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 | 6,110,124 |
| Ireland | 5,925,804 |
| Israel | 3,476,513 |
| Netherlands | 3,183,431 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 3,223,830 | 2,886,294 | -337,536 |
| Ireland | 2,916,487 | 3,009,317 | +92,830 |
| Israel | 3,389,604 | 86,909 | -3,302,695 |
| Netherlands | 2,405,135 | 778,296 | -1,626,839 |
| United Arab Emirates | 284,960 | 2,095,267 | +1,810,307 |
| Germany | 1,188,291 | 428,740 | -759,551 |
| Portugal | 400,452 | 89,847 | -310,605 |
| India | 386,299 | 47,326 | -338,973 |
| Belgium | 198,186 | 72,008 | -126,178 |
| South Africa | 146,234 | 105,777 | -40,457 |
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 | 8,158,006 |
| Ireland | 5,909,257 |
| Israel | 3,439,771 |
| Netherlands | 2,962,409 |
| Germany | 1,818,145 |
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 | 3,477,577 | 4,680,429 | +1,202,852 |
| Ireland | 2,909,503 | 2,999,754 | +90,251 |
| Israel | 3,352,862 | 86,909 | -3,265,953 |
| Netherlands | 2,309,929 | 652,480 | -1,657,449 |
| Germany | 1,344,143 | 474,002 | -870,141 |
| India | 386,299 | 47,326 | -338,973 |
| Portugal | 400,452 | 0 | -400,452 |
| Belgium | 160,101 | 171,446 | +11,345 |
| Qatar | 0 | 285,808 | +285,808 |
| South Africa | 146,234 | 105,777 | -40,457 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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) | 16,303,669 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,691,275 |
| Air transport | 10,537 |
| 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) | 10,151,853 | 6,151,816 | -4,000,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,922,242 | 3,769,033 | -1,153,209 |
| Air transport | 9,524 | 1,013 | -8,511 |
| 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 | 12,290,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,937,579 |
| Heysham | 2,808,601 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,675,544 |
| Felixstowe | 2,086,100 |
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 | 7,215,845 | 5,074,253 | -2,141,592 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,285,542 | 652,037 | -1,633,505 |
| Heysham | 1,395,049 | 1,413,552 | +18,503 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,374,288 | 1,301,256 | -73,032 |
| Felixstowe | 1,477,793 | 608,307 | -869,486 |
| Holyhead | 271,989 | 333,908 | +61,919 |
| London | 439,637 | 48,884 | -390,753 |
| Southampton | 121,651 | 241,813 | +120,162 |
| Dover | 244,818 | 37,206 | -207,612 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,009 | 51,597 | -33,412 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 28,525,808 |
| Netherlands | 17,871,493 |
| Malaysia | 6,376,562 |
| Belgium | 6,092,694 |
| Portugal | 2,436,210 |
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 | 16,152,410 | 12,373,398 | -3,779,012 |
| Netherlands | 10,699,206 | 7,172,287 | -3,526,919 |
| Malaysia | 2,533,454 | 3,843,108 | +1,309,654 |
| Belgium | 3,836,162 | 2,256,532 | -1,579,630 |
| Portugal | 1,543,759 | 892,451 | -651,308 |
| Ireland | 1,390,497 | 926,982 | -463,515 |
| France | 1,621,922 | 431,713 | -1,190,209 |
| Germany | 1,356,006 | 579,875 | -776,131 |
| Spain | 1,268,238 | 557,920 | -710,318 |
| Taiwan | 931,668 | 532,121 | -399,547 |
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 | 453,176 |
| 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 | 83,438 | 369,738 | +286,300 |
| 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) | 46,649,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,514,204 |
| Other | 490,967 |
| 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) | 26,117,984 | 20,531,066 | -5,586,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,274,443 | 11,239,761 | -7,034,682 |
| Other | 121,229 | 369,738 | +248,509 |
| 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 | 21,233,748 |
| Felixstowe | 16,756,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,240,874 |
| Southampton | 5,828,921 |
| London | 5,058,499 |
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 | 10,199,594 | 11,034,154 | +834,560 |
| Felixstowe | 9,775,147 | 6,981,686 | -2,793,461 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,733,888 | 4,506,986 | -3,226,902 |
| Southampton | 3,071,155 | 2,757,766 | -313,389 |
| London | 3,190,090 | 1,868,409 | -1,321,681 |
| Belfast Port | 3,431,814 | 1,428,794 | -2,003,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,662,038 | 500,670 | -2,161,368 |
| Liverpool Docks | 857,621 | 997,179 | +139,558 |
| Holyhead | 1,011,141 | 511,615 | -499,526 |
| Harwich | 535,867 | 282,839 | -253,028 |
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