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 | 10,336,954 |
| Netherlands | 9,650,733 |
| Germany | 5,625,310 |
| Israel | 3,353,329 |
| Poland | 2,122,345 |
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 | 5,859,383 | 4,477,571 | -1,381,812 |
| Netherlands | 4,824,104 | 4,826,629 | +2,525 |
| Germany | 2,709,871 | 2,915,439 | +205,568 |
| Israel | 1,114,334 | 2,238,995 | +1,124,661 |
| Poland | 1,334,362 | 787,983 | -546,379 |
| China | 559,589 | 271,362 | -288,227 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 318,034 | +318,034 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 165,610 | +165,610 |
| Italy | 93,563 | 0 | -93,563 |
| 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 | 18,041,750 |
| Japan | 5,600,535 |
| Israel | 3,328,167 |
| Poland | 2,412,933 |
| Germany | 1,687,085 |
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 | 9,599,492 | 8,442,258 | -1,157,234 |
| Japan | 2,988,738 | 2,611,797 | -376,941 |
| Israel | 1,114,334 | 2,213,833 | +1,099,499 |
| Poland | 1,497,153 | 915,780 | -581,373 |
| Germany | 726,655 | 960,430 | +233,775 |
| United Arab Emirates | 347,784 | 229,383 | -118,401 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 318,034 | +318,034 |
| China | 211,805 | 41,979 | -169,826 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 165,610 | +165,610 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 21,055,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,410,871 |
| Air transport | 110,566 |
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) | 11,406,827 | 9,648,848 | -1,757,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,072,297 | 6,338,574 | +1,266,277 |
| Air transport | 84,113 | 26,453 | -57,660 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,186,909 |
| Hull | 3,651,261 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,432,032 |
| Harwich | 3,416,606 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,984,622 |
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 | 5,341,771 | 8,845,138 | +3,503,367 |
| Hull | 3,530,658 | 120,603 | -3,410,055 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,114,334 | 2,317,698 | +1,203,364 |
| Harwich | 1,789,744 | 1,626,862 | -162,882 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,864,734 | 1,119,888 | -744,846 |
| Dover | 1,866,378 | 1,054,235 | -812,143 |
| Felixstowe | 461,424 | 751,287 | +289,863 |
| Killingholme | 149,641 | 33,954 | -115,687 |
| London | 120,362 | 24,072 | -96,290 |
| Southampton | 73,960 | 44,214 | -29,746 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
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. | 47 |
| WAVIN LIMITED | 38 |
| POLYPIPE LIMITED | 34 |
| TOSAF UK LIMITED | 34 |
| HAHN PLASTICS LTD | 29 |
| POLYPIPE BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 11 |
| ECOPLAST LTD | 5 |
| BENVIC DUGDALE LIMITED | 5 |
| DTS TRADING LIMITED | 4 |
| A. SCHULMAN INC. LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 101,803 | 12,670 | -89,133 |
| 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) | 174,735 | 7,518 | -167,217 |
| 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 | 8,660 | 7,518 | -1,142 |
| 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