Import/export HS code 391722: Plastic tubes and pipes made of propylene polymers
Tubes and pipes made from propylene-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 | 3,339,965 |
| Ireland | 3,321,301 |
| Germany | 3,181,888 |
| Italy | 1,964,976 |
| Romania | 1,871,329 |
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 | 1,765,403 | 1,574,562 | -190,841 |
| Ireland | 1,713,861 | 1,607,440 | -106,421 |
| Germany | 1,769,970 | 1,411,918 | -358,052 |
| Italy | 813,939 | 1,151,037 | +337,098 |
| Romania | 447,612 | 1,423,717 | +976,105 |
| China | 655,334 | 479,393 | -175,941 |
| United States | 671,910 | 166,859 | -505,051 |
| France | 483,313 | 336,721 | -146,592 |
| Austria | 157,923 | 633,717 | +475,794 |
| Spain | 581,203 | 163,300 | -417,903 |
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 | 3,682,504 |
| Netherlands | 3,056,478 |
| Ireland | 3,035,548 |
| Italy | 1,934,783 |
| Romania | 1,871,329 |
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 | 2,166,960 | 1,515,544 | -651,416 |
| Netherlands | 1,497,725 | 1,558,753 | +61,028 |
| Ireland | 1,562,262 | 1,473,286 | -88,976 |
| Italy | 832,574 | 1,102,209 | +269,635 |
| Romania | 447,612 | 1,423,717 | +976,105 |
| China | 644,070 | 487,864 | -156,206 |
| United States | 633,504 | 173,983 | -459,521 |
| Austria | 158,852 | 635,031 | +476,179 |
| Spain | 571,930 | 155,284 | -416,646 |
| Poland | 355,233 | 157,966 | -197,267 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
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) | 16,157,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,291,689 |
| Air transport | 994,845 |
| Other | 561,376 |
| Road transport | 262,025 |
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) | 7,757,235 | 8,400,207 | +642,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,501,635 | 790,054 | -711,581 |
| Air transport | 562,649 | 432,196 | -130,453 |
| Other | 284,829 | 276,547 | -8,282 |
| Road transport | 85,867 | 176,158 | +90,291 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,752,343 |
| Felixstowe | 2,462,497 |
| Holyhead | 2,096,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,531,718 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,166,438 |
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 | 3,015,612 | 3,736,731 | +721,119 |
| Felixstowe | 1,270,482 | 1,192,015 | -78,467 |
| Holyhead | 1,153,042 | 943,635 | -209,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 835,601 | 696,117 | -139,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 490,221 | 676,217 | +185,996 |
| Eurotunnel | 429,818 | 534,696 | +104,878 |
| Southampton | 420,174 | 178,747 | -241,427 |
| 000 | 284,829 | 276,547 | -8,282 |
| Milford | 212,995 | 300,412 | +87,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 413,708 | 35,337 | -378,371 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 20 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,415,047 |
| Ireland | 5,187,702 |
| United States | 4,031,140 |
| Germany | 3,625,242 |
| France | 1,971,269 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,954,387 | 3,460,660 | +506,273 |
| Ireland | 2,771,629 | 2,416,073 | -355,556 |
| United States | 1,840,768 | 2,190,372 | +349,604 |
| Germany | 2,028,728 | 1,596,514 | -432,214 |
| France | 930,139 | 1,041,130 | +110,991 |
| Italy | 674,609 | 648,731 | -25,878 |
| Spain | 620,661 | 667,481 | +46,820 |
| Taiwan | 454,945 | 280,529 | -174,416 |
| India | 407,281 | 153,865 | -253,416 |
| Austria | 257,780 | 266,601 | +8,821 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 552,798 |
| XI | 127,976 |
| Spain | 25,067 |
| China | 18,917 |
| XL | 4,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 234,159 | 318,639 | +84,480 |
| XI | 43,608 | 84,368 | +40,760 |
| Spain | 17,313 | 7,754 | -9,559 |
| China | 12,604 | 6,313 | -6,291 |
| XL | 801 | 4,030 | +3,229 |
| Ireland | 471 | 2,997 | +2,526 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 56 | +56 |
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) | 12,636,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,814,020 |
| Air transport | 4,620,477 |
| Other | 2,542,074 |
| Road transport | 33,506 |
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) | 6,661,479 | 5,975,223 | -686,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,292,404 | 5,521,616 | +229,212 |
| Air transport | 2,055,411 | 2,565,066 | +509,655 |
| Other | 1,266,153 | 1,275,921 | +9,768 |
| Road transport | 30,966 | 2,540 | -28,426 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,380,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,477,626 |
| 000 | 2,542,074 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,318,869 |
| Southampton | 1,979,105 |
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 | 4,586,393 | 3,793,789 | -792,604 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,986,350 | 3,491,276 | +504,926 |
| 000 | 1,266,153 | 1,275,921 | +9,768 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 933,437 | 1,385,432 | +451,995 |
| Southampton | 838,621 | 1,140,484 | +301,863 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,150,678 | 589,894 | -560,784 |
| East Midlands Airport | 677,371 | 721,253 | +43,882 |
| Holyhead | 600,985 | 490,740 | -110,245 |
| London Gateway Port | 361,596 | 500,530 | +138,934 |
| Dover | 198,837 | 338,733 | +139,896 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391722
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes and pipes made from propylene-based plastics