Import/export HS code 3909: Resins and polyurethanes in raw forms
Basic materials for making amino-resins, phenolic resins, and polyurethanes. These are used in adhesives, coatings, and foams
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 197,476,331 |
| Netherlands | 138,829,306 |
| Belgium | 116,338,178 |
| Hungary | 65,987,228 |
| France | 45,252,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 106,602,120 | 90,874,211 | -15,727,909 |
| Netherlands | 74,726,971 | 64,102,335 | -10,624,636 |
| Belgium | 71,632,823 | 44,705,355 | -26,927,468 |
| Hungary | 34,820,980 | 31,166,248 | -3,654,732 |
| France | 26,683,461 | 18,568,631 | -8,114,830 |
| United States | 16,042,939 | 15,833,080 | -209,859 |
| Italy | 11,618,931 | 9,394,432 | -2,224,499 |
| Spain | 7,128,944 | 6,210,974 | -917,970 |
| Switzerland | 7,664,899 | 5,456,999 | -2,207,900 |
| Norway | 5,870,352 | 5,439,954 | -430,398 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 196,426,440 |
| Belgium | 123,240,299 |
| China | 88,952,636 |
| Netherlands | 84,533,082 |
| United States | 39,709,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 114,437,205 | 81,989,235 | -32,447,970 |
| Belgium | 69,793,940 | 53,446,359 | -16,347,581 |
| China | 44,669,714 | 44,282,922 | -386,792 |
| Netherlands | 43,409,545 | 41,123,537 | -2,286,008 |
| United States | 20,448,932 | 19,260,793 | -1,188,139 |
| France | 14,767,322 | 12,753,797 | -2,013,525 |
| Italy | 12,300,946 | 10,663,868 | -1,637,078 |
| Hungary | 15,314,772 | 6,495,090 | -8,819,682 |
| Spain | 9,598,694 | 9,126,584 | -472,110 |
| Switzerland | 9,148,558 | 7,149,879 | -1,998,679 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 64 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 52 |
| West Yorkshire | 45 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 42 |
| Inner London - West | 39 |
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 | 53 | 50 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 41 | 40 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 40 | 33 | -7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 32 | 38 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 30 | 24 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 30 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 31 | 21 | -10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 26 | 30 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 23 | 20 | -3 |
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) | 356,740,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 288,455,410 |
| Other | 36,857,414 |
| Air transport | 13,719,716 |
| Road transport | 1,962,499 |
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) | 205,606,488 | 151,133,852 | -54,472,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,772,991 | 143,682,419 | -1,090,572 |
| Other | 26,796,002 | 10,061,412 | -16,734,590 |
| Air transport | 7,432,430 | 6,287,286 | -1,145,144 |
| Road transport | 1,379,713 | 582,786 | -796,927 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 210,860,405 |
| Dover | 91,530,743 |
| Middlesbrough | 69,773,027 |
| Hull | 67,121,846 |
| London | 37,010,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 122,791,611 | 88,068,794 | -34,722,817 |
| Dover | 50,668,460 | 40,862,283 | -9,806,177 |
| Middlesbrough | 34,987,795 | 34,785,232 | -202,563 |
| Hull | 33,068,069 | 34,053,777 | +985,708 |
| London | 16,830,226 | 20,180,738 | +3,350,512 |
| 000 | 26,796,002 | 10,061,412 | -16,734,590 |
| Purfleet | 19,401,092 | 13,222,341 | -6,178,751 |
| Felixstowe | 16,621,295 | 14,676,743 | -1,944,552 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,186,143 | 10,328,818 | -1,857,325 |
| Killingholme | 8,450,723 | 3,786,587 | -4,664,136 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 166 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 159 |
| Other manufacturing | 80 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 72 |
| Specialised construction activities | 49 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 231 |
| 2025-11 | 236 |
| 2025-10 | 234 |
| 2025-09 | 247 |
| 2025-08 | 203 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 111 |
| BENTLEY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 108 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 93 |
| JOTUN PAINTS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 90 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 82 |
| YKK (U.K.) LIMITED | 79 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 78 |
| MOULDLIFE LIMITED | 78 |
| TS RESINS LIMITED | 78 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 77 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 303 |
| 1m-15m | 292 |
| 0-1m | 96 |
| 15m-54m | 90 |
| Other | 46 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 46,513,511 |
| Germany | 39,082,646 |
| Netherlands | 37,859,023 |
| Ireland | 36,327,105 |
| United States | 23,422,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 26,664,207 | 19,849,304 | -6,814,903 |
| Germany | 21,465,621 | 17,617,025 | -3,848,596 |
| Netherlands | 20,145,263 | 17,713,760 | -2,431,503 |
| Ireland | 20,718,765 | 15,608,340 | -5,110,425 |
| United States | 12,964,751 | 10,458,110 | -2,506,641 |
| Poland | 9,579,126 | 9,514,980 | -64,146 |
| Brazil | 11,439,171 | 3,584,747 | -7,854,424 |
| Italy | 6,440,736 | 3,994,636 | -2,446,100 |
| Spain | 5,522,372 | 3,937,631 | -1,584,741 |
| India | 5,449,099 | 2,493,213 | -2,955,886 |
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 | 379,756 |
| Ireland | 90,853 |
| Greece | 29,921 |
| China | 13,823 |
| United States | 8,313 |
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 | 158,604 | 221,152 | +62,548 |
| Ireland | 57,277 | 33,576 | -23,701 |
| Greece | 26,448 | 3,473 | -22,975 |
| China | 9,739 | 4,084 | -5,655 |
| United States | 5,480 | 2,833 | -2,647 |
| Switzerland | 2,149 | 5,259 | +3,110 |
| Germany | 6,495 | 27 | -6,468 |
| Sweden | 738 | 5,319 | +4,581 |
| Romania | 2,361 | 2,367 | +6 |
| Austria | 1,182 | 904 | -278 |
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) | 204,217,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,580,624 |
| Air transport | 16,466,626 |
| Other | 591,259 |
| Road transport | 26,939 |
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) | 111,936,986 | 92,280,645 | -19,656,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,256,500 | 50,324,124 | -30,932,376 |
| Air transport | 9,597,373 | 6,869,253 | -2,728,120 |
| Other | 283,557 | 307,702 | +24,145 |
| Road transport | 24,790 | 2,149 | -22,641 |
| Rail transport | 19,687 | 0 | -19,687 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,738,325 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,427,089 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,138,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,574,998 |
| Southampton | 22,581,417 |
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 | 54,256,825 | 30,481,500 | -23,775,325 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,026,818 | 20,400,271 | -19,626,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,379,912 | 16,758,256 | -4,621,656 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,642,102 | 12,932,896 | -5,709,206 |
| Southampton | 9,813,080 | 12,768,337 | +2,955,257 |
| Dover | 6,036,391 | 12,277,312 | +6,240,921 |
| Hull | 9,543,876 | 6,808,017 | -2,735,859 |
| Felixstowe | 8,644,462 | 4,714,951 | -3,929,511 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,174,515 | 6,710,285 | +535,770 |
| Holyhead | 5,474,449 | 4,797,033 | -677,416 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3909
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Basic materials for making amino-resins, phenolic resins, and polyurethanes. These are used in adhesives, coatings, and foams