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 | 34,898,943 |
| Belgium | 16,990,601 |
| China | 15,703,218 |
| Netherlands | 12,971,635 |
| France | 7,811,715 |
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 | 17,807,917 | 17,091,026 | -716,891 |
| Belgium | 9,352,723 | 7,637,878 | -1,714,845 |
| China | 6,747,038 | 8,956,180 | +2,209,142 |
| Netherlands | 6,195,718 | 6,775,917 | +580,199 |
| France | 3,776,382 | 4,035,333 | +258,951 |
| United States | 4,485,282 | 2,289,193 | -2,196,089 |
| Japan | 2,708,218 | 3,757,445 | +1,049,227 |
| Italy | 2,609,626 | 1,532,423 | -1,077,203 |
| Finland | 1,793,019 | 1,370,369 | -422,650 |
| India | 2,395,345 | 368,407 | -2,026,938 |
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 | 38,116,953 |
| China | 17,501,082 |
| Belgium | 14,870,167 |
| United States | 8,957,200 |
| France | 8,683,348 |
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 | 18,936,311 | 19,180,642 | +244,331 |
| China | 7,661,449 | 9,839,633 | +2,178,184 |
| Belgium | 8,345,554 | 6,524,613 | -1,820,941 |
| United States | 5,432,479 | 3,524,721 | -1,907,758 |
| France | 4,631,968 | 4,051,380 | -580,588 |
| Japan | 2,823,310 | 3,897,068 | +1,073,758 |
| Netherlands | 2,503,100 | 2,094,687 | -408,413 |
| India | 3,567,299 | 940,761 | -2,626,538 |
| Italy | 2,524,742 | 1,930,831 | -593,911 |
| Finland | 866,535 | 1,355,259 | +488,724 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| 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 | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 70,235,417 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,994,931 |
| Air transport | 8,236,630 |
| Other | 116,842 |
| 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) | 37,130,523 | 33,104,894 | -4,025,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,961,659 | 19,033,272 | +2,071,613 |
| Air transport | 5,145,088 | 3,091,542 | -2,053,546 |
| Other | 65,472 | 51,370 | -14,102 |
| 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 | 22,862,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,402,142 |
| Dover | 16,221,184 |
| Killingholme | 15,609,137 |
| 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 | 10,634,234 | 12,228,568 | +1,594,334 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,867,785 | 12,534,357 | +2,666,572 |
| Dover | 8,483,944 | 7,737,240 | -746,704 |
| Killingholme | 8,963,776 | 6,645,361 | -2,318,415 |
| Southampton | 3,367,455 | 3,845,170 | +477,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,284,271 | 2,198,498 | -1,085,773 |
| London | 2,541,091 | 1,612,566 | -928,525 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,351,290 | 1,622,579 | -728,711 |
| Hull | 2,172,875 | 1,588,974 | -583,901 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,410,733 | 1,272,857 | -137,876 |
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 | 69 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 19 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 68 |
| 2025-11 | 64 |
| 2025-10 | 65 |
| 2025-09 | 58 |
| 2025-08 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 103 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 100 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 67 |
| MEGACHEM (UK) LTD. | 59 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 59 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 56 |
| WHITFORD LIMITED | 52 |
| SNF (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
| MANKIEWICZ UK LLP | 48 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 89 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 13,358,082 |
| Norway | 7,178,188 |
| Belgium | 5,854,793 |
| Italy | 2,285,673 |
| United States | 2,109,774 |
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 | 8,124,931 | 5,233,151 | -2,891,780 |
| Norway | 4,367,793 | 2,810,395 | -1,557,398 |
| Belgium | 2,805,488 | 3,049,305 | +243,817 |
| Italy | 1,419,235 | 866,438 | -552,797 |
| United States | 1,202,714 | 907,060 | -295,654 |
| Saudi Arabia | 785,959 | 854,329 | +68,370 |
| Netherlands | 638,433 | 528,868 | -109,565 |
| Denmark | 1,028,684 | 82,093 | -946,591 |
| France | 671,261 | 289,244 | -382,017 |
| United Arab Emirates | 655,842 | 246,004 | -409,838 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 30,194,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,969,659 |
| Air transport | 2,233,211 |
| Road transport | 34,818 |
| Other | 21,180 |
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) | 18,619,202 | 11,575,636 | -7,043,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,944,384 | 5,025,275 | +80,891 |
| Air transport | 1,147,096 | 1,086,115 | -60,981 |
| Road transport | 34,818 | 0 | -34,818 |
| Other | 11,012 | 10,168 | -844 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 11,413,284 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,860,920 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,384,716 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,435,649 |
| London | 2,393,387 |
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 | 7,049,953 | 4,363,331 | -2,686,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,847,848 | 4,013,072 | -2,834,776 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,479,119 | 2,905,597 | -573,522 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,905,169 | 1,530,480 | -374,689 |
| London | 1,390,277 | 1,003,110 | -387,167 |
| Dover | 592,742 | 1,169,781 | +577,039 |
| Felixstowe | 849,475 | 656,646 | -192,829 |
| Southampton | 572,446 | 559,792 | -12,654 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 345,408 | 494,783 | +149,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 372,803 | 344,029 | -28,774 |
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