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 | 23,371,258 |
| Netherlands | 2,306,725 |
| Belgium | 1,801,932 |
| France | 611,542 |
| Germany | 203,608 |
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 | 13,204,058 | 10,167,200 | -3,036,858 |
| Netherlands | 401,176 | 1,905,549 | +1,504,373 |
| Belgium | 817,109 | 984,823 | +167,714 |
| France | 315,488 | 296,054 | -19,434 |
| Germany | 33,022 | 170,586 | +137,564 |
| China | 84,197 | 92,981 | +8,784 |
| United States | 0 | 96,887 | +96,887 |
| Portugal | 21,668 | 4,762 | -16,906 |
| 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 | 23,361,980 |
| Belgium | 2,253,623 |
| Netherlands | 1,503,976 |
| Germany | 537,931 |
| France | 535,204 |
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 | 13,194,780 | 10,167,200 | -3,027,580 |
| Belgium | 797,377 | 1,456,246 | +658,869 |
| Netherlands | 187,438 | 1,316,538 | +1,129,100 |
| Germany | 226,126 | 311,805 | +85,679 |
| France | 313,253 | 221,951 | -91,302 |
| China | 84,197 | 92,981 | +8,784 |
| United States | 11,779 | 96,887 | +85,108 |
| Brazil | 50,609 | 42,272 | -8,337 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 24,166,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,383,514 |
| 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) | 12,723,872 | 11,442,808 | -1,281,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,181,801 | 2,201,713 | +19,912 |
| Air transport | 10,876 | 80,502 | +69,626 |
| 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 | 18,312,765 |
| Fishguard | 2,927,503 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,174,548 |
| Dover | 1,704,590 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,329,319 |
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 | 11,638,885 | 6,673,880 | -4,965,005 |
| Fishguard | 628,935 | 2,298,568 | +1,669,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 497,196 | 1,677,352 | +1,180,156 |
| Dover | 745,877 | 958,713 | +212,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 673,579 | 655,740 | -17,839 |
| Milford | 172,468 | 498,113 | +325,645 |
| Eurotunnel | 186,921 | 171,562 | -15,359 |
| Felixstowe | 70,902 | 153,983 | +83,081 |
| Holyhead | 96,112 | 75,706 | -20,406 |
| Hull | 58,939 | 112,447 | +53,508 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 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 | 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 | 15,039,085 |
| Italy | 6,560,124 |
| Belgium | 3,539,769 |
| Indonesia | 2,209,253 |
| Spain | 2,043,291 |
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 | 8,164,151 | 6,874,934 | -1,289,217 |
| Italy | 3,462,491 | 3,097,633 | -364,858 |
| Belgium | 1,324,524 | 2,215,245 | +890,721 |
| Indonesia | 1,233,759 | 975,494 | -258,265 |
| Spain | 1,264,275 | 779,016 | -485,259 |
| France | 1,236,737 | 634,388 | -602,349 |
| Viet Nam | 788,894 | 550,976 | -237,918 |
| Turkey | 1,132,152 | 199,224 | -932,928 |
| Sweden | 215,685 | 335,641 | +119,956 |
| Germany | 248,414 | 167,682 | -80,732 |
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 | 83,753 |
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 | 82,932 | +82,111 |
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) | 22,928,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,946,372 |
| Air transport | 212,386 |
| Other | 83,753 |
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) | 11,898,685 | 11,029,341 | -869,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,949,734 | 4,996,638 | -2,953,096 |
| Air transport | 115,604 | 96,782 | -18,822 |
| Other | 821 | 82,932 | +82,111 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,608,870 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,682,866 |
| Hull | 4,896,250 |
| London | 3,867,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,797,952 |
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 | 4,784,637 | 3,824,233 | -960,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,914,351 | 3,768,515 | -145,836 |
| Hull | 2,863,124 | 2,033,126 | -829,998 |
| London | 2,007,567 | 1,859,775 | -147,792 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,700,002 | 1,097,950 | -602,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,693,694 | 1,067,972 | -625,722 |
| Southampton | 959,183 | 532,962 | -426,221 |
| Harwich | 634,917 | 450,592 | -184,325 |
| Blyth Harbour | 0 | 574,593 | +574,593 |
| Portsmouth | 304,216 | 187,303 | -116,913 |
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