Import/export HS code 392092: Plastic sheets made of polyamides
Sheets and films made of polyamides, also known as nylon
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,958,563 |
| Belgium | 5,521,607 |
| Finland | 4,615,881 |
| Luxembourg | 3,337,198 |
| United States | 3,213,963 |
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 | 5,288,777 | 5,669,786 | +381,009 |
| Belgium | 2,890,541 | 2,631,066 | -259,475 |
| Finland | 2,615,854 | 2,000,027 | -615,827 |
| Luxembourg | 1,695,367 | 1,641,831 | -53,536 |
| United States | 1,819,866 | 1,394,097 | -425,769 |
| Portugal | 1,594,606 | 902,240 | -692,366 |
| Italy | 837,908 | 932,013 | +94,105 |
| Switzerland | 229,797 | 349,866 | +120,069 |
| China | 281,714 | 287,111 | +5,397 |
| Poland | 197,310 | 155,369 | -41,941 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,286,159 |
| Finland | 4,791,509 |
| China | 3,770,503 |
| United States | 3,459,838 |
| Luxembourg | 3,422,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,986,909 | 5,299,250 | +312,341 |
| Finland | 2,791,482 | 2,000,027 | -791,455 |
| China | 1,857,407 | 1,913,096 | +55,689 |
| United States | 1,857,718 | 1,602,120 | -255,598 |
| Luxembourg | 1,749,186 | 1,673,015 | -76,171 |
| Portugal | 1,594,606 | 902,240 | -692,366 |
| Netherlands | 1,106,195 | 1,083,572 | -22,623 |
| Italy | 930,966 | 1,051,063 | +120,097 |
| Belgium | 259,086 | 265,223 | +6,137 |
| Poland | 231,807 | 155,576 | -76,231 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +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) | 26,466,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,211,616 |
| Air transport | 1,844,053 |
| Other | 289,753 |
| Road transport | 46,104 |
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) | 13,746,291 | 12,720,556 | -1,025,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,443,755 | 2,767,861 | -675,894 |
| Air transport | 855,957 | 988,096 | +132,139 |
| Other | 162,507 | 127,246 | -35,261 |
| Road transport | 46,104 | 0 | -46,104 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,032,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,580,064 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,706,457 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,236,050 |
| Killingholme | 2,475,689 |
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 | 3,885,868 | 4,146,139 | +260,271 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,031,613 | 2,548,451 | -483,162 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,417,627 | 2,288,830 | -128,797 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,925,679 | 1,310,371 | -615,308 |
| Killingholme | 1,044,280 | 1,431,409 | +387,129 |
| Felixstowe | 1,388,801 | 733,104 | -655,697 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,258,985 | 801,430 | -457,555 |
| Thamesport | 503,363 | 821,742 | +318,379 |
| Purfleet | 660,621 | 268,657 | -391,964 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 322,134 | 399,220 | +77,086 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 21 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AIRTECH ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LTD | 116 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 88 |
| AMCOR FLEXIBLES UK LIMITED | 50 |
| PERFORMANCE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 49 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 47 |
| WIPAK UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ENSINGER LIMITED | 47 |
| LICHARZ LTD | 47 |
| MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| OADBY PLASTICS LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 1,735,008 |
| Malaysia | 1,296,561 |
| Germany | 1,122,612 |
| Luxembourg | 1,081,893 |
| Spain | 806,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1,730,799 | 4,209 | -1,726,590 |
| Malaysia | 428,143 | 868,418 | +440,275 |
| Germany | 755,635 | 366,977 | -388,658 |
| Luxembourg | 451,770 | 630,123 | +178,353 |
| Spain | 372,008 | 434,122 | +62,114 |
| Netherlands | 376,960 | 407,423 | +30,463 |
| India | 306,638 | 289,255 | -17,383 |
| United Arab Emirates | 288,280 | 263,696 | -24,584 |
| United States | 247,463 | 259,131 | +11,668 |
| New Zealand | 20,898 | 322,958 | +302,060 |
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 | 3,912 |
| Italy | 152 |
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 | 2,035 | 1,877 | -158 |
| Italy | 152 | 0 | -152 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,975,550 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,434,623 |
| Air transport | 2,423,168 |
| Other | 4,064 |
| Road transport | 2,191 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,532,812 | 2,442,738 | -90,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,669,125 | 1,765,498 | -903,627 |
| Air transport | 1,250,278 | 1,172,890 | -77,388 |
| Other | 2,187 | 1,877 | -310 |
| Road transport | 2,191 | 0 | -2,191 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,746,075 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,414,465 |
| Southampton | 1,257,793 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 942,031 |
| Felixstowe | 760,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,845,332 | 1,900,743 | +55,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,024,717 | 389,748 | -1,634,969 |
| Southampton | 325,344 | 932,449 | +607,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 459,141 | 482,890 | +23,749 |
| Felixstowe | 283,623 | 476,408 | +192,785 |
| East Midlands Airport | 200,714 | 228,301 | +27,587 |
| Immingham Docks | 266,813 | 134,294 | -132,519 |
| Manchester Airport | 149,074 | 181,944 | +32,870 |
| Newcastle Airport | 280,652 | 0 | -280,652 |
| Holyhead | 193,099 | 76,816 | -116,283 |
Quick facts
HS code: 392092
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sheets and films made of polyamides, also known as nylon