Import/export HS code 39119019: Various unlisted plastics
Other unprocessed plastics not specified elsewhere, used in various manufacturing processes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 36,147,135 |
| Belgium | 17,585,279 |
| China | 17,150,197 |
| Netherlands | 13,573,042 |
| France | 8,434,678 |
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 | 17,593,718 | 18,553,417 | +959,699 |
| Belgium | 8,956,996 | 8,628,283 | -328,713 |
| China | 7,750,413 | 9,399,784 | +1,649,371 |
| Netherlands | 5,938,924 | 7,634,118 | +1,695,194 |
| France | 3,873,869 | 4,560,809 | +686,940 |
| Japan | 3,021,056 | 3,751,191 | +730,135 |
| United States | 3,634,208 | 2,702,827 | -931,381 |
| Italy | 2,354,628 | 1,804,189 | -550,439 |
| India | 2,714,630 | 49,122 | -2,665,508 |
| Finland | 1,561,387 | 1,187,920 | -373,467 |
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 | 39,318,636 |
| China | 19,024,040 |
| Belgium | 15,137,618 |
| France | 9,423,006 |
| United States | 8,629,928 |
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 | 18,504,299 | 20,814,337 | +2,310,038 |
| China | 8,572,250 | 10,451,790 | +1,879,540 |
| Belgium | 7,755,450 | 7,382,168 | -373,282 |
| France | 4,387,046 | 5,035,960 | +648,914 |
| United States | 4,920,506 | 3,709,422 | -1,211,084 |
| Japan | 3,124,076 | 3,888,935 | +764,859 |
| Netherlands | 2,473,280 | 2,331,411 | -141,869 |
| Italy | 2,525,001 | 2,051,725 | -473,276 |
| India | 3,487,467 | 738,098 | -2,749,369 |
| Finland | 1,079,252 | 1,142,542 | +63,290 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
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 | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +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) | 72,485,889 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,984,360 |
| Air transport | 8,132,843 |
| Other | 136,927 |
| Road transport | 18,892 |
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) | 36,187,622 | 36,298,267 | +110,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,921,282 | 20,063,078 | +2,141,796 |
| Air transport | 4,654,066 | 3,478,777 | -1,175,289 |
| Other | 68,772 | 68,155 | -617 |
| Road transport | 4,140 | 14,752 | +10,612 |
| Rail transport | 10,341 | 0 | -10,341 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 24,448,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,983,610 |
| Dover | 16,563,291 |
| Killingholme | 15,807,218 |
| Southampton | 7,327,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,418,777 | 13,029,900 | +1,611,123 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,029,457 | 13,954,153 | +3,924,696 |
| Dover | 8,666,920 | 7,896,371 | -770,549 |
| Killingholme | 7,940,809 | 7,866,409 | -74,400 |
| Southampton | 3,488,995 | 3,838,916 | +349,921 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,034,557 | 2,581,647 | -452,910 |
| London | 2,248,158 | 2,109,488 | -138,670 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,386,874 | 1,557,099 | -829,775 |
| Hull | 2,142,068 | 1,744,562 | -397,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,386,975 | 1,230,084 | -156,891 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 68 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 43 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 58 |
| 2026-02 | 62 |
| 2026-01 | 68 |
| 2025-12 | 49 |
| 2025-11 | 64 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PPG INDUSTRIES (UK) LIMITED | 105 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 102 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 70 |
| MEGACHEM (UK) LTD. | 61 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 59 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 59 |
| WHITFORD LIMITED | 54 |
| SNF (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| MANKIEWICZ UK LLP | 51 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 91 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,435,295 |
| Norway | 7,501,543 |
| Belgium | 6,001,019 |
| United States | 3,776,277 |
| Italy | 2,253,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,553,145 | 4,882,150 | -3,670,995 |
| Norway | 4,547,486 | 2,954,057 | -1,593,429 |
| Belgium | 2,663,396 | 3,337,623 | +674,227 |
| United States | 1,112,006 | 2,664,271 | +1,552,265 |
| Italy | 1,376,550 | 876,645 | -499,905 |
| Saudi Arabia | 809,601 | 878,625 | +69,024 |
| Netherlands | 614,741 | 618,399 | +3,658 |
| Denmark | 1,095,205 | 3,022 | -1,092,183 |
| France | 507,046 | 318,163 | -188,883 |
| Brazil | 452,039 | 337,199 | -114,840 |
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) | 31,489,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,082,647 |
| Air transport | 2,555,930 |
| Other | 21,248 |
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) | 19,679,275 | 11,810,236 | -7,869,039 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,415,814 | 6,666,833 | +2,251,019 |
| Air transport | 1,131,531 | 1,424,399 | +292,868 |
| Other | 10,205 | 11,043 | +838 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 11,397,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,311,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,575,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,469,068 |
| Southampton | 2,508,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 7,421,731 | 3,976,023 | -3,445,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,164,541 | 4,146,485 | -3,018,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,227,618 | 3,348,111 | +120,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,044,653 | 1,424,415 | -620,238 |
| Southampton | 747,319 | 1,761,337 | +1,014,018 |
| London | 1,276,679 | 970,971 | -305,708 |
| Felixstowe | 776,541 | 1,158,538 | +381,997 |
| Dover | 567,468 | 1,217,829 | +650,361 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 334,317 | 519,395 | +185,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 380,641 | 342,231 | -38,410 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39119019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other unprocessed plastics not specified elsewhere, used in various manufacturing processes