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 | 10,859,228 |
| Germany | 5,904,093 |
| Belgium | 5,668,067 |
| Netherlands | 3,957,385 |
| India | 2,943,277 |
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 | 5,446,001 | 5,413,227 | -32,774 |
| Germany | 2,801,178 | 3,102,915 | +301,737 |
| Belgium | 3,425,053 | 2,243,014 | -1,182,039 |
| Netherlands | 2,012,846 | 1,944,539 | -68,307 |
| India | 1,933,980 | 1,009,297 | -924,683 |
| Italy | 1,314,977 | 905,305 | -409,672 |
| Singapore | 994,782 | 987,795 | -6,987 |
| Ireland | 995,889 | 957,146 | -38,743 |
| Spain | 891,082 | 885,236 | -5,846 |
| United States | 767,293 | 790,038 | +22,745 |
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 | 10,956,830 |
| Germany | 9,067,849 |
| Belgium | 3,818,775 |
| India | 2,996,886 |
| United States | 2,746,767 |
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 | 5,813,655 | 5,143,175 | -670,480 |
| Germany | 4,482,874 | 4,584,975 | +102,101 |
| Belgium | 2,218,863 | 1,599,912 | -618,951 |
| India | 1,946,239 | 1,050,647 | -895,592 |
| United States | 1,349,558 | 1,397,209 | +47,651 |
| Spain | 970,763 | 1,192,937 | +222,174 |
| Singapore | 947,405 | 986,465 | +39,060 |
| Netherlands | 1,121,600 | 689,791 | -431,809 |
| China | 789,542 | 496,490 | -293,052 |
| Malaysia | 432,397 | 562,055 | +129,658 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +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) | 26,315,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,681,987 |
| Air transport | 2,282,857 |
| Other | 1,953,351 |
| 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) | 13,322,407 | 12,992,754 | -329,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,674,051 | 5,007,936 | -1,666,115 |
| Air transport | 1,223,240 | 1,059,617 | -163,623 |
| Other | 995,889 | 957,462 | -38,427 |
| 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 | 9,045,822 |
| Dover | 7,783,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,732,947 |
| Felixstowe | 4,256,591 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,130,732 |
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 | 4,347,504 | 4,698,318 | +350,814 |
| Dover | 4,245,409 | 3,538,588 | -706,821 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,854,357 | 2,878,590 | +24,233 |
| Felixstowe | 2,223,147 | 2,033,444 | -189,703 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,929,839 | 1,200,893 | -728,946 |
| 000 | 995,889 | 957,462 | -38,427 |
| Southampton | 621,193 | 626,630 | +5,437 |
| Killingholme | 527,697 | 464,789 | -62,908 |
| Harwich | 303,033 | 683,567 | +380,534 |
| Hull | 586,020 | 384,086 | -201,934 |
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 | 30 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 38 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 40 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
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+ | 67 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 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 | 30,472,961 |
| Ireland | 19,365,774 |
| Germany | 10,090,163 |
| Netherlands | 6,780,773 |
| Italy | 3,269,567 |
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 | 17,384,984 | 13,087,977 | -4,297,007 |
| Ireland | 11,124,188 | 8,241,586 | -2,882,602 |
| Germany | 5,070,142 | 5,020,021 | -50,121 |
| Netherlands | 4,316,073 | 2,464,700 | -1,851,373 |
| Italy | 1,659,902 | 1,609,665 | -50,237 |
| Austria | 1,131,701 | 1,190,191 | +58,490 |
| Spain | 914,732 | 1,033,529 | +118,797 |
| Poland | 702,610 | 655,813 | -46,797 |
| Israel | 523,758 | 762,857 | +239,099 |
| Thailand | 599,320 | 551,818 | -47,502 |
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) | 74,732,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,012,453 |
| Air transport | 1,996,511 |
| 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) | 41,075,403 | 33,657,066 | -7,418,337 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,353,690 | 4,658,763 | -1,694,927 |
| Air transport | 1,407,812 | 588,699 | -819,113 |
| 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 | 29,911,325 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,212,068 |
| Dover | 14,080,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,937,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,636,773 |
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 | 22,871,248 | 7,040,077 | -15,831,171 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,005,462 | 8,206,606 | -2,798,856 |
| Dover | 3,075,055 | 11,005,627 | +7,930,572 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,874,363 | 4,062,842 | -811,521 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,863,548 | 1,773,225 | -90,323 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,891 | 2,793,019 | +2,724,128 |
| Hull | 1,273,576 | 1,527,593 | +254,017 |
| Southampton | 1,014,945 | 852,365 | -162,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,229,304 | 379,122 | -850,182 |
| Middlesbrough | 517,504 | 336,014 | -181,490 |
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