Import/export HS code 39151010: Lightweight plastic waste (PE-LD)
Plastic scraps from low-density polyethylene, often used for packaging and films
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 7,701,870 |
| Ireland | 6,438,945 |
| Netherlands | 3,296,273 |
| Israel | 3,180,587 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,641,700 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 3,669,893 | 4,031,977 | +362,084 |
| Ireland | 2,730,959 | 3,707,986 | +977,027 |
| Netherlands | 2,015,373 | 1,280,900 | -734,473 |
| Israel | 3,180,587 | 0 | -3,180,587 |
| United Arab Emirates | 502,790 | 2,138,910 | +1,636,120 |
| Germany | 1,128,697 | 916,287 | -212,410 |
| Portugal | 384,681 | 89,847 | -294,834 |
| India | 422,838 | 25,248 | -397,590 |
| France | 92,312 | 312,189 | +219,877 |
| South Africa | 186,526 | 113,774 | -72,752 |
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 | 10,011,225 |
| Ireland | 6,420,792 |
| Israel | 3,143,845 |
| Netherlands | 2,995,645 |
| Germany | 2,296,743 |
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 | 3,923,640 | 6,087,585 | +2,163,945 |
| Ireland | 2,722,369 | 3,698,423 | +976,054 |
| Israel | 3,143,845 | 0 | -3,143,845 |
| Netherlands | 1,928,544 | 1,067,101 | -861,443 |
| Germany | 1,255,838 | 1,040,905 | -214,933 |
| India | 422,838 | 25,248 | -397,590 |
| Portugal | 384,681 | 0 | -384,681 |
| France | 23,735 | 290,390 | +266,655 |
| Belgium | 116,590 | 188,599 | +72,009 |
| South Africa | 186,526 | 113,774 | -72,752 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,291,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,594,906 |
| Air transport | 12,264 |
| Other | 4,775 |
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) | 10,366,941 | 7,924,089 | -2,442,852 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,492,613 | 5,102,293 | +609,680 |
| Air transport | 9,524 | 2,740 | -6,784 |
| Other | 0 | 4,775 | +4,775 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 13,945,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,124,621 |
| Heysham | 3,096,892 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,837,573 |
| Felixstowe | 2,336,455 |
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 | 7,571,166 | 6,374,104 | -1,197,062 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,033,092 | 1,091,529 | -941,563 |
| Heysham | 1,386,642 | 1,710,250 | +323,608 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,175,147 | 1,662,426 | +487,279 |
| Felixstowe | 1,340,816 | 995,639 | -345,177 |
| Holyhead | 277,280 | 408,756 | +131,476 |
| London | 389,873 | 113,493 | -276,380 |
| Dover | 228,031 | 217,333 | -10,698 |
| Southampton | 283,540 | 109,484 | -174,056 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,655 | 153,874 | +91,219 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 32,593,284 |
| Netherlands | 19,477,811 |
| Malaysia | 7,106,985 |
| Belgium | 6,892,385 |
| Portugal | 2,368,253 |
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 | 15,957,537 | 16,635,747 | +678,210 |
| Netherlands | 10,236,215 | 9,241,596 | -994,619 |
| Malaysia | 2,998,825 | 4,108,160 | +1,109,335 |
| Belgium | 3,578,448 | 3,313,937 | -264,511 |
| Portugal | 1,720,787 | 647,466 | -1,073,321 |
| Ireland | 1,395,027 | 827,203 | -567,824 |
| France | 1,608,891 | 546,282 | -1,062,609 |
| Germany | 1,194,507 | 680,022 | -514,485 |
| Spain | 1,236,727 | 562,156 | -674,571 |
| Viet Nam | 744,241 | 1,030,549 | +286,308 |
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 | 484,729 |
| 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 | 153,483 | 331,246 | +177,763 |
| 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) | 52,642,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,707,715 |
| Other | 522,520 |
| Air transport | 15,588 |
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) | 25,038,062 | 27,604,672 | +2,566,610 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,594,439 | 14,113,276 | -4,481,163 |
| Other | 191,274 | 331,246 | +139,972 |
| Air transport | 13,804 | 1,784 | -12,020 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 24,397,430 |
| Felixstowe | 19,895,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,961,179 |
| Southampton | 6,536,184 |
| London | 5,118,817 |
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 | 10,015,097 | 14,382,333 | +4,367,236 |
| Felixstowe | 9,908,916 | 9,986,624 | +77,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,451,953 | 6,509,226 | -942,727 |
| Southampton | 3,099,865 | 3,436,319 | +336,454 |
| London | 2,966,148 | 2,152,669 | -813,479 |
| Belfast Port | 3,283,701 | 1,659,174 | -1,624,527 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,577,185 | 506,861 | -2,070,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,046,183 | 1,203,170 | +156,987 |
| Holyhead | 1,004,511 | 445,391 | -559,120 |
| Harwich | 467,098 | 356,464 | -110,634 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39151010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic scraps from low-density polyethylene, often used for packaging and films