Import/export HS code 390920: Melamine resins
Basic forms of melamine resins, used for making heat-resistant and durable plastic products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,997,304 |
| Germany | 4,004,370 |
| Italy | 1,521,398 |
| France | 876,335 |
| Netherlands | 329,205 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,267,700 | 3,729,604 | +461,904 |
| Germany | 2,061,904 | 1,942,466 | -119,438 |
| Italy | 880,866 | 640,532 | -240,334 |
| France | 703,597 | 172,738 | -530,859 |
| Netherlands | 290,896 | 38,309 | -252,587 |
| China | 157,548 | 138,745 | -18,803 |
| Belgium | 19,522 | 52,860 | +33,338 |
| United States | 3,806 | 25,157 | +21,351 |
| Spain | 15,346 | 8,616 | -6,730 |
| Slovenia | 4,818 | 9,732 | +4,914 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 7,036,808 |
| Germany | 4,872,307 |
| Slovenia | 759,903 |
| Italy | 667,413 |
| China | 300,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,267,700 | 3,769,108 | +501,408 |
| Germany | 2,846,398 | 2,025,909 | -820,489 |
| Slovenia | 380,924 | 378,979 | -1,945 |
| Italy | 411,623 | 255,790 | -155,833 |
| China | 161,134 | 139,770 | -21,364 |
| Sweden | 156,773 | 90,263 | -66,510 |
| Slovakia | 89,395 | 43,846 | -45,549 |
| United States | 33,101 | 34,041 | +940 |
| Spain | 17,438 | 6,042 | -11,396 |
| France | 17,397 | 0 | -17,397 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 7,058,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,046,925 |
| Air transport | 84,263 |
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) | 4,124,934 | 2,933,391 | -1,191,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,242,403 | 3,804,522 | +562,119 |
| Air transport | 49,458 | 34,805 | -14,653 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,440,514 |
| Dover | 2,558,016 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,179,515 |
| Hull | 456,517 |
| Middlesbrough | 403,114 |
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 | 4,120,043 | 4,320,471 | +200,428 |
| Dover | 1,526,686 | 1,031,330 | -495,356 |
| Eurotunnel | 589,254 | 590,261 | +1,007 |
| Hull | 298,205 | 158,312 | -139,893 |
| Middlesbrough | 286,188 | 116,926 | -169,262 |
| Felixstowe | 159,880 | 193,804 | +33,924 |
| Killingholme | 114,669 | 145,558 | +30,889 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,799 | 114,104 | +48,305 |
| Harwich | 110,119 | 10,765 | -99,354 |
| Southampton | 37,727 | 16,108 | -21,619 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 54 |
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 49 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 43 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 41 |
| CRESTCHEM LIMITED | 39 |
| INX INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED | 35 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 33 |
| THOR SPECIALITIES (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| MORRELLS WOODFINISHES LIMITED | 30 |
| ANHYDRITEC LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 2,104,411 |
| China | 417,481 |
| France | 412,826 |
| Germany | 124,432 |
| Belgium | 100,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1,063,729 | 1,040,682 | -23,047 |
| China | 191,295 | 226,186 | +34,891 |
| France | 190,254 | 222,572 | +32,318 |
| Germany | 111,292 | 13,140 | -98,152 |
| Belgium | 45,259 | 54,962 | +9,703 |
| Sri Lanka | 46,887 | 46,146 | -741 |
| United States | 66,896 | 17,436 | -49,460 |
| Poland | 24,772 | 31,377 | +6,605 |
| Ireland | 15,700 | 37,177 | +21,477 |
| Singapore | 1,304 | 41,100 | +39,796 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 7,321 |
| XU | 84 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,002 | 5,319 | +3,317 |
| XU | 84 | 0 | -84 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,816,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 792,143 |
| Air transport | 134,101 |
| Other | 7,405 |
| Road transport | 1,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,469,311 | 1,347,573 | -121,738 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 374,763 | 417,380 | +42,617 |
| Air transport | 62,807 | 71,294 | +8,487 |
| Other | 2,086 | 5,319 | +3,233 |
| Road transport | 1,332 | 0 | -1,332 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,322,139 |
| London Gateway Port | 972,294 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 488,622 |
| Felixstowe | 370,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 170,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,065,111 | 257,028 | -808,083 |
| London Gateway Port | 222,253 | 750,041 | +527,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 221,724 | 266,898 | +45,174 |
| Felixstowe | 31,786 | 338,954 | +307,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,041 | 28,865 | -113,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,406 | 65,700 | +9,294 |
| Hull | 56,863 | 55,152 | -1,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,423 | 2,747 | -37,676 |
| Dover | 11,062 | 30,802 | +19,740 |
| Holyhead | 13,614 | 27,695 | +14,081 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Basic forms of melamine resins, used for making heat-resistant and durable plastic products