Import/export HS code 392051: Plastic sheets made of PMMA
Sheets and films made of poly(methyl methacrylate), also known as acrylic
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 20,646,560 |
| Indonesia | 17,517,782 |
| Belgium | 15,644,343 |
| South Korea | 13,423,136 |
| Spain | 11,483,568 |
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 | 10,771,557 | 9,875,003 | -896,554 |
| Indonesia | 10,050,296 | 7,467,486 | -2,582,810 |
| Belgium | 8,381,221 | 7,263,122 | -1,118,099 |
| South Korea | 5,646,721 | 7,776,415 | +2,129,694 |
| Spain | 6,834,588 | 4,648,980 | -2,185,608 |
| Israel | 6,970,760 | 4,210,850 | -2,759,910 |
| China | 5,361,391 | 5,560,575 | +199,184 |
| Netherlands | 3,722,657 | 5,627,949 | +1,905,292 |
| France | 3,917,030 | 3,109,257 | -807,773 |
| United States | 2,720,311 | 3,290,000 | +569,689 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 23,701,505 |
| South Korea | 20,800,520 |
| Indonesia | 17,694,728 |
| Israel | 14,506,293 |
| Spain | 13,459,614 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12,122,784 | 11,578,721 | -544,063 |
| South Korea | 8,934,336 | 11,866,184 | +2,931,848 |
| Indonesia | 10,104,549 | 7,590,179 | -2,514,370 |
| Israel | 7,716,104 | 6,790,189 | -925,915 |
| Spain | 8,048,635 | 5,410,979 | -2,637,656 |
| Germany | 7,198,422 | 5,925,186 | -1,273,236 |
| China | 5,774,121 | 5,878,758 | +104,637 |
| France | 3,675,405 | 2,551,967 | -1,123,438 |
| Italy | 2,932,958 | 2,778,016 | -154,942 |
| Japan | 2,479,042 | 2,508,822 | +29,780 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| West Midlands | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 13 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,107,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,140,548 |
| Other | 3,994,220 |
| Air transport | 3,503,831 |
| Road transport | 16,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,888,324 | 33,219,530 | -2,668,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,786,051 | 32,354,497 | +568,446 |
| Other | 3,770,302 | 223,918 | -3,546,384 |
| Air transport | 1,703,739 | 1,800,092 | +96,353 |
| Road transport | 7,500 | 8,521 | +1,021 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,785,326 |
| Southampton | 24,287,036 |
| Felixstowe | 18,946,783 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,882,352 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,052,835 |
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 | 16,146,060 | 9,639,266 | -6,506,794 |
| Southampton | 13,558,334 | 10,728,702 | -2,829,632 |
| Felixstowe | 7,623,824 | 11,322,959 | +3,699,135 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,893,104 | 4,989,248 | -2,903,856 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,520,740 | 5,532,095 | +1,011,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,414,906 | 7,344,601 | +4,929,695 |
| Killingholme | 1,757,325 | 4,057,068 | +2,299,743 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,546,810 | 1,903,168 | -643,642 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,492,200 | 1,807,659 | -684,541 |
| 000 | 3,770,302 | 223,918 | -3,546,384 |
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 | 64 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
| 2025-07 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 118 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 113 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 100 |
| BLACKHEATH PRODUCTS LIMITED | 76 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 65 |
| CD (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
| PERSPEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 48 |
| PLASTIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
| POLYCASA LIMITED | 46 |
| OSTERMANN UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 392051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sheets and films made of poly(methyl methacrylate), also known as acrylic