Import/export HS code 3911: Petroleum and other resins in basic forms
Unprocessed resins like petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, and polyterpenes, used in adhesives and coatings
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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 | 51,935,543 |
| Japan | 48,048,570 |
| China | 32,718,126 |
| United States | 24,927,224 |
| Belgium | 24,364,534 |
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 | 27,184,453 | 24,751,090 | -2,433,363 |
| Japan | 27,173,604 | 20,874,966 | -6,298,638 |
| China | 15,326,595 | 17,391,531 | +2,064,936 |
| United States | 15,158,983 | 9,768,241 | -5,390,742 |
| Belgium | 13,512,675 | 10,851,859 | -2,660,816 |
| France | 13,723,019 | 9,564,307 | -4,158,712 |
| Netherlands | 9,370,943 | 11,014,841 | +1,643,898 |
| Italy | 6,273,348 | 3,027,994 | -3,245,354 |
| South Korea | 4,909,727 | 3,632,002 | -1,277,725 |
| Sweden | 5,754,188 | 692,847 | -5,061,341 |
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 | 57,355,015 |
| Japan | 50,863,160 |
| United States | 37,587,535 |
| China | 36,388,111 |
| France | 17,205,079 |
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 | 28,291,581 | 29,063,434 | +771,853 |
| Japan | 28,599,503 | 22,263,657 | -6,335,846 |
| United States | 22,567,543 | 15,019,992 | -7,547,551 |
| China | 17,380,430 | 19,007,681 | +1,627,251 |
| France | 11,198,560 | 6,006,519 | -5,192,041 |
| Belgium | 9,830,434 | 6,936,569 | -2,893,865 |
| South Korea | 5,137,716 | 3,800,949 | -1,336,767 |
| Italy | 3,972,921 | 3,548,417 | -424,504 |
| Sweden | 5,570,232 | 484,059 | -5,086,173 |
| Netherlands | 2,823,392 | 2,864,050 | +40,658 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 |
| West Yorkshire | 22 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Cheshire | 13 |
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 | 22 | 25 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 13 | -8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 9 | +3 |
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) | 132,051,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 121,650,685 |
| Air transport | 12,043,190 |
| Other | 3,344,190 |
| Road transport | 288,103 |
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) | 72,581,740 | 59,470,057 | -13,111,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,188,207 | 53,462,478 | -14,725,729 |
| Air transport | 6,963,783 | 5,079,407 | -1,884,376 |
| Other | 1,726,941 | 1,617,249 | -109,692 |
| Road transport | 239,260 | 48,843 | -190,417 |
| Rail transport | 10,341 | 0 | -10,341 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 63,212,097 |
| Felixstowe | 39,606,238 |
| Dover | 38,092,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,931,215 |
| Killingholme | 16,925,121 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 34,450,352 | 28,761,745 | -5,688,607 |
| Felixstowe | 20,650,370 | 18,955,868 | -1,694,502 |
| Dover | 21,395,003 | 16,697,374 | -4,697,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,438,043 | 18,493,172 | -944,871 |
| Killingholme | 9,602,555 | 7,322,566 | -2,279,989 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,798,328 | 3,462,736 | -3,335,592 |
| London | 5,187,117 | 2,747,922 | -2,439,195 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,187,087 | 2,977,941 | -1,209,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,129,269 | 2,849,334 | -1,279,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,060,803 | 2,702,365 | -1,358,438 |
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 | 99 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 69 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 104 |
| 2025-11 | 105 |
| 2025-10 | 113 |
| 2025-09 | 101 |
| 2025-08 | 94 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 109 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 104 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 102 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 99 |
| BLAGDEN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 84 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 83 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 83 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 83 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 83 |
| MEGACHEM (UK) LTD. | 73 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 142 |
| 1m-15m | 103 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 28,612,969 |
| Germany | 24,788,858 |
| Ireland | 9,463,216 |
| Norway | 7,540,771 |
| Belgium | 6,398,814 |
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 | 14,839,393 | 13,773,576 | -1,065,817 |
| Germany | 14,255,490 | 10,533,368 | -3,722,122 |
| Ireland | 4,334,859 | 5,128,357 | +793,498 |
| Norway | 4,505,892 | 3,034,879 | -1,471,013 |
| Belgium | 3,013,050 | 3,385,764 | +372,714 |
| United States | 3,195,619 | 2,919,552 | -276,067 |
| Italy | 2,278,556 | 1,619,463 | -659,093 |
| Japan | 177,230 | 1,679,227 | +1,501,997 |
| Saudi Arabia | 990,621 | 856,163 | -134,458 |
| Netherlands | 924,245 | 779,495 | -144,750 |
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 | 2,801,839 |
| Ireland | 37,312 |
| France | 220 |
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 | 1,393,493 | 1,408,346 | +14,853 |
| Ireland | 7,293 | 30,019 | +22,726 |
| France | 220 | 0 | -220 |
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) | 78,916,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,288,940 |
| Air transport | 6,505,472 |
| Other | 2,898,505 |
| Road transport | 38,971 |
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) | 44,171,863 | 34,744,578 | -9,427,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,663,356 | 11,625,584 | -1,037,772 |
| Air transport | 2,437,863 | 4,067,609 | +1,629,746 |
| Other | 1,414,404 | 1,484,101 | +69,697 |
| Road transport | 38,971 | 0 | -38,971 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,881,127 |
| Hull | 21,371,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,645,277 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,910,864 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,023,104 |
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 | 20,392,543 | 18,488,584 | -1,903,959 |
| Hull | 12,510,068 | 8,861,530 | -3,648,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,837,065 | 4,808,212 | -3,028,853 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,304,371 | 2,606,493 | -1,697,878 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,391,054 | 1,632,050 | -1,759,004 |
| Southampton | 1,190,460 | 2,527,366 | +1,336,906 |
| London | 1,980,554 | 1,238,398 | -742,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 909,960 | 2,123,653 | +1,213,693 |
| 000 | 1,414,404 | 1,484,101 | +69,697 |
| Dover | 1,308,404 | 1,567,722 | +259,318 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unprocessed resins like petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, and polyterpenes, used in adhesives and coatings