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 | 6,356,423 |
| Germany | 4,130,470 |
| United States | 2,674,108 |
| Sweden | 1,450,124 |
| Belgium | 1,440,071 |
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 | 3,380,863 | 2,975,560 | -405,303 |
| Germany | 1,865,442 | 2,265,028 | +399,586 |
| United States | 1,615,902 | 1,058,206 | -557,696 |
| Sweden | 852,128 | 597,996 | -254,132 |
| Belgium | 647,916 | 792,155 | +144,239 |
| Australia | 231,480 | 559,192 | +327,712 |
| Italy | 203,570 | 348,935 | +145,365 |
| Ireland | 339,135 | 114,898 | -224,237 |
| Netherlands | 291,392 | 101,170 | -190,222 |
| France | 149,375 | 222,354 | +72,979 |
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 | 6,631,657 |
| Germany | 4,474,124 |
| United States | 2,701,836 |
| Sweden | 1,309,383 |
| Belgium | 1,249,567 |
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 | 3,607,824 | 3,023,833 | -583,991 |
| Germany | 2,112,691 | 2,361,433 | +248,742 |
| United States | 1,621,237 | 1,080,599 | -540,638 |
| Sweden | 854,284 | 455,099 | -399,185 |
| Belgium | 625,010 | 624,557 | -453 |
| Australia | 231,480 | 559,192 | +327,712 |
| Italy | 269,196 | 402,568 | +133,372 |
| Netherlands | 398,421 | 29,520 | -368,901 |
| Ireland | 317,075 | 79,170 | -237,905 |
| 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 Midlands | 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 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 11,671,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,715,822 |
| Air transport | 1,267,632 |
| Road transport | 287,198 |
| Other | 200,239 |
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) | 6,695,864 | 4,975,363 | -1,720,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,011,964 | 3,703,858 | +691,894 |
| Air transport | 643,963 | 623,669 | -20,294 |
| Road transport | 103,328 | 183,870 | +80,542 |
| Other | 90,761 | 109,478 | +18,717 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,937,263 |
| Dover | 3,556,403 |
| Southampton | 2,704,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,237,620 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,916,975 |
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 | 2,529,529 | 1,407,734 | -1,121,795 |
| Dover | 1,526,538 | 2,029,865 | +503,327 |
| Southampton | 1,487,682 | 1,217,225 | -270,457 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,377,767 | 859,853 | -517,914 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,099,737 | 817,238 | -282,499 |
| London Gateway Port | 491,995 | 1,159,752 | +667,757 |
| Eurotunnel | 372,437 | 293,664 | -78,773 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 325,416 | 252,814 | -72,602 |
| London | 148,188 | 294,957 | +146,769 |
| Belfast Port | 183,376 | 142,864 | -40,512 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NMC (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 45 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 44 |
| ALUPROF UK LIMITED | 34 |
| HYDRO BUILDING SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 32 |
| BIOMET UK LIMITED | 25 |
| ENSINGER LIMITED | 21 |
| OBEX PROTECTION LTD | 18 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 16 |
| OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
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 | 11,616,863 |
| United States | 4,090,574 |
| Ireland | 2,812,001 |
| Italy | 2,271,744 |
| Belgium | 2,156,197 |
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 | 3,997,278 | 7,619,585 | +3,622,307 |
| United States | 2,898,029 | 1,192,545 | -1,705,484 |
| Ireland | 1,514,294 | 1,297,707 | -216,587 |
| Italy | 1,322,492 | 949,252 | -373,240 |
| Belgium | 1,219,222 | 936,975 | -282,247 |
| Netherlands | 291,689 | 1,779,266 | +1,487,577 |
| Switzerland | 1,366,822 | 674,725 | -692,097 |
| France | 720,752 | 758,677 | +37,925 |
| Canada | 1,126,553 | 288,111 | -838,442 |
| Poland | 435,356 | 457,475 | +22,119 |
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 | 18,371 |
| Ireland | 3,053 |
| 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 | 9,062 | 9,309 | +247 |
| Ireland | 2,787 | 266 | -2,521 |
| 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) | 24,150,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,408,010 |
| Air transport | 5,861,771 |
| Other | 29,159 |
| Road transport | 7,363 |
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) | 10,273,088 | 13,877,502 | +3,604,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,172,201 | 2,235,809 | -2,936,392 |
| Air transport | 3,152,689 | 2,709,082 | -443,607 |
| Other | 15,571 | 13,588 | -1,983 |
| Road transport | 7,363 | 0 | -7,363 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,752,431 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,749,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,646,523 |
| Southampton | 2,515,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,728,420 |
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 | 3,055,967 | 8,696,464 | +5,640,497 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,813,472 | 3,936,065 | -1,877,407 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,995,485 | 651,038 | -1,344,447 |
| Southampton | 1,512,396 | 1,003,339 | -509,057 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,029,932 | 698,488 | -331,444 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 624,833 | 936,121 | +311,288 |
| London Stansted Airport | 793,830 | 557,991 | -235,839 |
| Holyhead | 657,863 | 522,420 | -135,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 892,306 | 143,385 | -748,921 |
| ZLC | 351,649 | 458,390 | +106,741 |
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