Import/export HS code 39159070: Various plastic waste
Recyclable plastic scraps from other types of plastics not specifically categorized
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,471,365 |
| Ireland | 7,012,221 |
| Belgium | 4,831,073 |
| China | 2,467,378 |
| Nigeria | 959,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,501,471 | 3,969,894 | +468,423 |
| Ireland | 4,358,351 | 2,653,870 | -1,704,481 |
| Belgium | 2,597,953 | 2,233,120 | -364,833 |
| China | 1,426,352 | 1,041,026 | -385,326 |
| Nigeria | 368,013 | 591,543 | +223,530 |
| Brazil | 647,899 | 224,103 | -423,796 |
| Netherlands | 209,030 | 641,898 | +432,868 |
| Denmark | 256,324 | 482,652 | +226,328 |
| United States | 432,068 | 251,458 | -180,610 |
| Poland | 160,441 | 482,482 | +322,041 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,623,080 |
| Ireland | 6,673,420 |
| Belgium | 3,892,036 |
| China | 2,508,780 |
| France | 1,353,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,630,980 | 3,992,100 | +361,120 |
| Ireland | 4,286,167 | 2,387,253 | -1,898,914 |
| Belgium | 2,061,523 | 1,830,513 | -231,010 |
| China | 1,511,714 | 997,066 | -514,648 |
| France | 695,782 | 657,597 | -38,185 |
| Nigeria | 368,013 | 569,585 | +201,572 |
| United States | 537,185 | 384,895 | -152,290 |
| Brazil | 643,960 | 224,103 | -419,857 |
| Denmark | 245,605 | 486,622 | +241,017 |
| Netherlands | 220,127 | 434,994 | +214,867 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,977,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,393,301 |
| Air transport | 1,132,738 |
| Other | 313,058 |
| Road transport | 6,941 |
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) | 8,451,132 | 7,526,175 | -924,957 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,429,297 | 5,964,004 | -465,293 |
| Air transport | 822,015 | 310,723 | -511,292 |
| Other | 58,259 | 254,799 | +196,540 |
| Road transport | 6,941 | 0 | -6,941 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,874,612 |
| Heysham | 4,370,606 |
| Hull | 3,272,448 |
| Dover | 3,269,013 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,796,507 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,870,410 | 5,004,202 | +1,133,792 |
| Heysham | 2,471,183 | 1,899,423 | -571,760 |
| Hull | 1,845,795 | 1,426,653 | -419,142 |
| Dover | 1,371,727 | 1,897,286 | +525,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,265,056 | 1,531,451 | +266,395 |
| Felixstowe | 1,607,457 | 547,821 | -1,059,636 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,506,925 | 467,595 | -1,039,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 397,602 | 206,746 | -190,856 |
| Southampton | 165,699 | 381,741 | +216,042 |
| East Midlands Airport | 301,271 | 39,948 | -261,323 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 11 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CARPENTER LIMITED | 28 |
| POLYRAM U.K. LIMITED | 27 |
| INTERFLOOR LIMITED | 25 |
| LINPAC PACKAGING LIMITED | 24 |
| HODGE CLEMCO LIMITED | 23 |
| RAM ONLINE LIMITED | 22 |
| CAB POLYMERS LIMITED | 15 |
| MILSPEED INTERNATIONAL LTD | 14 |
| PPL REALISATIONS 2025 LIMITED | 14 |
| KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,549,349 |
| Turkey | 5,717,493 |
| Malaysia | 4,051,773 |
| Netherlands | 2,991,343 |
| Belgium | 2,712,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,685,566 | 4,863,783 | -1,821,783 |
| Turkey | 4,361,528 | 1,355,965 | -3,005,563 |
| Malaysia | 2,207,798 | 1,843,975 | -363,823 |
| Netherlands | 956,798 | 2,034,545 | +1,077,747 |
| Belgium | 1,531,111 | 1,180,930 | -350,181 |
| Indonesia | 1,887,988 | 444,831 | -1,443,157 |
| Portugal | 1,257,951 | 896,022 | -361,929 |
| Viet Nam | 1,728,196 | 113,817 | -1,614,379 |
| Ireland | 825,423 | 1,000,976 | +175,553 |
| Spain | 1,066,606 | 731,721 | -334,885 |
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 | 1,646,492 |
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 | 663,461 | 983,031 | +319,570 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,305,487 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,742,958 |
| Other | 1,646,492 |
| Air transport | 221,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,020,150 | 10,285,337 | -7,734,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,214,563 | 7,528,395 | -686,168 |
| Other | 663,461 | 983,031 | +319,570 |
| Air transport | 81,974 | 139,820 | +57,846 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 8,197,937 |
| Felixstowe | 6,866,092 |
| Southampton | 6,693,332 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,078,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,697,867 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,257,818 | 3,940,119 | -317,699 |
| Felixstowe | 2,732,182 | 4,133,910 | +1,401,728 |
| Southampton | 5,853,623 | 839,709 | -5,013,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,013,015 | 3,065,510 | +52,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,990,515 | 1,707,352 | -283,163 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,023,350 | 1,262,193 | -761,157 |
| London | 2,139,590 | 714,820 | -1,424,770 |
| Harwich | 2,321,955 | 333,739 | -1,988,216 |
| 000 | 663,461 | 983,031 | +319,570 |
| Holyhead | 503,752 | 463,985 | -39,767 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39159070
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recyclable plastic scraps from other types of plastics not specifically categorized