Import/export HS code 390769: Various polyesters
Various types of plastics used in making fibers, films, and bottles
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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 | 48,930,206 |
| Netherlands | 30,708,604 |
| Ireland | 21,363,139 |
| India | 11,335,566 |
| Lithuania | 10,300,739 |
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 | 26,297,356 | 22,632,850 | -3,664,506 |
| Netherlands | 23,113,839 | 7,594,765 | -15,519,074 |
| Ireland | 10,915,250 | 10,447,889 | -467,361 |
| India | 4,016,989 | 7,318,577 | +3,301,588 |
| Lithuania | 5,439,185 | 4,861,554 | -577,631 |
| Germany | 4,288,219 | 4,507,360 | +219,141 |
| France | 3,106,516 | 3,894,871 | +788,355 |
| Turkey | 2,460,169 | 4,032,021 | +1,571,852 |
| Nigeria | 1,653,369 | 3,078,606 | +1,425,237 |
| Spain | 260,078 | 3,605,050 | +3,344,972 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 47,152,911 |
| Netherlands | 29,331,318 |
| Ireland | 21,277,375 |
| India | 11,332,190 |
| Lithuania | 10,300,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,856,762 | 21,296,149 | -4,560,613 |
| Netherlands | 22,187,078 | 7,144,240 | -15,042,838 |
| Ireland | 10,832,421 | 10,444,954 | -387,467 |
| India | 4,013,613 | 7,318,577 | +3,304,964 |
| Lithuania | 5,439,185 | 4,861,554 | -577,631 |
| Germany | 4,082,706 | 4,377,120 | +294,414 |
| Turkey | 2,493,687 | 4,125,299 | +1,631,612 |
| France | 3,420,743 | 3,074,977 | -345,766 |
| Spain | 304,674 | 4,401,808 | +4,097,134 |
| Nigeria | 1,640,462 | 3,030,461 | +1,389,999 |
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 | 9 |
| South East Wales | 6 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 102,956,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,129,144 |
| Road transport | 377,771 |
| Air transport | 334,474 |
| Other | 61,821 |
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) | 59,415,619 | 43,540,508 | -15,875,111 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,232,419 | 35,896,725 | +6,664,306 |
| Road transport | 20,441 | 357,330 | +336,889 |
| Air transport | 104,443 | 230,031 | +125,588 |
| Other | 48,238 | 13,583 | -34,655 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 30,133,648 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,472,287 |
| Felixstowe | 21,977,940 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,140,003 |
| London | 14,553,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 16,102,816 | 14,030,832 | -2,071,984 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,318,019 | 8,154,268 | -6,163,751 |
| Felixstowe | 9,458,833 | 12,519,107 | +3,060,274 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,947,299 | 9,192,704 | -1,754,595 |
| London | 8,625,615 | 5,928,167 | -2,697,448 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,779,414 | 4,166,542 | -1,612,872 |
| Southampton | 3,676,666 | 5,002,334 | +1,325,668 |
| Harwich | 6,914,263 | 149,198 | -6,765,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,068,410 | 3,327,049 | +258,639 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,242,104 | 4,444,549 | +3,202,445 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BANTAM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 59 |
| ROXANE UK LIMITED | 47 |
| EASTMAN COMPANY UK LIMITED | 45 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 44 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 43 |
| COLORMATRIX EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| ESTERPET LIMITED | 31 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 26 |
| KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST LIMITED | 25 |
| SHARPAK BRIDGWATER LIMITED | 24 |
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 | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 390769
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of plastics used in making fibers, films, and bottles