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 | 1,095,976 |
| Italy | 687,808 |
| Netherlands | 634,220 |
| 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 | 595,559 | 500,417 | -95,142 |
| Italy | 241,976 | 445,832 | +203,856 |
| Netherlands | 413,451 | 220,769 | -192,682 |
| South Korea | 295,774 | 276,903 | -18,871 |
| Israel | 0 | 325,859 | +325,859 |
| Denmark | 80,152 | 69,104 | -11,048 |
| Portugal | 0 | 146,320 | +146,320 |
| Japan | 67,814 | 50,246 | -17,568 |
| Belgium | 42,154 | 72,020 | +29,866 |
| France | 76,455 | 15,500 | -60,955 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 805,913 |
| Italy | 784,195 |
| United States | 647,348 |
| South Korea | 572,677 |
| Portugal | 570,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 433,778 | 372,135 | -61,643 |
| Italy | 268,774 | 515,421 | +246,647 |
| United States | 444,412 | 202,936 | -241,476 |
| South Korea | 295,774 | 276,903 | -18,871 |
| Portugal | 214,837 | 356,082 | +141,245 |
| Israel | 0 | 325,859 | +325,859 |
| Japan | 67,814 | 50,246 | -17,568 |
| Netherlands | 96,598 | 0 | -96,598 |
| South Africa | 71,275 | 0 | -71,275 |
| Turkey | 37,099 | 11,594 | -25,505 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 2,713,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,234,205 |
| Air transport | 254,579 |
| 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) | 1,396,337 | 1,317,127 | -79,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 465,185 | 769,020 | +303,835 |
| Air transport | 152,298 | 102,281 | -50,017 |
| 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 | 1,030,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 655,121 |
| Felixstowe | 529,941 |
| Killingholme | 339,639 |
| Eurotunnel | 312,599 |
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 | 535,116 | 495,831 | -39,285 |
| London Gateway Port | 367,049 | 288,072 | -78,977 |
| Felixstowe | 22,829 | 507,112 | +484,283 |
| Killingholme | 190,210 | 149,429 | -40,781 |
| Eurotunnel | 206,235 | 106,364 | -99,871 |
| Harwich | 175,753 | 66,293 | -109,460 |
| Purfleet | 42,154 | 143,037 | +100,883 |
| Southampton | 67,814 | 84,297 | +16,483 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,355 | 70,484 | +7,129 |
| London | 52,797 | 59,727 | +6,930 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 |
| DISTRUPOL LIMITED | 9 |
| PLASTRIBUTION 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 57,300 |
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 | 142,500 | 271,875 | +129,375 |
| Taiwan | 177,312 | 0 | -177,312 |
| India | 147,872 | 5,500 | -142,372 |
| Malaysia | 64,830 | 8,638 | -56,192 |
| South Africa | 3,730 | 53,570 | +49,840 |
| Italy | 0 | 36,746 | +36,746 |
| France | 10,488 | 18,407 | +7,919 |
| Ireland | 12,131 | 6,769 | -5,362 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 15,563 | +15,563 |
| Switzerland | 13,524 | 0 | -13,524 |
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) | 508,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 470,642 |
| Air transport | 47,409 |
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) | 175,070 | 333,797 | +158,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 402,934 | 67,708 | -335,226 |
| Air transport | 20,384 | 27,025 | +6,641 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 489,967 |
| Felixstowe | 350,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,503 |
| 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 | 162,939 | 327,028 | +164,089 |
| Felixstowe | 350,495 | 0 | -350,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,933 | 53,570 | +27,637 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,346 | 19,747 | +13,401 |
| Southampton | 16,848 | 5,500 | -11,348 |
| Holyhead | 12,131 | 6,769 | -5,362 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,162 | 8,638 | +3,476 |
| ZLC | 11,011 | 0 | -11,011 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,886 | 7,278 | +5,392 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,496 | 0 | -4,496 |
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