Import/export HS code 390761: High viscosity polyester
A thick plastic used in making strong fibers and films
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 77,199,325 |
| Netherlands | 73,567,583 |
| France | 58,823,939 |
| Germany | 33,453,502 |
| Belgium | 29,760,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 37,559,513 | 39,639,812 | +2,080,299 |
| Netherlands | 33,793,449 | 39,774,134 | +5,980,685 |
| France | 29,169,973 | 29,653,966 | +483,993 |
| Germany | 18,918,859 | 14,534,643 | -4,384,216 |
| Belgium | 13,148,613 | 16,612,182 | +3,463,569 |
| Viet Nam | 12,141,704 | 8,376,801 | -3,764,903 |
| Turkey | 6,647,829 | 12,411,362 | +5,763,533 |
| China | 3,647,879 | 11,115,306 | +7,467,427 |
| Indonesia | 6,300,479 | 6,999,417 | +698,938 |
| Oman | 3,550,157 | 7,462,392 | +3,912,235 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 69,638,743 |
| Netherlands | 63,871,137 |
| Germany | 39,175,463 |
| Belgium | 30,266,391 |
| Viet Nam | 20,720,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 32,223,122 | 37,415,621 | +5,192,499 |
| Netherlands | 31,137,795 | 32,733,342 | +1,595,547 |
| Germany | 21,736,308 | 17,439,155 | -4,297,153 |
| Belgium | 10,637,270 | 19,629,121 | +8,991,851 |
| Viet Nam | 12,453,807 | 8,267,062 | -4,186,745 |
| Turkey | 6,701,646 | 11,814,988 | +5,113,342 |
| China | 3,631,172 | 12,438,960 | +8,807,788 |
| Indonesia | 6,363,184 | 7,143,402 | +780,218 |
| France | 6,834,123 | 5,645,817 | -1,188,306 |
| Oman | 3,550,157 | 7,462,392 | +3,912,235 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 199,458,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 153,411,382 |
| Other | 53,288,789 |
| Road transport | 243,285 |
| Air transport | 99,905 |
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) | 98,256,121 | 101,202,778 | +2,946,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,144,253 | 86,267,129 | +19,122,876 |
| Other | 27,811,679 | 25,477,110 | -2,334,569 |
| Road transport | 0 | 243,285 | +243,285 |
| Air transport | 25,799 | 74,106 | +48,307 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 81,636,981 |
| London | 53,381,583 |
| 000 | 53,288,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,644,353 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,037,089 |
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 | 42,370,563 | 39,266,418 | -3,104,145 |
| London | 24,358,646 | 29,022,937 | +4,664,291 |
| 000 | 27,811,679 | 25,477,110 | -2,334,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,364,957 | 22,279,396 | -3,085,561 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,987,554 | 23,049,535 | +6,061,981 |
| Felixstowe | 15,143,015 | 21,694,033 | +6,551,018 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,054,912 | 8,101,458 | +3,046,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,017,940 | 6,294,674 | +276,734 |
| Hull | 2,369,682 | 7,994,983 | +5,625,301 |
| Dover | 4,379,003 | 5,165,580 | +786,577 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAYNARD & HARRIS PLASTICS | 49 |
| NESTLÉ WATERS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ALPLA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS LIMITED | 47 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 44 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 42 |
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | 41 |
| BEGG & CO. THERMOPLASTICS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 390761
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A thick plastic used in making strong fibers and films