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 | 5,358,594 |
| Ireland | 1,342,031 |
| Netherlands | 1,109,911 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,054,030 |
| 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 | 570,057 | 4,788,537 | +4,218,480 |
| Ireland | 993,296 | 348,735 | -644,561 |
| Netherlands | 1,069,042 | 40,869 | -1,028,173 |
| United Arab Emirates | 177,918 | 876,112 | +698,194 |
| 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 |
| Italy | 46,767 | 0 | -46,767 |
| Turkey | 46,564 | 0 | -46,564 |
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 | 5,390,822 |
| Ireland | 1,339,501 |
| Netherlands | 1,134,470 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,130,220 |
| 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 | 570,057 | 4,820,765 | +4,250,708 |
| Ireland | 991,807 | 347,694 | -644,113 |
| Netherlands | 1,069,042 | 65,428 | -1,003,614 |
| United Arab Emirates | 254,108 | 876,112 | +622,004 |
| 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 |
| Bangladesh | 46,767 | 0 | -46,767 |
| Turkey | 46,564 | 0 | -46,564 |
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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 8,344,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,470,544 |
| Air transport | 98,575 |
| Other | 1,489 |
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) | 2,216,137 | 6,128,788 | +3,912,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,038,545 | 431,999 | -606,546 |
| Air transport | 17,007 | 81,568 | +64,561 |
| Other | 1,489 | 0 | -1,489 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,723,262 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,573,386 |
| Heysham | 1,242,434 |
| Southampton | 839,843 |
| Hull | 752,537 |
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 | 787,200 | 3,936,062 | +3,148,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 212,459 | 1,360,927 | +1,148,468 |
| Heysham | 966,338 | 276,096 | -690,242 |
| Southampton | 111,940 | 727,903 | +615,963 |
| Hull | 752,537 | 0 | -752,537 |
| London | 186,090 | 18,441 | -167,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,286 | 27,415 | -137,871 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,954 | 148,433 | +131,479 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,007 | 68,115 | +51,108 |
| Dover | 46,767 | 3,453 | -43,314 |
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 | 9 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Remediation activities and other waste management services. | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ORANGE AND ORANGE LTD | 10 |
| PASHA RECYCLING SERVICES LTD | 3 |
| HENDRON LTD | 3 |
| MIDWEST POLYCHEM LIMITED | 3 |
| DTS TRADING LIMITED | 2 |
| KWS UK LIMITED | 2 |
| CLEAN TECH U.K. LIMITED | 2 |
| RESOURCE AND FUELS UK LIMITED | 2 |
| MTALX LIMITED | 2 |
| N&P CRAYFORD MRF 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 | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10,138,399 |
| France | 9,963,996 |
| Netherlands | 7,529,847 |
| Turkey | 4,946,162 |
| Germany | 2,081,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 6,647,079 | 3,491,320 | -3,155,759 |
| France | 4,005,014 | 5,958,982 | +1,953,968 |
| Netherlands | 3,692,856 | 3,836,991 | +144,135 |
| Turkey | 2,284,862 | 2,661,300 | +376,438 |
| Germany | 934,492 | 1,146,618 | +212,126 |
| Indonesia | 17,634 | 1,865,970 | +1,848,336 |
| Ireland | 678,590 | 1,135,758 | +457,168 |
| Portugal | 461,643 | 1,327,831 | +866,188 |
| United States | 1,341,214 | 342,481 | -998,733 |
| Slovakia | 212,368 | 1,067,907 | +855,539 |
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 | 8,927 |
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 | 8,927 | +8,927 |
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) | 31,836,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,978,345 |
| Air transport | 80,953 |
| Other | 8,927 |
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) | 15,052,856 | 16,783,256 | +1,730,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,066,296 | 8,912,049 | -154,247 |
| Air transport | 3,066 | 77,887 | +74,821 |
| Other | 0 | 8,927 | +8,927 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,336,987 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,776,226 |
| Felixstowe | 6,025,231 |
| London | 5,335,801 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,863,089 |
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 | 4,269,798 | 6,067,189 | +1,797,391 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,715,810 | 5,060,416 | +344,606 |
| Felixstowe | 3,248,215 | 2,777,016 | -471,199 |
| London | 2,623,066 | 2,712,735 | +89,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,355,672 | 3,507,417 | +2,151,745 |
| Thamesport | 2,286,698 | 529,154 | -1,757,544 |
| Southampton | 1,237,868 | 517,110 | -720,758 |
| Liverpool Docks | 737,747 | 659,007 | -78,740 |
| Dover | 739,430 | 383,683 | -355,747 |
| Heysham | 372,800 | 682,665 | +309,865 |
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