Import/export HS code 391510: Plastic waste from ethylene polymers
Recyclable plastic scraps made from ethylene-based materials, like polyethylene
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,923,357 |
| Nigeria | 6,204,762 |
| Netherlands | 4,901,823 |
| Israel | 3,745,714 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,380,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,552,637 | 4,370,720 | -181,917 |
| Nigeria | 3,243,462 | 2,961,300 | -282,162 |
| Netherlands | 3,327,050 | 1,574,773 | -1,752,277 |
| Israel | 3,567,168 | 178,546 | -3,388,622 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,213 | 2,349,014 | +2,317,801 |
| Germany | 1,320,315 | 491,800 | -828,515 |
| Portugal | 413,524 | 89,847 | -323,677 |
| India | 98,556 | 335,069 | +236,513 |
| Belgium | 314,516 | 87,775 | -226,741 |
| France | 230,521 | 85,822 | -144,699 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,739,733 |
| Nigeria | 8,252,644 |
| Netherlands | 4,426,182 |
| Israel | 3,708,972 |
| Germany | 2,004,844 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,480,367 | 4,259,366 | -221,001 |
| Nigeria | 3,243,462 | 5,009,182 | +1,765,720 |
| Netherlands | 3,012,016 | 1,414,166 | -1,597,850 |
| Israel | 3,530,426 | 178,546 | -3,351,880 |
| Germany | 1,448,814 | 556,030 | -892,784 |
| Belgium | 484,600 | 206,610 | -277,990 |
| India | 98,556 | 335,069 | +236,513 |
| Portugal | 413,524 | 0 | -413,524 |
| Qatar | 0 | 285,808 | +285,808 |
| South Africa | 147,314 | 122,284 | -25,030 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,965,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,820,125 |
| Other | 171,852 |
| Air transport | 84,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,731,452 | 7,233,871 | -3,497,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,184,304 | 5,635,821 | -1,548,483 |
| Other | 65,286 | 106,566 | +41,280 |
| Air transport | 48,833 | 36,141 | -12,692 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 12,679,454 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,207,683 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,185,619 |
| Heysham | 3,405,136 |
| Felixstowe | 2,487,614 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,897,068 | 5,782,386 | -1,114,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,790,110 | 1,417,573 | -1,372,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,176,259 | 2,009,360 | -166,899 |
| Heysham | 1,699,766 | 1,705,370 | +5,604 |
| Felixstowe | 1,722,707 | 764,907 | -957,800 |
| Holyhead | 609,757 | 448,301 | -161,456 |
| London | 537,977 | 49,994 | -487,983 |
| Dover | 390,145 | 75,181 | -314,964 |
| Southampton | 134,594 | 241,813 | +107,219 |
| Belfast Port | 249,335 | 117,140 | -132,195 |
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 | 17 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Remediation activities and other waste management services. | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 36,066,837 |
| Netherlands | 20,967,003 |
| Italy | 9,419,835 |
| Germany | 7,545,568 |
| Malaysia | 7,147,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 20,089,782 | 15,977,055 | -4,112,727 |
| Netherlands | 12,003,236 | 8,963,767 | -3,039,469 |
| Italy | 5,444,291 | 3,975,544 | -1,468,747 |
| Germany | 5,047,443 | 2,498,125 | -2,549,318 |
| Malaysia | 2,814,710 | 4,332,523 | +1,517,813 |
| Belgium | 4,241,491 | 2,881,259 | -1,360,232 |
| Poland | 1,821,708 | 2,659,904 | +838,196 |
| France | 3,268,947 | 1,099,040 | -2,169,907 |
| Spain | 2,364,478 | 1,759,735 | -604,743 |
| Portugal | 2,480,819 | 1,231,500 | -1,249,319 |
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 | 464,524 |
| Ireland | 35,716 |
| Germany | 2,075 |
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 | 32,219 | 432,305 | +400,086 |
| Ireland | 35,716 | 0 | -35,716 |
| Germany | 2,075 | 0 | -2,075 |
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) | 67,601,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,870,691 |
| Other | 502,315 |
| Air transport | 44,205 |
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) | 37,163,452 | 30,437,818 | -6,725,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,939,732 | 21,930,959 | -6,008,773 |
| Other | 70,010 | 432,305 | +362,295 |
| Air transport | 42,421 | 1,784 | -40,637 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 25,465,256 |
| Felixstowe | 23,725,697 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,928,100 |
| London | 10,150,996 |
| Southampton | 7,694,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 11,993,658 | 13,471,598 | +1,477,940 |
| Felixstowe | 13,066,113 | 10,659,584 | -2,406,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,085,912 | 7,842,188 | -4,243,724 |
| London | 5,477,519 | 4,673,477 | -804,042 |
| Southampton | 3,502,126 | 4,192,431 | +690,305 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,462,757 | 1,616,334 | -3,846,423 |
| Belfast Port | 3,552,104 | 2,529,490 | -1,022,614 |
| Hull | 2,391,979 | 989,208 | -1,402,771 |
| Dover | 953,168 | 1,608,203 | +655,035 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,081,663 | 1,367,784 | +286,121 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable plastic scraps made from ethylene-based materials, like polyethylene