Import/export HS code 391610: Plastic monofilament and rods made of ethylene polymers
Plastic items like threads, rods, or sticks made from ethylene-based plastics
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 5,418,331 |
| Germany | 4,001,394 |
| United States | 2,524,346 |
| Sweden | 1,495,799 |
| Belgium | 1,380,877 |
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 | 2,735,849 | 2,682,482 | -53,367 |
| Germany | 1,822,941 | 2,178,453 | +355,512 |
| United States | 1,535,967 | 988,379 | -547,588 |
| Sweden | 852,128 | 643,671 | -208,457 |
| Belgium | 625,693 | 755,184 | +129,491 |
| Australia | 315,392 | 494,619 | +179,227 |
| Italy | 198,161 | 363,785 | +165,624 |
| Ireland | 321,354 | 96,280 | -225,074 |
| France | 201,106 | 183,295 | -17,811 |
| Netherlands | 224,188 | 93,084 | -131,104 |
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 | 5,700,268 |
| Germany | 4,254,470 |
| United States | 2,552,074 |
| Sweden | 1,352,888 |
| Belgium | 1,195,834 |
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 | 2,964,748 | 2,735,520 | -229,228 |
| Germany | 1,963,918 | 2,290,552 | +326,634 |
| United States | 1,541,106 | 1,010,968 | -530,138 |
| Sweden | 852,114 | 500,774 | -351,340 |
| Belgium | 611,878 | 583,956 | -27,922 |
| Australia | 315,392 | 494,619 | +179,227 |
| Italy | 271,020 | 413,137 | +142,117 |
| Netherlands | 408,013 | 19,928 | -388,085 |
| Ireland | 298,943 | 61,355 | -237,588 |
| Denmark | 3,751 | 141,180 | +137,429 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 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) | 10,583,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,537,853 |
| Air transport | 1,234,427 |
| Road transport | 271,327 |
| Other | 191,892 |
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) | 6,044,883 | 4,538,411 | -1,506,472 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,889,033 | 3,648,820 | +759,787 |
| Air transport | 666,667 | 567,760 | -98,907 |
| Road transport | 108,167 | 163,160 | +54,993 |
| Other | 102,295 | 89,597 | -12,698 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,467,093 |
| Felixstowe | 3,433,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,280,023 |
| Southampton | 2,268,947 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,712,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,535,863 | 1,931,230 | +395,367 |
| Felixstowe | 2,259,892 | 1,173,166 | -1,086,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,378,490 | 901,533 | -476,957 |
| Southampton | 945,049 | 1,323,898 | +378,849 |
| Liverpool Docks | 942,126 | 770,265 | -171,861 |
| London Gateway Port | 635,050 | 982,261 | +347,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 373,103 | 296,241 | -76,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 316,660 | 238,174 | -78,486 |
| London | 142,271 | 285,490 | +143,219 |
| Belfast Port | 237,453 | 88,787 | -148,666 |
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
|
26 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NMC (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 45 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 45 |
| ALUPROF UK LIMITED | 34 |
| HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| BIOMET UK LIMITED | 25 |
| ENSINGER LIMITED | 21 |
| OBEX PROTECTION LTD | 18 |
| OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED | 17 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
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 | 12,381,750 |
| United States | 3,213,838 |
| Ireland | 2,717,729 |
| Netherlands | 2,235,813 |
| Italy | 2,011,870 |
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 | 4,724,244 | 7,657,506 | +2,933,262 |
| United States | 2,090,075 | 1,123,763 | -966,312 |
| Ireland | 1,822,589 | 895,140 | -927,449 |
| Netherlands | 179,416 | 2,056,397 | +1,876,981 |
| Italy | 1,280,864 | 731,006 | -549,858 |
| Belgium | 1,136,520 | 873,874 | -262,646 |
| Switzerland | 1,241,188 | 574,482 | -666,706 |
| France | 568,699 | 752,195 | +183,496 |
| Canada | 827,721 | 298,113 | -529,608 |
| Poland | 424,967 | 448,191 | +23,224 |
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 | 17,706 |
| Ireland | 2,339 |
| China | 24 |
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 | 9,250 | 8,456 | -794 |
| Ireland | 2,073 | 266 | -1,807 |
| China | 24 | 0 | -24 |
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) | 24,201,418 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,933,328 |
| Air transport | 5,751,416 |
| Other | 27,535 |
| Road transport | 4,349 |
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) | 10,827,950 | 13,373,468 | +2,545,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,897,825 | 2,035,503 | -1,862,322 |
| Air transport | 3,241,080 | 2,510,336 | -730,744 |
| Other | 15,379 | 12,156 | -3,223 |
| Road transport | 4,349 | 0 | -4,349 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,428,567 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,200,771 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,109,832 |
| Southampton | 1,999,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,644,152 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,503,667 | 8,924,900 | +5,421,233 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,641,457 | 3,559,314 | -2,082,143 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,516,409 | 593,423 | -922,986 |
| Southampton | 997,925 | 1,001,540 | +3,615 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 751,625 | 892,527 | +140,902 |
| East Midlands Airport | 925,953 | 622,904 | -303,049 |
| London Stansted Airport | 809,519 | 534,719 | -274,800 |
| Holyhead | 650,400 | 430,328 | -220,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 870,167 | 142,239 | -727,928 |
| ZLC | 384,017 | 427,573 | +43,556 |
Quick facts
HS code: 391610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic items like threads, rods, or sticks made from ethylene-based plastics