Import/export HS code 390190: Various ethylene polymers
Other types of ethylene-based plastics not listed above
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 33,327,668 |
| Germany | 16,922,881 |
| Netherlands | 11,060,110 |
| Israel | 7,873,412 |
| Italy | 7,537,969 |
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 | 15,838,677 | 17,488,991 | +1,650,314 |
| Germany | 9,028,926 | 7,893,955 | -1,134,971 |
| Netherlands | 7,613,552 | 3,446,558 | -4,166,994 |
| Israel | 4,181,346 | 3,692,066 | -489,280 |
| Italy | 4,123,422 | 3,414,547 | -708,875 |
| China | 3,502,724 | 3,452,008 | -50,716 |
| France | 2,672,844 | 1,907,262 | -765,582 |
| Spain | 1,874,630 | 1,564,084 | -310,546 |
| Luxembourg | 1,126,899 | 1,441,555 | +314,656 |
| United States | 1,447,003 | 820,044 | -626,959 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 17,298,664 |
| Germany | 13,704,106 |
| United States | 12,715,127 |
| Italy | 11,557,018 |
| China | 10,729,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 10,019,295 | 7,279,369 | -2,739,926 |
| Germany | 7,552,881 | 6,151,225 | -1,401,656 |
| United States | 6,112,964 | 6,602,163 | +489,199 |
| Italy | 5,831,457 | 5,725,561 | -105,896 |
| China | 5,527,903 | 5,201,876 | -326,027 |
| Spain | 4,558,016 | 3,377,620 | -1,180,396 |
| Israel | 4,186,177 | 3,692,066 | -494,111 |
| Netherlands | 2,368,845 | 2,553,722 | +184,877 |
| France | 2,140,297 | 1,757,187 | -383,110 |
| Luxembourg | 1,346,946 | 990,674 | -356,272 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +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) | 56,088,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,886,368 |
| Other | 2,478,130 |
| Air transport | 2,130,520 |
| Road transport | 20,484 |
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) | 32,418,115 | 23,670,139 | -8,747,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,489,323 | 21,397,045 | +2,907,722 |
| Other | 959,747 | 1,518,383 | +558,636 |
| Air transport | 1,270,485 | 860,035 | -410,450 |
| Road transport | 8,058 | 12,426 | +4,368 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 18,630,901 |
| Dover | 17,681,825 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,779,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,055,859 |
| London | 8,818,844 |
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 | 10,393,964 | 8,236,937 | -2,157,027 |
| Dover | 8,377,291 | 9,304,534 | +927,243 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,354,713 | 4,424,374 | -930,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,530,424 | 4,525,435 | -4,989 |
| London | 5,406,261 | 3,412,583 | -1,993,678 |
| Felixstowe | 3,666,325 | 3,257,456 | -408,869 |
| Harwich | 3,228,957 | 2,756,492 | -472,465 |
| Purfleet | 1,852,276 | 1,976,381 | +124,105 |
| Thamesport | 963,757 | 2,171,113 | +1,207,356 |
| Killingholme | 1,637,756 | 1,361,581 | -276,175 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 34 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 30 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 72 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 72 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 68 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 62 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 60 |
| PLASCOAT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 51 |
| MULTIPANEL UK LIMITED | 50 |
| BOREALIS UK LTD | 46 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| AMCOR FLEXIBLES SWANSEA LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 74 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| Other | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 59,904,336 |
| Netherlands | 49,856,678 |
| Spain | 5,134,959 |
| Germany | 4,921,832 |
| Greece | 4,299,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 31,458,879 | 28,445,457 | -3,013,422 |
| Netherlands | 24,204,841 | 25,651,837 | +1,446,996 |
| Spain | 2,727,662 | 2,407,297 | -320,365 |
| Germany | 2,122,026 | 2,799,806 | +677,780 |
| Greece | 1,149,361 | 3,150,420 | +2,001,059 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,188,792 | 1,492,739 | -696,053 |
| Turkey | 2,022,973 | 1,537,945 | -485,028 |
| United States | 1,661,940 | 1,740,926 | +78,986 |
| Switzerland | 1,285,356 | 1,429,227 | +143,871 |
| India | 1,079,086 | 1,098,895 | +19,809 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 259,247 |
| Netherlands | 909 |
| Ireland | 117 |
| XL | 109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 33,039 | 226,208 | +193,169 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 909 | +909 |
| Ireland | 0 | 117 | +117 |
| XL | 26 | 83 | +57 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,568,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,442,887 |
| Air transport | 1,377,639 |
| Other | 301,683 |
| Road transport | 2,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,026,664 | 61,541,735 | -2,484,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,507,719 | 13,935,168 | +427,449 |
| Air transport | 802,957 | 574,682 | -228,275 |
| Other | 72,745 | 228,938 | +156,193 |
| Road transport | 2,926 | 0 | -2,926 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 66,727,423 |
| Middlesbrough | 39,486,668 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,315,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,315,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,074,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 33,746,534 | 32,980,889 | -765,645 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,407,181 | 21,079,487 | +2,672,306 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,330,276 | 9,985,509 | +1,655,233 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,444,459 | 3,870,928 | +426,469 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,342,054 | 2,731,954 | -610,100 |
| Felixstowe | 2,750,420 | 1,722,869 | -1,027,551 |
| Southampton | 1,797,289 | 1,269,181 | -528,108 |
| London | 2,068,693 | 442,879 | -1,625,814 |
| Dover | 841,240 | 421,225 | -420,015 |
| Belfast Port | 1,096,127 | 0 | -1,096,127 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of ethylene-based plastics not listed above