Import/export HS code 39172190: Various plastic tubes and pipes made of ethylene polymers
Other types of tubes and pipes 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,633,278 |
| Germany | 7,998,887 |
| Italy | 7,121,405 |
| Belgium | 4,729,234 |
| China | 4,080,153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,651,393 | 4,981,885 | +330,492 |
| Germany | 2,809,281 | 5,189,606 | +2,380,325 |
| Italy | 3,492,034 | 3,629,371 | +137,337 |
| Belgium | 2,351,075 | 2,378,159 | +27,084 |
| China | 2,105,287 | 1,974,866 | -130,421 |
| Poland | 926,870 | 1,104,522 | +177,652 |
| France | 1,074,284 | 911,628 | -162,656 |
| India | 916,159 | 884,783 | -31,376 |
| Norway | 1,130,485 | 112,123 | -1,018,362 |
| Denmark | 513,332 | 675,727 | +162,395 |
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 | 13,745,940 |
| Italy | 7,853,543 |
| Belgium | 4,578,605 |
| China | 4,067,984 |
| Poland | 3,465,199 |
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 | 5,927,798 | 7,818,142 | +1,890,344 |
| Italy | 3,768,727 | 4,084,816 | +316,089 |
| Belgium | 2,383,950 | 2,194,655 | -189,295 |
| China | 2,138,236 | 1,929,748 | -208,488 |
| Poland | 1,503,131 | 1,962,068 | +458,937 |
| France | 758,613 | 1,454,840 | +696,227 |
| United States | 1,036,449 | 761,178 | -275,271 |
| India | 917,207 | 879,133 | -38,074 |
| Norway | 1,123,652 | 112,123 | -1,011,529 |
| Netherlands | 745,924 | 343,736 | -402,188 |
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 | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +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) | 22,030,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,679,641 |
| Air transport | 2,482,083 |
| Other | 808,910 |
| Road transport | 203,758 |
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) | 8,729,051 | 13,301,693 | +4,572,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,299,111 | 8,380,530 | -2,918,581 |
| Air transport | 1,111,512 | 1,370,571 | +259,059 |
| Other | 538,769 | 270,141 | -268,628 |
| Road transport | 18,745 | 185,013 | +166,268 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,162,900 |
| Dover | 9,782,894 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,965,197 |
| Southampton | 2,489,591 |
| London | 2,227,468 |
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 | 4,704,076 | 7,458,824 | +2,754,748 |
| Dover | 5,065,822 | 4,717,072 | -348,750 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,944,755 | 2,020,442 | +75,687 |
| Southampton | 1,270,064 | 1,219,527 | -50,537 |
| London | 828,656 | 1,398,812 | +570,156 |
| Felixstowe | 1,488,409 | 572,425 | -915,984 |
| Harwich | 843,678 | 1,052,678 | +209,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 737,406 | 948,269 | +210,863 |
| Killingholme | 736,894 | 308,214 | -428,680 |
| Middlesbrough | 376,068 | 554,613 | +178,545 |
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 | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FLUIDPOWER GROUP UK LIMITED | 74 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 49 |
| F.W. HIPKIN LIMITED | 47 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| EMTELLE UK LIMITED | 42 |
| GRIFOLS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 37 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 37 |
| MARTON GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED | 36 |
| SCHUTZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 85 |
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 2,560,031 |
| Ireland | 2,217,542 |
| United States | 1,209,968 |
| Netherlands | 734,055 |
| Finland | 621,692 |
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 | 381,809 | 2,178,222 | +1,796,413 |
| Ireland | 1,061,557 | 1,155,985 | +94,428 |
| United States | 968,680 | 241,288 | -727,392 |
| Netherlands | 152,048 | 582,007 | +429,959 |
| Finland | 2,113 | 619,579 | +617,466 |
| France | 351,374 | 128,569 | -222,805 |
| South Africa | 374,248 | 0 | -374,248 |
| Sweden | 28,847 | 321,736 | +292,889 |
| Belgium | 113,145 | 185,108 | +71,963 |
| Spain | 63,307 | 203,374 | +140,067 |
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 | 513,806 |
| Italy | 470,791 |
| Belgium | 210,233 |
| Turkey | 34,786 |
| Ireland | 34,237 |
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 | 287,843 | 225,963 | -61,880 |
| Italy | 345,931 | 124,860 | -221,071 |
| Belgium | 90,923 | 119,310 | +28,387 |
| Turkey | 20,469 | 14,317 | -6,152 |
| Ireland | 18,627 | 15,610 | -3,017 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 18,121 | +18,121 |
| China | 895 | 539 | -356 |
| Poland | 950 | 0 | -950 |
| Germany | 0 | 154 | +154 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 55 | +55 |
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) | 5,475,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,661,717 |
| Other | 1,596,738 |
| Air transport | 1,420,372 |
| Road transport | 16,430 |
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) | 1,438,441 | 4,037,467 | +2,599,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,490,918 | 1,170,799 | -320,119 |
| Other | 790,462 | 806,276 | +15,814 |
| Air transport | 851,508 | 568,864 | -282,644 |
| Road transport | 16,430 | 0 | -16,430 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,095,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,978,874 |
| 000 | 1,596,738 |
| Southampton | 888,585 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 735,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 90,521 | 3,004,789 | +2,914,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 970,776 | 1,008,098 | +37,322 |
| 000 | 790,462 | 806,276 | +15,814 |
| Southampton | 771,398 | 117,187 | -654,211 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 496,834 | 238,812 | -258,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 506,062 | 98,464 | -407,598 |
| Harwich | 44,127 | 241,285 | +197,158 |
| Holyhead | 120,406 | 134,812 | +14,406 |
| East Midlands Airport | 153,787 | 72,752 | -81,035 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,288 | 112,142 | -2,146 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39172190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of tubes and pipes made from ethylene-based plastics