Import/export HS code 39129010: Cellulose esters
Cellulose chemically modified to form esters, used in coatings and films
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,156,688 |
| Netherlands | 2,507,809 |
| Thailand | 2,145,093 |
| Belgium | 625,607 |
| Germany | 239,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,493,937 | 6,662,751 | +5,168,814 |
| Netherlands | 1,335,422 | 1,172,387 | -163,035 |
| Thailand | 299,788 | 1,845,305 | +1,545,517 |
| Belgium | 536,354 | 89,253 | -447,101 |
| Germany | 116,131 | 123,130 | +6,999 |
| Norway | 0 | 158,399 | +158,399 |
| South Korea | 103,181 | 0 | -103,181 |
| Taiwan | 69,343 | 0 | -69,343 |
| Italy | 38,462 | 9,829 | -28,633 |
| China | 36,968 | 5,777 | -31,191 |
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 | 11,328,486 |
| Thailand | 2,303,492 |
| Germany | 156,254 |
| China | 112,939 |
| South Korea | 103,181 |
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 | 3,389,382 | 7,939,104 | +4,549,722 |
| Thailand | 299,788 | 2,003,704 | +1,703,916 |
| Germany | 3,400 | 152,854 | +149,454 |
| China | 107,162 | 5,777 | -101,385 |
| South Korea | 103,181 | 0 | -103,181 |
| Taiwan | 80,201 | 0 | -80,201 |
| Japan | 26,814 | 20,619 | -6,195 |
| United Kingdom | 25,826 | 3,072 | -22,754 |
| Switzerland | 19,737 | 0 | -19,737 |
| India | 7,300 | 0 | -7,300 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,649,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,431,906 |
| Air transport | 108,907 |
| Other | 46 |
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) | 2,003,005 | 8,646,565 | +6,643,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,025,464 | 1,406,442 | -619,022 |
| Air transport | 35,838 | 73,069 | +37,231 |
| Other | 46 | 0 | -46 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,080,952 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,845,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,194,859 |
| Liverpool Docks | 987,168 |
| Harwich | 957,764 |
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 | 1,378,877 | 5,702,075 | +4,323,198 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 1,845,305 | +1,845,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 594,555 | 600,304 | +5,749 |
| Liverpool Docks | 268,426 | 718,742 | +450,316 |
| Harwich | 538,535 | 419,229 | -119,306 |
| Hull | 542,692 | 0 | -542,692 |
| London Gateway Port | 211,114 | 327,518 | +116,404 |
| Felixstowe | 144,588 | 194,737 | +50,149 |
| London | 190,235 | 1,512 | -188,723 |
| Eurotunnel | 74,902 | 107,931 | +33,029 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 788,943 |
| France | 327,618 |
| Netherlands | 158,008 |
| China | 72,398 |
| Ireland | 37,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 788,943 | +788,943 |
| France | 31,270 | 296,348 | +265,078 |
| Netherlands | 140,464 | 17,544 | -122,920 |
| China | 64,122 | 8,276 | -55,846 |
| Ireland | 12,406 | 24,826 | +12,420 |
| Estonia | 0 | 25,769 | +25,769 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 22,770 | +22,770 |
| Egypt | 0 | 12,943 | +12,943 |
| Latvia | 12,483 | 0 | -12,483 |
| United States | 5,125 | 6,420 | +1,295 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 554 | 378 | -176 |
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) | 1,374,127 |
| Air transport | 130,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,637 |
| Other | 932 |
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) | 237,464 | 1,136,663 | +899,199 |
| Air transport | 66,604 | 64,060 | -2,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,466 | 29,171 | +15,705 |
| Other | 554 | 378 | -176 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,036,658 |
| Immingham Docks | 218,053 |
| Harwich | 77,006 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,319 |
| Holyhead | 36,300 |
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 | 87,985 | 948,673 | +860,688 |
| Immingham Docks | 135,339 | 82,714 | -52,625 |
| Harwich | 0 | 77,006 | +77,006 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,319 | 2,000 | -56,319 |
| Holyhead | 11,852 | 24,448 | +12,596 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,125 | 28,782 | +23,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,803 | 22,770 | +16,967 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,160 | 18,912 | +15,752 |
| ZLC | 0 | 14,366 | +14,366 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 7,663 | 0 | -7,663 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39129010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cellulose chemically modified to form esters, used in coatings and films