Import/export HS code 391610: Plastic monofilament and rods made of ethylene polymers
Plastic items like threads, rods, or sticks made from ethylene-based plastics
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* 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 | 6,028,531 |
| Germany | 3,655,224 |
| United States | 2,867,827 |
| Sweden | 1,228,578 |
| Belgium | 1,197,906 |
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 | 3,174,357 | 2,854,174 | -320,183 |
| Germany | 1,709,212 | 1,946,012 | +236,800 |
| United States | 1,699,666 | 1,168,161 | -531,505 |
| Sweden | 852,128 | 376,450 | -475,678 |
| Belgium | 593,344 | 604,562 | +11,218 |
| Australia | 134,301 | 529,782 | +395,481 |
| Netherlands | 422,921 | 62,066 | -360,855 |
| Ireland | 252,932 | 180,159 | -72,773 |
| Italy | 196,869 | 222,668 | +25,799 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 266,663 | 64,586 | -202,077 |
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 | 6,385,046 |
| Germany | 4,079,737 |
| United States | 2,895,807 |
| Belgium | 1,147,472 |
| Sweden | 1,093,822 |
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 | 3,443,170 | 2,941,876 | -501,294 |
| Germany | 2,084,844 | 1,994,893 | -89,951 |
| United States | 1,702,851 | 1,192,956 | -509,895 |
| Belgium | 584,667 | 562,805 | -21,862 |
| Sweden | 854,284 | 239,538 | -614,746 |
| Australia | 134,301 | 529,782 | +395,481 |
| Italy | 255,575 | 254,097 | -1,478 |
| Netherlands | 392,162 | 43,996 | -348,166 |
| Ireland | 225,220 | 144,103 | -81,117 |
| Denmark | 2,745 | 142,186 | +139,441 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 11,318,429 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,841,831 |
| Air transport | 1,309,462 |
| Road transport | 254,225 |
| Other | 191,719 |
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) | 6,413,578 | 4,904,851 | -1,508,727 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,865,631 | 2,976,200 | +110,569 |
| Air transport | 735,568 | 573,894 | -161,674 |
| Road transport | 111,483 | 142,742 | +31,259 |
| Other | 107,888 | 83,831 | -24,057 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,629,061 |
| Dover | 3,053,977 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,219,461 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,995,242 |
| Southampton | 1,977,025 |
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 | 2,496,551 | 2,132,510 | -364,041 |
| Dover | 1,386,656 | 1,667,321 | +280,665 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,618,080 | 601,381 | -1,016,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,374,436 | 620,806 | -753,630 |
| Southampton | 1,082,640 | 894,385 | -188,255 |
| London Gateway Port | 359,897 | 1,000,536 | +640,639 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 351,909 | 263,409 | -88,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 277,455 | 317,081 | +39,626 |
| Belfast Port | 153,635 | 146,312 | -7,323 |
| London | 156,090 | 131,943 | -24,147 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NMC (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 44 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 40 |
| ALUPROF UK LIMITED | 34 |
| HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 28 |
| BIOMET UK LIMITED | 25 |
| ENSINGER LIMITED | 19 |
| OBEX PROTECTION LTD | 18 |
| OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED | 16 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| Other | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
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 | 8,508,572 |
| United States | 4,404,932 |
| Ireland | 2,690,680 |
| Italy | 2,429,030 |
| Belgium | 2,280,955 |
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 | 3,628,032 | 4,880,540 | +1,252,508 |
| United States | 3,116,352 | 1,288,580 | -1,827,772 |
| Ireland | 1,254,841 | 1,435,839 | +180,998 |
| Italy | 1,168,395 | 1,260,635 | +92,240 |
| Belgium | 1,283,891 | 997,064 | -286,827 |
| Switzerland | 1,038,323 | 913,327 | -124,996 |
| Canada | 1,582,842 | 150,238 | -1,432,604 |
| Netherlands | 281,013 | 1,095,752 | +814,739 |
| France | 618,890 | 683,809 | +64,919 |
| Sweden | 744,389 | 178,919 | -565,470 |
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 | 16,716 |
| Ireland | 3,359 |
| China | 24 |
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 | 5,566 | 11,150 | +5,584 |
| Ireland | 2,246 | 1,113 | -1,133 |
| China | 0 | 24 | +24 |
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) | 20,312,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,852,669 |
| Air transport | 5,785,165 |
| Road transport | 74,804 |
| Other | 26,081 |
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) | 9,397,989 | 10,914,358 | +1,516,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,274,135 | 1,578,534 | -5,695,601 |
| Air transport | 2,941,708 | 2,843,457 | -98,251 |
| Road transport | 74,804 | 0 | -74,804 |
| Other | 11,336 | 14,745 | +3,409 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,764,325 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,356,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,301,107 |
| Southampton | 2,245,004 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,916,586 |
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 | 5,610,758 | 4,153,567 | -1,457,191 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,085,073 | 5,271,222 | +2,186,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,844,435 | 456,672 | -2,387,763 |
| Southampton | 1,533,233 | 711,771 | -821,462 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,232,100 | 684,486 | -547,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,713,966 | 145,411 | -1,568,555 |
| London Stansted Airport | 705,610 | 723,771 | +18,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 517,952 | 731,843 | +213,891 |
| Holyhead | 728,968 | 383,475 | -345,493 |
| ZLC | 254,185 | 602,777 | +348,592 |
Quick facts
HS code: 391610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic items like threads, rods, or sticks made from ethylene-based plastics