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 | 20,070,028 |
| Netherlands | 1,757,975 |
| Belgium | 1,375,280 |
| France | 571,816 |
| China | 146,520 |
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 | 8,967,081 | 11,102,947 | +2,135,866 |
| Netherlands | 398,140 | 1,359,835 | +961,695 |
| Belgium | 442,768 | 932,512 | +489,744 |
| France | 274,496 | 297,320 | +22,824 |
| China | 57,497 | 89,023 | +31,526 |
| Germany | 19,654 | 117,097 | +97,443 |
| Portugal | 31,912 | 0 | -31,912 |
| Poland | 21,633 | 0 | -21,633 |
| Canada | 0 | 18,969 | +18,969 |
| United States | 7,977 | 4,775 | -3,202 |
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 | 20,060,750 |
| Belgium | 1,770,034 |
| Netherlands | 1,073,741 |
| France | 495,763 |
| 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 | 8,967,081 | 11,093,669 | +2,126,588 |
| Belgium | 417,017 | 1,353,017 | +936,000 |
| Netherlands | 221,743 | 851,998 | +630,255 |
| France | 272,261 | 223,502 | -48,759 |
| Germany | 212,758 | 226,655 | +13,897 |
| China | 57,497 | 89,023 | +31,526 |
| Brazil | 31,768 | 43,677 | +11,909 |
| United States | 7,977 | 16,554 | +8,577 |
| Canada | 14,754 | 7,190 | -7,564 |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 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) | 19,988,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,116,801 |
| Air transport | 75,008 |
| 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) | 8,504,766 | 11,484,216 | +2,979,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,739,205 | 2,377,596 | +638,391 |
| Air transport | 9,121 | 65,887 | +56,766 |
| 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 | 17,676,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,803,138 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,449,312 |
| Dover | 1,314,091 |
| Fishguard | 628,935 |
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 | 7,543,833 | 10,132,811 | +2,588,978 |
| Immingham Docks | 532,136 | 1,271,002 | +738,866 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,057,251 | 392,061 | -665,190 |
| Dover | 278,384 | 1,035,707 | +757,323 |
| Fishguard | 207,990 | 420,945 | +212,955 |
| Eurotunnel | 180,971 | 115,435 | -65,536 |
| Felixstowe | 152,167 | 52,465 | -99,702 |
| Milford | 97,076 | 75,392 | -21,684 |
| Holyhead | 77,096 | 81,738 | +4,642 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,082 | 48,397 | -11,685 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 23 |
| VAN WERVEN UK LIMITED | 22 |
| NOVELIS UK LTD | 21 |
| TRADING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 21 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 20 |
| PASHA RECYCLING SERVICES LTD | 19 |
| RAVAGO MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 15 |
| HENDRON LTD | 15 |
| SORTOLOGY LIMITED | 13 |
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 | 15,156,809 |
| Italy | 7,357,121 |
| Turkey | 4,980,747 |
| Belgium | 3,391,950 |
| 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 | 7,235,574 | 7,921,235 | +685,661 |
| Italy | 4,457,895 | 2,899,226 | -1,558,669 |
| Turkey | 4,645,300 | 335,447 | -4,309,853 |
| Belgium | 1,510,319 | 1,881,631 | +371,312 |
| Indonesia | 6,420 | 2,172,236 | +2,165,816 |
| Spain | 836,634 | 1,260,320 | +423,686 |
| France | 1,322,014 | 670,612 | -651,402 |
| Viet Nam | 636,986 | 613,876 | -23,110 |
| Sweden | 88,948 | 302,194 | +213,246 |
| Germany | 186,969 | 199,048 | +12,079 |
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) | 21,886,252 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,129,370 |
| Air transport | 202,571 |
| 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) | 14,907,511 | 6,978,741 | -7,928,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,256,972 | 11,872,398 | +4,615,426 |
| Air transport | 91,978 | 110,593 | +18,615 |
| 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 | 9,850,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,730,478 |
| Hull | 5,377,143 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,052,342 |
| London | 4,058,156 |
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 | 6,073,284 | 3,777,474 | -2,295,810 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,291,042 | 4,439,436 | +1,148,394 |
| Hull | 3,155,785 | 2,221,358 | -934,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,993,700 | 2,058,642 | -935,058 |
| London | 2,118,493 | 1,939,663 | -178,830 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,826,394 | 1,326,407 | -499,987 |
| Southampton | 414,835 | 1,096,289 | +681,454 |
| Harwich | 769,997 | 581,690 | -188,307 |
| Portsmouth | 136,987 | 330,353 | +193,366 |
| Liverpool Docks | 185,007 | 256,379 | +71,372 |
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