Import/export HS code 391220: Cellulose nitrates
Includes all forms of cellulose nitrates, such as collodions, used in various industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 3,846,570 |
| Germany | 2,539,763 |
| Switzerland | 1,146,643 |
| Netherlands | 954,241 |
| India | 214,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 2,020,426 | 1,826,144 | -194,282 |
| Germany | 768,763 | 1,771,000 | +1,002,237 |
| Switzerland | 742,268 | 404,375 | -337,893 |
| Netherlands | 331,017 | 623,224 | +292,207 |
| India | 0 | 214,467 | +214,467 |
| France | 109,504 | 67,514 | -41,990 |
| Brazil | 119,085 | 0 | -119,085 |
| Singapore | 57,770 | 0 | -57,770 |
| Czechia | 27,713 | 12,360 | -15,353 |
| United States | 24,041 | 12,831 | -11,210 |
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 | 4,006,924 |
| Thailand | 3,904,340 |
| Switzerland | 637,445 |
| India | 234,980 |
| France | 144,142 |
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 | 1,541,990 | 2,464,934 | +922,944 |
| Thailand | 2,078,196 | 1,826,144 | -252,052 |
| Switzerland | 282,205 | 355,240 | +73,035 |
| India | 0 | 234,980 | +234,980 |
| France | 98,188 | 45,954 | -52,234 |
| Brazil | 129,753 | 0 | -129,753 |
| United States | 33,999 | 12,831 | -21,168 |
| Czechia | 31,252 | 12,360 | -18,892 |
| Italy | 3,842 | 3,633 | -209 |
| Taiwan | 3,043 | 2,234 | -809 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,705,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,402,984 |
| Air transport | 65,485 |
| Other | 293 |
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) | 2,400,071 | 2,305,611 | -94,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,779,554 | 2,623,430 | +843,876 |
| Air transport | 35,238 | 30,247 | -4,991 |
| Other | 293 | 0 | -293 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,904,340 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,891,871 |
| Felixstowe | 959,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,001 |
| Liverpool Docks | 76,562 |
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 | 2,078,196 | 1,826,144 | -252,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,472,733 | 2,419,138 | +946,405 |
| Felixstowe | 340,553 | 619,233 | +278,680 |
| London Gateway Port | 120,477 | 1,524 | -118,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 76,562 | 0 | -76,562 |
| Dover | 17,082 | 22,860 | +5,778 |
| Harwich | 14,602 | 17,642 | +3,040 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,536 | 21,743 | +13,207 |
| London | 9,221 | 20,513 | +11,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,929 | 0 | -23,929 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 137,404 |
| Portugal | 63,567 |
| India | 46,062 |
| Netherlands | 36,807 |
| Germany | 28,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 0 | 137,404 | +137,404 |
| Portugal | 61,604 | 1,963 | -59,641 |
| India | 26,387 | 19,675 | -6,712 |
| Netherlands | 36,807 | 0 | -36,807 |
| Germany | 25,119 | 3,301 | -21,818 |
| South Africa | 7,541 | 0 | -7,541 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,287 | +1,287 |
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) | 267,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,824 |
| Air transport | 14,779 |
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) | 123,530 | 143,955 | +20,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,494 | 14,330 | -10,164 |
| Air transport | 9,434 | 5,345 | -4,089 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,721 |
| Felixstowe | 68,702 |
| Harwich | 63,567 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,824 |
| London | 9,495 |
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 | 52,431 | 73,290 | +20,859 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 68,702 | +68,702 |
| Harwich | 61,604 | 1,963 | -59,641 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,494 | 14,330 | -10,164 |
| London | 9,495 | 0 | -9,495 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,434 | 0 | -9,434 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,345 | +5,345 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all forms of cellulose nitrates, such as collodions, used in various industrial applications