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 | 6,181,228 |
| Germany | 3,654,957 |
| United States | 2,770,673 |
| Belgium | 1,153,034 |
| Sweden | 910,415 |
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 | 3,299,998 | 2,881,230 | -418,768 |
| Germany | 1,759,969 | 1,894,988 | +135,019 |
| United States | 1,622,962 | 1,147,711 | -475,251 |
| Belgium | 584,180 | 568,854 | -15,326 |
| Sweden | 852,128 | 58,287 | -793,841 |
| Australia | 115,977 | 496,554 | +380,577 |
| Netherlands | 433,504 | 60,100 | -373,404 |
| Ireland | 179,333 | 256,146 | +76,813 |
| Italy | 190,402 | 227,019 | +36,617 |
| France | 185,005 | 147,945 | -37,060 |
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 | 6,539,317 |
| Germany | 4,061,240 |
| United States | 2,786,807 |
| Belgium | 1,121,315 |
| Sweden | 906,233 |
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 | 3,573,731 | 2,965,586 | -608,145 |
| Germany | 2,112,413 | 1,948,827 | -163,586 |
| United States | 1,634,314 | 1,152,493 | -481,821 |
| Belgium | 585,742 | 535,573 | -50,169 |
| Sweden | 854,284 | 51,949 | -802,335 |
| Australia | 115,977 | 496,554 | +380,577 |
| Italy | 252,141 | 251,755 | -386 |
| Netherlands | 392,162 | 43,996 | -348,166 |
| Ireland | 148,655 | 220,668 | +72,013 |
| XS | 104,400 | 118,824 | +14,424 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 4 | +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) | 11,312,951 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,531,295 |
| Air transport | 1,278,803 |
| Road transport | 250,534 |
| Other | 187,354 |
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) | 6,458,933 | 4,854,018 | -1,604,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,830,921 | 2,700,374 | -130,547 |
| Air transport | 707,635 | 571,168 | -136,467 |
| Road transport | 115,656 | 134,878 | +19,222 |
| Other | 119,144 | 68,210 | -50,934 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,880,294 |
| Dover | 3,012,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,213,038 |
| Southampton | 1,796,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,679,021 |
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 | 2,695,260 | 2,185,034 | -510,226 |
| Dover | 1,372,339 | 1,640,198 | +267,859 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,697,022 | 516,016 | -1,181,006 |
| Southampton | 938,828 | 858,017 | -80,811 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,377,315 | 301,706 | -1,075,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 360,970 | 950,130 | +589,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 342,085 | 255,935 | -86,150 |
| Eurotunnel | 280,884 | 297,985 | +17,101 |
| London | 170,498 | 153,213 | -17,285 |
| Belfast Port | 110,905 | 204,950 | +94,045 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NMC (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 44 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 39 |
| ALUPROF UK LIMITED | 34 |
| HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 27 |
| BIOMET UK LIMITED | 25 |
| ENSINGER LIMITED | 18 |
| 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+ | 56 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
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 | 8,506,041 |
| United States | 4,739,306 |
| Ireland | 2,687,601 |
| Italy | 2,522,995 |
| Belgium | 2,284,421 |
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 | 3,621,508 | 4,884,533 | +1,263,025 |
| United States | 3,449,949 | 1,289,357 | -2,160,592 |
| Ireland | 1,270,643 | 1,416,958 | +146,315 |
| Italy | 1,103,198 | 1,419,797 | +316,599 |
| Belgium | 1,366,741 | 917,680 | -449,061 |
| Switzerland | 892,269 | 1,081,881 | +189,612 |
| Canada | 1,588,711 | 102,863 | -1,485,848 |
| France | 684,659 | 653,681 | -30,978 |
| Sweden | 809,127 | 185,288 | -623,839 |
| Brazil | 909,924 | 1,104 | -908,820 |
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 | 16,879 |
| XU | 5,982 |
| 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 | 5,654 | 11,225 | +5,571 |
| XU | 3,292 | 2,690 | -602 |
| 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) | 20,043,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,175,961 |
| Air transport | 5,862,868 |
| Road transport | 88,107 |
| Other | 26,244 |
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) | 9,360,434 | 10,682,581 | +1,322,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,708,263 | 1,467,698 | -6,240,565 |
| Air transport | 3,066,439 | 2,796,429 | -270,010 |
| Road transport | 88,107 | 0 | -88,107 |
| Other | 11,192 | 15,052 | +3,860 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,909,255 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,833,176 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,779,963 |
| Southampton | 2,093,989 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,957,393 |
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 | 5,668,575 | 4,240,680 | -1,427,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,939,562 | 4,893,614 | +1,954,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,389,506 | 390,457 | -2,999,049 |
| Southampton | 1,422,353 | 671,636 | -750,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,264,120 | 693,273 | -570,847 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,697,146 | 162,231 | -1,534,915 |
| London Stansted Airport | 760,304 | 726,167 | -34,137 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 595,540 | 685,791 | +90,251 |
| Holyhead | 749,977 | 364,878 | -385,099 |
| ZLC | 256,185 | 578,153 | +321,968 |
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