Import/export HS code 39159011: Plastic waste from propylene polymers
Recyclable plastic scraps made from polypropylene, used in packaging and textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 22,555,393 |
| Netherlands | 2,290,598 |
| Belgium | 1,794,294 |
| France | 596,773 |
| Germany | 202,084 |
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 | 13,411,015 | 9,144,378 | -4,266,637 |
| Netherlands | 494,054 | 1,796,544 | +1,302,490 |
| Belgium | 886,425 | 907,869 | +21,444 |
| France | 331,565 | 265,208 | -66,357 |
| Germany | 69,777 | 132,307 | +62,530 |
| China | 133,553 | 43,625 | -89,928 |
| United States | 0 | 96,887 | +96,887 |
| Portugal | 16,393 | 4,762 | -11,631 |
| Canada | 18,969 | 0 | -18,969 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,434 | 0 | -12,434 |
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 | 22,546,115 |
| Belgium | 2,253,623 |
| Netherlands | 1,487,849 |
| Germany | 536,407 |
| France | 520,435 |
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 | 13,401,737 | 9,144,378 | -4,257,359 |
| Belgium | 912,603 | 1,341,020 | +428,417 |
| Netherlands | 274,053 | 1,213,796 | +939,743 |
| Germany | 224,602 | 311,805 | +87,203 |
| France | 329,330 | 191,105 | -138,225 |
| China | 133,553 | 43,625 | -89,928 |
| United States | 11,779 | 96,887 | +85,108 |
| Brazil | 49,241 | 36,002 | -13,239 |
| Canada | 21,944 | 0 | -21,944 |
| United Kingdom | 9,278 | 3,590 | -5,688 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 23,740,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,948,614 |
| Air transport | 91,378 |
| Road transport | 3,248 |
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) | 13,470,213 | 10,270,169 | -3,200,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,852,168 | 2,096,446 | +244,278 |
| Air transport | 60,232 | 31,146 | -29,086 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,248 | +3,248 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 17,547,660 |
| Fishguard | 2,927,503 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,173,024 |
| Dover | 1,681,072 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,306,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 11,867,301 | 5,680,359 | -6,186,942 |
| Fishguard | 628,935 | 2,298,568 | +1,669,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 645,301 | 1,527,723 | +882,422 |
| Dover | 780,293 | 900,779 | +120,486 |
| Liverpool Docks | 673,464 | 633,186 | -40,278 |
| Milford | 139,102 | 498,113 | +359,011 |
| Eurotunnel | 220,045 | 134,053 | -85,992 |
| Felixstowe | 70,902 | 153,983 | +83,081 |
| Holyhead | 102,859 | 68,959 | -33,900 |
| Hull | 59,688 | 108,705 | +49,017 |
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
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
12 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Remediation activities and other waste management services.
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| LUXUS LIMITED | 29 |
| RECYCLE FOR FUTURE LTD | 27 |
| NOVELIS UK LTD | 25 |
| PASHA RECYCLING SERVICES LTD | 25 |
| VAN WERVEN UK LIMITED | 22 |
| TRADING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 21 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 20 |
| SORTOLOGY LIMITED | 19 |
| HENDRON LTD | 17 |
| RAVAGO MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,297,842 |
| Italy | 6,170,677 |
| Belgium | 3,318,045 |
| Indonesia | 2,209,253 |
| Spain | 1,997,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,129,199 | 6,168,643 | -1,960,556 |
| Italy | 3,381,097 | 2,789,580 | -591,517 |
| Belgium | 1,561,323 | 1,756,722 | +195,399 |
| Indonesia | 1,406,631 | 802,622 | -604,009 |
| Spain | 1,305,945 | 691,122 | -614,823 |
| France | 1,118,439 | 532,414 | -586,025 |
| Viet Nam | 811,203 | 525,577 | -285,626 |
| Turkey | 1,155,050 | 153,848 | -1,001,202 |
| Sweden | 228,897 | 308,906 | +80,009 |
| Germany | 255,837 | 134,679 | -121,158 |
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 | 82,932 |
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 | 82,932 | +82,932 |
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) | 21,689,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,484,559 |
| Air transport | 188,116 |
| Other | 82,932 |
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) | 12,092,957 | 9,596,830 | -2,496,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,126,020 | 4,358,539 | -3,767,481 |
| Air transport | 92,246 | 95,870 | +3,624 |
| Other | 0 | 82,932 | +82,932 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,229,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,280,018 |
| Hull | 4,619,807 |
| London | 3,578,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,757,649 |
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 | 4,801,863 | 3,427,377 | -1,374,486 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,070,274 | 3,209,744 | -860,530 |
| Hull | 2,806,892 | 1,812,915 | -993,977 |
| London | 1,949,876 | 1,628,194 | -321,682 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,891,519 | 866,130 | -1,025,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,640,878 | 892,750 | -748,128 |
| Southampton | 1,052,675 | 439,470 | -613,205 |
| Harwich | 657,268 | 381,646 | -275,622 |
| Blyth Harbour | 0 | 574,593 | +574,593 |
| Portsmouth | 315,933 | 175,586 | -140,347 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39159011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable plastic scraps made from polypropylene, used in packaging and textiles