Import/export HS code 391510: Plastic waste from ethylene polymers
Recyclable plastic scraps made from ethylene-based materials, like polyethylene
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,507,284 |
| Netherlands | 6,379,777 |
| Nigeria | 5,809,368 |
| Israel | 4,052,665 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,380,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,171,073 | 4,336,211 | -834,862 |
| Netherlands | 4,572,501 | 1,807,276 | -2,765,225 |
| Nigeria | 2,937,139 | 2,872,229 | -64,910 |
| Israel | 3,545,335 | 507,330 | -3,038,005 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,213 | 2,349,014 | +2,317,801 |
| Germany | 1,390,949 | 655,744 | -735,205 |
| Portugal | 445,621 | 89,847 | -355,774 |
| Belgium | 411,319 | 115,604 | -295,715 |
| India | 104,771 | 328,159 | +223,388 |
| South Africa | 169,165 | 138,483 | -30,682 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,299,865 |
| Nigeria | 7,857,250 |
| Netherlands | 5,850,940 |
| Israel | 4,015,923 |
| Germany | 2,248,202 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,144,840 | 4,155,025 | -989,815 |
| Nigeria | 2,937,139 | 4,920,111 | +1,982,972 |
| Netherlands | 4,199,369 | 1,651,571 | -2,547,798 |
| Israel | 3,508,593 | 507,330 | -3,001,263 |
| Germany | 1,508,712 | 739,490 | -769,222 |
| Belgium | 601,937 | 212,910 | -389,027 |
| Portugal | 445,621 | 0 | -445,621 |
| India | 104,771 | 328,159 | +223,388 |
| South Africa | 169,165 | 138,483 | -30,682 |
| Qatar | 0 | 285,808 | +285,808 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 19,332,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,066,332 |
| Other | 208,714 |
| Air transport | 84,203 |
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) | 11,632,329 | 7,700,298 | -3,932,031 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,249,405 | 5,816,927 | -2,432,478 |
| Other | 36,862 | 171,852 | +134,990 |
| Air transport | 44,927 | 39,276 | -5,651 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 12,591,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,988,200 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,571,733 |
| Heysham | 3,581,790 |
| Felixstowe | 2,766,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,568,912 | 6,022,099 | -546,813 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,294,652 | 1,693,548 | -1,601,104 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,654,963 | 1,916,770 | -738,193 |
| Heysham | 1,870,765 | 1,711,025 | -159,740 |
| Felixstowe | 1,796,299 | 969,745 | -826,554 |
| Holyhead | 654,933 | 449,532 | -205,401 |
| London | 759,488 | 66,577 | -692,911 |
| Dover | 492,782 | 121,906 | -370,876 |
| Belfast Port | 460,925 | 118,913 | -342,012 |
| Eurotunnel | 394,482 | 22,780 | -371,702 |
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 | 17 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Remediation activities and other waste management services. | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 38,516,412 |
| Netherlands | 22,565,339 |
| Italy | 10,011,219 |
| Germany | 8,042,415 |
| Belgium | 7,355,547 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 19,444,660 | 19,071,752 | -372,908 |
| Netherlands | 11,998,816 | 10,566,523 | -1,432,293 |
| Italy | 5,381,599 | 4,629,620 | -751,979 |
| Germany | 5,106,983 | 2,935,432 | -2,171,551 |
| Belgium | 4,104,167 | 3,251,380 | -852,787 |
| Malaysia | 2,782,582 | 4,531,660 | +1,749,078 |
| France | 3,206,444 | 1,429,656 | -1,776,788 |
| Spain | 2,266,403 | 2,064,883 | -201,520 |
| Portugal | 2,449,155 | 1,757,962 | -691,193 |
| Poland | 1,638,415 | 2,454,224 | +815,809 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 538,771 |
| Ireland | 41,632 |
| Germany | 2,075 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 85,595 | 453,176 | +367,581 |
| Ireland | 5,916 | 35,716 | +29,800 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,075 | +2,075 |
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) | 75,539,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,777,788 |
| Other | 582,478 |
| Air transport | 44,205 |
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) | 40,262,552 | 35,277,092 | -4,985,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,673,829 | 25,103,959 | +1,430,130 |
| Other | 91,511 | 490,967 | +399,456 |
| Air transport | 42,421 | 1,784 | -40,637 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 26,554,411 |
| Felixstowe | 25,433,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,309,439 |
| London | 10,073,590 |
| Southampton | 8,182,334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 11,751,564 | 14,802,847 | +3,051,283 |
| Felixstowe | 12,840,087 | 12,593,344 | -246,743 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,965,116 | 9,344,323 | -1,620,793 |
| London | 4,863,394 | 5,210,196 | +346,802 |
| Southampton | 3,296,881 | 4,885,453 | +1,588,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,433,033 | 1,949,237 | -3,483,796 |
| Belfast Port | 3,196,284 | 3,031,091 | -165,193 |
| Hull | 2,390,079 | 1,233,660 | -1,156,419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,843,784 | 1,624,458 | -219,326 |
| Harwich | 1,618,020 | 883,736 | -734,284 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable plastic scraps made from ethylene-based materials, like polyethylene