Import/export HS code 390931: Crude MDI (polymeric MDI)
A type of polyurethane raw material, used in foams, coatings, and adhesives
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 115,472,683 |
| Netherlands | 102,611,183 |
| Belgium | 86,366,534 |
| Hungary | 61,504,018 |
| South Korea | 5,814,497 |
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 | 56,577,159 | 58,895,524 | +2,318,365 |
| Netherlands | 53,805,491 | 48,805,692 | -4,999,799 |
| Belgium | 52,649,916 | 33,716,618 | -18,933,298 |
| Hungary | 28,594,146 | 32,909,872 | +4,315,726 |
| South Korea | 4,104,933 | 1,709,564 | -2,395,369 |
| Switzerland | 1,094,758 | 1,473,538 | +378,780 |
| France | 1,100,798 | 497,631 | -603,167 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,559,753 | +1,559,753 |
| Poland | 486,572 | 807,651 | +321,079 |
| Denmark | 555,388 | 287,264 | -268,124 |
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 | 105,640,556 |
| Belgium | 97,740,609 |
| China | 84,937,505 |
| Netherlands | 58,503,108 |
| Hungary | 18,370,243 |
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 | 60,693,860 | 44,946,696 | -15,747,164 |
| Belgium | 50,687,373 | 47,053,236 | -3,634,137 |
| China | 36,615,242 | 48,322,263 | +11,707,021 |
| Netherlands | 27,672,889 | 30,830,219 | +3,157,330 |
| Hungary | 14,356,139 | 4,014,104 | -10,342,035 |
| South Korea | 4,330,739 | 1,948,590 | -2,382,149 |
| Portugal | 1,840,935 | 2,307,725 | +466,790 |
| Spain | 1,135,718 | 987,670 | -148,048 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,365,205 | 47,832 | -1,317,373 |
| Turkey | 811,884 | 43,645 | -768,239 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
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 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 209,974,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,273,455 |
| Other | 32,680,137 |
| Air transport | 107,586 |
| Road transport | 5,502 |
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) | 93,450,622 | 116,523,422 | +23,072,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,816,241 | 54,457,214 | -30,359,027 |
| Other | 22,285,736 | 10,394,401 | -11,891,335 |
| Air transport | 47,721 | 59,865 | +12,144 |
| Road transport | 5,502 | 0 | -5,502 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 155,016,669 |
| Middlesbrough | 62,510,879 |
| Hull | 48,459,560 |
| 000 | 32,680,137 |
| Purfleet | 28,256,101 |
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 | 92,197,232 | 62,819,437 | -29,377,795 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,999,419 | 32,511,460 | +2,512,041 |
| Hull | 16,140,729 | 32,318,831 | +16,178,102 |
| 000 | 22,285,736 | 10,394,401 | -11,891,335 |
| Purfleet | 16,520,117 | 11,735,984 | -4,784,133 |
| London | 8,265,796 | 14,458,228 | +6,192,432 |
| Felixstowe | 5,295,860 | 3,172,468 | -2,123,392 |
| Harwich | 3,567,227 | 2,734,697 | -832,530 |
| Dover | 2,649,138 | 3,102,068 | +452,930 |
| 499 | 0 | 5,606,154 | +5,606,154 |
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 | 33 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
| 2025-07 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,114,547 |
| Germany | 767,365 |
| Canada | 470,275 |
| Saudi Arabia | 197,985 |
| United Arab Emirates | 194,376 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,564,166 | 2,550,381 | -13,785 |
| Germany | 314,677 | 452,688 | +138,011 |
| Canada | 392,875 | 77,400 | -315,475 |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,985 | 180,000 | +162,015 |
| United Arab Emirates | 140,640 | 53,736 | -86,904 |
| United States | 46,828 | 138,766 | +91,938 |
| Brazil | 110,804 | 11,983 | -98,821 |
| Netherlands | 4,574 | 110,248 | +105,674 |
| Australia | 50,802 | 30,382 | -20,420 |
| Italy | 36,845 | 28,175 | -8,670 |
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) | 6,245,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,377,632 |
| Air transport | 90,135 |
| Road transport | 1,154 |
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) | 3,005,341 | 3,239,901 | +234,560 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 816,873 | 560,759 | -256,114 |
| Air transport | 57,922 | 32,213 | -25,709 |
| Road transport | 1,154 | 0 | -1,154 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,680,912 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,642,147 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 947,844 |
| London Gateway Port | 560,699 |
| Southampton | 308,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,196,956 | 1,483,956 | -713,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 664,043 | 978,104 | +314,061 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 407,543 | 540,301 | +132,758 |
| London Gateway Port | 302,047 | 258,652 | -43,395 |
| Southampton | 101,321 | 207,175 | +105,854 |
| Heysham | 90,304 | 151,744 | +61,440 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,411 | 65,112 | +48,701 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,917 | 12,913 | -23,004 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 41,381 | +41,381 |
| Harwich | 0 | 40,123 | +40,123 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of polyurethane raw material, used in foams, coatings, and adhesives