Import/export HS code 39119011: Specialized plastic in basic form
A specific type of plastic used in high-performance applications, available in basic forms
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,768,342 |
| Netherlands | 925,758 |
| Belgium | 730,256 |
| Taiwan | 718,576 |
| United States | 359,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,113,909 | 654,433 | -2,459,476 |
| Netherlands | 379,135 | 546,623 | +167,488 |
| Belgium | 289,052 | 441,204 | +152,152 |
| Taiwan | 323,031 | 395,545 | +72,514 |
| United States | 203,092 | 156,835 | -46,257 |
| Germany | 181,689 | 50,468 | -131,221 |
| Israel | 36,588 | 0 | -36,588 |
| Ireland | 20,768 | 11,837 | -8,931 |
| Switzerland | 12,743 | 0 | -12,743 |
| China | 0 | 4,800 | +4,800 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,563,590 |
| Belgium | 1,027,050 |
| Taiwan | 718,576 |
| Germany | 207,552 |
| Italy | 133,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,859,317 | 1,704,273 | -1,155,044 |
| Belgium | 996,379 | 30,671 | -965,708 |
| Taiwan | 323,031 | 395,545 | +72,514 |
| Germany | 180,224 | 27,328 | -152,896 |
| Italy | 133,785 | 0 | -133,785 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 87,291 | +87,291 |
| Israel | 36,588 | 0 | -36,588 |
| China | 16,475 | 4,800 | -11,675 |
| Switzerland | 12,743 | 0 | -12,743 |
| United Kingdom | 1,465 | 0 | -1,465 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 5,457,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 761,718 |
| Air transport | 591,183 |
| Other | 11,837 |
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) | 3,923,579 | 1,533,435 | -2,390,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 366,173 | 395,545 | +29,372 |
| Air transport | 270,255 | 320,928 | +50,673 |
| Other | 0 | 11,837 | +11,837 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,431,140 |
| London | 1,016,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 912,834 |
| Felixstowe | 741,621 |
| Purfleet | 696,913 |
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 | 1,138,728 | 292,412 | -846,316 |
| London | 1,016,971 | 0 | -1,016,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 518,055 | 394,779 | -123,276 |
| Felixstowe | 346,076 | 395,545 | +49,469 |
| Purfleet | 642,263 | 54,650 | -587,613 |
| Harwich | 268,002 | 288,070 | +20,068 |
| Killingholme | 164,820 | 377,045 | +212,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 210,233 | 146,025 | -64,208 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,684 | 135,203 | +82,519 |
| Hull | 153,972 | 13,449 | -140,523 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,720,334 |
| Singapore | 611,595 |
| Austria | 401,850 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 258,714 |
| South Korea | 101,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,525,270 | 1,195,064 | -330,206 |
| Singapore | 8,458 | 603,137 | +594,679 |
| Austria | 401,850 | 0 | -401,850 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 258,714 | +258,714 |
| South Korea | 96,926 | 4,249 | -92,677 |
| Ireland | 73,963 | 10,301 | -63,662 |
| Germany | 53,755 | 1,362 | -52,393 |
| Japan | 7,540 | 9,321 | +1,781 |
| Romania | 12,961 | 0 | -12,961 |
| China | 6,524 | 5,480 | -1,044 |
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) | 3,416,498 |
| Air transport | 582,470 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 356,531 |
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) | 1,611,946 | 1,804,552 | +192,606 |
| Air transport | 265,696 | 316,774 | +51,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 344,785 | 11,746 | -333,039 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,336,482 |
| Southampton | 1,293,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 786,447 |
| ZLC | 288,401 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 275,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,335,828 | 654 | -1,335,174 |
| Southampton | 101,676 | 1,191,893 | +1,090,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 174,442 | 612,005 | +437,563 |
| ZLC | 19,221 | 269,180 | +249,959 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 274,157 | 1,445 | -272,712 |
| Birmingham Airport | 133,950 | 0 | -133,950 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,177 | 36,923 | -49,254 |
| Holyhead | 68,652 | 10,301 | -58,351 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,639 | 930 | -13,709 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,498 | 9,741 | +5,243 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39119011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of plastic used in high-performance applications, available in basic forms