Import/export HS code 390940: Phenolic resins in raw forms
Basic materials for making phenolic resins, used in heat-resistant products and adhesives
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 | 11,204,787 |
| Germany | 5,961,488 |
| Belgium | 5,741,415 |
| Netherlands | 3,934,673 |
| India | 2,885,965 |
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 | 5,576,284 | 5,628,503 | +52,219 |
| Germany | 3,043,656 | 2,917,832 | -125,824 |
| Belgium | 3,462,064 | 2,279,351 | -1,182,713 |
| Netherlands | 1,868,980 | 2,065,693 | +196,713 |
| India | 1,957,582 | 928,383 | -1,029,199 |
| Italy | 1,226,511 | 1,009,947 | -216,564 |
| Singapore | 1,041,316 | 987,795 | -53,521 |
| Ireland | 990,764 | 953,336 | -37,428 |
| Spain | 938,529 | 766,003 | -172,526 |
| United States | 719,660 | 746,020 | +26,360 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,146,873 |
| Germany | 9,195,265 |
| Belgium | 3,840,870 |
| India | 2,956,156 |
| United States | 2,679,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,777,439 | 5,369,434 | -408,005 |
| Germany | 4,681,134 | 4,514,131 | -167,003 |
| Belgium | 2,182,853 | 1,658,017 | -524,836 |
| India | 1,941,470 | 1,014,686 | -926,784 |
| United States | 1,329,190 | 1,350,715 | +21,525 |
| Spain | 1,004,461 | 1,082,696 | +78,235 |
| Singapore | 992,872 | 986,465 | -6,407 |
| Netherlands | 1,151,804 | 710,295 | -441,509 |
| China | 831,550 | 511,285 | -320,265 |
| Malaysia | 431,207 | 632,360 | +201,153 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
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 | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,474,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,842,830 |
| Air transport | 2,289,941 |
| Other | 1,944,416 |
| Road transport | 11,444 |
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) | 13,601,241 | 12,873,423 | -727,818 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,780,729 | 5,062,101 | -1,718,628 |
| Air transport | 1,220,345 | 1,069,596 | -150,749 |
| Other | 990,764 | 953,652 | -37,112 |
| Road transport | 11,444 | 0 | -11,444 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 9,354,521 |
| Dover | 7,654,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,807,377 |
| Felixstowe | 4,368,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,234,955 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4,576,537 | 4,777,984 | +201,447 |
| Dover | 4,297,023 | 3,357,326 | -939,697 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,913,737 | 2,893,640 | -20,097 |
| Felixstowe | 2,213,225 | 2,155,389 | -57,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,945,117 | 1,289,838 | -655,279 |
| 000 | 990,764 | 953,652 | -37,112 |
| Southampton | 671,721 | 612,300 | -59,421 |
| Killingholme | 500,892 | 523,752 | +22,860 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 621,822 | 309,977 | -311,845 |
| Harwich | 316,313 | 599,799 | +283,486 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 30 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
| 2025-07 | 37 |
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+ | 69 |
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 31,337,298 |
| Ireland | 20,019,350 |
| Germany | 9,878,449 |
| Netherlands | 6,621,781 |
| Italy | 3,367,606 |
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 | 18,087,043 | 13,250,255 | -4,836,788 |
| Ireland | 11,549,347 | 8,470,003 | -3,079,344 |
| Germany | 5,149,765 | 4,728,684 | -421,081 |
| Netherlands | 4,236,353 | 2,385,428 | -1,850,925 |
| Italy | 1,652,203 | 1,715,403 | +63,200 |
| Austria | 968,709 | 1,199,989 | +231,280 |
| Spain | 796,562 | 1,025,422 | +228,860 |
| Poland | 706,611 | 666,902 | -39,709 |
| Brazil | 829,962 | 358,518 | -471,444 |
| Thailand | 669,000 | 509,818 | -159,182 |
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) | 75,477,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,173,248 |
| Air transport | 2,005,813 |
| Road transport | 1,738 |
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) | 41,424,013 | 34,053,765 | -7,370,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,840,044 | 4,333,204 | -2,506,840 |
| Air transport | 1,507,827 | 497,986 | -1,009,841 |
| Road transport | 1,738 | 0 | -1,738 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,369,972 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,814,882 |
| Dover | 13,167,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,648,456 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,504,409 |
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 | 23,133,120 | 8,236,852 | -14,896,268 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,386,761 | 8,428,121 | -2,958,640 |
| Dover | 3,145,711 | 10,021,890 | +6,876,179 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,929,582 | 3,718,874 | -1,210,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,746,941 | 1,757,468 | +10,527 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,891 | 2,761,891 | +2,693,000 |
| Hull | 1,279,404 | 1,426,110 | +146,706 |
| Southampton | 981,663 | 909,407 | -72,256 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,312,398 | 306,692 | -1,005,706 |
| Middlesbrough | 494,246 | 424,570 | -69,676 |
Quick facts
HS code: 390940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Basic materials for making phenolic resins, used in heat-resistant products and adhesives