Import/export HS code 39119011: Specialized plastic in basic form
A specific type of plastic used in high-performance applications, available in basic forms
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,303,607 |
| Netherlands | 915,938 |
| Belgium | 730,256 |
| Taiwan | 688,039 |
| United States | 359,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,649,174 | 654,433 | -1,994,741 |
| Netherlands | 417,055 | 498,883 | +81,828 |
| Belgium | 387,202 | 343,054 | -44,148 |
| Taiwan | 360,314 | 327,725 | -32,589 |
| United States | 215,204 | 144,723 | -70,481 |
| Germany | 180,224 | 50,468 | -129,756 |
| Israel | 36,588 | 0 | -36,588 |
| Ireland | 20,768 | 11,837 | -8,931 |
| Switzerland | 12,743 | 0 | -12,743 |
| China | 0 | 4,800 | +4,800 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,194,243 |
| Belgium | 928,370 |
| Taiwan | 688,039 |
| Germany | 207,552 |
| Italy | 127,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,647,972 | 1,546,271 | -1,101,701 |
| Belgium | 897,699 | 30,671 | -867,028 |
| Taiwan | 360,314 | 327,725 | -32,589 |
| Germany | 180,224 | 27,328 | -152,896 |
| Italy | 127,257 | 0 | -127,257 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 87,291 | +87,291 |
| Israel | 36,588 | 0 | -36,588 |
| China | 16,475 | 4,800 | -11,675 |
| Switzerland | 12,743 | 0 | -12,743 |
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 | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 4,982,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 731,181 |
| Air transport | 589,718 |
| Other | 11,837 |
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) | 3,594,914 | 1,387,545 | -2,207,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 403,456 | 327,725 | -75,731 |
| Air transport | 280,902 | 308,816 | +27,914 |
| Other | 0 | 11,837 | +11,837 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,424,612 |
| London | 1,016,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 814,154 |
| Felixstowe | 711,084 |
| Harwich | 556,072 |
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 | 1,230,350 | 194,262 | -1,036,088 |
| London | 1,016,971 | 0 | -1,016,971 |
| Eurotunnel | 419,375 | 394,779 | -24,596 |
| Felixstowe | 383,359 | 327,725 | -55,634 |
| Harwich | 315,742 | 240,330 | -75,412 |
| Killingholme | 155,000 | 377,045 | +222,045 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 210,233 | 146,025 | -64,208 |
| Purfleet | 282,736 | 54,650 | -228,086 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,219 | 135,203 | +83,984 |
| Hull | 153,972 | 13,449 | -140,523 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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+ | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,720,334 |
| Singapore | 606,675 |
| Austria | 401,850 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 258,714 |
| South Korea | 101,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,527,787 | 1,192,547 | -335,240 |
| Singapore | 6,224 | 600,451 | +594,227 |
| Austria | 401,850 | 0 | -401,850 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 258,714 | +258,714 |
| South Korea | 96,926 | 4,249 | -92,677 |
| Germany | 55,117 | 0 | -55,117 |
| Ireland | 41,729 | 10,301 | -31,428 |
| Japan | 13,410 | 3,451 | -9,959 |
| Romania | 12,961 | 0 | -12,961 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 10,717 | +10,717 |
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) | 3,416,498 |
| Air transport | 566,325 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 324,297 |
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) | 1,614,463 | 1,802,035 | +187,572 |
| Air transport | 277,180 | 289,145 | +11,965 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 312,551 | 11,746 | -300,805 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,336,482 |
| Southampton | 1,293,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 786,447 |
| ZLC | 288,401 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 275,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,335,828 | 654 | -1,335,174 |
| Southampton | 101,676 | 1,191,893 | +1,090,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 176,959 | 609,488 | +432,529 |
| ZLC | 23,277 | 265,124 | +241,847 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 274,157 | 1,445 | -272,712 |
| Birmingham Airport | 133,950 | 0 | -133,950 |
| East Midlands Airport | 104,950 | 13,350 | -91,600 |
| Holyhead | 36,418 | 10,301 | -26,117 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,764 | 9,741 | +6,977 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 7,211 | 0 | -7,211 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39119011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of plastic used in high-performance applications, available in basic forms