Import/export HS code 391723: Plastic tubes and pipes made of vinyl chloride polymers
Tubes and pipes made from vinyl chloride-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 25,385,085 |
| France | 14,647,883 |
| China | 12,062,912 |
| Netherlands | 10,642,699 |
| United States | 9,551,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,856,568 | 11,528,517 | -2,328,051 |
| France | 6,335,897 | 8,311,986 | +1,976,089 |
| China | 7,326,577 | 4,736,335 | -2,590,242 |
| Netherlands | 5,519,719 | 5,122,980 | -396,739 |
| United States | 3,702,510 | 5,849,190 | +2,146,680 |
| Italy | 2,908,582 | 2,938,786 | +30,204 |
| Germany | 2,495,210 | 2,224,926 | -270,284 |
| India | 988,182 | 1,061,574 | +73,392 |
| Belgium | 706,275 | 710,829 | +4,554 |
| Denmark | 61,224 | 929,979 | +868,755 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 23,381,995 |
| United States | 12,642,790 |
| France | 11,119,040 |
| Netherlands | 9,542,627 |
| China | 9,441,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,567,803 | 10,814,192 | -1,753,611 |
| United States | 6,113,819 | 6,528,971 | +415,152 |
| France | 4,282,421 | 6,836,619 | +2,554,198 |
| Netherlands | 5,092,467 | 4,450,160 | -642,307 |
| China | 5,088,810 | 4,352,371 | -736,439 |
| Germany | 3,655,622 | 2,929,590 | -726,032 |
| Italy | 2,981,888 | 3,052,835 | +70,947 |
| Hungary | 1,308,296 | 1,215,172 | -93,124 |
| India | 1,031,456 | 1,067,508 | +36,052 |
| Spain | 627,448 | 497,512 | -129,936 |
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 | 16 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
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) | 57,782,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,222,318 |
| Other | 2,036,864 |
| Air transport | 1,730,165 |
| Road transport | 13,216 |
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) | 27,286,064 | 30,496,035 | +3,209,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,235,162 | 13,987,156 | -3,248,006 |
| Other | 1,372,301 | 664,563 | -707,738 |
| Air transport | 857,870 | 872,295 | +14,425 |
| Road transport | 3,324 | 9,892 | +6,568 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,671,128 |
| Holyhead | 12,869,969 |
| Felixstowe | 10,664,832 |
| Southampton | 10,420,626 |
| Milford | 7,301,585 |
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 | 7,536,317 | 9,134,811 | +1,598,494 |
| Holyhead | 6,778,675 | 6,091,294 | -687,381 |
| Felixstowe | 7,003,645 | 3,661,187 | -3,342,458 |
| Southampton | 3,983,567 | 6,437,059 | +2,453,492 |
| Milford | 3,594,023 | 3,707,562 | +113,539 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,422,836 | 2,876,147 | +453,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,574,398 | 2,074,768 | -499,630 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,259,979 | 2,235,706 | -24,273 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,809,445 | 1,254,871 | -1,554,574 |
| Harwich | 1,585,862 | 2,014,926 | +429,064 |
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 | 75 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Specialised construction activities | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 40 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
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+ | 87 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,840,012 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,244,342 |
| Kuwait | 3,244,091 |
| Sweden | 2,480,693 |
| Netherlands | 981,713 |
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 | 12,156,671 | 16,683,341 | +4,526,670 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,860,931 | 2,383,411 | -477,520 |
| Kuwait | 1,911,313 | 1,332,778 | -578,535 |
| Sweden | 1,660,418 | 820,275 | -840,143 |
| Netherlands | 737,089 | 244,624 | -492,465 |
| United States | 333,192 | 375,724 | +42,532 |
| Denmark | 460,679 | 138,015 | -322,664 |
| Germany | 311,273 | 271,405 | -39,868 |
| Italy | 279,705 | 290,465 | +10,760 |
| Australia | 478,350 | 53,302 | -425,048 |
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 | 8,616,536 |
| Ireland | 96,599 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 13,564 |
| Spain | 7,942 |
| Italy | 5,597 |
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 | 3,404,252 | 5,212,284 | +1,808,032 |
| Ireland | 50,359 | 46,240 | -4,119 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 13,564 | 0 | -13,564 |
| Spain | 4,508 | 3,434 | -1,074 |
| Italy | 4,828 | 769 | -4,059 |
| China | 1,020 | 133 | -887 |
| XL | 0 | 641 | +641 |
| Germany | 202 | 34 | -168 |
| Poland | 0 | 47 | +47 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 19,716,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,920,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,365,247 |
| Air transport | 2,144,151 |
| Road transport | 2,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8,765,614 | 10,951,354 | +2,185,740 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,995,883 | 7,924,914 | +1,929,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,866,582 | 4,498,665 | -4,367,917 |
| Air transport | 919,720 | 1,224,431 | +304,711 |
| Road transport | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 19,716,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,561,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,138,441 |
| Milford | 2,992,282 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,773,677 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 8,765,614 | 10,951,354 | +2,185,740 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,643,272 | 3,917,840 | -1,725,432 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,972,947 | 1,165,494 | -1,807,453 |
| Milford | 614,396 | 2,377,886 | +1,763,490 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,414,452 | 1,359,225 | -55,227 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,124,158 | 1,044,246 | -79,912 |
| Holyhead | 881,510 | 1,092,507 | +210,997 |
| Heysham | 482,257 | 561,474 | +79,217 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 420,505 | 585,895 | +165,390 |
| Felixstowe | 722,756 | 48,373 | -674,383 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391723
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes and pipes made from vinyl chloride-based plastics