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 | 20,401,626 |
| Indonesia | 18,042,004 |
| Belgium | 15,406,277 |
| South Korea | 13,814,785 |
| Spain | 11,339,600 |
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 | 11,099,522 | 9,302,104 | -1,797,418 |
| Indonesia | 10,442,474 | 7,599,530 | -2,842,944 |
| Belgium | 8,797,053 | 6,609,224 | -2,187,829 |
| South Korea | 5,493,118 | 8,321,667 | +2,828,549 |
| Spain | 6,837,001 | 4,502,599 | -2,334,402 |
| China | 5,868,577 | 5,230,671 | -637,906 |
| Israel | 6,906,309 | 3,856,202 | -3,050,107 |
| Netherlands | 4,140,648 | 5,402,458 | +1,261,810 |
| France | 3,720,115 | 3,118,464 | -601,651 |
| United States | 2,975,996 | 3,210,427 | +234,431 |
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 | 24,025,761 |
| South Korea | 21,125,905 |
| Indonesia | 18,220,073 |
| Israel | 14,087,194 |
| Spain | 13,202,355 |
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 | 12,890,555 | 11,135,206 | -1,755,349 |
| South Korea | 8,766,464 | 12,359,441 | +3,592,977 |
| Indonesia | 10,496,727 | 7,723,346 | -2,773,381 |
| Israel | 7,948,364 | 6,138,830 | -1,809,534 |
| Spain | 7,940,174 | 5,262,181 | -2,677,993 |
| Germany | 7,564,475 | 5,439,185 | -2,125,290 |
| China | 6,260,683 | 5,586,471 | -674,212 |
| France | 3,510,226 | 2,559,761 | -950,465 |
| Italy | 2,960,027 | 2,743,450 | -216,577 |
| Japan | 2,523,958 | 2,388,107 | -135,851 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
| 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 | 14 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 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) | 69,858,542 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,041,403 |
| Other | 3,703,748 |
| Air transport | 3,413,372 |
| Road transport | 20,255 |
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) | 36,800,936 | 33,057,606 | -3,743,330 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,579,672 | 30,461,731 | -3,117,941 |
| Other | 3,525,321 | 178,427 | -3,346,894 |
| Air transport | 1,693,799 | 1,719,573 | +25,774 |
| Road transport | 11,521 | 8,734 | -2,787 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,888,116 |
| Southampton | 24,796,140 |
| Felixstowe | 18,950,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,587,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,797,936 |
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 | 16,063,990 | 8,824,126 | -7,239,864 |
| Southampton | 14,052,887 | 10,743,253 | -3,309,634 |
| Felixstowe | 7,644,031 | 11,306,912 | +3,662,881 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,520,780 | 4,066,997 | -4,453,783 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,492,531 | 8,305,405 | +5,812,874 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,473,899 | 5,957,927 | +1,484,028 |
| Killingholme | 2,752,782 | 2,995,455 | +242,673 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,443,635 | 1,903,168 | -540,467 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,818,785 | 1,478,832 | -1,339,953 |
| 000 | 3,525,321 | 178,427 | -3,346,894 |
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 | 66 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 119 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 114 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 100 |
| BLACKHEATH PRODUCTS LIMITED | 77 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 65 |
| CD (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| PERSPEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 49 |
| POLYCASA LIMITED | 47 |
| OSTERMANN UK LIMITED | 47 |
| PLASTIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 54m+ | 68 |
| 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