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 | 23,211,888 |
| Netherlands | 2,311,231 |
| Belgium | 1,699,036 |
| France | 600,797 |
| Germany | 177,581 |
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 | 11,918,468 | 11,293,420 | -625,048 |
| Netherlands | 388,087 | 1,923,144 | +1,535,057 |
| Belgium | 629,705 | 1,069,331 | +439,626 |
| France | 309,692 | 291,105 | -18,587 |
| Germany | 26,813 | 150,768 | +123,955 |
| China | 75,791 | 101,387 | +25,596 |
| United States | 0 | 39,582 | +39,582 |
| Portugal | 21,668 | 0 | -21,668 |
| Canada | 18,969 | 0 | -18,969 |
| Poland | 15,745 | 0 | -15,745 |
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 | 23,202,610 |
| Belgium | 2,150,448 |
| Netherlands | 1,516,219 |
| France | 524,459 |
| Germany | 511,904 |
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 | 11,910,785 | 11,291,825 | -618,960 |
| Belgium | 604,102 | 1,546,346 | +942,244 |
| Netherlands | 188,730 | 1,327,489 | +1,138,759 |
| France | 307,457 | 217,002 | -90,455 |
| Germany | 219,917 | 291,987 | +72,070 |
| China | 75,791 | 101,387 | +25,596 |
| Brazil | 49,836 | 43,324 | -6,512 |
| United States | 11,779 | 39,582 | +27,803 |
| Canada | 21,944 | 0 | -21,944 |
| Denmark | 14,507 | 0 | -14,507 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 23,665,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,550,830 |
| 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) | 11,324,054 | 12,340,955 | +1,016,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,105,775 | 2,445,055 | +339,280 |
| Air transport | 2,470 | 88,908 | +86,438 |
| 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 | 18,730,527 |
| Fishguard | 2,613,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,190,696 |
| Dover | 1,594,660 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,268,753 |
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 | 10,287,437 | 8,443,090 | -1,844,347 |
| Fishguard | 628,935 | 1,984,866 | +1,355,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 481,178 | 1,709,518 | +1,228,340 |
| Dover | 576,141 | 1,018,519 | +442,378 |
| Liverpool Docks | 741,554 | 527,199 | -214,355 |
| Milford | 172,468 | 334,303 | +161,835 |
| Eurotunnel | 186,921 | 147,641 | -39,280 |
| Felixstowe | 70,902 | 153,983 | +83,081 |
| Hull | 58,489 | 117,403 | +58,914 |
| Killingholme | 3,089 | 135,956 | +132,867 |
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 |
| Remediation activities and other waste management services. | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LUXUS LIMITED | 28 |
| RECYCLE FOR FUTURE LTD | 27 |
| NOVELIS UK LTD | 24 |
| PASHA RECYCLING SERVICES LTD | 24 |
| VAN WERVEN UK LIMITED | 22 |
| TRADING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 21 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 20 |
| SORTOLOGY LIMITED | 18 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 15,047,975 |
| Italy | 6,591,332 |
| Belgium | 3,543,095 |
| Indonesia | 2,178,656 |
| Spain | 2,010,614 |
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 | 7,784,255 | 7,263,720 | -520,535 |
| Italy | 3,595,397 | 2,995,935 | -599,462 |
| Belgium | 1,309,577 | 2,233,518 | +923,941 |
| Indonesia | 1,022,839 | 1,155,817 | +132,978 |
| Spain | 1,012,470 | 998,144 | -14,326 |
| France | 1,306,086 | 702,158 | -603,928 |
| Turkey | 1,168,314 | 260,559 | -907,755 |
| Viet Nam | 723,335 | 595,462 | -127,873 |
| Sweden | 198,630 | 322,807 | +124,177 |
| Germany | 219,827 | 194,013 | -25,814 |
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 | 66,626 |
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 | 821 | 65,805 | +64,984 |
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) | 22,348,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,816,252 |
| Air transport | 213,104 |
| Other | 66,626 |
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) | 10,946,321 | 11,402,394 | +456,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,216,033 | 5,600,219 | -2,615,814 |
| Air transport | 115,400 | 97,704 | -17,696 |
| Other | 821 | 65,805 | +64,984 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,467,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,757,171 |
| Hull | 4,870,962 |
| London | 3,991,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,914,265 |
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 | 4,626,449 | 3,841,411 | -785,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,644,179 | 4,112,992 | +468,813 |
| Hull | 2,883,870 | 1,987,092 | -896,778 |
| London | 2,083,557 | 1,907,713 | -175,844 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,737,285 | 1,176,980 | -560,305 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,443,909 | 1,368,905 | -75,004 |
| Southampton | 869,657 | 652,481 | -217,176 |
| Harwich | 661,056 | 464,480 | -196,576 |
| Blyth Harbour | 0 | 562,919 | +562,919 |
| Portsmouth | 266,013 | 227,655 | -38,358 |
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