Import/export HS code 39151020: Heavy plastic waste (PE-HD)
Plastic scraps from high-density polyethylene, commonly used for bottles and containers
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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 | 2,759,472 |
| Netherlands | 1,168,607 |
| France | 118,280 |
| Indonesia | 96,081 |
| Belgium | 72,388 |
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 | 1,169,071 | 1,590,401 | +421,330 |
| Netherlands | 179,225 | 989,382 | +810,157 |
| France | 91,056 | 27,224 | -63,832 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 96,081 | +96,081 |
| Belgium | 52,724 | 19,664 | -33,060 |
| Nigeria | 70,931 | 0 | -70,931 |
| Turkey | 61,063 | 0 | -61,063 |
| Germany | 11,460 | 35,015 | +23,555 |
| El Salvador | 46,098 | 0 | -46,098 |
| Ghana | 38,460 | 0 | -38,460 |
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 | 2,576,885 |
| Netherlands | 989,882 |
| Belgium | 200,523 |
| France | 142,520 |
| Nigeria | 70,931 |
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 | 1,031,269 | 1,545,616 | +514,347 |
| Netherlands | 100,349 | 889,533 | +789,184 |
| Belgium | 110,225 | 90,298 | -19,927 |
| France | 55,691 | 86,829 | +31,138 |
| Nigeria | 70,931 | 0 | -70,931 |
| Turkey | 61,063 | 0 | -61,063 |
| Germany | 911 | 53,383 | +52,472 |
| United Kingdom | 31,924 | 20,803 | -11,121 |
| El Salvador | 46,098 | 0 | -46,098 |
| Ghana | 38,460 | 0 | -38,460 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,495,331 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 812,916 |
| Other | 172,532 |
| Air transport | 85,913 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,191,238 | 2,304,093 | +1,112,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 403,338 | 409,578 | +6,240 |
| Other | 137,802 | 34,730 | -103,072 |
| Air transport | 45,301 | 40,612 | -4,689 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,434,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,015,890 |
| Heysham | 513,264 |
| Holyhead | 347,852 |
| Belfast Port | 242,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 462,693 | 972,059 | +509,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 126,308 | 889,582 | +763,274 |
| Heysham | 198,786 | 314,478 | +115,692 |
| Holyhead | 250,457 | 97,395 | -153,062 |
| Belfast Port | 113,352 | 129,521 | +16,169 |
| Felixstowe | 83,199 | 125,753 | +42,554 |
| 000 | 137,802 | 34,730 | -103,072 |
| Dover | 79,172 | 37,975 | -41,197 |
| Hull | 8,715 | 89,264 | +80,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,448 | 0 | -96,448 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WRC RECYCLING LIMITED | 27 |
| BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED | 15 |
| PASHA RECYCLING SERVICES LTD | 15 |
| GLENAIR UK LIMITED | 14 |
| RECYCLE FOR FUTURE LTD | 12 |
| DTS TRADING LIMITED | 11 |
| ENVIROLINK RECYCLING (UK) LTD | 7 |
| BOOST RECYCLING LIMITED | 7 |
| HENDRON LTD | 6 |
| INTERFLOOR LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,994,282 |
| Turkey | 6,789,598 |
| Poland | 4,522,745 |
| Germany | 3,661,306 |
| Netherlands | 2,702,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,551,455 | 4,442,827 | -108,628 |
| Turkey | 4,419,770 | 2,369,828 | -2,049,942 |
| Poland | 1,439,432 | 3,083,313 | +1,643,881 |
| Germany | 2,061,087 | 1,600,219 | -460,868 |
| Netherlands | 1,066,181 | 1,636,618 | +570,437 |
| Spain | 1,241,330 | 1,239,158 | -2,172 |
| United States | 959,720 | 1,388,679 | +428,959 |
| France | 1,190,361 | 590,325 | -600,036 |
| Portugal | 991,032 | 78,315 | -912,717 |
| Greece | 484,148 | 385,926 | -98,222 |
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 | 132,841 |
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 | 0 | 132,841 | +132,841 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,820,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,411,225 |
| Other | 132,841 |
| Air transport | 9,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,049,736 | 10,771,199 | -278,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,651,745 | 7,759,480 | -1,892,265 |
| Other | 0 | 132,841 | +132,841 |
| Air transport | 8,595 | 1,224 | -7,371 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,843,097 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,158,933 |
| London | 5,208,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,395,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,063,301 |
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 | 4,459,433 | 3,383,664 | -1,075,769 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,055,667 | 3,103,266 | +47,599 |
| London | 2,313,420 | 2,895,446 | +582,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,845,504 | 1,550,085 | -295,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,124,612 | 938,689 | -1,185,923 |
| Hull | 1,967,712 | 986,084 | -981,628 |
| Dover | 870,042 | 2,009,674 | +1,139,632 |
| Southampton | 1,015,953 | 1,091,554 | +75,601 |
| Harwich | 530,188 | 602,087 | +71,899 |
| Belfast Port | 570,126 | 521,910 | -48,216 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39151020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic scraps from high-density polyethylene, commonly used for bottles and containers