Import/export HS code 39029010: Special block copolymer plastic
A unique plastic blend of polystyrene and ethylene-butylene, used in advanced industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 999,933 |
| Italy | 690,130 |
| Netherlands | 592,975 |
| South Korea | 572,677 |
| Israel | 325,859 |
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 | 635,281 | 364,652 | -270,629 |
| Italy | 338,286 | 351,844 | +13,558 |
| Netherlands | 375,514 | 217,461 | -158,053 |
| South Korea | 295,774 | 276,903 | -18,871 |
| Israel | 13,364 | 312,495 | +299,131 |
| Portugal | 0 | 146,320 | +146,320 |
| Denmark | 91,435 | 40,163 | -51,272 |
| Belgium | 43,546 | 68,814 | +25,268 |
| Japan | 68,725 | 41,628 | -27,097 |
| France | 78,707 | 12,931 | -65,776 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 796,420 |
| Germany | 737,871 |
| South Korea | 572,677 |
| Portugal | 541,298 |
| United States | 540,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 382,065 | 414,355 | +32,290 |
| Germany | 445,870 | 292,001 | -153,869 |
| South Korea | 295,774 | 276,903 | -18,871 |
| Portugal | 246,366 | 294,932 | +48,566 |
| United States | 364,480 | 176,206 | -188,274 |
| Israel | 13,364 | 312,495 | +299,131 |
| Japan | 68,725 | 41,628 | -27,097 |
| Netherlands | 96,598 | 0 | -96,598 |
| South Africa | 71,275 | 0 | -71,275 |
| Turkey | 25,382 | 11,594 | -13,788 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,578,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,221,065 |
| Air transport | 172,956 |
| Road transport | 4,042 |
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) | 1,489,191 | 1,089,280 | -399,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 471,652 | 749,413 | +277,761 |
| Air transport | 118,217 | 54,739 | -63,478 |
| Road transport | 4,042 | 0 | -4,042 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 871,846 |
| London Gateway Port | 655,121 |
| Felixstowe | 524,397 |
| Killingholme | 339,639 |
| Eurotunnel | 310,979 |
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 | 401,784 | 470,062 | +68,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 372,568 | 282,553 | -90,015 |
| Felixstowe | 57,578 | 466,819 | +409,241 |
| Killingholme | 266,872 | 72,767 | -194,105 |
| Eurotunnel | 278,187 | 32,792 | -245,395 |
| Harwich | 175,753 | 91,624 | -84,129 |
| Purfleet | 43,546 | 139,831 | +96,285 |
| Southampton | 68,725 | 75,679 | +6,954 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,638 | 41,543 | -33,095 |
| London | 60,589 | 54,257 | -6,332 |
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
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ITW LIMITED | 29 |
| UNIGEL (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| TS (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
| IQVIA LABORATORIES DISCOVERY UK LTD | 20 |
| K.D. FEDDERSEN UK LIMITED | 17 |
| PLASTIC TECHNOLOGY SERVICE LIMITED | 15 |
| SHAPERS’ TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 13 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 10 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 9 |
| TOSAF UK LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 414,375 |
| Taiwan | 177,312 |
| India | 153,372 |
| Malaysia | 73,468 |
| South Africa | 53,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 287,500 | 126,875 | -160,625 |
| Taiwan | 177,312 | 0 | -177,312 |
| India | 147,872 | 5,500 | -142,372 |
| Malaysia | 64,830 | 8,638 | -56,192 |
| South Africa | 0 | 53,570 | +53,570 |
| Italy | 0 | 36,746 | +36,746 |
| France | 9,548 | 18,407 | +8,859 |
| Ireland | 12,131 | 6,769 | -5,362 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 15,563 | +15,563 |
| United States | 12,002 | 0 | -12,002 |
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) | 507,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 466,912 |
| Air transport | 37,639 |
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) | 318,630 | 188,797 | -129,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 399,204 | 67,708 | -331,496 |
| Air transport | 14,798 | 22,841 | +8,043 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 488,527 |
| Felixstowe | 350,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,773 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,093 |
| Southampton | 22,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 306,499 | 182,028 | -124,471 |
| Felixstowe | 350,495 | 0 | -350,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,203 | 53,570 | +31,367 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,530 | 15,563 | +5,033 |
| Southampton | 16,848 | 5,500 | -11,348 |
| Holyhead | 12,131 | 6,769 | -5,362 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,162 | 8,638 | +3,476 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 946 | 7,278 | +6,332 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,496 | 0 | -4,496 |
| ZLC | 2,181 | 0 | -2,181 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39029010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A unique plastic blend of polystyrene and ethylene-butylene, used in advanced industrial applications