Import/export HS code 391620: Plastic monofilament and rods made of vinyl chloride polymers
Plastic items like threads, rods, or sticks made from vinyl chloride-based plastics
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 17,813,814 |
| Belgium | 13,008,229 |
| Germany | 11,795,958 |
| Netherlands | 9,243,280 |
| China | 3,610,229 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 9,354,993 | 8,458,821 | -896,172 |
| Belgium | 7,249,415 | 5,758,814 | -1,490,601 |
| Germany | 6,295,595 | 5,500,363 | -795,232 |
| Netherlands | 4,342,548 | 4,900,732 | +558,184 |
| China | 1,892,038 | 1,718,191 | -173,847 |
| United States | 1,551,914 | 1,834,588 | +282,674 |
| France | 1,561,331 | 1,253,135 | -308,196 |
| Ireland | 846,680 | 845,468 | -1,212 |
| Spain | 687,196 | 753,685 | +66,489 |
| Sweden | 822,295 | 615,018 | -207,277 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 21,409,971 |
| Belgium | 12,642,496 |
| Germany | 11,054,534 |
| Netherlands | 7,039,505 |
| China | 3,865,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 11,095,861 | 10,314,110 | -781,751 |
| Belgium | 6,996,416 | 5,646,080 | -1,350,336 |
| Germany | 5,623,190 | 5,431,344 | -191,846 |
| Netherlands | 3,659,947 | 3,379,558 | -280,389 |
| China | 2,048,321 | 1,817,501 | -230,820 |
| Canada | 1,059,009 | 1,445,181 | +386,172 |
| Sweden | 831,658 | 603,616 | -228,042 |
| Spain | 734,067 | 684,835 | -49,232 |
| France | 608,689 | 556,706 | -51,983 |
| Turkey | 565,327 | 499,341 | -65,986 |
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 | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
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 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 5 | +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) | 51,291,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,104,409 |
| Air transport | 1,936,052 |
| Other | 1,715,765 |
| Road transport | 281,234 |
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) | 26,929,321 | 24,362,107 | -2,567,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,300,300 | 6,804,109 | -1,496,191 |
| Air transport | 964,115 | 971,937 | +7,822 |
| Other | 786,726 | 929,039 | +142,313 |
| Road transport | 106,802 | 174,432 | +67,630 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,703,814 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,403,525 |
| London | 6,999,296 |
| Felixstowe | 5,153,015 |
| Harwich | 3,026,318 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 12,921,486 | 10,782,328 | -2,139,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,276,824 | 7,126,701 | -150,123 |
| London | 4,057,390 | 2,941,906 | -1,115,484 |
| Felixstowe | 2,931,817 | 2,221,198 | -710,619 |
| Harwich | 1,431,506 | 1,594,812 | +163,306 |
| Killingholme | 973,473 | 1,649,766 | +676,293 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,490,951 | 936,626 | -554,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,226,388 | 1,125,322 | -101,066 |
| 000 | 786,726 | 929,039 | +142,313 |
| Purfleet | 723,510 | 778,056 | +54,546 |
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 | 48 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 39 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 41 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 57 |
| REHAU LIMITED | 55 |
| OADBY PLASTICS LIMITED | 48 |
| VEKA PLC | 47 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 47 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 46 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 45 |
| TARKETT LIMITED | 45 |
| REYNAERS ALUMINIUM LIMITED | 44 |
| BOHLE LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 89 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 19 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,734,200 |
| United States | 6,299,872 |
| Germany | 4,961,513 |
| Netherlands | 4,655,445 |
| France | 3,339,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,030,225 | 9,703,975 | -326,250 |
| United States | 2,872,794 | 3,427,078 | +554,284 |
| Germany | 2,731,775 | 2,229,738 | -502,037 |
| Netherlands | 2,619,188 | 2,036,257 | -582,931 |
| France | 1,786,788 | 1,552,663 | -234,125 |
| Denmark | 1,516,755 | 1,780,856 | +264,101 |
| Poland | 1,332,621 | 1,407,163 | +74,542 |
| Italy | 1,275,734 | 1,340,354 | +64,620 |
| Australia | 1,066,149 | 1,292,346 | +226,197 |
| Spain | 882,382 | 881,074 | -1,308 |
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 | 924,072 |
| Ireland | 48,911 |
| Nicaragua | 3,732 |
| Germany | 1,382 |
| Belgium | 422 |
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 | 51,538 | 872,534 | +820,996 |
| Ireland | 24,197 | 24,714 | +517 |
| Nicaragua | 3,732 | 0 | -3,732 |
| Germany | 8 | 1,374 | +1,366 |
| Belgium | 0 | 422 | +422 |
| France | 390 | 0 | -390 |
| Poland | 363 | 26 | -337 |
| China | 85 | 74 | -11 |
| Netherlands | 38 | 112 | +74 |
| Mexico | 111 | 0 | -111 |
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) | 43,852,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,791,387 |
| Air transport | 3,928,526 |
| Other | 1,491,138 |
| Road transport | 92,019 |
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) | 22,193,175 | 21,659,232 | -533,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,018,306 | 6,773,081 | -1,245,225 |
| Air transport | 1,386,508 | 2,542,018 | +1,155,510 |
| Other | 569,010 | 922,128 | +353,118 |
| Road transport | 92,019 | 0 | -92,019 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,478,782 |
| Holyhead | 9,609,326 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,757,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,096,590 |
| Southampton | 4,770,387 |
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 | 10,548,549 | 9,930,233 | -618,316 |
| Holyhead | 4,560,550 | 5,048,776 | +488,226 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,100,982 | 2,656,051 | -1,444,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,490,026 | 2,606,564 | +116,538 |
| Southampton | 2,402,374 | 2,368,013 | -34,361 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,591,210 | 1,480,507 | -110,703 |
| Felixstowe | 1,318,063 | 1,254,256 | -63,807 |
| Fishguard | 982,426 | 905,623 | -76,803 |
| 000 | 569,010 | 922,128 | +353,118 |
| Harwich | 619,285 | 844,887 | +225,602 |
Quick facts
HS code: 391620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic items like threads, rods, or sticks made from vinyl chloride-based plastics