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 | 18,268,525 |
| Belgium | 12,517,248 |
| Germany | 11,826,075 |
| Netherlands | 10,423,506 |
| China | 4,042,825 |
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 | 9,020,460 | 9,248,065 | +227,605 |
| Belgium | 7,019,433 | 5,497,815 | -1,521,618 |
| Germany | 6,399,317 | 5,426,758 | -972,559 |
| Netherlands | 4,709,232 | 5,714,274 | +1,005,042 |
| China | 1,502,162 | 2,540,663 | +1,038,501 |
| United States | 1,462,632 | 2,225,632 | +763,000 |
| France | 1,418,930 | 1,281,295 | -137,635 |
| Ireland | 633,927 | 1,026,433 | +392,506 |
| Spain | 725,178 | 766,064 | +40,886 |
| Sweden | 786,255 | 476,690 | -309,565 |
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 | 22,220,429 |
| Belgium | 12,356,271 |
| Germany | 11,167,239 |
| Netherlands | 7,648,376 |
| China | 4,252,475 |
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 | 11,104,469 | 11,115,960 | +11,491 |
| Belgium | 6,862,627 | 5,493,644 | -1,368,983 |
| Germany | 5,859,895 | 5,307,344 | -552,551 |
| Netherlands | 3,673,227 | 3,975,149 | +301,922 |
| China | 1,628,570 | 2,623,905 | +995,335 |
| Canada | 939,309 | 1,720,959 | +781,650 |
| Spain | 726,086 | 755,657 | +29,571 |
| Sweden | 804,236 | 483,880 | -320,356 |
| United States | 613,657 | 528,470 | -85,187 |
| France | 601,150 | 495,266 | -105,884 |
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 | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
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) | 52,413,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,321,535 |
| Air transport | 2,149,294 |
| Other | 1,883,410 |
| Road transport | 291,191 |
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) | 26,283,545 | 26,129,807 | -153,738 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,053,081 | 7,268,454 | -784,627 |
| Air transport | 828,688 | 1,320,606 | +491,918 |
| Other | 679,757 | 1,203,653 | +523,896 |
| Road transport | 178,434 | 112,757 | -65,677 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,381,379 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,540,265 |
| London | 7,143,168 |
| Felixstowe | 4,985,741 |
| Killingholme | 3,349,488 |
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 | 11,876,033 | 11,505,346 | -370,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,797,152 | 6,743,113 | -1,054,039 |
| London | 3,849,422 | 3,293,746 | -555,676 |
| Felixstowe | 2,620,844 | 2,364,897 | -255,947 |
| Killingholme | 1,312,583 | 2,036,905 | +724,322 |
| Harwich | 1,434,572 | 1,720,528 | +285,956 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,234,050 | 1,145,095 | -88,955 |
| Southampton | 535,145 | 1,626,601 | +1,091,456 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,177,019 | 793,464 | -383,555 |
| 000 | 679,757 | 1,203,653 | +523,896 |
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 | 49 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 32 |
| 2026-04 | 36 |
| 2026-03 | 36 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIKA LIMITED | 62 |
| REHAU LIMITED | 60 |
| OADBY PLASTICS LIMITED | 53 |
| VEKA PLC | 52 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 52 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 51 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 48 |
| REYNAERS ALUMINIUM LIMITED | 48 |
| PROFINE UK LTD. | 47 |
| BOHLE LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 84 |
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 17 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | 21,466,126 |
| United States | 6,267,609 |
| Germany | 4,930,896 |
| Netherlands | 4,396,165 |
| France | 3,347,538 |
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 | 9,874,989 | 11,591,137 | +1,716,148 |
| United States | 2,816,125 | 3,451,484 | +635,359 |
| Germany | 2,689,888 | 2,241,008 | -448,880 |
| Netherlands | 2,426,762 | 1,969,403 | -457,359 |
| France | 1,707,524 | 1,640,014 | -67,510 |
| Denmark | 1,553,085 | 1,738,121 | +185,036 |
| Poland | 1,242,045 | 1,683,692 | +441,647 |
| Italy | 1,409,245 | 1,252,372 | -156,873 |
| Australia | 1,247,272 | 1,300,377 | +53,105 |
| Spain | 774,060 | 1,244,894 | +470,834 |
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 | 1,908,944 |
| Ireland | 49,573 |
| Germany | 2,820 |
| 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 | 119,293 | 1,789,651 | +1,670,358 |
| Ireland | 22,112 | 27,461 | +5,349 |
| Germany | 953 | 1,867 | +914 |
| Belgium | 235 | 187 | -48 |
| France | 390 | 0 | -390 |
| Poland | 389 | 0 | -389 |
| China | 85 | 109 | +24 |
| Netherlands | 150 | 0 | -150 |
| 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) | 45,276,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,463,633 |
| Air transport | 4,320,254 |
| Other | 2,393,081 |
| 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) | 22,641,498 | 22,635,235 | -6,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,196,840 | 7,266,793 | +69,953 |
| Air transport | 1,466,446 | 2,853,808 | +1,387,362 |
| Other | 549,657 | 1,843,424 | +1,293,767 |
| 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 | 20,457,023 |
| Holyhead | 9,837,266 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,707,307 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,104,488 |
| Southampton | 5,038,901 |
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 | 10,103,340 | 10,353,683 | +250,343 |
| Holyhead | 4,730,880 | 5,106,386 | +375,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,254,023 | 3,453,284 | +199,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,615,343 | 2,489,145 | -126,198 |
| Southampton | 2,667,062 | 2,371,839 | -295,223 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,822,844 | 1,354,925 | -467,919 |
| Felixstowe | 1,345,533 | 1,457,783 | +112,250 |
| 000 | 549,657 | 1,843,424 | +1,293,767 |
| Fishguard | 1,140,026 | 634,700 | -505,326 |
| Harwich | 827,504 | 741,660 | -85,844 |
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