Import/export HS code 3926: Various plastic products
Various plastic items made from materials listed in headings 3901 to 3914
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,100,716,733 |
| Germany | 525,923,621 |
| United States | 412,085,488 |
| France | 380,840,886 |
| Netherlands | 279,100,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 576,818,151 | 523,898,582 | -52,919,569 |
| Germany | 262,356,895 | 263,566,726 | +1,209,831 |
| United States | 210,585,264 | 201,500,224 | -9,085,040 |
| France | 214,514,608 | 166,326,278 | -48,188,330 |
| Netherlands | 140,284,547 | 138,815,501 | -1,469,046 |
| Italy | 76,308,514 | 71,269,244 | -5,039,270 |
| Belgium | 73,971,857 | 63,865,779 | -10,106,078 |
| Poland | 64,263,935 | 65,887,308 | +1,623,373 |
| Ireland | 59,775,034 | 60,564,126 | +789,092 |
| Spain | 43,585,728 | 42,655,708 | -930,020 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,356,136,933 |
| United States | 446,248,501 |
| Germany | 406,419,252 |
| France | 184,837,488 |
| Poland | 164,806,477 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 704,512,583 | 651,624,350 | -52,888,233 |
| United States | 222,529,282 | 223,719,219 | +1,189,937 |
| Germany | 210,430,052 | 195,989,200 | -14,440,852 |
| France | 98,967,757 | 85,869,731 | -13,098,026 |
| Poland | 84,435,250 | 80,371,227 | -4,064,023 |
| Italy | 83,088,435 | 78,824,404 | -4,264,031 |
| Netherlands | 51,060,442 | 52,092,549 | +1,032,107 |
| Spain | 46,913,140 | 47,890,770 | +977,630 |
| Ireland | 41,329,450 | 39,624,460 | -1,704,990 |
| Hungary | 41,118,267 | 37,275,658 | -3,842,609 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 748 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 683 |
| Greater Manchester | 585 |
| West Midlands | 471 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 454 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 547 | 541 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 535 | 521 | -14 |
| Greater Manchester | 430 | 453 | +23 |
| West Midlands | 342 | 364 | +22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 345 | 348 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 329 | 318 | -11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 322 | 325 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 308 | 312 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 273 | 264 | -9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 265 | 270 | +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) | 1,585,944,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,359,904,681 |
| Air transport | 932,648,910 |
| Other | 214,024,239 |
| Road transport | 26,153,702 |
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) | 808,012,353 | 777,932,230 | -30,080,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 705,274,770 | 654,629,911 | -50,644,859 |
| Air transport | 469,903,145 | 462,745,765 | -7,157,380 |
| Other | 133,485,244 | 80,538,995 | -52,946,249 |
| Road transport | 12,637,304 | 13,516,398 | +879,094 |
| Rail transport | 6,353,494 | 2,898,695 | -3,454,799 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 372,020 | +372,020 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 631,792,853 |
| Dover | 531,376,845 |
| Southampton | 325,060,936 |
| Eurotunnel | 308,717,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 300,470,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 351,282,216 | 280,510,637 | -70,771,579 |
| Dover | 261,715,547 | 269,661,298 | +7,945,751 |
| Southampton | 175,083,128 | 149,977,808 | -25,105,320 |
| Eurotunnel | 162,281,680 | 146,436,015 | -15,845,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,522,863 | 143,947,256 | -12,575,607 |
| East Midlands Airport | 121,325,135 | 113,608,404 | -7,716,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,875,997 | 131,733,973 | +30,857,976 |
| 000 | 133,485,244 | 80,538,995 | -52,946,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,176,170 | 83,681,932 | +3,505,762 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,194,138 | 58,459,859 | -1,734,279 |
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 | 2957 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1800 |
| Other manufacturing | 783 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 540 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 475 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2607 |
| 2025-10 | 2795 |
| 2025-09 | 2631 |
| 2025-08 | 2577 |
| 2025-07 | 2833 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 119 |
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 119 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 119 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 119 |
| ROSEWOOD PET PRODUCTS LIMITED | 119 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 119 |
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 119 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 119 |
| ALPHA LABORATORIES LIMITED | 119 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 119 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4455 |
| 54m+ | 2897 |
| 0-1m | 1395 |
| 15m-54m | 1170 |
| Other | 718 |
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 | 401,741,536 |
| United States | 348,017,142 |
| France | 231,025,062 |
| Netherlands | 191,530,628 |
| Ireland | 152,647,064 |
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 | 179,583,480 | 222,158,056 | +42,574,576 |
| United States | 197,072,565 | 150,944,577 | -46,127,988 |
| France | 119,856,909 | 111,168,153 | -8,688,756 |
| Netherlands | 99,326,662 | 92,203,966 | -7,122,696 |
| Ireland | 79,733,837 | 72,913,227 | -6,820,610 |
| Spain | 36,081,514 | 33,513,318 | -2,568,196 |
| Italy | 35,999,159 | 30,575,585 | -5,423,574 |
| Belgium | 32,249,691 | 32,541,236 | +291,545 |
| Poland | 29,270,810 | 32,769,660 | +3,498,850 |
| China | 29,800,306 | 32,220,026 | +2,419,720 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 9,358,820 |
| XI | 7,865,167 |
| China | 7,362,713 |
| Switzerland | 1,321,314 |
| Ireland | 1,111,580 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 5,655,502 | 3,703,318 | -1,952,184 |
| XI | 3,699,244 | 4,165,923 | +466,679 |
| China | 3,831,877 | 3,530,836 | -301,041 |
| Switzerland | 709,641 | 611,673 | -97,968 |
| Ireland | 527,543 | 584,037 | +56,494 |
| Germany | 409,803 | 263,450 | -146,353 |
| Philippines | 199,649 | 283,618 | +83,969 |
| Belgium | 277,684 | 115,000 | -162,684 |
| United States | 174,721 | 160,699 | -14,022 |
| Nicaragua | 216,363 | 95,408 | -120,955 |
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) | 1,242,551,692 |
| Air transport | 811,501,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,187,685 |
| Other | 31,506,146 |
| Road transport | 3,125,777 |
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) | 586,301,745 | 656,249,947 | +69,948,202 |
| Air transport | 398,565,775 | 412,935,435 | +14,369,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 314,743,587 | 185,444,098 | -129,299,489 |
| Other | 16,831,654 | 14,674,492 | -2,157,162 |
| Road transport | 2,991,306 | 134,471 | -2,856,835 |
| Rail transport | 4,701 | 5,412 | +711 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 838,199,548 |
| East Midlands Airport | 300,601,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 300,043,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,280,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,815,732 |
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 | 412,729,013 | 425,470,535 | +12,741,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 152,916,505 | 147,684,570 | -5,231,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,022,933 | 153,020,827 | +5,997,894 |
| Immingham Docks | 105,566,921 | 107,713,176 | +2,146,255 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,982,858 | 46,832,874 | -23,149,984 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,377,067 | 56,705,184 | +5,328,117 |
| Felixstowe | 58,377,696 | 27,379,219 | -30,998,477 |
| Southampton | 41,710,230 | 42,549,383 | +839,153 |
| ZLC | 33,355,396 | 40,191,743 | +6,836,347 |
| Holyhead | 33,402,368 | 29,824,604 | -3,577,764 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3926
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various plastic items made from materials listed in headings 3901 to 3914