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 | 117,076,171 |
| Netherlands | 101,019,496 |
| Belgium | 83,720,947 |
| Hungary | 62,040,023 |
| South Korea | 5,784,613 |
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 | 59,021,301 | 58,054,870 | -966,431 |
| Netherlands | 51,939,404 | 49,080,092 | -2,859,312 |
| Belgium | 52,060,537 | 31,660,410 | -20,400,127 |
| Hungary | 30,044,403 | 31,995,620 | +1,951,217 |
| South Korea | 4,008,357 | 1,776,256 | -2,232,101 |
| Switzerland | 1,256,498 | 1,350,423 | +93,925 |
| Poland | 508,545 | 1,323,885 | +815,340 |
| Ireland | 13,361 | 1,587,041 | +1,573,680 |
| France | 1,061,461 | 532,723 | -528,738 |
| Turkey | 760,011 | 38,395 | -721,616 |
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 | 103,941,008 |
| Belgium | 96,587,282 |
| China | 87,182,815 |
| Netherlands | 59,244,525 |
| Hungary | 16,707,377 |
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 | 60,106,425 | 43,834,583 | -16,271,842 |
| Belgium | 51,518,545 | 45,068,737 | -6,449,808 |
| China | 39,394,116 | 47,788,699 | +8,394,583 |
| Netherlands | 27,735,986 | 31,508,539 | +3,772,553 |
| Hungary | 12,853,689 | 3,853,688 | -9,000,001 |
| South Korea | 4,206,262 | 2,015,282 | -2,190,980 |
| Portugal | 1,887,588 | 2,294,779 | +407,191 |
| Spain | 1,140,329 | 978,045 | -162,284 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,365,205 | 47,832 | -1,317,373 |
| Turkey | 803,568 | 48,445 | -755,123 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +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) | 212,647,869 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,262,644 |
| Other | 31,446,538 |
| Air transport | 106,445 |
| Road transport | 6,388 |
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) | 96,213,445 | 116,434,424 | +20,220,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,904,684 | 53,357,960 | -29,546,724 |
| Other | 22,967,389 | 8,479,149 | -14,488,240 |
| Air transport | 49,439 | 57,006 | +7,567 |
| Road transport | 5,502 | 886 | -4,616 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 152,806,212 |
| Middlesbrough | 62,257,405 |
| Hull | 50,915,329 |
| 000 | 31,446,538 |
| Purfleet | 27,669,035 |
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 | 90,187,586 | 62,618,626 | -27,568,960 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,568,584 | 32,688,821 | +3,120,237 |
| Hull | 19,160,453 | 31,754,876 | +12,594,423 |
| 000 | 22,967,389 | 8,479,149 | -14,488,240 |
| Purfleet | 16,599,126 | 11,069,909 | -5,529,217 |
| London | 8,374,231 | 14,674,343 | +6,300,112 |
| Felixstowe | 5,348,601 | 3,121,352 | -2,227,249 |
| Harwich | 3,739,141 | 2,516,506 | -1,222,635 |
| 499 | 0 | 5,961,737 | +5,961,737 |
| Dover | 2,585,840 | 3,104,454 | +518,614 |
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 | 34 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
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 | 42 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 5,187,180 |
| Germany | 789,734 |
| 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 | 2,686,436 | 2,500,744 | -185,692 |
| Germany | 312,684 | 477,050 | +164,366 |
| Canada | 392,875 | 77,400 | -315,475 |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,985 | 180,000 | +162,015 |
| United Arab Emirates | 148,858 | 45,518 | -103,340 |
| United States | 46,828 | 138,766 | +91,938 |
| Netherlands | 4,574 | 110,248 | +105,674 |
| Brazil | 95,526 | 11,983 | -83,543 |
| Australia | 50,802 | 30,382 | -20,420 |
| Spain | 32,646 | 47,797 | +15,151 |
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) | 6,375,034 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,369,758 |
| Air transport | 91,673 |
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) | 3,140,636 | 3,234,398 | +93,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 800,097 | 569,661 | -230,436 |
| Air transport | 60,393 | 31,280 | -29,113 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,616,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,727,785 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,005,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 562,541 |
| 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 | 2,130,696 | 1,486,008 | -644,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 755,149 | 972,636 | +217,487 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 420,568 | 584,435 | +163,867 |
| London Gateway Port | 294,987 | 267,554 | -27,433 |
| Southampton | 101,321 | 207,175 | +105,854 |
| Heysham | 178,248 | 106,320 | -71,928 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,411 | 65,112 | +48,701 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,917 | 14,451 | -21,466 |
| 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