Import/export HS code 392111: Styrene plastic sheets
Sheets and films made from styrene-based plastics, commonly used in packaging and insulation
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 | 21,716,154 |
| China | 13,876,899 |
| Poland | 9,993,140 |
| Belgium | 9,311,204 |
| Netherlands | 5,197,589 |
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 | 11,093,716 | 10,622,438 | -471,278 |
| China | 6,386,022 | 7,490,877 | +1,104,855 |
| Poland | 5,300,100 | 4,693,040 | -607,060 |
| Belgium | 5,162,697 | 4,148,507 | -1,014,190 |
| Netherlands | 2,592,601 | 2,604,988 | +12,387 |
| France | 1,711,828 | 2,127,820 | +415,992 |
| Sweden | 2,071,019 | 1,580,084 | -490,935 |
| Norway | 1,001,571 | 1,554,090 | +552,519 |
| Portugal | 851,622 | 615,088 | -236,534 |
| Spain | 492,616 | 540,637 | +48,021 |
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 | 24,940,183 |
| China | 14,043,343 |
| Belgium | 11,105,549 |
| Poland | 10,343,624 |
| Norway | 4,504,759 |
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 | 12,863,993 | 12,076,190 | -787,803 |
| China | 6,440,344 | 7,602,999 | +1,162,655 |
| Belgium | 5,896,164 | 5,209,385 | -686,779 |
| Poland | 5,394,579 | 4,949,045 | -445,534 |
| Norway | 2,121,541 | 2,383,218 | +261,677 |
| Portugal | 1,207,092 | 1,008,162 | -198,930 |
| Sweden | 986,464 | 716,069 | -270,395 |
| Canada | 717,908 | 909,017 | +191,109 |
| United States | 631,742 | 474,234 | -157,508 |
| Egypt | 1,032,308 | 0 | -1,032,308 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Kent | 6 | 6 | +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) | 52,137,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,886,530 |
| Air transport | 895,001 |
| Other | 733,286 |
| Road transport | 272,630 |
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) | 27,087,384 | 25,049,859 | -2,037,525 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,392,982 | 12,493,548 | +100,566 |
| Air transport | 355,246 | 539,755 | +184,509 |
| Other | 315,121 | 418,165 | +103,044 |
| Road transport | 73,678 | 198,952 | +125,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 22,734,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,641,187 |
| Felixstowe | 6,977,516 |
| Harwich | 4,967,826 |
| Killingholme | 4,030,913 |
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 | 10,934,403 | 11,799,672 | +865,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,239,960 | 7,401,227 | -1,838,733 |
| Felixstowe | 4,041,838 | 2,935,678 | -1,106,160 |
| Harwich | 3,326,842 | 1,640,984 | -1,685,858 |
| Killingholme | 1,349,811 | 2,681,102 | +1,331,291 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,174,175 | 2,150,447 | +976,272 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,743,744 | 1,454,702 | -289,042 |
| Belfast Port | 528,965 | 2,342,645 | +1,813,680 |
| Southampton | 1,520,915 | 1,132,360 | -388,555 |
| Purfleet | 1,600,484 | 778,304 | -822,180 |
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 | 83 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Specialised construction activities | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 60 |
| 2025-09 | 58 |
| 2025-08 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUNDOLITT LIMITED | 80 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 64 |
| MARINEWARE LIMITED | 50 |
| GR REALISATIONS 2024 LIMITED | 49 |
| SOPREMA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 47 |
| SCHLUTER SYSTEMS LIMITED | 47 |
| WEDI SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| DANOSA UK LTD | 47 |
| IKO INSULATIONS UK 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 | 83 |
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 0-1m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | 4,893,870 |
| Iceland | 1,160,775 |
| France | 892,044 |
| United States | 807,378 |
| Germany | 736,807 |
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 | 2,041,830 | 2,852,040 | +810,210 |
| Iceland | 669,377 | 491,398 | -177,979 |
| France | 197,502 | 694,542 | +497,040 |
| United States | 620,896 | 186,482 | -434,414 |
| Germany | 466,921 | 269,886 | -197,035 |
| New Zealand | 227,023 | 97,114 | -129,909 |
| Guyana | 278,932 | 874 | -278,058 |
| Czechia | 101,024 | 106,170 | +5,146 |
| Belgium | 144,196 | 35,037 | -109,159 |
| Peru | 162,762 | 0 | -162,762 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 654,676 |
| Ireland | 138,859 |
| XI | 39,954 |
| Turkey | 16,378 |
| Georgia | 10,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 148,096 | 506,580 | +358,484 |
| Ireland | 73,985 | 64,874 | -9,111 |
| XI | 18,583 | 21,371 | +2,788 |
| Turkey | 4,903 | 11,475 | +6,572 |
| Georgia | 901 | 9,501 | +8,600 |
| France | 4,033 | 4,091 | +58 |
| Poland | 3,250 | 0 | -3,250 |
| Germany | 117 | 566 | +449 |
| Switzerland | 190 | 0 | -190 |
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) | 6,198,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,745,787 |
| Other | 1,090,707 |
| Air transport | 1,009,266 |
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) | 2,860,114 | 3,338,746 | +478,632 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,963,921 | 781,866 | -1,182,055 |
| Other | 339,651 | 751,056 | +411,405 |
| Air transport | 675,525 | 333,741 | -341,784 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 3,071,550 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,817,760 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,456,999 |
| 000 | 1,090,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 725,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 1,320,764 | 1,750,786 | +430,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,254,196 | 563,564 | -690,632 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 563,613 | 893,386 | +329,773 |
| 000 | 339,651 | 751,056 | +411,405 |
| London Gateway Port | 633,677 | 91,472 | -542,205 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 550,192 | 87,726 | -462,466 |
| Holyhead | 265,422 | 273,372 | +7,950 |
| Felixstowe | 277,141 | 105,028 | -172,113 |
| Southampton | 207,405 | 125,647 | -81,758 |
| Liverpool Docks | 162,476 | 102,304 | -60,172 |
Quick facts
HS code: 392111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sheets and films made from styrene-based plastics, commonly used in packaging and insulation