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 | 33,012,887 |
| Germany | 16,814,867 |
| Netherlands | 9,940,850 |
| Israel | 7,755,772 |
| 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 | 15,672,352 | 17,340,535 | +1,668,183 |
| Germany | 8,971,182 | 7,843,685 | -1,127,497 |
| Netherlands | 7,197,167 | 2,743,683 | -4,453,484 |
| Israel | 4,096,898 | 3,658,874 | -438,024 |
| Italy | 4,123,422 | 3,414,547 | -708,875 |
| China | 3,452,335 | 3,432,060 | -20,275 |
| France | 2,593,578 | 1,896,988 | -696,590 |
| Spain | 1,874,630 | 1,564,084 | -310,546 |
| Luxembourg | 1,126,899 | 1,441,555 | +314,656 |
| United States | 1,328,686 | 801,949 | -526,737 |
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 | 12,214,097 |
| Italy | 10,861,476 |
| China | 10,611,369 |
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 | 5,782,071 | 6,432,026 | +649,955 |
| Italy | 5,429,635 | 5,431,841 | +2,206 |
| China | 5,429,441 | 5,181,928 | -247,513 |
| Spain | 4,558,016 | 3,377,620 | -1,180,396 |
| Israel | 4,101,729 | 3,658,874 | -442,855 |
| Netherlands | 2,289,883 | 2,162,620 | -127,263 |
| France | 1,923,550 | 1,660,765 | -262,785 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 54,946,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,136,865 |
| Other | 2,457,155 |
| Air transport | 2,002,678 |
| 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) | 31,806,087 | 23,140,587 | -8,665,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,783,057 | 20,353,808 | +2,570,751 |
| Other | 948,854 | 1,508,301 | +559,447 |
| Air transport | 1,218,404 | 784,274 | -434,130 |
| 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 | 17,991,676 |
| Dover | 17,365,467 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,776,096 |
| London | 8,699,345 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,551,413 |
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 | 9,984,933 | 8,006,743 | -1,978,190 |
| Dover | 8,249,234 | 9,116,233 | +866,999 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,351,722 | 4,424,374 | -927,348 |
| London | 5,343,837 | 3,355,508 | -1,988,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,362,640 | 4,188,773 | -173,867 |
| Felixstowe | 3,421,107 | 3,089,800 | -331,307 |
| Harwich | 3,149,068 | 2,723,564 | -425,504 |
| Purfleet | 1,846,535 | 1,930,909 | +84,374 |
| Thamesport | 963,757 | 2,171,113 | +1,207,356 |
| Killingholme | 1,564,077 | 1,089,114 | -474,963 |
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 | 30 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 38 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 70 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 66 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 64 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| PLASCOAT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 50 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| MULTIPANEL UK LIMITED | 49 |
| BOREALIS UK LTD | 46 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 72 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 11 |
| 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 | 59,866,138 |
| Netherlands | 47,818,510 |
| Spain | 4,856,383 |
| Greece | 4,283,342 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,659,046 |
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 | 31,421,620 | 28,444,518 | -2,977,102 |
| Netherlands | 23,336,853 | 24,481,657 | +1,144,804 |
| Spain | 2,583,207 | 2,273,176 | -310,031 |
| Greece | 1,132,922 | 3,150,420 | +2,017,498 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,170,043 | 1,489,003 | -681,040 |
| Turkey | 2,022,973 | 1,533,146 | -489,827 |
| United States | 1,605,265 | 1,641,854 | +36,589 |
| Germany | 1,107,224 | 1,857,621 | +750,397 |
| India | 957,704 | 1,060,248 | +102,544 |
| Ireland | 959,067 | 685,497 | -273,570 |
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 | 245,693 |
| 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 | 219,062 | +192,431 |
| 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) | 124,202,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,444,602 |
| Air transport | 1,106,772 |
| Other | 284,728 |
| 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) | 62,923,525 | 61,278,881 | -1,644,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,615,971 | 8,828,631 | -787,340 |
| Air transport | 667,154 | 439,618 | -227,536 |
| Other | 63,902 | 220,826 | +156,924 |
| 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 | 39,454,928 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,342,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,124,951 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,496,801 |
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 | 18,375,441 | 21,079,487 | +2,704,046 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,134,864 | 7,207,780 | +1,072,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,291,977 | 3,832,974 | +540,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,543,323 | 1,953,478 | -589,845 |
| Southampton | 1,570,764 | 1,235,891 | -334,873 |
| London | 2,015,904 | 435,981 | -1,579,923 |
| Felixstowe | 1,780,487 | 305,393 | -1,475,094 |
| Dover | 760,468 | 421,225 | -339,243 |
| 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