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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,348,130 |
| Germany | 7,970,388 |
| Italy | 7,216,832 |
| Belgium | 4,739,049 |
| China | 4,115,559 |
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 | 4,231,062 | 5,117,068 | +886,006 |
| Germany | 3,284,930 | 4,685,458 | +1,400,528 |
| Italy | 3,565,955 | 3,650,877 | +84,922 |
| Belgium | 2,331,406 | 2,407,643 | +76,237 |
| China | 2,279,775 | 1,835,784 | -443,991 |
| Poland | 1,034,780 | 1,119,821 | +85,041 |
| France | 1,094,513 | 946,896 | -147,617 |
| India | 850,622 | 949,115 | +98,493 |
| Norway | 1,130,485 | 90,575 | -1,039,910 |
| United States | 636,258 | 530,966 | -105,292 |
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 | 13,623,702 |
| Italy | 7,975,467 |
| Belgium | 4,594,406 |
| China | 4,102,048 |
| Poland | 3,477,695 |
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 | 5,877,817 | 7,745,885 | +1,868,068 |
| Italy | 3,850,820 | 4,124,647 | +273,827 |
| Belgium | 2,393,540 | 2,200,866 | -192,674 |
| China | 2,307,404 | 1,794,644 | -512,760 |
| Poland | 1,629,109 | 1,848,586 | +219,477 |
| France | 796,950 | 1,342,510 | +545,560 |
| United States | 977,891 | 818,493 | -159,398 |
| India | 851,670 | 943,465 | +91,795 |
| Norway | 1,123,652 | 90,575 | -1,033,077 |
| Netherlands | 734,155 | 377,800 | -356,355 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 1 | -6 |
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) | 21,610,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,982,913 |
| Air transport | 2,506,569 |
| Other | 808,623 |
| Road transport | 186,709 |
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) | 9,063,211 | 12,547,516 | +3,484,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,250,460 | 8,732,453 | -2,518,007 |
| Air transport | 1,017,489 | 1,489,080 | +471,591 |
| Other | 499,938 | 308,685 | -191,253 |
| Road transport | 18,745 | 167,964 | +149,219 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,671,809 |
| Dover | 9,993,050 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,126,276 |
| Southampton | 2,564,832 |
| London | 2,209,766 |
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 | 4,547,710 | 7,124,099 | +2,576,389 |
| Dover | 5,379,708 | 4,613,342 | -766,366 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,957,544 | 2,168,732 | +211,188 |
| Southampton | 1,415,181 | 1,149,651 | -265,530 |
| London | 800,226 | 1,409,540 | +609,314 |
| Felixstowe | 1,475,759 | 583,461 | -892,298 |
| Harwich | 879,893 | 1,008,885 | +128,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 681,288 | 942,810 | +261,522 |
| Killingholme | 716,863 | 334,498 | -382,365 |
| Middlesbrough | 359,326 | 589,215 | +229,889 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
| 2025-07 | 33 |
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 | 46 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 42 |
| EMTELLE UK LIMITED | 41 |
| GRIFOLS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 36 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 36 |
| MARTON GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED | 35 |
| SCHUTZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 86 |
| 1m-15m | 69 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | 2,541,083 |
| Ireland | 2,164,391 |
| United States | 1,210,962 |
| Netherlands | 728,972 |
| Finland | 603,694 |
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 | 386,033 | 2,155,050 | +1,769,017 |
| Ireland | 1,039,458 | 1,124,933 | +85,475 |
| United States | 910,706 | 300,256 | -610,450 |
| Netherlands | 192,588 | 536,384 | +343,796 |
| Finland | 2,113 | 601,581 | +599,468 |
| France | 354,300 | 119,079 | -235,221 |
| South Africa | 374,248 | 0 | -374,248 |
| Belgium | 111,781 | 181,525 | +69,744 |
| Sweden | 25,433 | 245,335 | +219,902 |
| Spain | 80,608 | 188,873 | +108,265 |
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 | 534,797 |
| Italy | 463,914 |
| XU | 286,506 |
| Belgium | 205,648 |
| Ireland | 33,977 |
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 | 306,933 | 227,864 | -79,069 |
| Italy | 304,686 | 159,228 | -145,458 |
| XU | 24,379 | 262,127 | +237,748 |
| Belgium | 87,455 | 118,193 | +30,738 |
| Ireland | 18,772 | 15,205 | -3,567 |
| Turkey | 19,062 | 14,870 | -4,192 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 18,121 | +18,121 |
| China | 855 | 623 | -232 |
| Poland | 825 | 125 | -700 |
| Germany | 0 | 154 | +154 |
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) | 5,361,654 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,633,421 |
| Other | 1,579,532 |
| Air transport | 1,411,986 |
| Road transport | 21,417 |
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) | 1,512,843 | 3,848,811 | +2,335,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,532,855 | 1,100,566 | -432,289 |
| Other | 762,967 | 816,565 | +53,598 |
| Air transport | 772,605 | 639,381 | -133,224 |
| Road transport | 21,417 | 0 | -21,417 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,959,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,987,899 |
| 000 | 1,579,532 |
| Southampton | 918,009 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 733,660 |
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 | 91,584 | 2,867,751 | +2,776,167 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,020,665 | 967,234 | -53,431 |
| 000 | 762,967 | 816,565 | +53,598 |
| Southampton | 799,644 | 118,365 | -681,279 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 438,100 | 295,560 | -142,540 |
| London Gateway Port | 517,538 | 98,464 | -419,074 |
| Harwich | 44,127 | 241,285 | +197,158 |
| Holyhead | 140,014 | 126,948 | -13,066 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,512 | 118,918 | +11,406 |
| East Midlands Airport | 146,390 | 78,217 | -68,173 |
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