Import/export HS code 39151020: Heavy plastic waste (PE-HD)
Plastic scraps from high-density polyethylene, commonly used for bottles and containers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,820,930 |
| Netherlands | 1,135,884 |
| France | 177,102 |
| Belgium | 120,000 |
| Indonesia | 96,081 |
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 | 1,620,125 | 1,200,805 | -419,320 |
| Netherlands | 381,681 | 754,203 | +372,522 |
| France | 149,878 | 27,224 | -122,654 |
| Belgium | 110,836 | 9,164 | -101,672 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 96,081 | +96,081 |
| Nigeria | 26,170 | 44,761 | +18,591 |
| Turkey | 61,063 | 0 | -61,063 |
| El Salvador | 46,098 | 0 | -46,098 |
| Ghana | 38,460 | 0 | -38,460 |
| China | 35,346 | 0 | -35,346 |
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 | 2,653,853 |
| Netherlands | 900,030 |
| Belgium | 328,801 |
| France | 201,342 |
| Nigeria | 70,931 |
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 | 1,569,655 | 1,084,198 | -485,457 |
| Netherlands | 170,902 | 729,128 | +558,226 |
| Belgium | 300,240 | 28,561 | -271,679 |
| France | 114,513 | 86,829 | -27,684 |
| Nigeria | 26,170 | 44,761 | +18,591 |
| Austria | 64,710 | 0 | -64,710 |
| Turkey | 61,063 | 0 | -61,063 |
| China | 49,938 | 0 | -49,938 |
| El Salvador | 46,098 | 0 | -46,098 |
| Ghana | 38,460 | 0 | -38,460 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,679,706 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 832,071 |
| Other | 167,077 |
| Air transport | 75,742 |
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) | 2,065,117 | 1,614,589 | -450,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 448,542 | 383,529 | -65,013 |
| Other | 50,470 | 116,607 | +66,137 |
| Air transport | 44,485 | 31,257 | -13,228 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,393,867 |
| Immingham Docks | 914,317 |
| Holyhead | 482,432 |
| Heysham | 470,698 |
| Felixstowe | 296,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 799,997 | 593,870 | -206,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 214,682 | 699,635 | +484,953 |
| Holyhead | 383,572 | 98,860 | -284,712 |
| Heysham | 238,927 | 231,771 | -7,156 |
| Felixstowe | 164,733 | 131,704 | -33,029 |
| Belfast Port | 150,674 | 109,757 | -40,917 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,715 | 0 | -205,715 |
| Dover | 139,268 | 39,185 | -100,083 |
| 000 | 50,470 | 116,607 | +66,137 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,687 | 44,761 | -6,926 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 12 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 3 |
| Remediation activities and other waste management services. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,503,088 |
| Turkey | 6,078,214 |
| Germany | 5,546,299 |
| Poland | 4,187,322 |
| Spain | 2,292,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,494,346 | 4,008,742 | -485,604 |
| Turkey | 4,255,918 | 1,822,296 | -2,433,622 |
| Germany | 3,504,185 | 2,042,114 | -1,462,071 |
| Poland | 1,524,862 | 2,662,460 | +1,137,598 |
| Spain | 1,062,203 | 1,229,870 | +167,667 |
| France | 1,557,141 | 713,200 | -843,941 |
| Netherlands | 1,193,532 | 971,296 | -222,236 |
| United States | 126,960 | 1,784,257 | +1,657,297 |
| Portugal | 848,788 | 258,093 | -590,695 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 839,018 | +839,018 |
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) | 19,846,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,486,553 |
| Air transport | 8,595 |
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) | 9,805,697 | 10,040,994 | +235,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,824,250 | 7,662,303 | -3,161,947 |
| Air transport | 8,595 | 0 | -8,595 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,288,862 |
| Felixstowe | 6,321,563 |
| London | 4,848,319 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,793,064 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,112,802 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,331,531 | 2,957,331 | -1,374,200 |
| Felixstowe | 3,774,306 | 2,547,257 | -1,227,049 |
| London | 2,049,974 | 2,798,345 | +748,371 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,599,171 | 1,193,893 | -1,405,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,615,882 | 1,496,920 | -118,962 |
| Hull | 2,033,353 | 904,820 | -1,128,533 |
| Dover | 890,819 | 1,642,176 | +751,357 |
| Southampton | 642,416 | 1,168,780 | +526,364 |
| Harwich | 979,417 | 478,025 | -501,392 |
| Belfast Port | 39,261 | 933,510 | +894,249 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39151020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic scraps from high-density polyethylene, commonly used for bottles and containers