Import/export HS code 39159020: Plastic waste from PET
Recyclable plastic scraps made from polyethylene terephthalate, often used for bottles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,007,694 |
| Ireland | 1,341,815 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,109,535 |
| Netherlands | 941,807 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 406,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,840,261 | 4,167,433 | +2,327,172 |
| Ireland | 1,030,000 | 311,815 | -718,185 |
| United Arab Emirates | 398,353 | 711,182 | +312,829 |
| Netherlands | 888,221 | 53,586 | -834,635 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 406,449 | +406,449 |
| Oman | 208,721 | 0 | -208,721 |
| Bahrain | 76,190 | 0 | -76,190 |
| Israel | 0 | 65,258 | +65,258 |
| Turkey | 46,564 | 0 | -46,564 |
| Germany | 0 | 35,478 | +35,478 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,039,922 |
| Ireland | 1,340,560 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,185,725 |
| Netherlands | 966,366 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 406,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,840,261 | 4,199,661 | +2,359,400 |
| Ireland | 1,029,786 | 310,774 | -719,012 |
| United Arab Emirates | 474,543 | 711,182 | +236,639 |
| Netherlands | 888,221 | 78,145 | -810,076 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 406,449 | +406,449 |
| Oman | 140,004 | 0 | -140,004 |
| Colombia | 68,717 | 0 | -68,717 |
| Israel | 0 | 65,258 | +65,258 |
| Turkey | 46,564 | 0 | -46,564 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 33,343 | +33,343 |
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 | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,838,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,418,986 |
| Air transport | 122,376 |
| Other | 214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,465,250 | 5,373,332 | +1,908,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,012,874 | 406,112 | -606,762 |
| Air transport | 24,181 | 98,195 | +74,014 |
| Other | 214 | 0 | -214 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,164,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,555,531 |
| Heysham | 1,245,104 |
| Southampton | 1,031,787 |
| Hull | 645,652 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,472,377 | 3,691,695 | +2,219,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 538,065 | 1,017,466 | +479,401 |
| Heysham | 998,802 | 246,302 | -752,500 |
| Southampton | 444,493 | 587,294 | +142,801 |
| Hull | 645,652 | 0 | -645,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 147,294 | 19,637 | -127,657 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,087 | 46,469 | -70,618 |
| London | 105,243 | 18,441 | -86,802 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,181 | 84,742 | +60,561 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 73,360 | +73,360 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
7 |
|
Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
|
7 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
1 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORANGE AND ORANGE LTD | 11 |
| PASHA RECYCLING SERVICES LTD | 4 |
| HENDRON LTD | 3 |
| MIDWEST POLYCHEM LIMITED | 3 |
| SORTOLOGY LIMITED | 2 |
| NEVIS RESOURCES LIMITED | 2 |
| DENNISON PETROCHEM LTD | 2 |
| DTS TRADING LIMITED | 2 |
| KWS UK LIMITED | 2 |
| CLEAN TECH U.K. LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,229,676 |
| Spain | 9,166,006 |
| Netherlands | 7,478,029 |
| Turkey | 4,773,713 |
| Indonesia | 2,119,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,715,658 | 4,514,018 | -1,201,640 |
| Spain | 6,644,749 | 2,521,257 | -4,123,492 |
| Netherlands | 4,329,528 | 3,148,501 | -1,181,027 |
| Turkey | 1,985,043 | 2,788,670 | +803,627 |
| Indonesia | 48,584 | 2,070,745 | +2,022,161 |
| Germany | 983,801 | 1,045,783 | +61,982 |
| Ireland | 1,042,042 | 930,975 | -111,067 |
| Portugal | 1,141,122 | 657,126 | -483,996 |
| United States | 1,430,592 | 253,103 | -1,177,489 |
| Slovakia | 303,665 | 976,610 | +672,945 |
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 | 35,904 |
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 | 35,904 | +35,904 |
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) | 31,474,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,315,987 |
| Air transport | 82,310 |
| Other | 35,904 |
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) | 17,805,387 | 13,669,577 | -4,135,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,508,606 | 7,807,381 | -1,701,225 |
| Air transport | 1,147 | 81,163 | +80,016 |
| Other | 0 | 35,904 | +35,904 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,335,856 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,582,036 |
| Felixstowe | 5,703,522 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,147,448 |
| London | 5,023,881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,319,091 | 5,016,765 | -302,326 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,624,881 | 3,957,155 | -1,667,726 |
| Felixstowe | 2,803,423 | 2,900,099 | +96,676 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,560,614 | 3,586,834 | +2,026,220 |
| London | 2,934,390 | 2,089,491 | -844,899 |
| Thamesport | 2,264,654 | 106,508 | -2,158,146 |
| Southampton | 1,306,063 | 390,628 | -915,435 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,144,595 | 266,974 | -877,621 |
| Dover | 532,332 | 546,220 | +13,888 |
| Hull | 867,940 | 168,189 | -699,751 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39159020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable plastic scraps made from polyethylene terephthalate, often used for bottles