Import/export HS code 39072911: Polyethylene glycols
A versatile plastic used in making medicines, cosmetics, and industrial products
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- 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 | 65,083,393 |
| United States | 16,039,187 |
| Spain | 12,883,493 |
| Germany | 8,093,416 |
| Switzerland | 5,695,840 |
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 | 35,480,544 | 29,602,849 | -5,877,695 |
| United States | 5,488,528 | 10,550,659 | +5,062,131 |
| Spain | 3,724,706 | 9,158,787 | +5,434,081 |
| Germany | 4,071,635 | 4,021,781 | -49,854 |
| Switzerland | 3,793,705 | 1,902,135 | -1,891,570 |
| France | 2,378,230 | 1,167,734 | -1,210,496 |
| Netherlands | 1,490,760 | 1,891,467 | +400,707 |
| Israel | 620,713 | 333,777 | -286,936 |
| Ireland | 312,748 | 321,490 | +8,742 |
| China | 205,698 | 390,706 | +185,008 |
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 | 48,523,645 |
| Spain | 19,625,111 |
| Germany | 8,097,990 |
| Belgium | 7,867,855 |
| France | 2,233,768 |
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 | 22,160,719 | 26,362,926 | +4,202,207 |
| Spain | 10,520,674 | 9,104,437 | -1,416,237 |
| Germany | 3,814,366 | 4,283,624 | +469,258 |
| Belgium | 4,742,052 | 3,125,803 | -1,616,249 |
| France | 1,670,159 | 563,609 | -1,106,550 |
| Saudi Arabia | 701,065 | 370,768 | -330,297 |
| Netherlands | 593,908 | 386,517 | -207,391 |
| Israel | 628,731 | 348,447 | -280,284 |
| China | 280,105 | 530,709 | +250,604 |
| South Korea | 298,028 | 331,975 | +33,947 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
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 | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +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) | 55,765,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,286,775 |
| Other | 26,084,825 |
| Air transport | 4,150,034 |
| 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) | 23,932,634 | 31,832,516 | +7,899,882 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,888,391 | 12,398,384 | -7,490,007 |
| Other | 12,086,685 | 13,998,140 | +1,911,455 |
| Air transport | 2,484,107 | 1,665,927 | -818,180 |
| Road transport | 7,465 | 84,709 | +77,244 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 52,597,803 |
| 000 | 26,084,825 |
| Felixstowe | 12,816,696 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,166,243 |
| Dover | 5,125,899 |
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 | 28,568,337 | 24,029,466 | -4,538,871 |
| 000 | 12,086,685 | 13,998,140 | +1,911,455 |
| Felixstowe | 3,434,769 | 9,381,927 | +5,947,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,143,100 | 3,023,143 | -119,957 |
| Dover | 2,661,587 | 2,464,312 | -197,275 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,203,265 | 1,313,587 | +110,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,378,262 | 612,458 | -765,804 |
| Eurotunnel | 820,180 | 1,059,242 | +239,062 |
| Killingholme | 1,108,997 | 520,378 | -588,619 |
| Hull | 454,569 | 976,595 | +522,026 |
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 | 33 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 7,760,116 |
| France | 4,320,783 |
| United States | 3,141,818 |
| Spain | 2,062,168 |
| Germany | 1,533,183 |
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 | 5,895,267 | 1,864,849 | -4,030,418 |
| France | 98,033 | 4,222,750 | +4,124,717 |
| United States | 1,465,305 | 1,676,513 | +211,208 |
| Spain | 1,746,389 | 315,779 | -1,430,610 |
| Germany | 611,164 | 922,019 | +310,855 |
| Poland | 838,495 | 12,930 | -825,565 |
| Czechia | 456,206 | 377,553 | -78,653 |
| Ireland | 434,731 | 372,669 | -62,062 |
| India | 444,300 | 330,055 | -114,245 |
| Denmark | 324,772 | 271,186 | -53,586 |
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) | 12,344,651 |
| Other | 7,198,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,531,470 |
| Air transport | 2,904,667 |
| Road transport | 4,860 |
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) | 5,003,125 | 7,341,526 | +2,338,401 |
| Other | 5,666,100 | 1,532,555 | -4,133,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,047,378 | 2,484,092 | -563,286 |
| Air transport | 2,096,237 | 808,430 | -1,287,807 |
| Road transport | 4,860 | 0 | -4,860 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,198,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,976,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,391,581 |
| Southampton | 2,729,829 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,877,122 |
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 | 795,600 | 5,181,329 | +4,385,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,853,015 | 1,538,566 | -2,314,449 |
| Southampton | 1,603,795 | 1,126,034 | -477,761 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,465,739 | 411,383 | -1,054,356 |
| London Gateway Port | 839,247 | 907,563 | +68,316 |
| Manchester Airport | 446,476 | 248,101 | -198,375 |
| Holyhead | 256,918 | 293,235 | +36,317 |
| Felixstowe | 124,621 | 245,323 | +120,702 |
| 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