | 53,470,776 |
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) | 650,244,661 | 570,418,196 | -79,826,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 416,242,861 | 424,291,394 | +8,048,533 |
| Other | 90,891,258 | 66,523,114 | -24,368,144 |
| Air transport | 34,810,091 | 30,568,871 | -4,241,220 |
| Road transport | 25,841,802 | 27,628,974 | +1,787,172 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 393,424,008 |
| Dover | 305,927,804 |
| London | 233,009,164 |
| Middlesbrough | 203,692,672 |
| Felixstowe | 198,331,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 206,652,136 | 186,771,872 | -19,880,264 |
| Dover | 144,541,433 | 161,386,371 | +16,844,938 |
| London | 123,013,848 | 109,995,316 | -13,018,532 |
| Middlesbrough | 110,918,604 | 92,774,068 | -18,144,536 |
| Felixstowe | 93,475,651 | 104,855,853 | +11,380,202 |
| 000 | 90,891,258 | 66,523,114 | -24,368,144 |
| Hull | 61,201,618 | 63,171,225 | +1,969,607 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,274,195 | 46,840,870 | -6,433,325 |
| Belfast Port | 40,746,397 | 40,983,665 | +237,268 |
| Southampton | 43,114,893 | 33,901,663 | -9,213,230 |
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 | 269 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 240 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 136 |
| Other manufacturing | 110 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 49 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 330 |
| 2025-11 | 348 |
| 2025-10 | 404 |
| 2025-09 | 360 |
| 2025-08 | 376 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 120 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 120 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 119 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| IMAGRO UK LTD | 119 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 117 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 117 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 115 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 115 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 114 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 504 |
| 1m-15m | 436 |
| 15m-54m | 143 |
| 0-1m | 107 |
| Other | 81 |
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 | 293,554,374 |
| United States | 166,769,219 |
| China | 84,124,367 |
| France | 41,874,320 |
| Ireland | 36,510,578 |
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 | 143,831,120 | 149,723,254 | +5,892,134 |
| United States | 88,800,614 | 77,968,605 | -10,832,009 |
| China | 44,573,825 | 39,550,542 | -5,023,283 |
| France | 20,581,498 | 21,292,822 | +711,324 |
| Ireland | 20,105,229 | 16,405,349 | -3,699,880 |
| Italy | 18,463,028 | 17,788,589 | -674,439 |
| Spain | 18,057,410 | 14,007,396 | -4,050,014 |
| Belgium | 18,018,600 | 13,565,716 | -4,452,884 |
| Japan | 14,274,180 | 14,620,273 | +346,093 |
| South Korea | 15,567,163 | 10,082,255 | -5,484,908 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 7,618,112 |
| XI | 3,349,349 |
| China | 16,050 |
| United States | 14,580 |
| Germany | 6,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 5,788,075 | 1,830,037 | -3,958,038 |
| XI | 1,542,501 | 1,806,848 | +264,347 |
| China | 9,105 | 6,945 | -2,160 |
| United States | 2,933 | 11,647 | +8,714 |
| Germany | 2,913 | 3,464 | +551 |
| France | 302 | 331 | +29 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 342 | +342 |
| Austria | 335 | 0 | -335 |
| Taiwan | 334 | 0 | -334 |
| Sweden | 125 | 0 | -125 |
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) | 568,792,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 395,061,240 |
| Air transport | 75,911,323 |
| Other | 11,336,599 |
| Rail transport | 42,779 |
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) | 281,702,697 | 287,089,959 | +5,387,262 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 235,256,901 | 159,804,339 | -75,452,562 |
| Air transport | 31,038,152 | 44,873,171 | +13,835,019 |
| Other | 7,501,730 | 3,834,869 | -3,666,861 |
| Rail transport | 12,276 | 30,503 | +18,227 |
| Road transport | 39,014 | 0 | -39,014 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 364,660,631 |
| Southampton | 155,347,772 |
| Immingham Docks | 126,181,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,001,927 |
| Felixstowe | 80,683,111 |
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 | 183,364,075 | 181,296,556 | -2,067,519 |
| Southampton | 86,603,155 | 68,744,617 | -17,858,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,343,630 | 66,837,633 | +7,494,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,651,436 | 42,350,491 | -13,300,945 |
| Felixstowe | 45,500,007 | 35,183,104 | -10,316,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,837,512 | 14,123,541 | -11,713,971 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,322,672 | 26,878,051 | +17,555,379 |
| Hull | 16,937,952 | 9,266,948 | -7,671,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,406,512 | 10,661,392 | -2,745,120 |
| Holyhead | 12,621,818 | 8,753,797 | -3,868,021 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 390710 – Polyacetals
- 390721 – Bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate
- 390729 – Various polyethers
- 390730 – Epoxide resins
- 390740 – Polycarbonates
- 390750 – Alkyd resins
- 390761 – High viscosity polyester
- 390769 – Various polyesters
- 390770 – Poly(lactic acid)
- 390791 – Unsaturated polyesters
- 390799 – Various polyesters
Quick facts
HS code: 3907
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong plastics used in making gears, bottles, and electronic parts