Import/export HS code 39172390: Various plastic tubes and pipes made of vinyl chloride polymers
Other types of 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,477,247 |
| China | 2,956,070 |
| Italy | 2,199,416 |
| Germany | 1,730,161 |
| India | 1,219,983 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,992,165 | 1,485,082 | -507,083 |
| China | 1,193,497 | 1,762,573 | +569,076 |
| Italy | 1,081,976 | 1,117,440 | +35,464 |
| Germany | 1,057,182 | 672,979 | -384,203 |
| India | 516,347 | 703,636 | +187,289 |
| Israel | 761,286 | 252,248 | -509,038 |
| Netherlands | 513,324 | 466,845 | -46,479 |
| Oman | 345,506 | 579,964 | +234,458 |
| United States | 550,648 | 284,805 | -265,843 |
| Belgium | 353,119 | 408,173 | +55,054 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,055,097 |
| Hungary | 2,484,886 |
| Germany | 2,368,028 |
| Italy | 2,147,485 |
| India | 1,248,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,260,458 | 1,794,639 | +534,181 |
| Hungary | 1,281,259 | 1,203,627 | -77,632 |
| Germany | 1,445,255 | 922,773 | -522,482 |
| Italy | 1,054,584 | 1,092,901 | +38,317 |
| India | 536,192 | 712,366 | +176,174 |
| Israel | 761,286 | 252,248 | -509,038 |
| Spain | 587,935 | 421,766 | -166,169 |
| Oman | 400,125 | 570,791 | +170,666 |
| United States | 687,267 | 267,639 | -419,628 |
| Netherlands | 279,920 | 376,705 | +96,785 |
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 | 13 |
| Cheshire | 8 |
| Essex | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
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 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 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) | 8,956,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,959,242 |
| Air transport | 1,236,611 |
| Other | 454,374 |
| Road transport | 6,318 |
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) | 4,738,821 | 4,218,165 | -520,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,422,989 | 3,536,253 | +113,264 |
| Air transport | 736,068 | 500,543 | -235,525 |
| Other | 260,716 | 193,658 | -67,058 |
| Road transport | 2,339 | 3,979 | +1,640 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,686,071 |
| Southampton | 3,124,612 |
| Felixstowe | 1,902,196 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,365,016 |
| Immingham Docks | 907,495 |
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 | 2,516,075 | 2,169,996 | -346,079 |
| Southampton | 1,166,313 | 1,958,299 | +791,986 |
| Felixstowe | 925,830 | 976,366 | +50,536 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,066,458 | 298,558 | -767,900 |
| Immingham Docks | 519,426 | 388,069 | -131,357 |
| Harwich | 459,090 | 431,493 | -27,597 |
| Purfleet | 382,241 | 367,016 | -15,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 305,742 | 299,259 | -6,483 |
| 000 | 260,716 | 193,658 | -67,058 |
| Killingholme | 262,194 | 177,447 | -84,747 |
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 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
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+ | 63 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 5,366,278 |
| Sweden | 2,480,377 |
| Netherlands | 691,411 |
| Denmark | 558,810 |
| Australia | 452,974 |
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 | 2,926,902 | 2,439,376 | -487,526 |
| Sweden | 1,535,285 | 945,092 | -590,193 |
| Netherlands | 599,864 | 91,547 | -508,317 |
| Denmark | 449,832 | 108,978 | -340,854 |
| Australia | 319,773 | 133,201 | -186,572 |
| Germany | 272,120 | 176,853 | -95,267 |
| Spain | 330,778 | 46,389 | -284,389 |
| Italy | 104,432 | 140,763 | +36,331 |
| United States | 167,819 | 71,808 | -96,011 |
| Philippines | 134,702 | 4,407 | -130,295 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 3,893,964 |
| XI | 166,661 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 12,984 |
| Ireland | 9,002 |
| Spain | 7,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 1,826,483 | 2,067,481 | +240,998 |
| XI | 75,765 | 90,896 | +15,131 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 12,984 | 0 | -12,984 |
| Ireland | 1,712 | 7,290 | +5,578 |
| Spain | 4,508 | 3,434 | -1,074 |
| XL | 0 | 641 | +641 |
| China | 252 | 95 | -157 |
| Germany | 206 | 33 | -173 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,091,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,014,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,333,591 |
| Air transport | 990,312 |
| Road transport | 1,272 |
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 | 1,921,910 | 2,169,870 | +247,960 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,568,495 | 1,445,988 | -1,122,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,591,420 | 742,171 | -1,849,249 |
| Air transport | 502,541 | 487,771 | -14,770 |
| Road transport | 1,272 | 0 | -1,272 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,091,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,659,015 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 739,753 |
| Liverpool Docks | 676,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 466,864 |
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 | 1,921,910 | 2,169,870 | +247,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,550,114 | 1,108,901 | -1,441,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 393,278 | 346,475 | -46,803 |
| Liverpool Docks | 630,804 | 46,132 | -584,672 |
| London Gateway Port | 193,015 | 273,849 | +80,834 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,208 | 254,003 | +47,795 |
| East Midlands Airport | 209,645 | 141,675 | -67,970 |
| Holyhead | 113,608 | 195,697 | +82,089 |
| Heysham | 281,480 | 24,443 | -257,037 |
| Felixstowe | 242,607 | 26,786 | -215,821 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39172390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of tubes and pipes made from vinyl chloride-based plastics