Import/export HS code 39072911: Polyethylene glycols
A versatile plastic used in making medicines, cosmetics, and industrial products
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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 | 66,069,794 |
| United States | 16,210,243 |
| Spain | 12,041,296 |
| Germany | 7,996,378 |
| Switzerland | 5,889,695 |
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 | 36,857,260 | 29,212,534 | -7,644,726 |
| United States | 6,222,323 | 9,987,920 | +3,765,597 |
| Spain | 2,698,879 | 9,342,417 | +6,643,538 |
| Germany | 4,112,132 | 3,884,246 | -227,886 |
| Switzerland | 3,812,391 | 2,077,304 | -1,735,087 |
| France | 2,436,686 | 1,066,986 | -1,369,700 |
| Netherlands | 1,351,892 | 2,022,918 | +671,026 |
| Israel | 618,689 | 351,982 | -266,707 |
| Ireland | 361,874 | 272,332 | -89,542 |
| China | 230,090 | 305,932 | +75,842 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 48,563,338 |
| Spain | 19,502,144 |
| Germany | 8,092,634 |
| Belgium | 7,885,214 |
| France | 2,537,677 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 22,763,802 | 25,799,536 | +3,035,734 |
| Spain | 10,214,077 | 9,288,067 | -926,010 |
| Germany | 3,839,960 | 4,252,674 | +412,714 |
| Belgium | 4,519,087 | 3,366,127 | -1,152,960 |
| France | 1,994,959 | 542,718 | -1,452,241 |
| Netherlands | 647,911 | 390,212 | -257,699 |
| Saudi Arabia | 640,685 | 372,875 | -267,810 |
| Israel | 620,980 | 372,379 | -248,601 |
| China | 283,462 | 448,086 | +164,624 |
| Japan | 358,832 | 284,736 | -74,096 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 54,624,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,507,881 |
| Other | 26,190,998 |
| Air transport | 4,280,782 |
| Road transport | 92,174 |
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) | 22,868,797 | 31,755,218 | +8,886,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,265,778 | 12,242,103 | -9,023,675 |
| Other | 12,793,221 | 13,397,777 | +604,556 |
| Air transport | 2,606,491 | 1,674,291 | -932,200 |
| Road transport | 6,028 | 86,146 | +80,118 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 53,256,246 |
| 000 | 26,190,998 |
| Felixstowe | 12,308,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,103,461 |
| Dover | 5,120,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 29,064,402 | 24,191,844 | -4,872,558 |
| 000 | 12,793,221 | 13,397,777 | +604,556 |
| Felixstowe | 3,188,595 | 9,119,533 | +5,930,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,116,829 | 2,986,632 | -130,197 |
| Dover | 2,650,044 | 2,470,636 | -179,408 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,215,572 | 1,301,832 | +86,260 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,618,310 | 606,365 | -1,011,945 |
| Eurotunnel | 847,279 | 1,045,321 | +198,042 |
| Killingholme | 1,109,805 | 604,067 | -505,738 |
| Hull | 475,337 | 922,189 | +446,852 |
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 | 34 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
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+ | 50 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,764,655 |
| France | 4,305,436 |
| United States | 3,110,750 |
| Spain | 2,134,023 |
| Germany | 1,389,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,889,306 | 1,875,349 | -4,013,957 |
| France | 95,801 | 4,209,635 | +4,113,834 |
| United States | 1,413,443 | 1,697,307 | +283,864 |
| Spain | 1,857,960 | 276,063 | -1,581,897 |
| Germany | 571,160 | 818,204 | +247,044 |
| Poland | 836,970 | 14,455 | -822,515 |
| Czechia | 367,159 | 466,600 | +99,441 |
| Ireland | 425,697 | 375,140 | -50,557 |
| India | 438,091 | 305,017 | -133,074 |
| Denmark | 297,975 | 295,098 | -2,877 |
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 | 303 |
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 | 0 | -303 |
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) | 12,357,005 |
| Other | 7,198,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,589,067 |
| Air transport | 2,919,666 |
| Road transport | 6,654 |
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) | 4,986,832 | 7,370,173 | +2,383,341 |
| Other | 5,666,100 | 1,532,555 | -4,133,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,099,838 | 2,489,229 | -610,609 |
| Air transport | 2,118,049 | 801,617 | -1,316,432 |
| Road transport | 6,654 | 0 | -6,654 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,198,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,881,709 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,511,635 |
| Southampton | 2,785,050 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,879,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 5,666,100 | 1,532,555 | -4,133,545 |
| Immingham Docks | 682,177 | 5,199,532 | +4,517,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,965,096 | 1,546,539 | -2,418,557 |
| Southampton | 1,632,365 | 1,152,685 | -479,680 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,473,350 | 406,229 | -1,067,121 |
| London Gateway Port | 824,744 | 892,662 | +67,918 |
| Manchester Airport | 459,413 | 248,101 | -211,312 |
| Holyhead | 268,827 | 271,267 | +2,440 |
| Felixstowe | 154,770 | 252,477 | +97,707 |
| London | 94,052 | 209,138 | +115,086 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39072911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A versatile plastic used in making medicines, cosmetics, and industrial products