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 | 7,817,172 |
| Ireland | 6,105,734 |
| Netherlands | 3,060,951 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 3,251,955 | 4,565,217 | +1,313,262 |
| Ireland | 2,763,121 | 3,342,613 | +579,492 |
| Netherlands | 1,714,841 | 1,346,110 | -368,731 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,235,376 | 1,406,324 | +170,948 |
| Israel | 2,593,834 | 0 | -2,593,834 |
| Germany | 1,100,983 | 1,260,967 | +159,984 |
| France | 82,527 | 367,997 | +285,470 |
| 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 | 10,126,527 |
| Ireland | 6,069,668 |
| Netherlands | 2,718,826 |
| Germany | 2,608,905 |
| 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 | 4,130,590 | 5,995,937 | +1,865,347 |
| Ireland | 2,754,486 | 3,315,182 | +560,696 |
| Netherlands | 1,629,716 | 1,089,110 | -540,606 |
| Germany | 1,198,237 | 1,410,668 | +212,431 |
| Israel | 2,593,834 | 0 | -2,593,834 |
| India | 422,838 | 25,248 | -397,590 |
| France | 14,061 | 353,210 | +339,149 |
| Portugal | 344,389 | 0 | -344,389 |
| Belgium | 107,787 | 211,201 | +103,414 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,422,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,490,236 |
| Other | 22,688 |
| Air transport | 13,257 |
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) | 9,553,921 | 7,868,556 | -1,685,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,477,237 | 5,012,999 | +535,762 |
| Other | 45 | 22,643 | +22,598 |
| Air transport | 7,702 | 5,555 | -2,147 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 13,603,083 |
| Heysham | 2,994,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,844,738 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,642,440 |
| Felixstowe | 2,162,586 |
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 | 7,258,604 | 6,344,479 | -914,125 |
| Heysham | 1,603,424 | 1,390,720 | -212,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,822,044 | 1,022,694 | -799,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 991,280 | 1,651,160 | +659,880 |
| Felixstowe | 1,087,757 | 1,074,829 | -12,928 |
| London | 387,829 | 364,246 | -23,583 |
| Holyhead | 235,837 | 363,859 | +128,022 |
| Dover | 205,929 | 232,216 | +26,287 |
| Southampton | 313,104 | 79,920 | -233,184 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,255 | 171,192 | +117,937 |
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
|
14 |
|
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
|
8 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | 32,208,864 |
| Netherlands | 17,886,093 |
| Malaysia | 7,490,860 |
| Belgium | 6,182,582 |
| Portugal | 2,130,826 |
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 | 16,838,797 | 15,370,067 | -1,468,730 |
| Netherlands | 9,902,286 | 7,983,807 | -1,918,479 |
| Malaysia | 4,246,006 | 3,244,854 | -1,001,152 |
| Belgium | 3,196,151 | 2,986,431 | -209,720 |
| Portugal | 2,014,836 | 115,990 | -1,898,846 |
| Ireland | 1,382,333 | 602,619 | -779,714 |
| France | 1,518,556 | 462,927 | -1,055,629 |
| Viet Nam | 564,933 | 1,407,997 | +843,064 |
| Germany | 984,512 | 559,841 | -424,671 |
| United States | 520,861 | 1,019,934 | +499,073 |
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 | 544,760 |
| 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 | 305,706 | +66,652 |
| 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) | 52,613,318 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,781,032 |
| Other | 582,551 |
| Air transport | 1,784 |
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) | 26,717,596 | 25,895,722 | -821,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,009,185 | 11,771,847 | -6,237,338 |
| Other | 276,845 | 305,706 | +28,861 |
| Air transport | 1,784 | 0 | -1,784 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 24,293,061 |
| Felixstowe | 20,138,332 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,878,444 |
| Southampton | 6,746,341 |
| Belfast Port | 4,689,793 |
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 | 11,818,511 | 12,474,550 | +656,039 |
| Felixstowe | 10,161,094 | 9,977,238 | -183,856 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,916,474 | 5,961,970 | -954,504 |
| Southampton | 3,747,376 | 2,998,965 | -748,411 |
| Belfast Port | 2,975,425 | 1,714,368 | -1,261,057 |
| London | 2,519,731 | 1,821,414 | -698,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,139,892 | 411,295 | -1,728,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,479,266 | 755,254 | -724,012 |
| Holyhead | 945,068 | 309,210 | -635,858 |
| Harwich | 440,878 | 291,887 | -148,991 |
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