Import/export HS code 391620: Plastic monofilament and rods made of vinyl chloride polymers
Plastic items like threads, rods, or sticks made from vinyl chloride-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 16,088,276 |
| Belgium | 11,596,509 |
| Germany | 10,672,718 |
| Netherlands | 8,444,316 |
| China | 3,289,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 9,209,545 | 6,878,731 | -2,330,814 |
| Belgium | 7,257,978 | 4,338,531 | -2,919,447 |
| Germany | 6,260,372 | 4,412,346 | -1,848,026 |
| Netherlands | 4,136,492 | 4,307,824 | +171,332 |
| China | 1,792,844 | 1,496,456 | -296,388 |
| United States | 1,583,010 | 1,615,140 | +32,130 |
| France | 1,458,881 | 1,014,400 | -444,481 |
| Ireland | 859,643 | 736,718 | -122,925 |
| Spain | 627,715 | 652,451 | +24,736 |
| Sweden | 780,101 | 497,415 | -282,686 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 19,390,870 |
| Belgium | 11,414,992 |
| Germany | 9,992,973 |
| Netherlands | 6,360,077 |
| China | 3,476,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 10,977,604 | 8,413,266 | -2,564,338 |
| Belgium | 7,097,385 | 4,317,607 | -2,779,778 |
| Germany | 5,603,740 | 4,389,233 | -1,214,507 |
| Netherlands | 3,364,347 | 2,995,730 | -368,617 |
| China | 1,910,209 | 1,565,965 | -344,244 |
| Canada | 1,059,229 | 1,302,559 | +243,330 |
| Spain | 729,239 | 557,563 | -171,676 |
| Sweden | 789,549 | 479,262 | -310,287 |
| France | 625,566 | 422,447 | -203,119 |
| Turkey | 588,062 | 453,025 | -135,037 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Essex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,966,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,010,319 |
| Air transport | 1,745,972 |
| Other | 1,649,814 |
| Road transport | 274,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,115,615 | 19,851,257 | -6,264,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,333,702 | 5,676,617 | -2,657,085 |
| Air transport | 911,354 | 834,618 | -76,736 |
| Other | 847,684 | 802,130 | -45,554 |
| Road transport | 120,405 | 153,872 | +33,467 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 20,805,743 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,155,653 |
| London | 6,356,772 |
| Felixstowe | 4,746,069 |
| Harwich | 2,757,736 |
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 | 12,172,971 | 8,632,772 | -3,540,199 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,184,005 | 5,971,648 | -1,212,357 |
| London | 3,937,625 | 2,419,147 | -1,518,478 |
| Felixstowe | 2,790,905 | 1,955,164 | -835,741 |
| Harwich | 1,424,082 | 1,333,654 | -90,428 |
| Killingholme | 1,289,322 | 1,222,228 | -67,094 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,397,115 | 791,979 | -605,136 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,334,782 | 807,375 | -527,407 |
| 000 | 847,684 | 802,130 | -45,554 |
| Purfleet | 770,676 | 669,320 | -101,356 |
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 | 47 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 39 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 41 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 57 |
| REHAU LIMITED | 55 |
| OADBY PLASTICS LIMITED | 48 |
| VEKA PLC | 47 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 47 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 46 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 45 |
| TARKETT LIMITED | 45 |
| REYNAERS ALUMINIUM LIMITED | 44 |
| BOHLE LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 89 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,136,946 |
| United States | 5,806,226 |
| Germany | 4,428,414 |
| Netherlands | 4,135,597 |
| Denmark | 3,092,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,025,138 | 8,111,808 | -1,913,330 |
| United States | 2,938,433 | 2,867,793 | -70,640 |
| Germany | 2,612,478 | 1,815,936 | -796,542 |
| Netherlands | 2,547,243 | 1,588,354 | -958,889 |
| Denmark | 1,595,077 | 1,497,096 | -97,981 |
| France | 1,679,129 | 1,255,561 | -423,568 |
| Italy | 1,414,846 | 1,005,007 | -409,839 |
| Poland | 1,267,841 | 1,105,831 | -162,010 |
| Australia | 1,239,701 | 1,092,041 | -147,660 |
| Spain | 806,897 | 750,062 | -56,835 |
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 | 923,505 |
| Ireland | 46,745 |
| Germany | 1,382 |
| Belgium | 422 |
| France | 390 |
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 | 61,815 | 861,690 | +799,875 |
| Ireland | 24,358 | 22,387 | -1,971 |
| Germany | 131 | 1,251 | +1,120 |
| Belgium | 235 | 187 | -48 |
| France | 390 | 0 | -390 |
| Poland | 389 | 0 | -389 |
| China | 85 | 74 | -11 |
| Netherlands | 38 | 112 | +74 |
| Mexico | 111 | 0 | -111 |
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) | 39,918,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,386,637 |
| Air transport | 3,736,402 |
| Other | 1,441,934 |
| Road transport | 15,625 |
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) | 22,543,618 | 17,374,709 | -5,168,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,768,357 | 5,618,280 | -2,150,077 |
| Air transport | 1,423,026 | 2,313,376 | +890,350 |
| Other | 537,353 | 904,581 | +367,228 |
| Road transport | 15,625 | 0 | -15,625 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,194,517 |
| Holyhead | 8,862,837 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,804,364 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,749,269 |
| Southampton | 4,563,214 |
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 | 10,151,939 | 8,042,578 | -2,109,361 |
| Holyhead | 4,800,632 | 4,062,205 | -738,427 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,458,943 | 2,345,421 | -1,113,522 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,684,210 | 2,065,059 | -619,151 |
| Southampton | 2,740,392 | 1,822,822 | -917,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,734,295 | 1,155,287 | -579,008 |
| Felixstowe | 1,386,115 | 1,092,328 | -293,787 |
| Fishguard | 1,143,036 | 696,563 | -446,473 |
| 000 | 537,353 | 904,581 | +367,228 |
| Harwich | 712,858 | 651,440 | -61,418 |
Quick facts
HS code: 391620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic items like threads, rods, or sticks made from vinyl chloride-based plastics