Import/export HS code 39159070: Various plastic waste
Recyclable plastic scraps from other types of plastics not specifically categorized
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,772,567 |
| Ireland | 6,321,670 |
| Belgium | 5,184,198 |
| China | 2,529,119 |
| Nigeria | 929,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,133,039 | 3,639,528 | +506,489 |
| Ireland | 3,260,662 | 3,061,008 | -199,654 |
| Belgium | 2,933,873 | 2,250,325 | -683,548 |
| China | 1,666,532 | 862,587 | -803,945 |
| Nigeria | 364,165 | 565,470 | +201,305 |
| Netherlands | 477,122 | 407,521 | -69,601 |
| Brazil | 350,878 | 414,996 | +64,118 |
| United States | 403,172 | 257,051 | -146,121 |
| Denmark | 273,256 | 361,757 | +88,501 |
| Poland | 228,455 | 387,519 | +159,064 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,968,336 |
| Ireland | 6,112,445 |
| Belgium | 3,971,233 |
| China | 2,634,148 |
| France | 1,505,546 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,298,448 | 3,669,888 | +371,440 |
| Ireland | 3,244,858 | 2,867,587 | -377,271 |
| Belgium | 2,215,733 | 1,755,500 | -460,233 |
| China | 1,735,005 | 899,143 | -835,862 |
| France | 786,940 | 718,606 | -68,334 |
| Nigeria | 364,165 | 543,512 | +179,347 |
| Netherlands | 518,650 | 266,155 | -252,495 |
| United States | 430,422 | 337,704 | -92,718 |
| Brazil | 346,939 | 414,996 | +68,057 |
| Denmark | 263,953 | 360,882 | +96,929 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 15,845,202 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,322,899 |
| Air transport | 1,050,312 |
| Other | 183,482 |
| Road transport | 6,941 |
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) | 8,546,711 | 7,298,491 | -1,248,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,515,518 | 5,807,381 | +291,863 |
| Air transport | 487,856 | 562,456 | +74,600 |
| Other | 3,039 | 180,443 | +177,404 |
| Road transport | 6,941 | 0 | -6,941 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,015,920 |
| Heysham | 3,679,212 |
| Hull | 3,622,977 |
| Dover | 3,128,818 |
| Felixstowe | 2,683,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,635,846 | 4,380,074 | +744,228 |
| Heysham | 1,602,859 | 2,076,353 | +473,494 |
| Hull | 2,300,132 | 1,322,845 | -977,287 |
| Dover | 1,326,608 | 1,802,210 | +475,602 |
| Felixstowe | 1,988,522 | 695,274 | -1,293,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 721,422 | 1,536,506 | +815,084 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,201,311 | 776,770 | -424,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,465 | 364,752 | +194,287 |
| Middlesbrough | 415,167 | 10,715 | -404,452 |
| Holyhead | 386,823 | 29,765 | -357,058 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 12 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Remediation activities and other waste management services. | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CARPENTER LIMITED | 23 |
| POLYRAM U.K. LIMITED | 22 |
| INTERFLOOR LIMITED | 20 |
| LINPAC PACKAGING LIMITED | 20 |
| HODGE CLEMCO LIMITED | 19 |
| RAM ONLINE LIMITED | 18 |
| PPL REALISATIONS 2025 LIMITED | 14 |
| MILSPEED INTERNATIONAL LTD | 13 |
| CAB POLYMERS LIMITED | 12 |
| KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,139,808 |
| Turkey | 6,630,831 |
| Malaysia | 4,312,952 |
| Indonesia | 2,509,178 |
| Viet Nam | 2,389,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,731,412 | 5,408,396 | -1,323,016 |
| Turkey | 5,625,576 | 1,005,255 | -4,620,321 |
| Malaysia | 2,658,419 | 1,654,533 | -1,003,886 |
| Indonesia | 1,127,890 | 1,381,288 | +253,398 |
| Viet Nam | 2,167,414 | 222,505 | -1,944,909 |
| Belgium | 1,563,083 | 810,020 | -753,063 |
| Netherlands | 962,222 | 1,309,503 | +347,281 |
| Spain | 1,198,589 | 814,036 | -384,553 |
| Portugal | 565,605 | 1,402,247 | +836,642 |
| Sweden | 1,276,446 | 491,892 | -784,554 |
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 | 1,108,504 |
| 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 | 727,225 | 381,279 | -345,946 |
| 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) | 31,745,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,631,418 |
| Other | 1,108,514 |
| Air transport | 165,578 |
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) | 20,205,207 | 11,540,148 | -8,665,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,510,908 | 7,120,510 | +609,602 |
| Other | 727,235 | 381,279 | -345,956 |
| Air transport | 82,695 | 82,883 | +188 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,604,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,914,128 |
| Felixstowe | 5,950,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,556,650 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,606,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,295,444 | 2,308,741 | -3,986,703 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,708,396 | 3,205,732 | -1,502,664 |
| Felixstowe | 1,868,289 | 4,082,163 | +2,213,874 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,396,694 | 3,159,956 | +763,262 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,245,464 | 1,360,900 | -884,564 |
| Harwich | 3,002,429 | 554,778 | -2,447,651 |
| London | 2,106,847 | 918,718 | -1,188,129 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,383,074 | 1,422,433 | +39,359 |
| 000 | 727,235 | 381,279 | -345,956 |
| Holyhead | 414,516 | 456,649 | +42,133 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39159070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable plastic scraps from other types of plastics not specifically categorized