Import/export HS code 39011010: Linear polyethylene
A type of lightweight polyethylene with a straight-chain structure, commonly used for films and bags
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 43,137,753 |
| Netherlands | 29,099,027 |
| Germany | 24,964,319 |
| France | 11,452,972 |
| Kuwait | 7,787,177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 24,555,832 | 18,581,921 | -5,973,911 |
| Netherlands | 15,827,742 | 13,271,285 | -2,556,457 |
| Germany | 11,680,884 | 13,283,435 | +1,602,551 |
| France | 5,894,942 | 5,558,030 | -336,912 |
| Kuwait | 4,854,498 | 2,932,679 | -1,921,819 |
| United States | 3,300,704 | 4,409,980 | +1,109,276 |
| Spain | 2,593,503 | 2,737,075 | +143,572 |
| Ireland | 2,116,565 | 1,795,151 | -321,414 |
| Sweden | 2,780,293 | 1,049,001 | -1,731,292 |
| Qatar | 2,322,371 | 827,005 | -1,495,366 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 40,015,661 |
| Germany | 20,993,614 |
| United States | 10,397,883 |
| France | 9,122,770 |
| Netherlands | 9,094,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 20,880,774 | 19,134,887 | -1,745,887 |
| Germany | 9,658,525 | 11,335,089 | +1,676,564 |
| United States | 6,098,131 | 4,299,752 | -1,798,379 |
| France | 5,491,874 | 3,630,896 | -1,860,978 |
| Netherlands | 5,502,790 | 3,591,631 | -1,911,159 |
| Kuwait | 4,774,583 | 2,964,376 | -1,810,207 |
| Spain | 2,933,075 | 2,752,706 | -180,369 |
| Sweden | 2,928,680 | 1,997,712 | -930,968 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,712,696 | 2,378,354 | +665,658 |
| Qatar | 2,754,118 | 1,104,972 | -1,649,146 |
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 | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,818,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,858,988 |
| Other | 19,546,976 |
| Air transport | 680,702 |
| Road transport | 1,749 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,507,737 | 45,310,491 | -3,197,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,539,283 | 18,319,705 | -5,219,578 |
| Other | 11,345,650 | 8,201,326 | -3,144,324 |
| Air transport | 341,797 | 338,905 | -2,892 |
| Road transport | 1,749 | 0 | -1,749 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 44,234,197 |
| 000 | 19,546,976 |
| Felixstowe | 15,740,332 |
| London | 14,187,360 |
| Dover | 12,463,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 20,771,885 | 23,462,312 | +2,690,427 |
| 000 | 11,345,650 | 8,201,326 | -3,144,324 |
| Felixstowe | 10,644,184 | 5,096,148 | -5,548,036 |
| London | 7,781,876 | 6,405,484 | -1,376,392 |
| Dover | 7,154,643 | 5,308,736 | -1,845,907 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,078,264 | 6,282,836 | +3,204,572 |
| Hull | 5,699,251 | 2,770,969 | -2,928,282 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,419,189 | 2,255,368 | -1,163,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,484,326 | 3,057,718 | +573,392 |
| Harwich | 1,964,198 | 2,282,756 | +318,558 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 27 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 20 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,924,326 |
| Ireland | 4,970,515 |
| Netherlands | 3,081,106 |
| United States | 2,737,879 |
| Spain | 1,326,070 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,836,945 | 3,087,381 | -1,749,564 |
| Ireland | 2,067,967 | 2,902,548 | +834,581 |
| Netherlands | 1,649,199 | 1,431,907 | -217,292 |
| United States | 755,121 | 1,982,758 | +1,227,637 |
| Spain | 772,936 | 553,134 | -219,802 |
| Malaysia | 514,400 | 696,055 | +181,655 |
| Guinea | 530,459 | 671,519 | +141,060 |
| France | 361,472 | 817,322 | +455,850 |
| Libya | 0 | 1,120,965 | +1,120,965 |
| Germany | 417,375 | 413,999 | -3,376 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 981,639 |
| XI | 239,540 |
| Italy | 1,365 |
| Ireland | 1,129 |
| Netherlands | 729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 402,314 | 579,325 | +177,011 |
| XI | 98,492 | 141,048 | +42,556 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,365 | +1,365 |
| Ireland | 966 | 163 | -803 |
| Netherlands | 669 | 60 | -609 |
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) | 19,108,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,090,289 |
| Air transport | 1,733,997 |
| Other | 1,231,779 |
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) | 9,851,696 | 9,256,892 | -594,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,240,738 | 5,849,551 | +2,608,813 |
| Air transport | 1,010,224 | 723,773 | -286,451 |
| Other | 502,486 | 729,293 | +226,807 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,840,767 |
| Felixstowe | 3,592,952 |
| London | 3,194,986 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,622,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,515,667 |
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 | 5,147,373 | 3,693,394 | -1,453,979 |
| Felixstowe | 1,109,949 | 2,483,003 | +1,373,054 |
| London | 1,512,359 | 1,682,627 | +170,268 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,327,650 | 1,295,080 | -32,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 714,956 | 1,800,711 | +1,085,755 |
| Liverpool Docks | 911,806 | 1,067,789 | +155,983 |
| Holyhead | 693,598 | 1,076,835 | +383,237 |
| Southampton | 836,901 | 721,668 | -115,233 |
| 000 | 502,486 | 729,293 | +226,807 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 376,506 | 451,711 | +75,205 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39011010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of lightweight polyethylene with a straight-chain structure, commonly used for films and bags