Import/export HS code 39119013: Poly(thio-1,4-phenylene)
A unique plastic material in its simplest form, used for specialized industrial needs
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 1,474,752 |
| Belgium | 903,643 |
| Japan | 705,084 |
| Netherlands | 687,818 |
| United States | 333,473 |
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 | 1,071,639 | 403,113 | -668,526 |
| Belgium | 504,961 | 398,682 | -106,279 |
| Japan | 264,636 | 440,448 | +175,812 |
| Netherlands | 288,133 | 399,685 | +111,552 |
| United States | 134,027 | 199,446 | +65,419 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 204,459 | +204,459 |
| Italy | 19,710 | 61,778 | +42,068 |
| China | 27,807 | 34,024 | +6,217 |
| Ireland | 8,377 | 22,443 | +14,066 |
| France | 15,024 | 11,191 | -3,833 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,165,755 |
| Japan | 855,325 |
| Germany | 173,620 |
| China | 140,424 |
| South Korea | 57,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,792,759 | 1,372,996 | -419,763 |
| Japan | 272,021 | 583,304 | +311,283 |
| Germany | 118,437 | 55,183 | -63,254 |
| China | 37,284 | 103,140 | +65,856 |
| South Korea | 57,936 | 0 | -57,936 |
| United Kingdom | 26,371 | 0 | -26,371 |
| Belgium | 1,613 | 22,666 | +21,053 |
| Netherlands | 12,165 | 5,081 | -7,084 |
| Malaysia | 11,014 | 0 | -11,014 |
| Poland | 10,915 | 0 | -10,915 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +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) | 3,018,013 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,266,597 |
| Air transport | 222,218 |
| Other | 30,820 |
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) | 1,709,239 | 1,308,774 | -400,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 560,129 | 706,468 | +146,339 |
| Air transport | 78,498 | 143,720 | +65,222 |
| Other | 8,377 | 22,443 | +14,066 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,210,412 |
| Southampton | 923,056 |
| Purfleet | 830,554 |
| Hull | 525,453 |
| Dover | 175,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 898,423 | 311,989 | -586,434 |
| Southampton | 395,327 | 527,729 | +132,402 |
| Purfleet | 484,664 | 345,890 | -138,774 |
| Hull | 117,180 | 408,273 | +291,093 |
| Dover | 84,888 | 90,798 | +5,910 |
| Harwich | 95,469 | 76,035 | -19,434 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,660 | 112,165 | +73,505 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 69,966 | 72,448 | +2,482 |
| London | 19,229 | 102,168 | +82,939 |
| Killingholme | 64,144 | 0 | -64,144 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 55,784 |
| Germany | 23,104 |
| China | 19,757 |
| Belgium | 11,389 |
| Malaysia | 10,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 26,743 | 29,041 | +2,298 |
| Germany | 23,104 | 0 | -23,104 |
| China | 18,839 | 918 | -17,921 |
| Belgium | 9,878 | 1,511 | -8,367 |
| Malaysia | 10,054 | 0 | -10,054 |
| France | 1,914 | 0 | -1,914 |
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) | 92,191 |
| Air transport | 29,811 |
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) | 61,639 | 30,552 | -31,087 |
| Air transport | 28,893 | 918 | -27,975 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 37,729 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,893 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,018 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,055 |
| London | 11,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 17,788 | 19,941 | +2,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,893 | 0 | -28,893 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,018 | 0 | -25,018 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,955 | 9,100 | +145 |
| London | 9,878 | 1,511 | -8,367 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 918 | +918 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39119013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A unique plastic material in its simplest form, used for specialized industrial needs