Import/export HS code 39029020: Polybutene plastic blends
A plastic material made from butene and ethylene, often blended with polyethylene or polypropylene
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 10,662,570 |
| Netherlands | 8,887,179 |
| Germany | 5,602,992 |
| Israel | 3,349,433 |
| Poland | 2,260,111 |
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 | 6,261,586 | 4,400,984 | -1,860,602 |
| Netherlands | 3,832,929 | 5,054,250 | +1,221,321 |
| Germany | 3,158,729 | 2,444,263 | -714,466 |
| Israel | 1,239,831 | 2,109,602 | +869,771 |
| Poland | 1,434,711 | 825,400 | -609,311 |
| China | 584,690 | 250,735 | -333,955 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 318,034 | +318,034 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 225,893 | +225,893 |
| Italy | 46,697 | 0 | -46,697 |
| United States | 39,267 | 0 | -39,267 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 17,766,154 |
| Japan | 5,386,911 |
| Israel | 3,324,271 |
| Poland | 2,548,873 |
| Germany | 1,680,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,304,805 | 8,461,349 | -843,456 |
| Japan | 3,096,407 | 2,290,504 | -805,903 |
| Israel | 1,239,831 | 2,084,440 | +844,609 |
| Poland | 1,550,636 | 998,237 | -552,399 |
| Germany | 729,519 | 950,735 | +221,216 |
| United Arab Emirates | 347,784 | 229,383 | -118,401 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 318,034 | +318,034 |
| China | 236,906 | 21,352 | -215,554 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 225,893 | +225,893 |
| United States | 39,267 | 24,072 | -15,195 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,738,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,399,026 |
| Air transport | 108,209 |
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) | 11,708,517 | 9,029,924 | -2,678,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,793,363 | 6,605,663 | +1,812,300 |
| Air transport | 102,383 | 5,826 | -96,557 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,176,742 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,428,136 |
| Hull | 3,388,189 |
| Harwich | 3,291,973 |
| Dover | 3,057,737 |
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 | 5,220,109 | 8,956,633 | +3,736,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,239,831 | 2,188,305 | +948,474 |
| Hull | 3,373,060 | 15,129 | -3,357,931 |
| Harwich | 1,733,137 | 1,558,836 | -174,301 |
| Dover | 1,979,754 | 1,077,983 | -901,771 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,048,229 | 886,980 | -1,161,249 |
| Felixstowe | 461,424 | 814,814 | +353,390 |
| Killingholme | 164,445 | 19,150 | -145,295 |
| Southampton | 73,960 | 44,214 | -29,746 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,971 | 21,862 | -46,109 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BASELL SALES & MARKETING COMPANY B.V. | 48 |
| WAVIN LIMITED | 39 |
| POLYPIPE LIMITED | 35 |
| TOSAF UK LIMITED | 35 |
| HAHN PLASTICS LTD | 29 |
| POLYPIPE BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 11 |
| A. SCHULMAN INC. LIMITED | 5 |
| ECOPLAST LTD | 5 |
| BENVIC DUGDALE LIMITED | 5 |
| DTS TRADING LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 496,434 |
| Taiwan | 114,473 |
| Belgium | 68,191 |
| Israel | 58,529 |
| Malaysia | 8,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 496,434 | 0 | -496,434 |
| Taiwan | 109,321 | 5,152 | -104,169 |
| Belgium | 68,191 | 0 | -68,191 |
| Israel | 58,529 | 0 | -58,529 |
| Malaysia | 8,660 | 0 | -8,660 |
| Thailand | 5,743 | 0 | -5,743 |
| Ireland | 3,280 | 1,101 | -2,179 |
| Denmark | 3,632 | 0 | -3,632 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 2,313 | +2,313 |
| South Korea | 959 | 0 | -959 |
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) | 572,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 182,253 |
| Air transport | 8,424 |
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) | 571,537 | 1,101 | -570,436 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 182,253 | 0 | -182,253 |
| Air transport | 959 | 7,465 | +6,506 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 293,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 203,181 |
| Felixstowe | 101,803 |
| Killingholme | 71,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 293,253 | 0 | -293,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 203,181 | 0 | -203,181 |
| Felixstowe | 101,803 | 0 | -101,803 |
| Killingholme | 71,823 | 0 | -71,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,272 | 0 | -64,272 |
| Southampton | 16,178 | 0 | -16,178 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 959 | 7,465 | +6,506 |
| Holyhead | 2,029 | 1,101 | -928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,251 | 0 | -1,251 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39029020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A plastic material made from butene and ethylene, often blended with polyethylene or polypropylene