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 | 8,511,683 |
| Nigeria | 7,888,103 |
| Netherlands | 4,246,359 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,641,700 |
| Israel | 2,593,834 |
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 | 3,633,706 | 4,877,977 | +1,244,271 |
| Nigeria | 3,322,886 | 4,565,217 | +1,242,331 |
| Netherlands | 2,099,048 | 2,147,311 | +48,263 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,235,376 | 1,406,324 | +170,948 |
| Israel | 2,593,834 | 0 | -2,593,834 |
| Germany | 1,112,443 | 1,295,982 | +183,539 |
| France | 110,860 | 395,221 | +284,361 |
| India | 422,838 | 25,248 | -397,590 |
| Portugal | 344,389 | 89,847 | -254,542 |
| South Africa | 186,626 | 97,240 | -89,386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 10,197,458 |
| Ireland | 8,292,713 |
| Netherlands | 3,758,328 |
| Germany | 2,680,518 |
| Israel | 2,593,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 4,201,521 | 5,995,937 | +1,794,416 |
| Ireland | 3,457,994 | 4,834,719 | +1,376,725 |
| Netherlands | 1,993,417 | 1,764,911 | -228,506 |
| Germany | 1,199,148 | 1,481,370 | +282,222 |
| Israel | 2,593,834 | 0 | -2,593,834 |
| France | 117,755 | 353,210 | +235,455 |
| India | 422,838 | 25,248 | -397,590 |
| Belgium | 129,575 | 309,731 | +180,156 |
| Portugal | 344,389 | 0 | -344,389 |
| Qatar | 163,639 | 122,169 | -41,470 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 18,217,470 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,583,920 |
| Other | 195,537 |
| Air transport | 88,969 |
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) | 10,010,373 | 8,207,097 | -1,803,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,487,906 | 7,096,014 | +1,608,108 |
| Other | 167,122 | 28,415 | -138,707 |
| Air transport | 41,762 | 47,207 | +5,445 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 13,699,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,930,173 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,869,862 |
| Heysham | 3,472,002 |
| Felixstowe | 2,371,538 |
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 | 7,355,052 | 6,344,479 | -1,010,573 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,290,443 | 2,639,730 | +1,349,287 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,132,394 | 1,737,468 | -394,926 |
| Heysham | 1,797,671 | 1,674,331 | -123,340 |
| Felixstowe | 1,296,709 | 1,074,829 | -221,880 |
| Holyhead | 348,376 | 450,731 | +102,355 |
| London | 387,829 | 408,984 | +21,155 |
| Dover | 241,958 | 270,191 | +28,233 |
| Southampton | 326,047 | 79,920 | -246,127 |
| Belfast Port | 132,724 | 131,921 | -803 |
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
|
15 |
|
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
|
15 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 55 |
| WRC RECYCLING LIMITED | 35 |
| GLENAIR UK LIMITED | 26 |
| NDC POLIPAK LIMITED | 25 |
| BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED | 23 |
| RECYCLE FOR FUTURE LTD | 23 |
| NORLIN POLYMERS (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| IG DESIGN GROUP UK LIMITED | 20 |
| K.B. EXTRUDERS LTD | 17 |
| DTS TRADING LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 37,926,699 |
| Netherlands | 20,673,033 |
| Italy | 9,411,821 |
| Malaysia | 7,889,576 |
| Belgium | 6,875,646 |
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 | 19,503,330 | 18,423,369 | -1,079,961 |
| Netherlands | 10,944,448 | 9,728,585 | -1,215,863 |
| Italy | 5,156,417 | 4,255,404 | -901,013 |
| Malaysia | 4,536,013 | 3,353,563 | -1,182,450 |
| Belgium | 3,561,615 | 3,314,031 | -247,584 |
| Germany | 3,048,406 | 1,609,632 | -1,438,774 |
| Poland | 1,584,671 | 2,934,971 | +1,350,300 |
| United States | 1,965,540 | 2,012,880 | +47,340 |
| Spain | 2,291,464 | 1,507,041 | -784,423 |
| France | 2,590,985 | 944,858 | -1,646,127 |
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 | 687,562 |
| 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 | 239,054 | 448,508 | +209,454 |
| 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) | 68,144,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,889,605 |
| Other | 725,353 |
| Air transport | 11,603 |
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) | 34,631,118 | 33,513,783 | -1,117,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,611,958 | 21,277,647 | -8,334,311 |
| Other | 276,845 | 448,508 | +171,663 |
| Air transport | 10,379 | 1,224 | -9,155 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 27,827,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,872,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,767,743 |
| London | 9,278,728 |
| Southampton | 8,542,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,691,554 | 14,136,167 | +444,613 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,200,090 | 13,672,406 | +472,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,116,772 | 8,650,971 | -1,465,801 |
| London | 4,933,708 | 4,345,020 | -588,688 |
| Southampton | 4,771,732 | 3,770,760 | -1,000,972 |
| Belfast Port | 3,679,720 | 2,103,007 | -1,576,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,902,995 | 1,222,572 | -2,680,423 |
| Hull | 2,001,861 | 1,261,917 | -739,944 |
| Dover | 1,007,008 | 1,814,777 | +807,769 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,766,831 | 962,224 | -804,607 |
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