Import/export HS code 39172310: Seamless plastic tubes and pipes made of vinyl chloride polymers
Seamless tubes and pipes made from vinyl chloride-based plastics, longer than their width
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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 | 25,055,711 |
| France | 11,295,876 |
| Netherlands | 9,675,140 |
| China | 8,994,111 |
| United States | 8,707,361 |
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 | 13,725,510 | 11,330,201 | -2,395,309 |
| France | 4,449,797 | 6,846,079 | +2,396,282 |
| Netherlands | 5,047,001 | 4,628,139 | -418,862 |
| China | 6,037,008 | 2,957,103 | -3,079,905 |
| United States | 3,147,480 | 5,559,881 | +2,412,401 |
| Italy | 1,858,659 | 1,757,251 | -101,408 |
| Germany | 1,472,773 | 1,519,520 | +46,747 |
| Denmark | 2,794 | 915,354 | +912,560 |
| India | 473,582 | 275,734 | -197,848 |
| Belgium | 290,006 | 363,344 | +73,338 |
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 | 23,339,348 |
| United States | 11,750,503 |
| France | 10,947,399 |
| Netherlands | 8,894,506 |
| China | 6,264,116 |
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 | 12,552,416 | 10,786,932 | -1,765,484 |
| United States | 5,495,750 | 6,254,753 | +759,003 |
| France | 4,192,155 | 6,755,244 | +2,563,089 |
| Netherlands | 4,845,659 | 4,048,847 | -796,812 |
| China | 3,739,590 | 2,524,526 | -1,215,064 |
| Germany | 2,212,017 | 2,050,178 | -161,839 |
| Italy | 1,976,860 | 1,890,695 | -86,165 |
| Denmark | 4,399 | 939,074 | +934,675 |
| India | 504,198 | 275,734 | -228,464 |
| Viet Nam | 374,659 | 222,717 | -151,942 |
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 | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Suffolk | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 48,826,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,117,271 |
| Other | 1,574,700 |
| Air transport | 631,874 |
| Road transport | 6,898 |
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) | 22,629,127 | 26,197,815 | +3,568,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,781,663 | 10,335,608 | -3,446,055 |
| Other | 1,101,041 | 473,659 | -627,382 |
| Air transport | 234,895 | 396,979 | +162,084 |
| Road transport | 985 | 5,913 | +4,928 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 12,850,359 |
| Dover | 12,088,561 |
| Felixstowe | 8,647,190 |
| Milford | 7,301,585 |
| Southampton | 7,196,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 6,772,374 | 6,077,985 | -694,389 |
| Dover | 5,126,697 | 6,961,864 | +1,835,167 |
| Felixstowe | 6,103,142 | 2,544,048 | -3,559,094 |
| Milford | 3,594,023 | 3,707,562 | +113,539 |
| Southampton | 2,689,691 | 4,506,899 | +1,817,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,917,191 | 2,476,985 | +559,794 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,807,614 | 1,225,703 | -1,581,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,957,068 | 1,941,271 | -15,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,585,201 | 1,746,977 | +161,776 |
| Harwich | 1,162,533 | 1,553,854 | +391,321 |
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 | 42 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC SYSTEMS LIMITED | 92 |
| BRENCHAM (1988) LIMITED | 72 |
| GEORGE FISCHER SALES LIMITED | 54 |
| BOODE U.K. LIMITED | 45 |
| FLOPLAST LIMITED | 45 |
| EPCO LIMITED | 43 |
| BEP INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 42 |
| ALIAXIS HOLDINGS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| BOSTA (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| NETAFIM UK LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 23,478,593 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,209,855 |
| Kuwait | 3,244,091 |
| United States | 456,413 |
| Iraq | 416,112 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,214,376 | 14,264,217 | +5,049,841 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,834,686 | 2,375,169 | -459,517 |
| Kuwait | 1,911,313 | 1,332,778 | -578,535 |
| United States | 173,975 | 282,438 | +108,463 |
| Iraq | 416,112 | 0 | -416,112 |
| Norway | 241,702 | 168,870 | -72,832 |
| Italy | 167,032 | 170,406 | +3,374 |
| India | 318,861 | 13,740 | -305,121 |
| Netherlands | 172,631 | 157,267 | -15,364 |
| Tunisia | 104,026 | 222,910 | +118,884 |
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 | 8,458,685 |
| Ireland | 87,592 |
| Italy | 5,597 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,246 |
| China | 806 |
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 | 3,332,958 | 5,125,727 | +1,792,769 |
| Ireland | 48,647 | 38,945 | -9,702 |
| Italy | 4,828 | 769 | -4,059 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 1,246 | 0 | -1,246 |
| China | 768 | 38 | -730 |
| 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 | 15,653,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,188,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,958,578 |
| Air transport | 1,192,880 |
| 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 | 6,828,226 | 8,825,659 | +1,997,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,173,849 | 4,014,591 | -2,159,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,400,389 | 6,558,189 | +3,157,800 |
| Air transport | 488,575 | 704,305 | +215,730 |
| 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 | 15,653,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,082,659 |
| Milford | 2,980,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,095,162 |
| Holyhead | 1,642,776 |
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 | 6,828,226 | 8,825,659 | +1,997,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,300,664 | 3,781,995 | -1,518,669 |
| Milford | 605,450 | 2,375,536 | +1,770,086 |
| Liverpool Docks | 783,648 | 1,311,514 | +527,866 |
| Holyhead | 765,662 | 877,114 | +111,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 756,457 | 702,953 | -53,504 |
| Heysham | 200,777 | 537,031 | +336,254 |
| Immingham Docks | 343,141 | 264,428 | -78,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 221,716 | 312,191 | +90,475 |
| Felixstowe | 480,149 | 21,587 | -458,562 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39172310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes and pipes made from vinyl chloride-based plastics, longer than their width