Import/export HS code 39029010: Special block copolymer plastic
A unique plastic blend of polystyrene and ethylene-butylene, used in advanced industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,265,016 |
| Netherlands | 737,242 |
| Italy | 617,861 |
| Israel | 325,859 |
| South Korea | 295,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 638,971 | 626,045 | -12,926 |
| Netherlands | 642,821 | 94,421 | -548,400 |
| Italy | 327,245 | 290,616 | -36,629 |
| Israel | 0 | 325,859 | +325,859 |
| South Korea | 0 | 295,774 | +295,774 |
| Denmark | 53,780 | 103,717 | +49,937 |
| Portugal | 0 | 146,320 | +146,320 |
| France | 97,823 | 46,603 | -51,220 |
| Japan | 63,685 | 56,730 | -6,955 |
| Belgium | 39,167 | 47,580 | +8,413 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 872,012 |
| United States | 776,328 |
| Portugal | 718,839 |
| Italy | 665,825 |
| Israel | 325,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 439,865 | 432,147 | -7,718 |
| United States | 672,611 | 103,717 | -568,894 |
| Portugal | 360,185 | 358,654 | -1,531 |
| Italy | 324,536 | 341,289 | +16,753 |
| Israel | 0 | 325,859 | +325,859 |
| South Korea | 0 | 295,774 | +295,774 |
| Japan | 63,685 | 56,730 | -6,955 |
| Turkey | 81,664 | 15,121 | -66,543 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 96,598 | +96,598 |
| South Africa | 0 | 71,275 | +71,275 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 2,986,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 950,156 |
| Air transport | 284,368 |
| Road transport | 4,042 |
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) | 1,754,877 | 1,231,545 | -523,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,517 | 802,639 | +655,122 |
| Air transport | 140,780 | 143,588 | +2,808 |
| Road transport | 4,042 | 0 | -4,042 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,263,948 |
| Eurotunnel | 509,080 |
| Felixstowe | 475,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 372,568 |
| Killingholme | 331,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 779,895 | 484,053 | -295,842 |
| Eurotunnel | 318,116 | 190,964 | -127,152 |
| Felixstowe | 70,131 | 405,479 | +335,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 372,568 | +372,568 |
| Killingholme | 254,783 | 76,662 | -178,121 |
| Harwich | 189,925 | 87,543 | -102,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,993 | 106,706 | +66,713 |
| Purfleet | 39,167 | 96,052 | +56,885 |
| Southampton | 63,685 | 68,885 | +5,200 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 93,770 | +93,770 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 556,875 |
| Taiwan | 177,312 |
| India | 153,372 |
| Malaysia | 92,494 |
| Portugal | 83,229 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 285,000 | 271,875 | -13,125 |
| Taiwan | 147,942 | 29,370 | -118,572 |
| India | 142,500 | 10,872 | -131,628 |
| Malaysia | 64,169 | 28,325 | -35,844 |
| Portugal | 83,229 | 0 | -83,229 |
| China | 73,614 | 0 | -73,614 |
| South Africa | 3,730 | 53,570 | +49,840 |
| Italy | 0 | 36,746 | +36,746 |
| France | 940 | 27,955 | +27,015 |
| United States | 18,053 | 6,425 | -11,628 |
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) | 742,283 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 584,426 |
| Air transport | 42,171 |
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) | 405,707 | 336,576 | -69,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 457,595 | 126,831 | -330,764 |
| Air transport | 27,522 | 14,649 | -12,873 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 687,848 |
| Felixstowe | 369,521 |
| Southampton | 95,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,503 |
| Newhaven | 42,304 |
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 | 351,272 | 336,576 | -14,696 |
| Felixstowe | 340,849 | 28,672 | -312,177 |
| Southampton | 82,214 | 13,748 | -68,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,730 | 75,773 | +72,043 |
| Newhaven | 42,304 | 0 | -42,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,144 | 0 | -21,144 |
| ZLC | 16,525 | 1,100 | -15,425 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,162 | 8,638 | +3,476 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,046 | 4,184 | -3,862 |
| Holyhead | 12,131 | 0 | -12,131 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39029010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A unique plastic blend of polystyrene and ethylene-butylene, used in advanced industrial applications