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 | 31,785,203 |
| Germany | 7,342,172 |
| France | 3,907,362 |
| Spain | 2,191,648 |
| Italy | 2,079,945 |
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 | 18,196,331 | 13,588,872 | -4,607,459 |
| Germany | 4,404,160 | 2,938,012 | -1,466,148 |
| France | 1,287,359 | 2,620,003 | +1,332,644 |
| Spain | 1,323,804 | 867,844 | -455,960 |
| Italy | 888,735 | 1,191,210 | +302,475 |
| Belgium | 660,625 | 980,294 | +319,669 |
| Austria | 910,217 | 596,431 | -313,786 |
| Egypt | 707,283 | 588,591 | -118,692 |
| Poland | 285,022 | 682,853 | +397,831 |
| Croatia | 69,179 | 380,508 | +311,329 |
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 | 14,535,503 |
| Germany | 13,173,427 |
| Poland | 11,991,018 |
| Estonia | 2,809,840 |
| Spain | 2,654,755 |
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 | 8,416,133 | 6,119,370 | -2,296,763 |
| Germany | 6,965,110 | 6,208,317 | -756,793 |
| Poland | 6,311,735 | 5,679,283 | -632,452 |
| Estonia | 1,763,822 | 1,046,018 | -717,804 |
| Spain | 1,505,327 | 1,149,428 | -355,899 |
| Austria | 919,730 | 1,163,738 | +244,008 |
| Italy | 1,022,054 | 780,494 | -241,560 |
| France | 535,032 | 1,162,659 | +627,627 |
| Egypt | 707,283 | 588,591 | -118,692 |
| Belgium | 413,812 | 203,770 | -210,042 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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) | 45,210,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,742,224 |
| Air transport | 173,993 |
| Road transport | 70,996 |
| Other | 65,661 |
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) | 24,533,800 | 20,677,038 | -3,856,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,659,792 | 4,082,432 | -577,360 |
| Air transport | 82,370 | 91,623 | +9,253 |
| Road transport | 0 | 70,996 | +70,996 |
| Other | 56,738 | 8,923 | -47,815 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 15,988,858 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,782,748 |
| Dover | 9,780,168 |
| Hull | 3,843,470 |
| London | 1,708,874 |
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 | 8,318,041 | 7,670,817 | -647,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,616,785 | 7,165,963 | -1,450,822 |
| Dover | 4,738,234 | 5,041,934 | +303,700 |
| Hull | 2,112,760 | 1,730,710 | -382,050 |
| London | 1,095,150 | 613,724 | -481,426 |
| Killingholme | 1,000,360 | 366,475 | -633,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 753,023 | 608,647 | -144,376 |
| Felixstowe | 535,648 | 412,346 | -123,302 |
| Tyne | 757,509 | 73,517 | -683,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 385,481 | 420,643 | +35,162 |
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 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 115 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED | 59 |
| AKZO NOBEL PACKAGING COATINGS LIMITED | 53 |
| PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ARKEMA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| FARROW & BALL LIMITED | 47 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 45 |
| EFTEC LIMITED | 39 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 38 |
| WOODFINISHES LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 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 | 3,350,648 |
| Belgium | 3,220,271 |
| Ireland | 2,067,204 |
| Sweden | 1,623,383 |
| Norway | 1,484,021 |
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 | 1,917,093 | 1,433,555 | -483,538 |
| Belgium | 1,979,271 | 1,241,000 | -738,271 |
| Ireland | 1,082,662 | 984,542 | -98,120 |
| Sweden | 721,981 | 901,402 | +179,421 |
| Norway | 645,034 | 838,987 | +193,953 |
| Finland | 707,705 | 677,828 | -29,877 |
| Denmark | 569,388 | 496,559 | -72,829 |
| United States | 359,805 | 660,920 | +301,115 |
| Poland | 251,819 | 322,174 | +70,355 |
| Turkey | 252,404 | 272,874 | +20,470 |
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) | 11,042,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,461,210 |
| Air transport | 65,460 |
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) | 5,176,275 | 5,865,900 | +689,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,501,491 | 2,959,719 | -1,541,772 |
| Air transport | 15,310 | 50,150 | +34,840 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,301,938 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,034,754 |
| London | 2,371,493 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,974,597 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,676,971 |
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 | 2,265,753 | 3,036,185 | +770,432 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,457,282 | 1,577,472 | +120,190 |
| London | 1,314,136 | 1,057,357 | -256,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,013,361 | 961,236 | -52,125 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,187,299 | 489,672 | -697,627 |
| Hull | 761,063 | 493,942 | -267,121 |
| Dover | 849,045 | 213,050 | -635,995 |
| Southampton | 244,059 | 674,060 | +430,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 373,130 | 244,140 | -128,990 |
| Felixstowe | 141,324 | 28,389 | -112,935 |
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