Import/export HS code 39219090: Various plastic materials
Other plastic materials and products not listed in specific categories
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 41,175,301 |
| Germany | 36,670,445 |
| United States | 36,543,299 |
| Ireland | 29,022,254 |
| Netherlands | 28,108,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 20,229,758 | 20,945,543 | +715,785 |
| Germany | 19,633,277 | 17,037,168 | -2,596,109 |
| United States | 17,753,013 | 18,790,286 | +1,037,273 |
| Ireland | 15,635,694 | 13,386,560 | -2,249,134 |
| Netherlands | 16,204,458 | 11,903,658 | -4,300,800 |
| China | 13,610,933 | 13,787,460 | +176,527 |
| Poland | 12,982,247 | 12,465,878 | -516,369 |
| India | 12,981,385 | 10,729,379 | -2,252,006 |
| France | 11,859,393 | 10,789,683 | -1,069,710 |
| Switzerland | 13,012,455 | 5,328,919 | -7,683,536 |
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 | 48,593,752 |
| Germany | 44,132,579 |
| United States | 39,686,977 |
| China | 27,725,321 |
| Poland | 25,072,317 |
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 | 24,576,956 | 24,016,796 | -560,160 |
| Germany | 25,081,328 | 19,051,251 | -6,030,077 |
| United States | 19,545,152 | 20,141,825 | +596,673 |
| China | 14,040,907 | 13,684,414 | -356,493 |
| Poland | 13,074,401 | 11,997,916 | -1,076,485 |
| Ireland | 13,520,645 | 11,485,326 | -2,035,319 |
| India | 12,996,092 | 10,756,745 | -2,239,347 |
| Greece | 8,522,761 | 9,459,917 | +937,156 |
| Switzerland | 11,915,244 | 5,007,796 | -6,907,448 |
| Netherlands | 7,888,127 | 7,706,134 | -181,993 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 80 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 78 |
| Inner London - West | 77 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 76 |
| West Yorkshire | 58 |
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 | 58 | 60 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 60 | 50 | -10 |
| Inner London - West | 45 | 50 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 53 | 50 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 47 | 45 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 34 | 36 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 | 35 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 37 | 37 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 36 | 32 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 31 | 36 | +5 |
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) | 240,807,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,435,698 |
| Air transport | 34,615,231 |
| Road transport | 17,234,623 |
| Other | 12,515,533 |
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) | 128,166,481 | 112,640,574 | -15,525,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,923,353 | 62,512,345 | -3,411,008 |
| Air transport | 15,463,991 | 19,151,240 | +3,687,249 |
| Road transport | 9,571,030 | 7,663,593 | -1,907,437 |
| Other | 6,038,762 | 6,476,771 | +438,009 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 108,195,176 |
| Felixstowe | 46,557,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,820,594 |
| Southampton | 35,586,556 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,091,218 |
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 | 55,696,992 | 52,498,184 | -3,198,808 |
| Felixstowe | 26,335,101 | 20,222,511 | -6,112,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,217,100 | 22,603,494 | +1,386,394 |
| Southampton | 15,457,886 | 20,128,670 | +4,670,784 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,675,231 | 12,415,987 | +740,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,090,946 | 10,244,532 | +1,153,586 |
| ZLC | 10,450,847 | 7,541,775 | -2,909,072 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,418,996 | 8,883,454 | +2,464,458 |
| Killingholme | 10,182,040 | 4,714,758 | -5,467,282 |
| Holyhead | 8,476,851 | 6,404,137 | -2,072,714 |
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 | 332 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 140 |
| Other manufacturing | 122 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 92 |
| Manufacture of food products | 77 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 265 |
| 2025-10 | 283 |
| 2025-09 | 283 |
| 2025-08 | 274 |
| 2025-07 | 315 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEAVES SURFACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 103 |
| SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED | 101 |
| HAMBLE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 98 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 89 |
| AQUA PACIFIC (UK) LIMITED | 87 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 83 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 82 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 80 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 79 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 508 |
| 54m+ | 470 |
| 15m-54m | 166 |
| 0-1m | 106 |
| Other | 89 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 34,185,180 |
| United States | 29,762,142 |
| France | 25,273,209 |
| China | 21,869,696 |
| Ireland | 17,620,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15,263,329 | 18,921,851 | +3,658,522 |
| United States | 11,770,512 | 17,991,630 | +6,221,118 |
| France | 16,814,954 | 8,458,255 | -8,356,699 |
| China | 12,488,134 | 9,381,562 | -3,106,572 |
| Ireland | 8,204,133 | 9,415,900 | +1,211,767 |
| Hungary | 4,494,144 | 6,362,636 | +1,868,492 |
| Italy | 5,479,364 | 3,344,295 | -2,135,069 |
| Belgium | 4,873,704 | 2,241,612 | -2,632,092 |
| Netherlands | 3,264,830 | 2,665,735 | -599,095 |
| Malaysia | 2,742,232 | 2,616,332 | -125,900 |
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 | 1,294,541 |
| XU | 404,564 |
| Viet Nam | 393,940 |
| Ireland | 102,808 |
| South Korea | 98,609 |
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 | 597,528 | 697,013 | +99,485 |
| XU | 219,682 | 184,882 | -34,800 |
| Viet Nam | 163,164 | 230,776 | +67,612 |
| Ireland | 79,888 | 22,920 | -56,968 |
| South Korea | 50,467 | 48,142 | -2,325 |
| Portugal | 787 | 36,459 | +35,672 |
| Netherlands | 19,681 | 15,805 | -3,876 |
| Poland | 14,135 | 21,348 | +7,213 |
| China | 18,782 | 12,436 | -6,346 |
| Turkey | 11,866 | 9,654 | -2,212 |
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) | 123,966,550 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,212,948 |
| Air transport | 52,754,790 |
| Other | 2,521,104 |
| Road transport | 98,836 |
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) | 62,929,390 | 61,037,160 | -1,892,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,984,356 | 31,228,592 | +244,236 |
| Air transport | 26,630,160 | 26,124,630 | -505,530 |
| Other | 1,227,368 | 1,293,736 | +66,368 |
| Road transport | 97,582 | 1,254 | -96,328 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 2,053 | +2,053 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,274,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,554,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,018,376 |
| Southampton | 22,303,812 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,405,061 |
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 | 45,211,144 | 42,063,234 | -3,147,910 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,401,646 | 18,152,935 | -2,248,711 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,989,658 | 11,028,718 | -1,960,940 |
| Southampton | 7,461,302 | 14,842,510 | +7,381,208 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,303,959 | 7,101,102 | -202,857 |
| Felixstowe | 5,657,063 | 3,282,909 | -2,374,154 |
| Holyhead | 1,707,707 | 4,528,519 | +2,820,812 |
| Harwich | 3,251,439 | 2,250,533 | -1,000,906 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,722,178 | 2,548,035 | -174,143 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,692,416 | 3,158,464 | +1,466,048 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39219090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plastic materials and products not listed in specific categories