Import/export HS code 39219060: Addition polymerization plastic products
Plastic products made through addition polymerization, such as polyethylene and polypropylene
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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 | 47,328,106 |
| Italy | 34,476,037 |
| France | 21,902,055 |
| Belgium | 15,164,641 |
| Austria | 11,923,930 |
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 | 23,033,664 | 24,294,442 | +1,260,778 |
| Italy | 19,042,215 | 15,433,822 | -3,608,393 |
| France | 10,732,669 | 11,169,386 | +436,717 |
| Belgium | 9,249,807 | 5,914,834 | -3,334,973 |
| Austria | 6,303,271 | 5,620,659 | -682,612 |
| Czechia | 5,571,010 | 6,004,281 | +433,271 |
| Netherlands | 4,508,268 | 5,765,759 | +1,257,491 |
| China | 5,310,794 | 4,868,965 | -441,829 |
| Poland | 3,833,133 | 3,565,251 | -267,882 |
| Turkey | 3,735,402 | 3,471,687 | -263,715 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 46,009,136 |
| Germany | 45,623,660 |
| Belgium | 18,978,546 |
| Austria | 12,177,399 |
| Czechia | 12,070,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 22,851,112 | 23,158,024 | +306,912 |
| Germany | 23,130,691 | 22,492,969 | -637,722 |
| Belgium | 10,136,244 | 8,842,302 | -1,293,942 |
| Austria | 6,490,599 | 5,686,800 | -803,799 |
| Czechia | 5,797,353 | 6,273,444 | +476,091 |
| China | 6,014,128 | 5,268,252 | -745,876 |
| France | 5,238,213 | 5,812,011 | +573,798 |
| Poland | 5,016,902 | 3,649,745 | -1,367,157 |
| Turkey | 3,793,662 | 3,554,862 | -238,800 |
| India | 2,915,429 | 3,344,104 | +428,675 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 32 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 4 | -7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +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) | 158,143,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,988,448 |
| Air transport | 7,487,827 |
| Road transport | 2,591,711 |
| Other | 841,459 |
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) | 82,692,121 | 75,450,967 | -7,241,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,021,949 | 21,966,499 | -55,450 |
| Air transport | 3,591,246 | 3,896,581 | +305,335 |
| Road transport | 1,081,795 | 1,509,916 | +428,121 |
| Other | 246,478 | 594,981 | +348,503 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 96,527,542 |
| Felixstowe | 23,834,411 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,643,594 |
| Killingholme | 8,690,993 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,554,616 |
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 | 46,033,256 | 50,494,286 | +4,461,030 |
| Felixstowe | 13,704,494 | 10,129,917 | -3,574,577 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,018,604 | 6,624,990 | -5,393,614 |
| Killingholme | 4,753,658 | 3,937,335 | -816,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,643,709 | 4,910,907 | +1,267,198 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,926,946 | 2,451,461 | -2,475,485 |
| Harwich | 4,048,612 | 1,556,127 | -2,492,485 |
| Southampton | 2,323,054 | 2,902,329 | +579,275 |
| Belfast Port | 2,061,023 | 3,042,383 | +981,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,611,836 | 2,430,445 | +818,609 |
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 | 88 |
| Other manufacturing | 49 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 39 |
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 70 |
| 2025-11 | 73 |
| 2025-10 | 89 |
| 2025-09 | 85 |
| 2025-08 | 72 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NELIPAK HEALTHCARE PACKAGING LIMITED | 119 |
| BISCOR LIMITED | 112 |
| RIVERTEX (UK) LIMITED | 108 |
| KIMAL PLC | 105 |
| GEAVES SURFACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 86 |
| LOWS OF DUNDEE LIMITED | 80 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 72 |
| TECHBELT LTD | 59 |
| PAPERGRAPHICS LIMITED | 52 |
| FILM & FOIL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 137 |
| 54m+ | 102 |
| 15m-54m | 52 |
| Other | 33 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
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 | 10,065,123 |
| Belgium | 5,560,150 |
| Germany | 4,909,109 |
| France | 4,184,350 |
| United States | 3,452,267 |
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 | 7,881,380 | 2,183,743 | -5,697,637 |
| Belgium | 4,302,594 | 1,257,556 | -3,045,038 |
| Germany | 2,843,707 | 2,065,402 | -778,305 |
| France | 3,850,855 | 333,495 | -3,517,360 |
| United States | 2,498,276 | 953,991 | -1,544,285 |
| Spain | 2,817,625 | 253,155 | -2,564,470 |
| Denmark | 2,351,985 | 244,528 | -2,107,457 |
| Italy | 1,941,898 | 635,187 | -1,306,711 |
| China | 773,871 | 1,581,407 | +807,536 |
| Sweden | 1,757,003 | 430,654 | -1,326,349 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 252,139 |
| XI | 36,494 |
| Germany | 7,836 |
| Nicaragua | 6,252 |
| Slovakia | 2,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 150,292 | 101,847 | -48,445 |
| XI | 17,732 | 18,762 | +1,030 |
| Germany | 6,484 | 1,352 | -5,132 |
| Nicaragua | 2,935 | 3,317 | +382 |
| Slovakia | 1,332 | 831 | -501 |
| France | 909 | 0 | -909 |
| Ireland | 0 | 857 | +857 |
| Czechia | 221 | 158 | -63 |
| Georgia | 0 | 70 | +70 |
| Poland | 0 | 8 | +8 |
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) | 42,967,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,914,057 |
| Air transport | 7,458,122 |
| Other | 408,257 |
| Road transport | 12,389 |
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) | 32,320,566 | 10,647,426 | -21,673,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,714,551 | 3,199,506 | -5,515,045 |
| Air transport | 5,057,515 | 2,400,607 | -2,656,908 |
| Other | 216,612 | 191,645 | -24,967 |
| Road transport | 12,389 | 0 | -12,389 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,295,899 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,954,590 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,122,173 |
| Milford | 3,754,380 |
| Southampton | 3,513,144 |
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 | 20,617,108 | 6,678,791 | -13,938,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,770,048 | 1,184,542 | -3,585,506 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,872,878 | 1,249,295 | -2,623,583 |
| Milford | 3,746,144 | 8,236 | -3,737,908 |
| Southampton | 3,131,838 | 381,306 | -2,750,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 897,358 | 2,030,589 | +1,133,231 |
| Fishguard | 1,823,668 | 0 | -1,823,668 |
| Felixstowe | 1,532,212 | 247,030 | -1,285,182 |
| Holyhead | 531,342 | 1,162,136 | +630,794 |
| Heysham | 1,055,973 | 594,668 | -461,305 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39219060
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic products made through addition polymerization, such as polyethylene and polypropylene