Import/export HS code 39172290: Various plastic tubes and pipes made of propylene polymers
Other types of 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,381,415 |
| China | 752,040 |
| United States | 576,767 |
| Italy | 505,531 |
| Austria | 487,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 730,681 | 650,734 | -79,947 |
| China | 474,382 | 277,658 | -196,724 |
| United States | 439,575 | 137,192 | -302,383 |
| Italy | 324,738 | 180,793 | -143,945 |
| Austria | 2,498 | 484,557 | +482,059 |
| Belgium | 230,679 | 232,891 | +2,212 |
| Spain | 326,856 | 112,956 | -213,900 |
| Turkey | 133,806 | 170,879 | +37,073 |
| France | 120,425 | 85,090 | -35,335 |
| Switzerland | 68,701 | 111,879 | +43,178 |
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 | 1,374,620 |
| China | 797,564 |
| United States | 585,307 |
| Italy | 494,779 |
| Austria | 486,487 |
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 | 675,701 | 698,919 | +23,218 |
| China | 494,352 | 303,212 | -191,140 |
| United States | 446,428 | 138,879 | -307,549 |
| Italy | 316,105 | 178,674 | -137,431 |
| Austria | 879 | 485,608 | +484,729 |
| Belgium | 221,976 | 236,093 | +14,117 |
| Spain | 313,053 | 104,940 | -208,113 |
| Turkey | 133,806 | 154,202 | +20,396 |
| Switzerland | 99,049 | 74,189 | -24,860 |
| Netherlands | 72,530 | 79,866 | +7,336 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Kent | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +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) | 3,515,222 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,499,388 |
| Air transport | 672,974 |
| Road transport | 199,453 |
| Other | 116,808 |
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) | 1,618,738 | 1,896,484 | +277,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,047,247 | 452,141 | -595,106 |
| Air transport | 401,881 | 271,093 | -130,788 |
| Road transport | 73,036 | 126,417 | +53,381 |
| Other | 60,657 | 56,151 | -4,506 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,961,359 |
| Southampton | 630,167 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 574,168 |
| Felixstowe | 412,702 |
| ZLC | 309,251 |
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 | 941,643 | 1,019,716 | +78,073 |
| Southampton | 466,804 | 163,363 | -303,441 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 298,642 | 275,526 | -23,116 |
| Felixstowe | 216,984 | 195,718 | -21,266 |
| ZLC | 110,686 | 198,565 | +87,879 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,763 | 137,153 | +26,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 136,188 | 89,750 | -46,438 |
| London | 83,383 | 118,728 | +35,345 |
| London Gateway Port | 175,979 | 14,449 | -161,530 |
| East Midlands Airport | 119,995 | 50,112 | -69,883 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS MANUFACTURING UK LTD | 53 |
| GEORGE FISCHER SALES LIMITED | 43 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 37 |
| VIESSMANN LIMITED | 33 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 32 |
| REHAU LIMITED | 31 |
| POLYPIPE LIMITED | 24 |
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
| FLUIDMASTER GB LTD | 18 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 6,400,599 |
| Germany | 3,375,295 |
| United States | 3,222,654 |
| Ireland | 1,750,986 |
| France | 1,173,112 |
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 | 2,989,456 | 3,411,143 | +421,687 |
| Germany | 1,914,893 | 1,460,402 | -454,491 |
| United States | 1,511,406 | 1,711,248 | +199,842 |
| Ireland | 912,462 | 838,524 | -73,938 |
| France | 607,879 | 565,233 | -42,646 |
| Spain | 521,974 | 496,027 | -25,947 |
| Italy | 484,332 | 306,022 | -178,310 |
| Austria | 286,617 | 209,481 | -77,136 |
| China | 197,999 | 287,932 | +89,933 |
| Taiwan | 338,007 | 109,092 | -228,915 |
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 | 33,908 |
| XU | 25,533 |
| Spain | 25,365 |
| China | 14,387 |
| Ireland | 1,402 |
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 | 1,939 | 31,969 | +30,030 |
| XU | 13,207 | 12,326 | -881 |
| Spain | 16,081 | 9,284 | -6,797 |
| China | 10,720 | 3,667 | -7,053 |
| Ireland | 471 | 931 | +460 |
| Italy | 290 | 0 | -290 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 45 | +45 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,625,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,602,151 |
| Air transport | 3,447,944 |
| Other | 100,930 |
| Road transport | 32,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,779,979 | 4,845,327 | +65,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,195,921 | 4,406,230 | -789,691 |
| Air transport | 1,428,816 | 2,019,128 | +590,312 |
| Other | 42,708 | 58,222 | +15,514 |
| Road transport | 32,181 | 0 | -32,181 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,080,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,477,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,541,022 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,470,976 |
| Southampton | 1,207,514 |
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 | 4,040,477 | 3,039,761 | -1,000,716 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,015,790 | 3,462,207 | +446,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 421,546 | 1,119,476 | +697,930 |
| Liverpool Docks | 802,731 | 668,245 | -134,486 |
| Southampton | 676,285 | 531,229 | -145,056 |
| East Midlands Airport | 586,588 | 521,082 | -65,506 |
| Holyhead | 294,508 | 323,849 | +29,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 192,897 | 309,834 | +116,937 |
| ZLC | 170,060 | 225,580 | +55,520 |
| Milford | 192,252 | 117,067 | -75,185 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39172290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of tubes and pipes made from propylene-based plastics