Import/export HS code 390750: Alkyd resins
A type of plastic used in making paints and varnishes
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 | 32,051,930 |
| Germany | 7,610,259 |
| France | 3,491,754 |
| Spain | 2,309,614 |
| Italy | 2,079,379 |
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 | 18,542,057 | 13,509,873 | -5,032,184 |
| Germany | 4,356,224 | 3,254,035 | -1,102,189 |
| France | 1,186,860 | 2,304,894 | +1,118,034 |
| Spain | 1,355,141 | 954,473 | -400,668 |
| Italy | 930,160 | 1,149,219 | +219,059 |
| Belgium | 715,835 | 864,489 | +148,654 |
| Austria | 869,684 | 533,173 | -336,511 |
| Egypt | 667,370 | 649,000 | -18,370 |
| Poland | 241,226 | 689,433 | +448,207 |
| Slovenia | 264,440 | 188,238 | -76,202 |
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 | 14,664,840 |
| Germany | 13,184,642 |
| Poland | 12,140,089 |
| Estonia | 2,771,885 |
| Spain | 2,668,125 |
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 | 8,631,575 | 6,033,265 | -2,598,310 |
| Germany | 6,997,626 | 6,187,016 | -810,610 |
| Poland | 6,417,755 | 5,722,334 | -695,421 |
| Estonia | 1,683,498 | 1,088,387 | -595,111 |
| Spain | 1,538,127 | 1,129,998 | -408,129 |
| Austria | 896,123 | 1,100,480 | +204,357 |
| Italy | 1,046,151 | 732,065 | -314,086 |
| France | 435,264 | 1,145,083 | +709,819 |
| Egypt | 667,370 | 649,000 | -18,370 |
| Belgium | 450,842 | 193,827 | -257,015 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West of England | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 45,462,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,623,523 |
| Air transport | 165,644 |
| Road transport | 70,996 |
| Other | 70,262 |
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) | 24,859,321 | 20,602,783 | -4,256,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,585,537 | 4,037,986 | -547,551 |
| Air transport | 91,209 | 74,435 | -16,774 |
| Road transport | 0 | 70,996 | +70,996 |
| Other | 52,840 | 17,422 | -35,418 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 16,083,220 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,618,758 |
| Dover | 9,778,088 |
| Hull | 3,704,590 |
| London | 1,732,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 8,199,576 | 7,883,644 | -315,932 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,902,295 | 6,716,463 | -2,185,832 |
| Dover | 4,851,570 | 4,926,518 | +74,948 |
| Hull | 1,938,938 | 1,765,652 | -173,286 |
| London | 1,053,912 | 678,409 | -375,503 |
| Killingholme | 1,112,475 | 400,126 | -712,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 713,110 | 669,004 | -44,106 |
| Felixstowe | 590,031 | 396,691 | -193,340 |
| Tyne | 889,456 | 36,524 | -852,932 |
| Eurotunnel | 334,814 | 489,693 | +154,879 |
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 | 36 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
| 2025-07 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 114 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 58 |
| AKZO NOBEL PACKAGING COATINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ARKEMA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| FARROW & BALL LIMITED | 46 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 45 |
| EFTEC LIMITED | 38 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 37 |
| WOODFINISHES LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,390,842 |
| Belgium | 3,110,488 |
| Ireland | 2,140,876 |
| Sweden | 1,672,439 |
| Norway | 1,392,331 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,926,032 | 1,464,810 | -461,222 |
| Belgium | 1,947,478 | 1,163,010 | -784,468 |
| Ireland | 1,137,643 | 1,003,233 | -134,410 |
| Sweden | 866,544 | 805,895 | -60,649 |
| Norway | 646,831 | 745,500 | +98,669 |
| Finland | 728,693 | 596,180 | -132,513 |
| Denmark | 589,011 | 471,527 | -117,484 |
| United States | 282,161 | 658,577 | +376,416 |
| Turkey | 253,939 | 272,874 | +18,935 |
| Spain | 262,323 | 238,772 | -23,551 |
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) | 10,518,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,726,571 |
| Air transport | 63,212 |
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) | 4,904,586 | 5,614,011 | +709,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,898,223 | 2,828,348 | -2,069,875 |
| Air transport | 23,363 | 39,849 | +16,486 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,016,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,960,941 |
| London | 2,262,999 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,048,269 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,689,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,363,596 | 2,653,294 | +289,698 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,440,665 | 1,520,276 | +79,611 |
| London | 1,203,594 | 1,059,405 | -144,189 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,069,426 | 978,843 | -90,583 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,233,819 | 456,139 | -777,680 |
| Hull | 773,240 | 489,614 | -283,626 |
| Dover | 748,545 | 313,550 | -434,995 |
| Southampton | 253,509 | 616,265 | +362,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 295,486 | 296,430 | +944 |
| Purfleet | 166,943 | 0 | -166,943 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390750
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of plastic used in making paints and varnishes