Import/export HS code 390190: Various ethylene polymers
Other types of ethylene-based plastics not listed above
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 32,236,192 |
| Germany | 15,950,166 |
| Netherlands | 10,263,009 |
| Israel | 7,832,874 |
| Italy | 7,004,488 |
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 | 15,772,906 | 16,463,286 | +690,380 |
| Germany | 8,838,173 | 7,111,993 | -1,726,180 |
| Netherlands | 7,154,376 | 3,108,633 | -4,045,743 |
| Israel | 4,610,356 | 3,222,518 | -1,387,838 |
| Italy | 4,025,937 | 2,978,551 | -1,047,386 |
| China | 3,654,467 | 3,083,566 | -570,901 |
| France | 2,655,026 | 1,655,727 | -999,299 |
| Spain | 2,012,846 | 1,372,681 | -640,165 |
| Luxembourg | 1,151,682 | 1,336,445 | +184,763 |
| United States | 1,248,323 | 820,044 | -428,279 |
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 | 16,370,953 |
| Germany | 12,819,310 |
| United States | 12,161,302 |
| Italy | 10,883,660 |
| China | 10,323,767 |
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 | 9,557,949 | 6,813,004 | -2,744,945 |
| Germany | 7,303,472 | 5,515,838 | -1,787,634 |
| United States | 6,003,508 | 6,157,794 | +154,286 |
| Italy | 5,636,239 | 5,247,421 | -388,818 |
| China | 5,632,233 | 4,691,534 | -940,699 |
| Israel | 4,615,187 | 3,222,518 | -1,392,669 |
| Spain | 4,739,772 | 2,932,817 | -1,806,955 |
| Netherlands | 2,347,697 | 2,401,677 | +53,980 |
| France | 2,028,316 | 1,674,611 | -353,705 |
| Luxembourg | 1,423,106 | 870,479 | -552,627 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +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) | 52,704,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,977,619 |
| Other | 2,452,666 |
| Air transport | 2,051,848 |
| Road transport | 12,426 |
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) | 30,749,857 | 21,954,882 | -8,794,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,735,059 | 19,242,560 | -492,499 |
| Other | 1,155,032 | 1,297,634 | +142,602 |
| Air transport | 1,241,682 | 810,166 | -431,516 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,426 | +12,426 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 17,641,092 |
| Dover | 16,759,978 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,437,160 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,970,403 |
| London | 8,591,778 |
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 | 9,887,645 | 7,753,447 | -2,134,198 |
| Dover | 8,215,529 | 8,544,449 | +328,920 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,283,224 | 4,153,936 | -1,129,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,955,939 | 4,014,464 | -941,475 |
| London | 5,497,270 | 3,094,508 | -2,402,762 |
| Felixstowe | 3,475,449 | 2,945,234 | -530,215 |
| Harwich | 3,276,368 | 2,534,360 | -742,008 |
| Purfleet | 1,644,056 | 1,935,735 | +291,679 |
| Thamesport | 1,338,468 | 1,654,267 | +315,799 |
| Killingholme | 1,554,326 | 1,286,585 | -267,741 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 34 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 29 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 43 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 72 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 72 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 68 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 62 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 60 |
| PLASCOAT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 51 |
| MULTIPANEL UK LIMITED | 50 |
| BOREALIS UK LTD | 46 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| AMCOR FLEXIBLES SWANSEA LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 73 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 57,208,462 |
| Netherlands | 47,248,866 |
| Spain | 4,767,384 |
| Germany | 4,696,836 |
| Greece | 4,297,015 |
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 | 33,346,226 | 23,862,236 | -9,483,990 |
| Netherlands | 24,489,753 | 22,759,113 | -1,730,640 |
| Spain | 2,563,217 | 2,204,167 | -359,050 |
| Germany | 2,119,754 | 2,577,082 | +457,328 |
| Greece | 1,987,836 | 2,309,179 | +321,343 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,440,665 | 1,211,274 | -1,229,391 |
| Turkey | 2,037,052 | 1,523,866 | -513,186 |
| United States | 1,713,000 | 1,685,060 | -27,940 |
| Switzerland | 1,302,638 | 1,263,407 | -39,231 |
| India | 990,003 | 1,023,088 | +33,085 |
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 | 259,247 |
| Netherlands | 909 |
| Ireland | 117 |
| XL | 109 |
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 | 57,335 | 201,912 | +144,577 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 909 | +909 |
| Ireland | 0 | 117 | +117 |
| XL | 26 | 83 | +57 |
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) | 119,633,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,818,767 |
| Air transport | 1,355,820 |
| Other | 290,637 |
| Road transport | 2,926 |
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) | 65,988,174 | 53,644,958 | -12,343,216 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,422,165 | 12,396,602 | -2,025,563 |
| Air transport | 905,524 | 450,296 | -455,228 |
| Other | 86,272 | 204,365 | +118,093 |
| Road transport | 2,926 | 0 | -2,926 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 63,856,697 |
| Middlesbrough | 37,603,073 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,734,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,121,425 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,727,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 35,916,784 | 27,939,913 | -7,976,871 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,763,791 | 18,839,282 | +75,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,664,491 | 9,070,117 | +405,626 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,563,671 | 3,557,754 | -5,917 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,398,531 | 2,328,817 | -1,069,714 |
| Felixstowe | 2,515,013 | 1,582,415 | -932,598 |
| Southampton | 1,793,616 | 1,253,366 | -540,250 |
| London | 2,146,103 | 273,667 | -1,872,436 |
| Dover | 977,878 | 282,205 | -695,673 |
| Belfast Port | 1,096,127 | 0 | -1,096,127 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 390190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of ethylene-based plastics not listed above