Import/export HS code 392510: Large plastic containers
Plastic tanks, reservoirs, and vats with a capacity over 300 liters
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 | 14,864,403 |
| Ireland | 14,859,902 |
| France | 5,924,746 |
| Netherlands | 4,947,410 |
| Spain | 3,232,730 |
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 | 6,772,413 | 8,091,990 | +1,319,577 |
| Ireland | 8,127,071 | 6,732,831 | -1,394,240 |
| France | 2,626,417 | 3,298,329 | +671,912 |
| Netherlands | 1,962,146 | 2,985,264 | +1,023,118 |
| Spain | 1,891,073 | 1,341,657 | -549,416 |
| Finland | 1,921,326 | 811,011 | -1,110,315 |
| Belgium | 1,085,600 | 1,298,720 | +213,120 |
| South Korea | 1,057,543 | 1,279,636 | +222,093 |
| Italy | 1,198,830 | 958,086 | -240,744 |
| Poland | 598,528 | 559,241 | -39,287 |
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 | 16,333,724 |
| Ireland | 10,037,674 |
| France | 5,180,879 |
| Italy | 3,104,717 |
| Spain | 3,013,454 |
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 | 7,556,326 | 8,777,398 | +1,221,072 |
| Ireland | 5,443,984 | 4,593,690 | -850,294 |
| France | 2,648,815 | 2,532,064 | -116,751 |
| Italy | 1,323,580 | 1,781,137 | +457,557 |
| Spain | 1,752,804 | 1,260,650 | -492,154 |
| Finland | 1,921,326 | 1,010,209 | -911,117 |
| Netherlands | 1,008,629 | 1,893,400 | +884,771 |
| South Korea | 1,100,575 | 1,279,636 | +179,061 |
| Poland | 659,424 | 1,149,810 | +490,386 |
| Austria | 910,940 | 354,210 | -556,730 |
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 | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Suffolk | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 6 | +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) | 41,484,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,731,830 |
| Other | 5,737,850 |
| Air transport | 491,056 |
| Road transport | 8,348 |
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) | 18,957,716 | 22,527,063 | +3,569,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,705,734 | 6,026,096 | -1,679,638 |
| Other | 3,318,514 | 2,419,336 | -899,178 |
| Air transport | 305,858 | 185,198 | -120,660 |
| Road transport | 921 | 7,427 | +6,506 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,559,854 |
| 000 | 5,737,850 |
| London | 4,490,950 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,354,217 |
| Holyhead | 4,032,212 |
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 | 6,436,370 | 8,123,484 | +1,687,114 |
| 000 | 3,318,514 | 2,419,336 | -899,178 |
| London | 2,793,097 | 1,697,853 | -1,095,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,640,893 | 2,713,324 | +1,072,431 |
| Holyhead | 1,874,803 | 2,157,409 | +282,606 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,940,230 | 1,814,134 | -126,096 |
| Felixstowe | 1,828,319 | 1,849,181 | +20,862 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,420,149 | 1,169,719 | -1,250,430 |
| Harwich | 1,376,008 | 1,873,387 | +497,379 |
| Southampton | 882,689 | 1,211,759 | +329,070 |
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 | 47 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 25 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCHUTZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 48 |
| WERIT U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| JOHN DAVIDSON (PIPES) LIMITED | 48 |
| LINTHWAITE LIMITED | 41 |
| RAINWATER HARVESTING LIMITED | 41 |
| GRAF UK LIMITED | 40 |
| JUSTRITE SAFETY PRODUCTS LTD | 39 |
| TRICEL (WESTON) LIMITED | 34 |
| STURDY PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 54m+ | 76 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 21,399,766 |
| Netherlands | 2,639,966 |
| Sweden | 2,556,871 |
| France | 2,343,603 |
| United States | 2,144,755 |
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 | 11,862,946 | 9,536,820 | -2,326,126 |
| Netherlands | 1,629,373 | 1,010,593 | -618,780 |
| Sweden | 2,267,470 | 289,401 | -1,978,069 |
| France | 1,580,221 | 763,382 | -816,839 |
| United States | 1,543,436 | 601,319 | -942,117 |
| Spain | 1,239,966 | 775,940 | -464,026 |
| Australia | 1,256,450 | 485,985 | -770,465 |
| Greece | 821,943 | 802,011 | -19,932 |
| Jordan | 1,278,376 | 0 | -1,278,376 |
| Belgium | 476,069 | 424,667 | -51,402 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,188,178 |
| XI | 4,318,306 |
| Poland | 2,090,550 |
| China | 27,532 |
| Sweden | 25,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,803,730 | 2,384,448 | -419,282 |
| XI | 2,377,966 | 1,940,340 | -437,626 |
| Poland | 2,087,232 | 3,318 | -2,083,914 |
| China | 27,529 | 3 | -27,526 |
| Sweden | 25,734 | 0 | -25,734 |
| Italy | 13,993 | 0 | -13,993 |
| Netherlands | 13,836 | 0 | -13,836 |
| Germany | 8,959 | 1,765 | -7,194 |
| Nicaragua | 8,693 | 0 | -8,693 |
| Austria | 1,376 | 0 | -1,376 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,783,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,839,692 |
| Other | 15,756,008 |
| Air transport | 1,232,962 |
| Road transport | 3,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,288,272 | 6,495,291 | -3,792,981 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,315,257 | 7,524,435 | -790,822 |
| Other | 10,025,693 | 5,730,315 | -4,295,378 |
| Air transport | 806,266 | 426,696 | -379,570 |
| Road transport | 3,842 | 0 | -3,842 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,756,008 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,634,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,867,096 |
| Felixstowe | 3,722,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,885,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 10,025,693 | 5,730,315 | -4,295,378 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,955,399 | 1,678,723 | -1,276,676 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,325,386 | 1,541,710 | -783,676 |
| Felixstowe | 2,529,313 | 1,193,411 | -1,335,902 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,535,959 | 1,349,102 | -186,857 |
| Southampton | 785,825 | 1,484,979 | +699,154 |
| Heysham | 1,435,175 | 798,216 | -636,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,161,885 | 1,040,600 | -121,285 |
| Holyhead | 855,300 | 1,181,212 | +325,912 |
| London | 849,222 | 1,034,091 | +184,869 |
Quick facts
HS code: 392510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic tanks, reservoirs, and vats with a capacity over 300 liters