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 | 422,214,804 |
| Germany | 374,665,224 |
| Belgium | 294,341,471 |
| France | 178,084,143 |
| Spain | 134,812,546 |
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 | 223,677,357 | 198,537,447 | -25,139,910 |
| Germany | 197,563,036 | 177,102,188 | -20,460,848 |
| Belgium | 165,128,743 | 129,212,728 | -35,916,015 |
| France | 89,850,978 | 88,233,165 | -1,617,813 |
| Spain | 73,859,069 | 60,953,477 | -12,905,592 |
| Italy | 53,944,013 | 60,156,920 | +6,212,907 |
| Switzerland | 54,566,050 | 52,301,815 | -2,264,235 |
| Lithuania | 40,513,592 | 46,579,234 | +6,065,642 |
| United States | 46,347,560 | 39,599,040 | -6,748,520 |
| Poland | 39,252,759 | 33,897,878 | -5,354,881 |
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 | 386,944,114 |
| Netherlands | 338,683,823 |
| Belgium | 168,593,568 |
| United States | 158,998,839 |
| Italy | 135,388,239 |
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 | 207,099,765 | 179,844,349 | -27,255,416 |
| Netherlands | 183,979,623 | 154,704,200 | -29,275,423 |
| Belgium | 83,170,993 | 85,422,575 | +2,251,582 |
| United States | 82,532,104 | 76,466,735 | -6,065,369 |
| Italy | 66,994,017 | 68,394,222 | +1,400,205 |
| Spain | 71,780,155 | 61,634,281 | -10,145,874 |
| France | 62,378,388 | 56,104,581 | -6,273,807 |
| South Korea | 49,340,948 | 53,163,153 | +3,822,205 |
| Switzerland | 49,976,420 | 42,895,865 | -7,080,555 |
| China | 32,738,483 | 49,087,463 | +16,348,980 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 93 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 80 |
| 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 | 57 | 62 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 44 | 40 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 43 | 38 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 48 | 40 | -8 |
| West Midlands | 47 | 44 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 34 | 37 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 34 | 35 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 39 | 35 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 40 | 32 | -8 |
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) | 1,227,438,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 832,276,309 |
| Other | 160,204,364 |
| Air transport | 65,808,702 |
| Road transport | 51,822,181 |
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) | 653,893,525 | 573,544,788 | -80,348,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 396,779,982 | 435,496,327 | +38,716,345 |
| Other | 91,161,971 | 69,042,393 | -22,119,578 |
| Air transport | 35,500,679 | 30,308,023 | -5,192,656 |
| Road transport | 22,742,951 | 29,079,230 | +6,336,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 391,802,953 |
| Dover | 302,580,769 |
| London | 235,241,261 |
| Middlesbrough | 205,482,307 |
| Felixstowe | 193,304,637 |
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 | 206,293,697 | 185,509,256 | -20,784,441 |
| Dover | 145,814,178 | 156,766,591 | +10,952,413 |
| London | 123,157,181 | 112,084,080 | -11,073,101 |
| Middlesbrough | 104,284,324 | 101,197,983 | -3,086,341 |
| Felixstowe | 88,248,193 | 105,056,444 | +16,808,251 |
| 000 | 91,161,971 | 69,042,393 | -22,119,578 |
| Hull | 61,113,135 | 65,252,663 | +4,139,528 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,589,689 | 47,821,829 | -3,767,860 |
| Belfast Port | 39,916,058 | 40,431,748 | +515,690 |
| Southampton | 42,082,270 | 35,575,436 | -6,506,834 |
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 | 267 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 239 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 132 |
| Other manufacturing | 112 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 348 |
| 2025-10 | 404 |
| 2025-09 | 360 |
| 2025-08 | 376 |
| 2025-07 | 395 |
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 | 119 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 119 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 118 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| IMAGRO UK LTD | 118 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 116 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 116 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 114 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 114 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 113 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 499 |
| 1m-15m | 431 |
| 15m-54m | 145 |
| 0-1m | 108 |
| 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 | 291,210,078 |
| United States | 168,992,373 |
| China | 85,215,356 |
| France | 43,006,833 |
| Ireland | 36,797,482 |
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 | 141,858,553 | 149,351,525 | +7,492,972 |
| United States | 87,588,716 | 81,403,657 | -6,185,059 |
| China | 46,773,282 | 38,442,074 | -8,331,208 |
| France | 21,996,152 | 21,010,681 | -985,471 |
| Ireland | 20,539,374 | 16,258,108 | -4,281,266 |
| Italy | 18,892,686 | 17,704,446 | -1,188,240 |
| Spain | 18,287,106 | 13,535,109 | -4,751,997 |
| Belgium | 18,037,458 | 13,508,323 | -4,529,135 |
| Japan | 12,471,817 | 15,806,281 | +3,334,464 |
| South Korea | 16,655,852 | 10,292,470 | -6,363,382 |
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 | 7,562,556 |
| XI | 3,286,678 |
| XU | 328,640 |
| China | 16,208 |
| United States | 14,674 |
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 | 1,774,481 | -4,013,594 |
| XI | 1,644,236 | 1,642,442 | -1,794 |
| XU | 156,434 | 172,206 | +15,772 |
| China | 8,158 | 8,050 | -108 |
| United States | 2,899 | 11,775 | +8,876 |
| Germany | 2,824 | 3,579 | +755 |
| France | 299 | 338 | +39 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 342 | +342 |
| Austria | 335 | 0 | -335 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 334 | +334 |
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) | 560,415,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 411,027,109 |
| Air transport | 73,446,233 |
| Other | 11,216,976 |
| Road transport | 67,093 |
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) | 272,391,020 | 288,024,749 | +15,633,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 246,277,626 | 164,749,483 | -81,528,143 |
| Air transport | 30,963,192 | 42,483,041 | +11,519,849 |
| Other | 7,603,429 | 3,613,547 | -3,989,882 |
| Road transport | 67,093 | 0 | -67,093 |
| Rail transport | 12,276 | 3,634 | -8,642 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 364,336,455 |
| Southampton | 159,402,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,969,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,454,104 |
| Felixstowe | 82,109,441 |
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 | 180,788,250 | 183,548,205 | +2,759,955 |
| Southampton | 88,784,354 | 70,618,404 | -18,165,950 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,629,107 | 64,340,334 | +8,711,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,318,779 | 44,135,325 | -11,183,454 |
| Felixstowe | 46,029,059 | 36,080,382 | -9,948,677 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,006,591 | 15,233,411 | -9,773,180 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,933,093 | 24,378,328 | +15,445,235 |
| Hull | 19,376,316 | 9,107,846 | -10,268,470 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,559,252 | 11,076,499 | -2,482,753 |
| Holyhead | 13,085,830 | 8,727,969 | -4,357,861 |
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