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 | 48,049,563 |
| Netherlands | 30,068,939 |
| Ireland | 20,803,186 |
| India | 11,625,552 |
| Lithuania | 10,547,181 |
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 | 27,136,594 | 20,912,969 | -6,223,625 |
| Netherlands | 23,241,852 | 6,827,087 | -16,414,765 |
| Ireland | 10,066,811 | 10,736,375 | +669,564 |
| India | 4,234,982 | 7,390,570 | +3,155,588 |
| Lithuania | 6,529,554 | 4,017,627 | -2,511,927 |
| France | 3,040,030 | 6,988,703 | +3,948,673 |
| Germany | 4,240,233 | 4,512,389 | +272,156 |
| Turkey | 2,740,228 | 3,667,256 | +927,028 |
| Nigeria | 2,096,250 | 2,635,725 | +539,475 |
| Spain | 344,221 | 4,328,515 | +3,984,294 |
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 | 46,143,269 |
| Netherlands | 28,804,029 |
| Ireland | 20,717,426 |
| India | 11,622,176 |
| Lithuania | 10,547,181 |
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 | 26,582,489 | 19,560,780 | -7,021,709 |
| Netherlands | 22,341,927 | 6,462,102 | -15,879,825 |
| Ireland | 9,983,986 | 10,733,440 | +749,454 |
| India | 4,231,606 | 7,390,570 | +3,158,964 |
| Lithuania | 6,529,554 | 4,017,627 | -2,511,927 |
| France | 3,420,743 | 6,179,300 | +2,758,557 |
| Germany | 4,034,905 | 4,383,673 | +348,768 |
| Turkey | 2,773,746 | 3,827,906 | +1,054,160 |
| Spain | 368,142 | 5,125,273 | +4,757,131 |
| Nigeria | 2,083,343 | 2,587,580 | +504,237 |
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 | 8 |
| South East Wales | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 6 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -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) | 104,064,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,456,981 |
| Road transport | 377,771 |
| Air transport | 355,955 |
| Other | 56,184 |
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) | 59,790,368 | 44,274,229 | -15,516,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,595,491 | 35,861,490 | +4,265,999 |
| Road transport | 40,761 | 337,010 | +296,249 |
| Air transport | 131,537 | 224,418 | +92,881 |
| Other | 42,601 | 13,583 | -29,018 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 32,373,326 |
| Felixstowe | 22,405,416 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,121,399 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,962,161 |
| London | 14,652,171 |
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 | 16,554,198 | 15,819,128 | -735,070 |
| Felixstowe | 10,183,832 | 12,221,584 | +2,037,752 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,135,366 | 6,986,033 | -8,149,333 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,291,688 | 8,670,473 | -2,621,215 |
| London | 8,946,173 | 5,705,998 | -3,240,175 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,438,263 | 4,418,097 | -1,020,166 |
| Southampton | 4,327,610 | 4,480,044 | +152,434 |
| Harwich | 6,693,836 | 126,032 | -6,567,804 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,170,326 | 3,471,046 | +300,720 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,488,325 | 4,694,142 | +3,205,817 |
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 | 26 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BANTAM MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 60 |
| ROXANE UK LIMITED | 48 |
| PLASTIPAK UK LTD | 45 |
| EASTMAN COMPANY UK LIMITED | 45 |
| FAERCH UK LIMITED | 44 |
| 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 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 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