Import/export HS code 39079190: Various unsaturated polyesters
Various types of plastics used in making strong materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,862,421 |
| Czechia | 3,345,755 |
| Netherlands | 1,574,751 |
| Switzerland | 1,192,657 |
| India | 1,084,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,342,536 | 3,519,885 | +1,177,349 |
| Czechia | 2,044,522 | 1,301,233 | -743,289 |
| Netherlands | 935,661 | 639,090 | -296,571 |
| Switzerland | 585,681 | 606,976 | +21,295 |
| India | 375,998 | 708,090 | +332,092 |
| Japan | 459,683 | 576,598 | +116,915 |
| Italy | 564,269 | 467,439 | -96,830 |
| Germany | 159,494 | 228,820 | +69,326 |
| United States | 229,724 | 115,872 | -113,852 |
| Norway | 194,605 | 105,933 | -88,672 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 3,327,862 |
| France | 3,069,812 |
| United States | 2,445,187 |
| Italy | 1,427,390 |
| India | 1,084,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,993,490 | 1,334,372 | -659,118 |
| France | 1,426,436 | 1,643,376 | +216,940 |
| United States | 1,429,491 | 1,015,696 | -413,795 |
| Italy | 836,512 | 590,878 | -245,634 |
| India | 375,998 | 708,090 | +332,092 |
| Japan | 459,683 | 576,598 | +116,915 |
| Norway | 197,435 | 124,437 | -72,998 |
| Switzerland | 132,800 | 178,606 | +45,806 |
| Netherlands | 137,528 | 142,034 | +4,506 |
| United Arab Emirates | 140,589 | 76,081 | -64,508 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 10,234,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,729,745 |
| Other | 2,693,766 |
| Air transport | 447,089 |
| Road transport | 17,314 |
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) | 5,603,971 | 4,630,031 | -973,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,566,845 | 2,162,900 | +596,055 |
| Other | 963,991 | 1,729,775 | +765,784 |
| Air transport | 261,173 | 185,916 | -75,257 |
| Road transport | 2,700 | 14,614 | +11,914 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,467,222 |
| 000 | 2,693,766 |
| London | 2,352,917 |
| Southampton | 1,625,273 |
| Newhaven | 934,767 |
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 | 3,127,014 | 2,340,208 | -786,806 |
| 000 | 963,991 | 1,729,775 | +765,784 |
| London | 1,170,810 | 1,182,107 | +11,297 |
| Southampton | 826,996 | 798,277 | -28,719 |
| Newhaven | 511,311 | 423,456 | -87,855 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,843 | 699,361 | +694,518 |
| Eurotunnel | 201,778 | 374,529 | +172,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 208,146 | 145,107 | -63,039 |
| Hull | 63,264 | 256,461 | +193,197 |
| Purfleet | 312,913 | 0 | -312,913 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
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+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,039,854 |
| France | 1,028,996 |
| Australia | 750,782 |
| India | 595,741 |
| Ireland | 559,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 534,734 | 505,120 | -29,614 |
| France | 620,172 | 408,824 | -211,348 |
| Australia | 545,392 | 205,390 | -340,002 |
| India | 468,434 | 127,307 | -341,127 |
| Ireland | 341,139 | 217,871 | -123,268 |
| China | 247,380 | 268,636 | +21,256 |
| United States | 299,760 | 140,442 | -159,318 |
| Germany | 186,606 | 191,992 | +5,386 |
| Netherlands | 232,227 | 134,002 | -98,225 |
| Italy | 174,276 | 138,309 | -35,967 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 289,783 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 99,540 | 190,243 | +90,703 |
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) | 3,842,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,148,441 |
| Other | 511,192 |
| Air transport | 462,276 |
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) | 2,302,336 | 1,539,675 | -762,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,174,147 | 974,294 | -1,199,853 |
| Other | 208,608 | 302,584 | +93,976 |
| Air transport | 252,000 | 210,276 | -41,724 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,907,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,406,186 |
| Southampton | 810,162 |
| Felixstowe | 628,246 |
| 000 | 511,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,741,210 | 1,166,450 | -574,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 970,501 | 435,685 | -534,816 |
| Southampton | 485,313 | 324,849 | -160,464 |
| Felixstowe | 491,826 | 136,420 | -355,406 |
| 000 | 208,608 | 302,584 | +93,976 |
| Immingham Docks | 286,361 | 137,307 | -149,054 |
| Holyhead | 191,986 | 85,356 | -106,630 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 149,069 | 46,671 | -102,398 |
| Dover | 111,426 | 18,602 | -92,824 |
| Harwich | 119,053 | 0 | -119,053 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39079190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of plastics used in making strong materials