Import/export HS code 39019080: Various ethylene polymers not specified
Other ethylene-based plastics not covered in previous categories
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 | 32,244,934 |
| Germany | 16,702,298 |
| Netherlands | 10,460,492 |
| Israel | 7,650,890 |
| Italy | 7,490,928 |
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 | 15,613,731 | 16,631,203 | +1,017,472 |
| Germany | 9,163,259 | 7,539,039 | -1,624,220 |
| Netherlands | 7,730,520 | 2,729,972 | -5,000,548 |
| Israel | 3,843,279 | 3,807,611 | -35,668 |
| Italy | 4,190,777 | 3,300,151 | -890,626 |
| China | 3,253,845 | 3,402,743 | +148,898 |
| France | 2,507,987 | 2,046,627 | -461,360 |
| Spain | 1,728,397 | 1,635,900 | -92,497 |
| Luxembourg | 1,072,674 | 1,544,423 | +471,749 |
| United States | 1,292,134 | 933,053 | -359,081 |
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 | 17,188,089 |
| Germany | 13,816,659 |
| United States | 12,439,687 |
| Italy | 10,586,835 |
| China | 10,406,667 |
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 | 10,263,144 | 6,924,945 | -3,338,199 |
| Germany | 7,905,657 | 5,911,002 | -1,994,655 |
| United States | 6,082,773 | 6,356,914 | +274,141 |
| Italy | 5,297,230 | 5,289,605 | -7,625 |
| China | 5,277,591 | 5,129,076 | -148,515 |
| Spain | 4,487,529 | 3,486,429 | -1,001,100 |
| Israel | 3,848,110 | 3,807,611 | -40,499 |
| Netherlands | 2,333,272 | 2,020,950 | -312,322 |
| France | 1,713,160 | 1,733,306 | +20,146 |
| Luxembourg | 1,296,604 | 1,119,594 | -177,010 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
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 | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 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) | 55,027,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,423,095 |
| Other | 2,329,746 |
| Air transport | 2,076,226 |
| 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) | 33,209,181 | 21,818,732 | -11,390,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,335,554 | 21,087,541 | +4,751,987 |
| Other | 799,799 | 1,529,947 | +730,148 |
| Air transport | 1,209,391 | 866,835 | -342,556 |
| 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 | 17,780,105 |
| Dover | 16,659,472 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,998,032 |
| London | 8,706,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,224,017 |
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 | 10,039,032 | 7,741,073 | -2,297,959 |
| Dover | 7,975,479 | 8,683,993 | +708,514 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,482,197 | 4,515,835 | -966,362 |
| London | 5,435,296 | 3,270,941 | -2,164,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,094,839 | 4,129,178 | +34,339 |
| Felixstowe | 3,501,360 | 3,088,153 | -413,207 |
| Harwich | 3,113,030 | 2,800,539 | -312,491 |
| Purfleet | 1,819,015 | 1,834,452 | +15,437 |
| Thamesport | 876,768 | 2,242,911 | +1,366,143 |
| Killingholme | 1,760,543 | 1,082,622 | -677,921 |
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 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 29 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
| 2025-07 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 69 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 65 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 63 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| PLASCOAT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 49 |
| MULTIPANEL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BOREALIS UK LTD | 45 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| EUROCELL GROUP LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 70 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 60,528,337 |
| Netherlands | 46,752,358 |
| Spain | 5,073,861 |
| Greece | 4,217,590 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,539,063 |
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 | 31,805,559 | 28,722,778 | -3,082,781 |
| Netherlands | 23,802,128 | 22,950,230 | -851,898 |
| Spain | 2,658,146 | 2,415,715 | -242,431 |
| Greece | 803,555 | 3,414,035 | +2,610,480 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,027,379 | 1,511,684 | -515,695 |
| United States | 1,546,127 | 1,632,505 | +86,378 |
| Turkey | 1,878,433 | 1,189,673 | -688,760 |
| Germany | 1,078,718 | 1,848,466 | +769,748 |
| India | 926,596 | 1,070,466 | +143,870 |
| Ireland | 991,689 | 696,756 | -294,933 |
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 | 221,609 |
| XU | 51,569 |
| Netherlands | 909 |
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 | 26,631 | 194,978 | +168,347 |
| XU | 51,343 | 226 | -51,117 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 909 | +909 |
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) | 123,774,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,065,756 |
| Air transport | 1,125,487 |
| Other | 274,087 |
| 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) | 63,527,573 | 60,247,266 | -3,280,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,257,857 | 8,807,899 | -449,958 |
| Air transport | 632,516 | 492,971 | -139,545 |
| Other | 77,974 | 196,113 | +118,139 |
| 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 | 64,955,232 |
| Middlesbrough | 39,930,024 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,051,628 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,989,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,345,348 |
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 | 33,624,809 | 31,330,423 | -2,294,386 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,578,868 | 21,351,156 | +2,772,288 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,804,709 | 7,246,919 | +1,442,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,131,786 | 3,857,790 | +726,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,396,039 | 1,949,309 | -446,730 |
| Southampton | 1,532,545 | 1,276,612 | -255,933 |
| London | 1,893,765 | 595,420 | -1,298,345 |
| Felixstowe | 2,130,624 | 347,574 | -1,783,050 |
| Dover | 756,548 | 366,549 | -389,999 |
| Belfast Port | 1,096,127 | 0 | -1,096,127 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39019080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other ethylene-based plastics not covered in previous categories