Import/export HS code 39123920: Hydroxypropylcellulose
A specific cellulose derivative used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,394,591 |
| China | 1,492,494 |
| Switzerland | 735,229 |
| Netherlands | 455,634 |
| Greece | 409,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,340,541 | 1,054,050 | -286,491 |
| China | 873,516 | 618,978 | -254,538 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 735,229 | +735,229 |
| Netherlands | 269,793 | 185,841 | -83,952 |
| Greece | 258,265 | 151,065 | -107,200 |
| United States | 32,872 | 94,047 | +61,175 |
| Germany | 50,998 | 8,680 | -42,318 |
| France | 58,012 | 0 | -58,012 |
| Sweden | 26,867 | 0 | -26,867 |
| India | 11,280 | 2,178 | -9,102 |
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 | 3,129,819 |
| China | 1,499,569 |
| Japan | 920,413 |
| Germany | 180,739 |
| Sweden | 26,867 |
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 | 1,253,258 | 1,876,561 | +623,303 |
| China | 876,896 | 622,673 | -254,223 |
| Japan | 575,075 | 345,338 | -229,737 |
| Germany | 176,895 | 3,844 | -173,051 |
| Sweden | 26,867 | 0 | -26,867 |
| India | 11,280 | 2,178 | -9,102 |
| Canada | 1,466 | 9,443 | +7,977 |
| Spain | 7,757 | 1,230 | -6,527 |
| South Korea | 8,845 | 0 | -8,845 |
| Croatia | 0 | 7,284 | +7,284 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 3,197,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,479,390 |
| Air transport | 1,102,360 |
| Other | 50,748 |
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) | 1,505,784 | 1,691,730 | +185,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 860,663 | 618,727 | -241,936 |
| Air transport | 552,750 | 549,610 | -3,140 |
| Other | 35,505 | 15,243 | -20,262 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,367,193 |
| Killingholme | 1,095,447 |
| Dover | 866,269 |
| Eurotunnel | 741,708 |
| Manchester Airport | 615,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 799,029 | 568,164 | -230,865 |
| Killingholme | 459,545 | 635,902 | +176,357 |
| Dover | 602,750 | 263,519 | -339,231 |
| Eurotunnel | 233,812 | 507,896 | +274,084 |
| Manchester Airport | 355,985 | 259,411 | -96,574 |
| East Midlands Airport | 137,175 | 180,863 | +43,688 |
| Harwich | 102,015 | 86,257 | -15,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,718 | 108,005 | +43,287 |
| London | 33,014 | 90,151 | +57,137 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 83,923 | +83,923 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 407,188 |
| Belgium | 229,341 |
| Turkey | 81,068 |
| Israel | 76,432 |
| Egypt | 68,702 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 146,445 | 260,743 | +114,298 |
| Belgium | 88,779 | 140,562 | +51,783 |
| Turkey | 61,328 | 19,740 | -41,588 |
| Israel | 21,703 | 54,729 | +33,026 |
| Egypt | 46,757 | 21,945 | -24,812 |
| Germany | 36,958 | 8,566 | -28,392 |
| Czechia | 4,025 | 38,787 | +34,762 |
| Portugal | 6,849 | 30,905 | +24,056 |
| Netherlands | 10,751 | 14,287 | +3,536 |
| India | 15,262 | 2,175 | -13,087 |
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) | 887,010 |
| Air transport | 109,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,700 |
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) | 365,781 | 521,229 | +155,448 |
| Air transport | 84,848 | 25,001 | -59,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,796 | 56,904 | +24,108 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 862,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,880 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,159 |
| Felixstowe | 23,541 |
| Dover | 18,804 |
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 | 360,721 | 501,445 | +140,724 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,212 | 23,668 | -46,544 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,796 | 33,363 | +567 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 23,541 | +23,541 |
| Dover | 0 | 18,804 | +18,804 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,897 | 0 | -8,897 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,739 | 0 | -5,739 |
| Holyhead | 5,060 | 0 | -5,060 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,333 | +1,333 |
| Harwich | 0 | 980 | +980 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39123920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific cellulose derivative used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics