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 | 20,862,223 |
| Netherlands | 1,760,160 |
| Belgium | 1,339,151 |
| France | 557,866 |
| China | 151,687 |
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 | 10,935,738 | 9,926,485 | -1,009,253 |
| Netherlands | 365,708 | 1,394,452 | +1,028,744 |
| Belgium | 442,357 | 896,794 | +454,437 |
| France | 280,556 | 277,310 | -3,246 |
| China | 75,791 | 75,896 | +105 |
| Germany | 28,966 | 112,525 | +83,559 |
| Portugal | 31,912 | 0 | -31,912 |
| Poland | 21,633 | 0 | -21,633 |
| 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 | 20,852,945 |
| Belgium | 1,734,370 |
| Netherlands | 1,075,926 |
| France | 481,813 |
| Germany | 439,413 |
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 | 10,935,738 | 9,917,207 | -1,018,531 |
| Belgium | 407,628 | 1,326,742 | +919,114 |
| Netherlands | 189,311 | 886,615 | +697,304 |
| France | 278,321 | 203,492 | -74,829 |
| Germany | 222,070 | 217,343 | -4,727 |
| China | 75,791 | 75,896 | +105 |
| Brazil | 40,746 | 38,974 | -1,772 |
| Canada | 21,944 | 0 | -21,944 |
| United States | 16,422 | 4,775 | -11,647 |
| Denmark | 19,080 | 0 | -19,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 20,686,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,174,797 |
| Air transport | 71,674 |
| 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) | 10,330,952 | 10,355,202 | +24,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,900,179 | 2,274,618 | +374,439 |
| Air transport | 7,076 | 64,598 | +57,522 |
| 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 | 18,268,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,748,293 |
| Dover | 1,308,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,267,156 |
| Fishguard | 930,049 |
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 | 9,304,635 | 8,963,669 | -340,966 |
| Immingham Docks | 460,149 | 1,288,144 | +827,995 |
| Dover | 352,700 | 955,549 | +602,849 |
| Liverpool Docks | 980,911 | 286,245 | -694,666 |
| Fishguard | 402,048 | 528,001 | +125,953 |
| Eurotunnel | 199,482 | 108,231 | -91,251 |
| Milford | 172,468 | 90,324 | -82,144 |
| Felixstowe | 80,091 | 70,886 | -9,205 |
| Holyhead | 91,841 | 58,246 | -33,595 |
| Hull | 60,564 | 81,777 | +21,213 |
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 |
| Remediation activities and other waste management services. | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LUXUS LIMITED | 25 |
| RECYCLE FOR FUTURE LTD | 24 |
| NOVELIS UK LTD | 22 |
| VAN WERVEN UK LIMITED | 22 |
| TRADING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 21 |
| PASHA RECYCLING SERVICES LTD | 20 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 20 |
| HENDRON LTD | 16 |
| RAVAGO MANUFACTURING UK LIMITED | 15 |
| SORTOLOGY LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14,386,973 |
| Italy | 6,749,234 |
| Belgium | 3,299,526 |
| Turkey | 2,904,690 |
| Indonesia | 2,178,656 |
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 | 7,225,034 | 7,161,939 | -63,095 |
| Italy | 4,280,374 | 2,468,860 | -1,811,514 |
| Belgium | 1,447,900 | 1,851,626 | +403,726 |
| Turkey | 2,689,986 | 214,704 | -2,475,282 |
| Indonesia | 637,351 | 1,541,305 | +903,954 |
| Spain | 1,025,119 | 1,049,321 | +24,202 |
| France | 1,330,333 | 612,275 | -718,058 |
| Viet Nam | 595,242 | 571,620 | -23,622 |
| Sweden | 128,230 | 275,897 | +147,667 |
| Germany | 197,450 | 180,619 | -16,831 |
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 | 1,878 |
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 | 1,878 | 0 | -1,878 |
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) | 19,574,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,206,232 |
| Air transport | 194,846 |
| Other | 1,878 |
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) | 8,859,582 | 10,714,866 | +1,855,284 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,561,795 | 5,644,437 | -5,917,358 |
| Air transport | 96,726 | 98,120 | +1,394 |
| Other | 1,878 | 0 | -1,878 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,560,587 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,569,110 |
| Hull | 5,021,088 |
| London | 3,941,831 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,502,315 |
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 | 5,226,154 | 3,334,433 | -1,891,721 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,454,892 | 4,114,218 | +659,326 |
| Hull | 3,185,364 | 1,835,724 | -1,349,640 |
| London | 2,244,799 | 1,697,032 | -547,767 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,651,320 | 1,850,995 | +199,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,850,623 | 1,197,323 | -653,300 |
| Southampton | 873,855 | 586,870 | -286,985 |
| Harwich | 765,334 | 492,840 | -272,494 |
| Portsmouth | 229,527 | 264,677 | +35,150 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,061 | 261,330 | +151,269 |
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