Import/export HS code 39119019: Various unlisted plastics
Other unprocessed plastics not specified elsewhere, used in various manufacturing processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 34,537,252 |
| Belgium | 17,091,748 |
| China | 15,585,268 |
| Netherlands | 12,737,698 |
| France | 7,861,718 |
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 | 17,648,952 | 16,888,300 | -760,652 |
| Belgium | 9,162,938 | 7,928,810 | -1,234,128 |
| China | 6,661,922 | 8,923,346 | +2,261,424 |
| Netherlands | 6,314,098 | 6,423,600 | +109,502 |
| France | 3,802,977 | 4,058,741 | +255,764 |
| United States | 4,535,269 | 2,263,199 | -2,272,070 |
| Japan | 2,475,237 | 4,111,109 | +1,635,872 |
| Italy | 2,679,212 | 1,544,618 | -1,134,594 |
| Finland | 2,237,034 | 1,370,369 | -866,665 |
| India | 2,314,844 | 740,782 | -1,574,062 |
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 | 37,788,963 |
| China | 17,402,054 |
| Belgium | 14,954,032 |
| United States | 8,769,017 |
| France | 8,668,799 |
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 | 18,962,321 | 18,826,642 | -135,679 |
| China | 7,451,836 | 9,950,218 | +2,498,382 |
| Belgium | 8,406,556 | 6,547,476 | -1,859,080 |
| United States | 5,469,980 | 3,299,037 | -2,170,943 |
| France | 4,721,388 | 3,947,411 | -773,977 |
| Japan | 2,558,218 | 4,270,901 | +1,712,683 |
| India | 3,495,665 | 1,347,476 | -2,148,189 |
| Netherlands | 2,471,597 | 2,134,738 | -336,859 |
| Italy | 2,412,977 | 2,024,485 | -388,492 |
| Finland | 1,310,550 | 1,355,259 | +44,709 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
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 | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 6 | +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) | 70,023,550 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,091,777 |
| Air transport | 8,729,632 |
| Other | 110,132 |
| Rail transport | 10,341 |
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) | 37,226,290 | 32,797,260 | -4,429,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,455,321 | 19,636,456 | +3,181,135 |
| Air transport | 5,538,288 | 3,191,344 | -2,346,944 |
| Other | 68,261 | 41,871 | -26,390 |
| Rail transport | 10,341 | 0 | -10,341 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,068 | +9,068 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 22,782,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,709,788 |
| Dover | 16,405,051 |
| Killingholme | 15,857,623 |
| Southampton | 7,212,625 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,807,348 | 11,975,570 | +1,168,222 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,657,728 | 12,052,060 | +2,394,332 |
| Dover | 8,514,441 | 7,890,610 | -623,831 |
| Killingholme | 9,125,427 | 6,732,196 | -2,393,231 |
| Southampton | 3,013,791 | 4,198,834 | +1,185,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,779,793 | 2,247,004 | -1,532,789 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,272,471 | 1,912,951 | -359,520 |
| London | 2,331,964 | 1,755,917 | -576,047 |
| Hull | 2,098,712 | 1,673,303 | -425,409 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,500,526 | 1,140,127 | -360,399 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 70 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 64 |
| 2025-10 | 65 |
| 2025-09 | 58 |
| 2025-08 | 60 |
| 2025-07 | 69 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 102 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 99 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 66 |
| MEGACHEM (UK) LTD. | 59 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 59 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 55 |
| WHITFORD LIMITED | 51 |
| SNF (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| MANKIEWICZ UK LLP | 47 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 88 |
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,392,438 |
| Norway | 7,076,075 |
| Belgium | 6,176,107 |
| Italy | 2,284,118 |
| United States | 2,200,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,095,905 | 5,296,533 | -2,799,372 |
| Norway | 4,269,981 | 2,806,094 | -1,463,887 |
| Belgium | 3,094,223 | 3,081,884 | -12,339 |
| Italy | 1,358,061 | 926,057 | -432,004 |
| United States | 1,134,476 | 1,066,309 | -68,167 |
| Saudi Arabia | 851,235 | 835,069 | -16,166 |
| Denmark | 989,654 | 121,123 | -868,531 |
| Netherlands | 603,041 | 476,503 | -126,538 |
| France | 558,453 | 406,088 | -152,365 |
| United Arab Emirates | 572,188 | 333,266 | -238,922 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 20,958 |
| France | 220 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 10,631 | 10,327 | -304 |
| France | 220 | 0 | -220 |
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) | 29,454,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,891,220 |
| Air transport | 2,307,503 |
| Road transport | 34,818 |
| Other | 21,178 |
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) | 17,548,604 | 11,906,024 | -5,642,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,780,062 | 5,111,158 | -668,904 |
| Air transport | 1,216,147 | 1,091,356 | -124,791 |
| Road transport | 34,818 | 0 | -34,818 |
| Other | 10,851 | 10,327 | -524 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 11,528,559 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,616,045 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,463,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,360,568 |
| London | 2,339,672 |
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 | 7,102,126 | 4,426,433 | -2,675,693 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,458,390 | 4,157,655 | -2,300,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,498,121 | 2,965,606 | -532,515 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,851,446 | 1,509,122 | -342,324 |
| London | 1,302,838 | 1,036,834 | -266,004 |
| Dover | 596,623 | 1,149,525 | +552,902 |
| Felixstowe | 802,891 | 755,129 | -47,762 |
| Southampton | 517,842 | 631,339 | +113,497 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 348,764 | 475,523 | +126,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 414,479 | 364,478 | -50,001 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39119019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unprocessed plastics not specified elsewhere, used in various manufacturing processes