Import/export HS code 390721: Bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate
A special plastic used in making fire-resistant materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 811,626 |
| Ireland | 218,908 |
| China | 174,948 |
| Switzerland | 157,698 |
| United Arab Emirates | 129,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 584,946 | 226,680 | -358,266 |
| Ireland | 119,066 | 99,842 | -19,224 |
| China | 171,477 | 3,471 | -168,006 |
| Switzerland | 30,263 | 127,435 | +97,172 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 129,598 | +129,598 |
| Italy | 67,654 | 0 | -67,654 |
| Germany | 47,696 | 19,413 | -28,283 |
| Norway | 26,079 | 25,510 | -569 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 26,087 | +26,087 |
| Australia | 0 | 24,471 | +24,471 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 814,844 |
| Germany | 194,067 |
| China | 176,204 |
| Saudi Arabia | 134,195 |
| Norway | 51,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 584,946 | 229,898 | -355,048 |
| Germany | 42,868 | 151,199 | +108,331 |
| China | 172,733 | 3,471 | -169,262 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 134,195 | +134,195 |
| Norway | 26,079 | 25,510 | -569 |
| Belgium | 38,428 | 5,519 | -32,909 |
| United States | 22,249 | 20,948 | -1,301 |
| United Kingdom | 2,036 | 24,471 | +22,435 |
| Netherlands | 18,271 | 3,071 | -15,200 |
| Sweden | 0 | 18,272 | +18,272 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,123,486 |
| Other | 282,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 253,756 |
| Air transport | 164,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 807,966 | 315,520 | -492,446 |
| Other | 186,720 | 96,109 | -90,611 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,603 | 152,153 | +50,550 |
| Air transport | 11,090 | 153,412 | +142,322 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 679,493 |
| 000 | 282,829 |
| Liverpool Docks | 195,146 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,043 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 155,167 |
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 | 405,079 | 274,414 | -130,665 |
| 000 | 186,720 | 96,109 | -90,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 195,146 | 0 | -195,146 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,608 | 127,435 | +95,827 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 155,167 | 0 | -155,167 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 135,407 | +135,407 |
| Dover | 49,224 | 10,014 | -39,210 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 21,168 | 25,510 | +4,342 |
| London | 22,249 | 15,976 | -6,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,923 | 6,840 | +1,917 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 91,190 |
| Germany | 81,926 |
| India | 58,704 |
| Malta | 49,977 |
| Ireland | 44,062 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 43,451 | 47,739 | +4,288 |
| Germany | 16,882 | 65,044 | +48,162 |
| India | 0 | 58,704 | +58,704 |
| Malta | 30,346 | 19,631 | -10,715 |
| Ireland | 29,243 | 14,819 | -14,424 |
| United States | 27,067 | 9,371 | -17,696 |
| Singapore | 30,322 | 0 | -30,322 |
| China | 26,051 | 0 | -26,051 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,000 | 13,820 | +6,820 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 18,918 | +18,918 |
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) | 233,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,834 |
| Air transport | 132,544 |
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) | 120,322 | 113,655 | -6,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,246 | 88,588 | +4,342 |
| Air transport | 28,798 | 103,746 | +74,948 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,194 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,179 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,894 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,589 |
| Holyhead | 35,038 |
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 | 91,079 | 91,115 | +36 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,145 | 37,034 | -25,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,554 | 40,340 | +19,786 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,000 | 46,589 | +39,589 |
| Holyhead | 20,219 | 14,819 | -5,400 |
| Tyne | 0 | 32,053 | +32,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,321 | 0 | -25,321 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 19,501 | +19,501 |
| ZLC | 1,244 | 10,101 | +8,857 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 6,716 | +6,716 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A special plastic used in making fire-resistant materials