Import/export HS code 391190: Various resins and plastics
Other unprocessed resins and plastics not listed elsewhere, used in various industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 50,124,476 |
| Germany | 48,374,912 |
| United States | 23,621,678 |
| Belgium | 21,970,576 |
| France | 19,808,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 30,238,368 | 19,886,108 | -10,352,260 |
| Germany | 25,576,879 | 22,798,033 | -2,778,846 |
| United States | 14,256,431 | 9,365,247 | -4,891,184 |
| Belgium | 11,669,627 | 10,300,949 | -1,368,678 |
| France | 11,033,515 | 8,774,967 | -2,258,548 |
| China | 8,234,627 | 10,497,400 | +2,262,773 |
| Netherlands | 8,352,385 | 9,255,677 | +903,292 |
| Italy | 6,417,527 | 2,711,432 | -3,706,095 |
| Sweden | 5,751,656 | 28,858 | -5,722,798 |
| Finland | 2,237,034 | 1,370,369 | -866,665 |
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 | 54,565,123 |
| Japan | 52,817,100 |
| United States | 34,125,547 |
| China | 21,634,254 |
| Belgium | 16,483,303 |
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 | 27,603,458 | 26,961,665 | -641,793 |
| Japan | 31,667,285 | 21,149,815 | -10,517,470 |
| United States | 20,345,465 | 13,780,082 | -6,565,383 |
| China | 9,671,620 | 11,962,634 | +2,291,014 |
| Belgium | 9,679,112 | 6,804,191 | -2,874,921 |
| France | 8,900,550 | 5,622,415 | -3,278,135 |
| Italy | 3,895,030 | 3,513,791 | -381,239 |
| India | 3,751,195 | 1,979,876 | -1,771,319 |
| Sweden | 5,570,232 | 0 | -5,570,232 |
| Netherlands | 2,540,841 | 2,267,173 | -273,668 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 28 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
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) | 110,918,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,276,143 |
| Air transport | 12,319,060 |
| Other | 1,003,424 |
| Road transport | 293,865 |
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) | 61,862,706 | 49,056,282 | -12,806,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,954,613 | 46,321,530 | -15,633,083 |
| Air transport | 7,110,130 | 5,208,930 | -1,901,200 |
| Other | 599,265 | 404,159 | -195,106 |
| Road transport | 245,022 | 48,843 | -196,179 |
| 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 | 55,158,498 |
| Dover | 35,535,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,371,594 |
| Felixstowe | 29,227,461 |
| Killingholme | 16,818,396 |
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 | 32,099,979 | 23,058,519 | -9,041,460 |
| Dover | 19,692,419 | 15,842,777 | -3,849,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,784,881 | 15,586,713 | -3,198,168 |
| Felixstowe | 14,665,686 | 14,561,775 | -103,911 |
| Killingholme | 9,590,289 | 7,228,107 | -2,362,182 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,786,144 | 3,062,803 | -2,723,341 |
| London | 4,605,283 | 2,759,507 | -1,845,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,460,000 | 2,791,354 | -1,668,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,430,184 | 2,602,132 | -828,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,774,295 | 1,740,402 | -2,033,893 |
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 | 94 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 65 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 100 |
| 2025-10 | 103 |
| 2025-09 | 93 |
| 2025-08 | 87 |
| 2025-07 | 98 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EVONIK CHEMICALS LIMITED | 108 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 103 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 99 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 93 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 82 |
| AQUASPERSIONS LIMITED | 82 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 68 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 67 |
| MEGACHEM (UK) LTD. | 63 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 136 |
| 1m-15m | 94 |
| 15m-54m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | 30,282,976 |
| Germany | 25,173,541 |
| Norway | 7,480,177 |
| Belgium | 6,668,731 |
| Ireland | 6,519,980 |
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 | 16,503,102 | 13,779,874 | -2,723,228 |
| Germany | 14,488,930 | 10,684,611 | -3,804,319 |
| Norway | 4,457,248 | 3,022,929 | -1,434,319 |
| Belgium | 3,230,762 | 3,437,969 | +207,207 |
| Ireland | 2,672,405 | 3,847,575 | +1,175,170 |
| United States | 3,105,408 | 2,938,846 | -166,562 |
| Italy | 2,126,397 | 1,672,731 | -453,666 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,055,897 | 836,903 | -218,994 |
| Japan | 175,980 | 1,680,477 | +1,504,497 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,174,979 | 353,114 | -821,865 |
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 | 225,393 |
| XU | 59,132 |
| 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 | 197,113 | 28,280 | -168,833 |
| XU | 10,631 | 48,501 | +37,870 |
| Ireland | 6,009 | 31,303 | +25,294 |
| 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) | 78,407,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,054,976 |
| Air transport | 6,315,173 |
| Other | 322,057 |
| Road transport | 40,909 |
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) | 43,577,209 | 34,830,050 | -8,747,159 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,722,108 | 11,332,868 | -2,389,240 |
| Air transport | 2,338,686 | 3,976,487 | +1,637,801 |
| Other | 213,973 | 108,084 | -105,889 |
| Road transport | 40,909 | 0 | -40,909 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,191,696 |
| Hull | 21,832,342 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,063,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,324,923 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,608,196 |
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 | 21,897,622 | 18,294,074 | -3,603,548 |
| Hull | 12,771,470 | 9,060,872 | -3,710,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,165,396 | 4,898,306 | -2,267,090 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,001,223 | 2,323,700 | -1,677,523 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,042,882 | 1,565,314 | -1,477,568 |
| Southampton | 1,053,522 | 2,666,754 | +1,613,232 |
| London | 1,890,906 | 1,267,998 | -622,908 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 816,748 | 2,115,994 | +1,299,246 |
| Dover | 1,350,735 | 1,557,745 | +207,010 |
| Felixstowe | 1,294,494 | 990,063 | -304,431 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unprocessed resins and plastics not listed elsewhere, used in various industries