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 | 35,774,077 |
| Germany | 16,217,660 |
| Netherlands | 9,446,647 |
| Israel | 8,714,524 |
| China | 7,320,485 |
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 | 16,747,433 | 19,026,644 | +2,279,211 |
| Germany | 8,856,016 | 7,361,644 | -1,494,372 |
| Netherlands | 6,170,982 | 3,275,665 | -2,895,317 |
| Israel | 4,409,317 | 4,305,207 | -104,110 |
| China | 3,656,245 | 3,664,240 | +7,995 |
| Italy | 3,621,947 | 3,612,341 | -9,606 |
| France | 2,438,426 | 1,904,271 | -534,155 |
| Spain | 2,214,795 | 1,592,130 | -622,665 |
| Luxembourg | 1,265,935 | 1,273,718 | +7,783 |
| United States | 1,226,900 | 947,986 | -278,914 |
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 | 17,148,223 |
| United States | 13,445,569 |
| Germany | 12,615,183 |
| Italy | 11,603,411 |
| China | 11,112,067 |
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 | 9,333,323 | 7,814,900 | -1,518,423 |
| United States | 6,421,690 | 7,023,879 | +602,189 |
| Germany | 7,131,054 | 5,484,129 | -1,646,925 |
| Italy | 5,216,018 | 6,387,393 | +1,171,375 |
| China | 5,571,880 | 5,540,187 | -31,693 |
| Israel | 4,414,148 | 4,305,207 | -108,941 |
| Spain | 4,936,622 | 3,206,830 | -1,729,792 |
| Netherlands | 2,149,154 | 2,944,783 | +795,629 |
| France | 2,131,819 | 2,238,556 | +106,737 |
| Luxembourg | 1,521,628 | 454,560 | -1,067,068 |
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 | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
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 | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 54,556,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,624,399 |
| Other | 2,624,580 |
| Air transport | 2,158,381 |
| Road transport | 30,137 |
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) | 28,273,466 | 26,282,687 | -1,990,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,676,445 | 20,947,954 | -728,491 |
| Other | 1,320,244 | 1,304,336 | -15,908 |
| Air transport | 1,255,567 | 902,814 | -352,753 |
| Road transport | 0 | 30,137 | +30,137 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 18,751,398 |
| Dover | 17,561,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,810,042 |
| London | 9,742,607 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,457,026 |
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 | 10,233,418 | 8,517,980 | -1,715,438 |
| Dover | 8,266,033 | 9,295,430 | +1,029,397 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,742,855 | 5,067,187 | +324,332 |
| London | 4,998,209 | 4,744,398 | -253,811 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,199,580 | 4,257,446 | -942,134 |
| Felixstowe | 3,392,374 | 3,110,996 | -281,378 |
| Harwich | 3,154,015 | 2,080,235 | -1,073,780 |
| Purfleet | 1,661,966 | 2,365,184 | +703,218 |
| Thamesport | 1,365,022 | 1,882,485 | +517,463 |
| Killingholme | 1,499,566 | 1,391,343 | -108,223 |
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 | 38 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 30 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 41 |
| 2026-02 | 34 |
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-12 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 76 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 75 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 72 |
| REAGENS (UK) LIMITED | 62 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 60 |
| PLASCOAT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 54 |
| MULTIPANEL UK LIMITED | 54 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 49 |
| BOREALIS UK LTD | 49 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 78 |
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 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 | 61,672,287 |
| Netherlands | 51,965,971 |
| Spain | 5,484,163 |
| Germany | 5,204,979 |
| Turkey | 4,827,686 |
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 | 36,012,533 | 25,659,754 | -10,352,779 |
| Netherlands | 25,567,311 | 26,398,660 | +831,349 |
| Spain | 1,886,888 | 3,597,275 | +1,710,387 |
| Germany | 2,263,982 | 2,940,997 | +677,015 |
| Turkey | 2,157,815 | 2,669,871 | +512,056 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,729,490 | 1,770,726 | -958,764 |
| Greece | 2,985,755 | 1,168,734 | -1,817,021 |
| United States | 1,863,972 | 1,678,257 | -185,715 |
| Switzerland | 1,343,078 | 1,323,044 | -20,034 |
| India | 1,104,776 | 939,650 | -165,126 |
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 | 332,209 |
| Netherlands | 2,062 |
| Ireland | 530 |
| 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 | 81,169 | 251,040 | +169,871 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,062 | +2,062 |
| Ireland | 0 | 530 | +530 |
| 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) | 131,654,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,684,942 |
| Air transport | 1,516,010 |
| Other | 374,949 |
| 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) | 71,103,378 | 60,551,513 | -10,551,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,353,719 | 14,331,223 | -22,496 |
| Air transport | 967,031 | 548,979 | -418,052 |
| Other | 95,598 | 279,351 | +183,753 |
| 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 | 70,741,076 |
| Middlesbrough | 42,254,054 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,000,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,131,403 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,174,481 |
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 | 41,105,112 | 29,635,964 | -11,469,148 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,912,678 | 23,341,376 | +4,428,698 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,563,538 | 10,436,553 | +1,873,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,019,497 | 4,111,906 | +92,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,368,343 | 2,806,138 | -562,205 |
| Felixstowe | 2,695,293 | 1,599,722 | -1,095,571 |
| Southampton | 1,990,986 | 1,156,476 | -834,510 |
| London | 1,362,021 | 199,381 | -1,162,640 |
| Belfast Port | 1,096,127 | 135,481 | -960,646 |
| Dover | 661,269 | 341,677 | -319,592 |
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