Import/export HS code 39159020: Plastic waste from PET
Recyclable plastic scraps made from polyethylene terephthalate, often used for bottles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,186,888 |
| Ireland | 1,249,242 |
| Netherlands | 1,233,893 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,054,030 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 406,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 41,784 | 4,145,104 | +4,103,320 |
| Ireland | 1,009,958 | 239,284 | -770,674 |
| Netherlands | 1,205,839 | 28,054 | -1,177,785 |
| United Arab Emirates | 177,918 | 876,112 | +698,194 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 406,449 | +406,449 |
| Oman | 208,721 | 0 | -208,721 |
| Tunisia | 86,771 | 0 | -86,771 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 76,190 | +76,190 |
| Israel | 0 | 65,258 | +65,258 |
| Italy | 46,767 | 0 | -46,767 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,219,116 |
| Ireland | 1,246,295 |
| Netherlands | 1,241,199 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,130,220 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 406,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 41,784 | 4,177,332 | +4,135,548 |
| Ireland | 1,008,052 | 238,243 | -769,809 |
| Netherlands | 1,205,839 | 35,360 | -1,170,479 |
| United Arab Emirates | 177,918 | 952,302 | +774,384 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 406,449 | +406,449 |
| Oman | 140,004 | 0 | -140,004 |
| Tunisia | 86,771 | 0 | -86,771 |
| Colombia | 68,717 | 0 | -68,717 |
| Israel | 0 | 65,258 | +65,258 |
| Bangladesh | 46,767 | 0 | -46,767 |
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 | 5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 7,259,873 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,471,619 |
| Air transport | 91,255 |
| Other | 1,906 |
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) | 1,703,357 | 5,556,516 | +3,853,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,185,805 | 285,814 | -899,991 |
| Air transport | 22,302 | 68,953 | +46,651 |
| Other | 1,906 | 0 | -1,906 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,666,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,573,386 |
| Heysham | 1,162,613 |
| Southampton | 838,770 |
| Hull | 752,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 456,370 | 3,210,549 | +2,754,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 139,023 | 1,434,363 | +1,295,340 |
| Heysham | 986,186 | 176,427 | -809,759 |
| Southampton | 35,750 | 803,020 | +767,270 |
| Hull | 752,537 | 0 | -752,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,033 | 148,364 | +83,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 184,138 | 27,415 | -156,723 |
| London | 186,090 | 6,116 | -179,974 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,370 | 59,506 | +44,136 |
| Dover | 46,767 | 0 | -46,767 |
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 | 9 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 4 |
| Remediation activities and other waste management services. | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORANGE AND ORANGE LTD | 9 |
| MIDWEST POLYCHEM LIMITED | 3 |
| KWS UK LIMITED | 2 |
| CLEAN TECH U.K. LIMITED | 2 |
| RESOURCE AND FUELS UK LIMITED | 2 |
| MTALX LIMITED | 2 |
| N&P CRAYFORD MRF LIMITED | 2 |
| HENDRON LTD | 1 |
| MONOWORLD RECYCLING LTD | 1 |
| SOS OPTICAL LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 11,056,125 |
| France | 8,600,890 |
| Netherlands | 6,873,579 |
| Turkey | 4,045,399 |
| Germany | 1,951,068 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 6,039,025 | 5,017,100 | -1,021,925 |
| France | 2,287,032 | 6,313,858 | +4,026,826 |
| Netherlands | 2,905,506 | 3,968,073 | +1,062,567 |
| Turkey | 2,345,821 | 1,699,578 | -646,243 |
| Germany | 1,024,187 | 926,881 | -97,306 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,637,330 | +1,637,330 |
| Ireland | 416,998 | 1,171,792 | +754,794 |
| United States | 243,795 | 1,186,797 | +943,002 |
| Portugal | 107,185 | 1,314,197 | +1,207,012 |
| Slovakia | 59,760 | 1,218,488 | +1,158,728 |
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 | 193 |
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 | 193 | 0 | -193 |
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) | 28,153,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,685,585 |
| Air transport | 8,144 |
| Other | 193 |
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) | 10,453,995 | 17,699,434 | +7,245,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,329,276 | 9,356,309 | +1,027,033 |
| Air transport | 3,066 | 5,078 | +2,012 |
| Other | 193 | 0 | -193 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,087,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,987,737 |
| Felixstowe | 5,643,276 |
| London | 5,045,714 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,726,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,163,301 | 5,924,423 | +2,761,122 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,310,759 | 5,676,978 | +2,366,219 |
| Felixstowe | 3,426,427 | 2,216,849 | -1,209,578 |
| London | 2,236,957 | 2,808,757 | +571,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 819,806 | 2,907,126 | +2,087,320 |
| Thamesport | 1,355,630 | 1,481,851 | +126,221 |
| Liverpool Docks | 866,622 | 650,947 | -215,675 |
| Southampton | 484,126 | 982,301 | +498,175 |
| Hull | 758,958 | 385,536 | -373,422 |
| Dover | 894,099 | 236,292 | -657,807 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39159020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable plastic scraps made from polyethylene terephthalate, often used for bottles