Import/export HS code 390729: Various polyethers
Various types of strong plastics 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 116,016,876 |
| Netherlands | 106,744,526 |
| Germany | 89,581,715 |
| France | 45,457,454 |
| Spain | 38,588,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 69,316,779 | 46,700,097 | -22,616,682 |
| Netherlands | 54,700,433 | 52,044,093 | -2,656,340 |
| Germany | 42,760,700 | 46,821,015 | +4,060,315 |
| France | 24,199,054 | 21,258,400 | -2,940,654 |
| Spain | 17,345,920 | 21,242,670 | +3,896,750 |
| China | 15,583,456 | 12,886,820 | -2,696,636 |
| United States | 9,295,794 | 12,413,062 | +3,117,268 |
| Switzerland | 5,741,274 | 8,315,595 | +2,574,321 |
| Italy | 2,875,698 | 5,940,755 | +3,065,057 |
| Denmark | 3,165,796 | 2,936,566 | -229,230 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 90,622,492 |
| United States | 68,810,139 |
| Germany | 65,388,377 |
| Belgium | 60,360,909 |
| Spain | 52,300,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 49,330,615 | 41,291,877 | -8,038,738 |
| United States | 31,828,272 | 36,981,867 | +5,153,595 |
| Germany | 33,582,885 | 31,805,492 | -1,777,393 |
| Belgium | 31,725,714 | 28,635,195 | -3,090,519 |
| Spain | 28,655,381 | 23,645,285 | -5,010,096 |
| France | 20,227,528 | 18,468,427 | -1,759,101 |
| China | 19,509,130 | 15,313,650 | -4,195,480 |
| Italy | 8,254,979 | 9,476,438 | +1,221,459 |
| Singapore | 3,636,909 | 2,502,384 | -1,134,525 |
| Denmark | 2,943,357 | 2,938,246 | -5,111 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 40 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
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 | 33 | 35 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 21 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 10 | -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) | 240,926,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 199,306,072 |
| Other | 39,515,630 |
| Air transport | 20,647,071 |
| Road transport | 886,956 |
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) | 133,411,387 | 107,515,305 | -25,896,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,035,966 | 103,270,106 | +7,234,140 |
| Other | 20,794,150 | 18,721,480 | -2,072,670 |
| Air transport | 10,244,051 | 10,403,020 | +158,969 |
| Road transport | 313,246 | 573,710 | +260,464 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 87,237,096 |
| London | 69,055,438 |
| Dover | 53,604,908 |
| Hull | 52,461,547 |
| Middlesbrough | 46,108,148 |
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 | 41,730,957 | 45,506,139 | +3,775,182 |
| London | 34,878,220 | 34,177,218 | -701,002 |
| Dover | 24,166,867 | 29,438,041 | +5,271,174 |
| Hull | 28,592,264 | 23,869,283 | -4,722,981 |
| Middlesbrough | 23,272,879 | 22,835,269 | -437,610 |
| 000 | 20,794,150 | 18,721,480 | -2,072,670 |
| Belfast Port | 18,491,987 | 12,383,611 | -6,108,376 |
| Felixstowe | 12,087,949 | 18,286,089 | +6,198,140 |
| Killingholme | 14,496,973 | 4,065,716 | -10,431,257 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,724,383 | 6,327,158 | +602,775 |
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 | 133 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 78 |
| Other manufacturing | 33 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 30 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 112 |
| 2025-11 | 107 |
| 2025-10 | 140 |
| 2025-09 | 116 |
| 2025-08 | 119 |
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+ | 159 |
| 1m-15m | 126 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 26 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | 190,197,009 |
| United States | 84,733,009 |
| China | 35,098,453 |
| Japan | 19,301,732 |
| South Korea | 14,538,439 |
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 | 95,746,768 | 94,450,241 | -1,296,527 |
| United States | 43,934,890 | 40,798,119 | -3,136,771 |
| China | 16,706,707 | 18,391,746 | +1,685,039 |
| Japan | 9,780,614 | 9,521,118 | -259,496 |
| South Korea | 9,005,418 | 5,533,021 | -3,472,397 |
| France | 3,795,835 | 6,262,765 | +2,466,930 |
| Ireland | 5,452,210 | 4,281,125 | -1,171,085 |
| Belgium | 6,863,860 | 2,673,373 | -4,190,487 |
| Spain | 3,092,493 | 1,890,404 | -1,202,089 |
| Italy | 2,454,204 | 2,297,083 | -157,121 |
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 | 7,198,352 |
| XI | 66,249 |
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 | 5,665,797 | 1,532,555 | -4,133,242 |
| XI | 303 | 65,946 | +65,643 |
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) | 227,573,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 149,655,089 |
| Air transport | 39,820,947 |
| Other | 7,264,601 |
| Road transport | 5,885 |
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) | 111,662,094 | 115,911,902 | +4,249,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,520,965 | 61,134,124 | -27,386,841 |
| Air transport | 12,536,518 | 27,284,429 | +14,747,911 |
| Other | 5,666,100 | 1,598,501 | -4,067,599 |
| Road transport | 5,885 | 0 | -5,885 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,030,537 |
| Southampton | 87,917,906 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,088,407 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,776,741 |
| Hull | 13,579,204 |
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 | 94,639,290 | 97,391,247 | +2,751,957 |
| Southampton | 54,896,782 | 33,021,124 | -21,875,658 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,747,366 | 18,341,041 | +4,593,675 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,158,281 | 24,618,460 | +17,460,179 |
| Hull | 9,320,674 | 4,258,530 | -5,062,144 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,043,539 | 1,565,843 | -7,477,696 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,575,722 | 6,653,170 | +4,077,448 |
| Felixstowe | 2,941,387 | 5,867,513 | +2,926,126 |
| London | 4,214,499 | 3,749,291 | -465,208 |
| 000 | 5,666,100 | 1,598,501 | -4,067,599 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of strong plastics used in different industries