Import/export HS code 390770: Poly(lactic acid)
A biodegradable plastic used in making packaging and disposable items
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 | 8,136,563 |
| Belgium | 540,342 |
| Switzerland | 444,326 |
| Germany | 105,132 |
| South Korea | 102,197 |
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 | 4,254,077 | 3,882,486 | -371,591 |
| Belgium | 254,329 | 286,013 | +31,684 |
| Switzerland | 314,497 | 129,829 | -184,668 |
| Germany | 54,459 | 50,673 | -3,786 |
| South Korea | 22,994 | 79,203 | +56,209 |
| Ireland | 69,212 | 12,954 | -56,258 |
| United States | 16,107 | 22,367 | +6,260 |
| China | 28,839 | 8,294 | -20,545 |
| Denmark | 16,417 | 4,820 | -11,597 |
| Canada | 0 | 16,549 | +16,549 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,176,074 |
| Netherlands | 663,807 |
| Switzerland | 444,326 |
| Thailand | 421,484 |
| Belgium | 324,108 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,730,149 | 3,445,925 | -284,224 |
| Netherlands | 437,409 | 226,398 | -211,011 |
| Switzerland | 314,497 | 129,829 | -184,668 |
| Thailand | 65,804 | 355,680 | +289,876 |
| Belgium | 181,595 | 142,513 | -39,082 |
| Germany | 117,103 | 41,009 | -76,094 |
| South Korea | 22,994 | 79,203 | +56,209 |
| China | 45,487 | 34,246 | -11,241 |
| Ireland | 69,212 | 0 | -69,212 |
| Denmark | 16,417 | 4,820 | -11,597 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 5,383,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,116,637 |
| Air transport | 913,009 |
| Road transport | 69,312 |
| Other | 67,232 |
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) | 3,069,265 | 2,314,480 | -754,785 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,313,118 | 1,803,519 | +490,401 |
| Air transport | 561,622 | 351,387 | -210,235 |
| Road transport | 69,312 | 0 | -69,312 |
| Other | 30,264 | 36,968 | +6,704 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Blyth Harbour | 3,414,043 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,458,801 |
| Hull | 1,384,278 |
| Middlesbrough | 686,172 |
| East Midlands Airport | 684,757 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Harbour | 2,688,343 | 725,700 | -1,962,643 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 169,144 | 1,289,657 | +1,120,513 |
| Hull | 815,134 | 569,144 | -245,990 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 686,172 | +686,172 |
| East Midlands Airport | 447,161 | 237,596 | -209,565 |
| Immingham Docks | 188,655 | 266,398 | +77,743 |
| Felixstowe | 122,367 | 207,992 | +85,625 |
| Thamesport | 75,442 | 129,829 | +54,387 |
| Purfleet | 64,307 | 128,720 | +64,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,441 | 0 | -130,441 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 432,844 |
| Netherlands | 26,852 |
| Turkey | 21,380 |
| United States | 19,701 |
| Poland | 18,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 162,392 | 270,452 | +108,060 |
| Netherlands | 13,905 | 12,947 | -958 |
| Turkey | 2,815 | 18,565 | +15,750 |
| United States | 14,649 | 5,052 | -9,597 |
| Poland | 2,984 | 15,810 | +12,826 |
| Germany | 14,284 | 3,898 | -10,386 |
| Indonesia | 1,836 | 11,927 | +10,091 |
| Italy | 5,756 | 4,734 | -1,022 |
| Georgia | 9,100 | 0 | -9,100 |
| Pakistan | 6,477 | 0 | -6,477 |
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) | 347,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 196,972 |
| Air transport | 60,453 |
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) | 125,312 | 222,257 | +96,945 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,753 | 120,219 | +43,466 |
| Air transport | 45,292 | 15,161 | -30,131 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 319,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 148,877 |
| Middlesbrough | 32,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,346 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,594 |
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 | 143,564 | 176,000 | +32,436 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,509 | 118,368 | +87,859 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,793 | 19,942 | +7,149 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,448 | 3,898 | -24,550 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,836 | 2,758 | -10,078 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 11,927 | +11,927 |
| Felixstowe | 6,477 | 2,122 | -4,355 |
| Harwich | 0 | 8,459 | +8,459 |
| ZLC | 1,262 | 6,299 | +5,037 |
| London | 6,035 | 0 | -6,035 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390770
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A biodegradable plastic used in making packaging and disposable items