Import/export HS code 390950: Polyurethanes in raw forms
Basic materials for making polyurethanes, used in foams, coatings, and flexible plastics
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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 | 74,591,115 |
| Netherlands | 40,209,468 |
| France | 33,103,989 |
| Belgium | 31,300,366 |
| United States | 30,012,027 |
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 | 40,139,947 | 34,451,168 | -5,688,779 |
| Netherlands | 21,325,707 | 18,883,761 | -2,441,946 |
| France | 19,313,599 | 13,790,390 | -5,523,209 |
| Belgium | 16,907,277 | 14,393,089 | -2,514,188 |
| United States | 14,148,216 | 15,863,811 | +1,715,595 |
| Italy | 8,783,959 | 7,918,202 | -865,757 |
| Switzerland | 6,808,273 | 4,466,039 | -2,342,234 |
| Spain | 5,340,663 | 5,733,886 | +393,223 |
| Ireland | 2,155,893 | 2,927,842 | +771,949 |
| Hungary | 1,139,698 | 1,661,939 | +522,241 |
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 | 84,124,514 |
| United States | 36,445,261 |
| Netherlands | 27,375,531 |
| Belgium | 26,528,866 |
| Italy | 21,852,220 |
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 | 47,023,360 | 37,101,154 | -9,922,206 |
| United States | 18,028,676 | 18,416,585 | +387,909 |
| Netherlands | 14,907,635 | 12,467,896 | -2,439,739 |
| Belgium | 14,444,308 | 12,084,558 | -2,359,750 |
| Italy | 11,365,623 | 10,486,597 | -879,026 |
| Switzerland | 9,288,190 | 7,860,587 | -1,427,603 |
| France | 8,792,573 | 7,921,290 | -871,283 |
| Spain | 7,290,820 | 7,922,193 | +631,373 |
| Hungary | 1,621,121 | 1,870,761 | +249,640 |
| Turkey | 1,049,057 | 1,857,312 | +808,255 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 44 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 40 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 34 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 33 |
| West Yorkshire | 30 |
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 | 34 | 38 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 | 32 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 24 | 32 | +8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 19 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 22 | +5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 | 23 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 22 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 14 | -7 |
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) | 193,164,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,756,985 |
| Air transport | 10,941,376 |
| Other | 4,871,926 |
| Road transport | 2,151,869 |
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) | 105,295,556 | 87,869,265 | -17,426,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,313,294 | 30,443,691 | +2,130,397 |
| Air transport | 5,720,152 | 5,221,224 | -498,928 |
| Other | 2,223,518 | 2,648,408 | +424,890 |
| Road transport | 1,520,838 | 631,031 | -889,807 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 76,640,433 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,277,536 |
| Felixstowe | 19,350,950 |
| Hull | 17,176,138 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,056,728 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 41,862,599 | 34,777,834 | -7,084,765 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,801,475 | 22,476,061 | -1,325,414 |
| Felixstowe | 9,086,494 | 10,264,456 | +1,177,962 |
| Hull | 11,281,866 | 5,894,272 | -5,387,594 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,010,168 | 8,046,560 | +1,036,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,421,829 | 5,887,332 | +465,503 |
| ZLC | 5,410,330 | 4,060,441 | -1,349,889 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,976,344 | 4,219,043 | +242,699 |
| Killingholme | 5,800,823 | 2,362,445 | -3,438,378 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,133,003 | 2,510,296 | -1,622,707 |
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 | 125 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 122 |
| Other manufacturing | 56 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 53 |
| Specialised construction activities | 36 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 165 |
| 2025-10 | 152 |
| 2025-09 | 172 |
| 2025-08 | 149 |
| 2025-07 | 175 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BENTLEY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 108 |
| ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES LIMITED | 106 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 92 |
| YKK (U.K.) LIMITED | 78 |
| TECHSIL LIMITED | 75 |
| MOULDLIFE LIMITED | 74 |
| WHITFORD LIMITED | 71 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 69 |
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 66 |
| NEILL'S MATERIALS LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 223 |
| 54m+ | 222 |
| 0-1m | 79 |
| 15m-54m | 64 |
| Other | 33 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 31,175,687 |
| United States | 21,407,984 |
| Poland | 18,490,104 |
| France | 17,144,535 |
| Brazil | 14,317,955 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,173,513 | 16,002,174 | +828,661 |
| United States | 12,055,340 | 9,352,644 | -2,702,696 |
| Poland | 8,968,305 | 9,521,799 | +553,494 |
| France | 9,075,188 | 8,069,347 | -1,005,841 |
| Brazil | 10,851,149 | 3,466,806 | -7,384,343 |
| Ireland | 6,113,785 | 6,644,126 | +530,341 |
| Germany | 6,608,727 | 5,695,244 | -913,483 |
| India | 5,380,492 | 2,819,282 | -2,561,210 |
| Spain | 4,602,527 | 3,288,286 | -1,314,241 |
| Italy | 3,700,256 | 2,996,775 | -703,481 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 381,628 |
| Ireland | 152,594 |
| Greece | 43,359 |
| XU | 36,733 |
| Germany | 9,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 151,549 | 230,079 | +78,530 |
| Ireland | 103,385 | 49,209 | -54,176 |
| Greece | 39,886 | 3,473 | -36,413 |
| XU | 7,392 | 29,341 | +21,949 |
| Germany | 6,957 | 2,099 | -4,858 |
| United States | 4,525 | 3,862 | -663 |
| Switzerland | 1,111 | 5,750 | +4,639 |
| Romania | 2,258 | 2,673 | +415 |
| China | 3,819 | 63 | -3,756 |
| Nicaragua | 3,880 | 0 | -3,880 |
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) | 121,660,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,184,564 |
| Air transport | 14,387,459 |
| Other | 656,995 |
| Road transport | 94,465 |
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) | 74,539,471 | 47,121,148 | -27,418,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,017,633 | 52,166,931 | +1,149,298 |
| Air transport | 7,919,830 | 6,467,629 | -1,452,201 |
| Other | 328,464 | 328,531 | +67 |
| Road transport | 94,465 | 0 | -94,465 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 55,734,868 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,681,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,429,577 |
| Southampton | 18,353,063 |
| Felixstowe | 14,725,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 34,930,102 | 20,804,766 | -14,125,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,837,803 | 23,843,957 | -4,993,846 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,954,842 | 11,474,735 | -1,480,107 |
| Southampton | 7,670,423 | 10,682,640 | +3,012,217 |
| Felixstowe | 10,221,082 | 4,504,607 | -5,716,475 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,768,387 | 6,589,314 | +820,927 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,367,411 | 4,952,343 | -1,415,068 |
| London | 5,124,778 | 4,239,609 | -885,169 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,686,934 | 2,985,020 | -701,914 |
| Holyhead | 2,840,856 | 3,574,462 | +733,606 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Basic materials for making polyurethanes, used in foams, coatings, and flexible plastics