Import/export HS code 391590: Plastic waste from other materials
Recyclable plastic scraps from various types of plastics not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 27,640,940 |
| Germany | 6,915,218 |
| China | 6,862,527 |
| Belgium | 6,560,712 |
| Netherlands | 3,876,511 |
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 | 13,237,701 | 14,403,239 | +1,165,538 |
| Germany | 3,152,693 | 3,762,525 | +609,832 |
| China | 1,765,813 | 5,096,714 | +3,330,901 |
| Belgium | 3,376,641 | 3,184,071 | -192,570 |
| Netherlands | 2,081,101 | 1,795,410 | -285,691 |
| United Arab Emirates | 311,593 | 930,082 | +618,489 |
| France | 587,227 | 584,729 | -2,498 |
| Nigeria | 398,681 | 569,115 | +170,434 |
| Brazil | 350,878 | 414,996 | +64,118 |
| United States | 411,149 | 267,462 | -143,687 |
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 | 27,419,490 |
| Germany | 7,407,749 |
| China | 6,999,784 |
| Belgium | 5,741,267 |
| Netherlands | 3,099,745 |
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 | 13,219,991 | 14,199,499 | +979,508 |
| Germany | 3,511,206 | 3,896,543 | +385,337 |
| China | 1,834,286 | 5,165,498 | +3,331,212 |
| Belgium | 2,632,750 | 3,108,517 | +475,767 |
| Netherlands | 1,946,232 | 1,153,513 | -792,719 |
| France | 1,059,201 | 942,108 | -117,093 |
| United Arab Emirates | 310,336 | 1,006,272 | +695,936 |
| Nigeria | 398,681 | 547,157 | +148,476 |
| Brazil | 378,707 | 459,907 | +81,200 |
| United States | 438,399 | 359,894 | -78,505 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 32,783,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,221,876 |
| Air transport | 1,216,575 |
| Other | 185,388 |
| Road transport | 10,189 |
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) | 15,206,089 | 17,577,411 | +2,371,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,989,273 | 15,232,603 | +3,243,330 |
| Air transport | 519,279 | 697,296 | +178,017 |
| Other | 4,945 | 180,443 | +175,498 |
| Road transport | 6,941 | 3,248 | -3,693 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 22,518,469 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,030,611 |
| Felixstowe | 6,555,347 |
| Dover | 4,489,676 |
| Hull | 4,478,695 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 10,132,878 | 12,385,591 | +2,252,713 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,352,120 | 5,678,491 | +1,326,371 |
| Felixstowe | 2,597,059 | 3,958,288 | +1,361,229 |
| Dover | 1,651,759 | 2,837,917 | +1,186,158 |
| Hull | 3,082,806 | 1,395,889 | -1,686,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 920,527 | 3,019,266 | +2,098,739 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,323,595 | 1,317,195 | -1,006,400 |
| Southampton | 201,943 | 1,019,057 | +817,114 |
| Fishguard | 207,990 | 420,945 | +212,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 185,835 | 432,664 | +246,829 |
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 | 28 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Remediation activities and other waste management services. | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HODGE CLEMCO LIMITED | 105 |
| POLYRAM U.K. LIMITED | 54 |
| CARPENTER LIMITED | 47 |
| INTERFLOOR LIMITED | 41 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 39 |
| LINPAC PACKAGING LIMITED | 38 |
| RECYCLE FOR FUTURE LTD | 29 |
| PPL REALISATIONS 2025 LIMITED | 28 |
| RAM ONLINE LIMITED | 26 |
| METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY LLC | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 24,302,113 |
| Turkey | 15,656,977 |
| Spain | 15,165,704 |
| Germany | 14,476,893 |
| France | 10,945,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,103,302 | 13,198,811 | +2,095,509 |
| Turkey | 12,616,697 | 3,040,280 | -9,576,417 |
| Spain | 8,074,248 | 7,091,456 | -982,792 |
| Germany | 7,942,568 | 6,534,325 | -1,408,243 |
| France | 3,735,741 | 7,209,599 | +3,473,858 |
| Italy | 5,533,044 | 3,369,600 | -2,163,444 |
| Belgium | 3,813,132 | 3,090,042 | -723,090 |
| Indonesia | 1,134,310 | 5,190,854 | +4,056,544 |
| Malaysia | 3,048,109 | 1,829,171 | -1,218,938 |
| Viet Nam | 2,979,303 | 853,543 | -2,125,760 |
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 | 1,110,575 |
| XU | 10 |
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 | 729,296 | 381,279 | -348,017 |
| XU | 10 | 0 | -10 |
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) | 71,317,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,914,217 |
| Other | 1,110,585 |
| Air transport | 376,293 |
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) | 43,441,994 | 27,875,198 | -15,566,796 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,221,875 | 36,692,342 | +12,470,467 |
| Other | 729,306 | 381,279 | -348,027 |
| Air transport | 177,739 | 198,554 | +20,815 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,444,486 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,324,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,797,175 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,693,402 |
| London | 12,129,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,368,000 | 10,076,486 | -1,291,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,847,265 | 11,477,314 | +2,630,049 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,386,389 | 10,410,786 | +3,024,397 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,521,902 | 8,171,500 | -350,402 |
| London | 6,462,297 | 5,667,138 | -795,159 |
| Southampton | 7,194,405 | 4,387,331 | -2,807,074 |
| Hull | 4,529,224 | 2,843,842 | -1,685,382 |
| Harwich | 4,150,709 | 1,693,426 | -2,457,283 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,434,703 | 2,329,759 | -104,944 |
| Thamesport | 1,619,357 | 1,771,517 | +152,160 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable plastic scraps from various types of plastics not listed elsewhere