Import/export HS code 39122090: Plasticised cellulose nitrates
Cellulose nitrates that have been softened or made flexible by adding plasticisers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 758,554 |
| Switzerland | 439,627 |
| Germany | 339,476 |
| India | 214,467 |
| Brazil | 119,085 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 213,847 | 544,707 | +330,860 |
| Switzerland | 84,387 | 355,240 | +270,853 |
| Germany | 137,346 | 202,130 | +64,784 |
| India | 0 | 214,467 | +214,467 |
| Brazil | 119,085 | 0 | -119,085 |
| Italy | 1,860 | 20,513 | +18,653 |
| United States | 7,103 | 7,521 | +418 |
| Poland | 1,982 | 0 | -1,982 |
| Austria | 1,213 | 0 | -1,213 |
| Spain | 0 | 993 | +993 |
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 | 1,173,452 |
| Switzerland | 355,240 |
| India | 234,980 |
| Brazil | 119,085 |
| United States | 24,582 |
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 | 425,622 | 747,830 | +322,208 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 355,240 | +355,240 |
| India | 0 | 234,980 | +234,980 |
| Brazil | 119,085 | 0 | -119,085 |
| United States | 17,061 | 7,521 | -9,540 |
| Italy | 3,842 | 0 | -3,842 |
| Spain | 1,213 | 0 | -1,213 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,163,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 719,518 |
| Air transport | 38,193 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,291 | 861,613 | +559,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 258,263 | 461,255 | +202,992 |
| Air transport | 15,490 | 22,703 | +7,213 |
| Other | 293 | 0 | -293 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,147,685 |
| Felixstowe | 576,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 119,085 |
| London | 29,734 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,846 |
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 | 416,030 | 731,655 | +315,625 |
| Felixstowe | 9,592 | 566,742 | +557,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 119,085 | 0 | -119,085 |
| London | 9,221 | 20,513 | +11,292 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,103 | 21,743 | +14,640 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,583 | 960 | -5,623 |
| Thamesport | 3,431 | 0 | -3,431 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,965 | +2,965 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,213 | 993 | -220 |
| Dover | 1,982 | 0 | -1,982 |
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 | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
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+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 |
| India | 46,062 |
| Germany | 3,301 |
| Brazil | 1,287 |
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 |
| India | 26,387 | 19,675 | -6,712 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,301 | +3,301 |
| 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) | 141,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,283 |
| 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) | 0 | 141,992 | +141,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,953 | 14,330 | -2,623 |
| 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 | 73,290 |
| Felixstowe | 68,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,283 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,434 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,345 |
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 | 0 | 73,290 | +73,290 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 68,702 | +68,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,953 | 14,330 | -2,623 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,434 | 0 | -9,434 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,345 | +5,345 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39122090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cellulose nitrates that have been softened or made flexible by adding plasticisers