Import/export HS code 39159011: Plastic waste from propylene polymers
Recyclable plastic scraps made from polypropylene, used in packaging and textiles
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 | 21,100,858 |
| Netherlands | 1,845,641 |
| Belgium | 1,368,147 |
| France | 583,123 |
| China | 151,687 |
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 | 9,994,211 | 11,106,647 | +1,112,436 |
| Netherlands | 422,562 | 1,423,079 | +1,000,517 |
| Belgium | 434,933 | 933,214 | +498,281 |
| France | 284,577 | 298,546 | +13,969 |
| China | 75,791 | 75,896 | +105 |
| Germany | 26,519 | 114,972 | +88,453 |
| Portugal | 31,912 | 0 | -31,912 |
| Poland | 21,633 | 0 | -21,633 |
| Canada | 7,190 | 11,779 | +4,589 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,434 | 0 | -12,434 |
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 | 21,091,580 |
| Belgium | 1,763,366 |
| Netherlands | 1,161,407 |
| France | 507,070 |
| Germany | 439,413 |
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 | 9,994,211 | 11,097,369 | +1,103,158 |
| Belgium | 403,307 | 1,360,059 | +956,752 |
| Netherlands | 246,165 | 915,242 | +669,077 |
| France | 282,342 | 224,728 | -57,614 |
| Germany | 219,623 | 219,790 | +167 |
| China | 75,791 | 75,896 | +105 |
| Brazil | 37,643 | 42,077 | +4,434 |
| Canada | 21,944 | 0 | -21,944 |
| United States | 4,643 | 16,554 | +11,911 |
| Denmark | 19,080 | 0 | -19,080 |
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 | 6 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 21,064,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,174,797 |
| Air transport | 71,674 |
| Road transport | 3,248 |
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) | 9,545,476 | 11,519,047 | +1,973,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,783,353 | 2,391,444 | +608,091 |
| Air transport | 7,076 | 64,598 | +57,522 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,248 | +3,248 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 18,365,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,777,289 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,408,110 |
| Dover | 1,328,258 |
| Fishguard | 930,049 |
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 | 8,544,097 | 9,821,888 | +1,277,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 477,332 | 1,299,957 | +822,625 |
| Liverpool Docks | 985,837 | 422,273 | -563,564 |
| Dover | 329,316 | 998,942 | +669,626 |
| Fishguard | 281,460 | 648,589 | +367,129 |
| Eurotunnel | 180,971 | 126,742 | -54,229 |
| Milford | 134,233 | 128,559 | -5,674 |
| Felixstowe | 165,572 | 70,886 | -94,686 |
| Holyhead | 64,749 | 85,338 | +20,589 |
| Hull | 51,323 | 91,018 | +39,695 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 13 |
| Remediation activities and other waste management services. | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LUXUS LIMITED | 25 |
| RECYCLE FOR FUTURE LTD | 24 |
| NOVELIS UK LTD | 22 |
| VAN WERVEN UK LIMITED | 22 |
| TRADING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 21 |
| PASHA RECYCLING SERVICES LTD | 20 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 20 |
| HENDRON LTD | 16 |
| RAVAGO MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 15 |
| SORTOLOGY LIMITED | 14 |
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+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,010,989 |
| Italy | 7,169,112 |
| Turkey | 4,297,001 |
| Belgium | 3,437,300 |
| Indonesia | 2,178,656 |
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 | 7,186,433 | 7,824,556 | +638,123 |
| Italy | 4,403,366 | 2,765,746 | -1,637,620 |
| Turkey | 4,082,297 | 214,704 | -3,867,593 |
| Belgium | 1,468,189 | 1,969,111 | +500,922 |
| Indonesia | 6,420 | 2,172,236 | +2,165,816 |
| Spain | 902,809 | 1,210,370 | +307,561 |
| France | 1,322,259 | 677,562 | -644,697 |
| Viet Nam | 557,986 | 613,876 | +55,890 |
| Sweden | 108,162 | 295,965 | +187,803 |
| Germany | 197,265 | 188,676 | -8,589 |
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 | 1,878 |
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 | 1,878 | 0 | -1,878 |
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) | 20,166,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,706,566 |
| Air transport | 194,846 |
| Other | 1,878 |
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) | 13,459,616 | 6,706,616 | -6,753,000 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,889,437 | 11,817,129 | +3,927,692 |
| Air transport | 86,829 | 108,017 | +21,188 |
| Other | 1,878 | 0 | -1,878 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,688,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,796,950 |
| Hull | 5,241,757 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,449,538 |
| London | 4,129,604 |
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 | 6,040,152 | 3,648,423 | -2,391,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,379,696 | 4,417,254 | +1,037,558 |
| Hull | 3,194,060 | 2,047,697 | -1,146,363 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,390,896 | 2,058,642 | -332,254 |
| London | 2,190,715 | 1,938,889 | -251,826 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,836,100 | 1,339,092 | -497,008 |
| Southampton | 405,313 | 1,095,542 | +690,229 |
| Harwich | 724,800 | 581,499 | -143,301 |
| Portsmouth | 159,096 | 336,684 | +177,588 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,323 | 270,880 | +142,557 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39159011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable plastic scraps made from polypropylene, used in packaging and textiles