Import/export HS code 391721: Plastic tubes and pipes made of ethylene polymers
Tubes and pipes made from ethylene-based plastics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 13,006,990 |
| Germany | 12,777,732 |
| Ireland | 10,638,337 |
| Italy | 9,251,157 |
| China | 6,790,578 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,539,518 | 5,467,472 | -2,072,046 |
| Germany | 6,912,197 | 5,865,535 | -1,046,662 |
| Ireland | 6,151,596 | 4,486,741 | -1,664,855 |
| Italy | 4,829,050 | 4,422,107 | -406,943 |
| China | 3,698,667 | 3,091,911 | -606,756 |
| Belgium | 3,844,307 | 2,331,439 | -1,512,868 |
| France | 2,388,269 | 1,815,249 | -573,020 |
| Poland | 1,979,829 | 1,464,750 | -515,079 |
| India | 1,306,848 | 1,021,295 | -285,553 |
| Norway | 1,907,068 | 68,988 | -1,838,080 |
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 | 16,206,059 |
| Italy | 12,260,573 |
| Ireland | 8,953,018 |
| Poland | 7,429,480 |
| China | 6,770,932 |
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 | 9,441,808 | 6,764,251 | -2,677,557 |
| Italy | 6,368,590 | 5,891,983 | -476,607 |
| Ireland | 5,013,027 | 3,939,991 | -1,073,036 |
| Poland | 3,990,089 | 3,439,391 | -550,698 |
| China | 3,720,522 | 3,050,410 | -670,112 |
| Belgium | 3,701,232 | 2,208,462 | -1,492,770 |
| Netherlands | 2,218,434 | 1,691,172 | -527,262 |
| India | 1,318,639 | 1,016,641 | -301,998 |
| United States | 1,252,255 | 953,467 | -298,788 |
| France | 1,129,920 | 1,039,299 | -90,621 |
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 | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 13 |
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 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 7 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Kent | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 7 | -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) | 47,371,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,531,526 |
| Air transport | 3,492,574 |
| Other | 2,414,101 |
| Road transport | 276,183 |
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) | 25,880,323 | 21,490,900 | -4,389,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,808,875 | 10,722,651 | -5,086,224 |
| Air transport | 1,834,631 | 1,657,943 | -176,688 |
| Other | 1,637,878 | 776,223 | -861,655 |
| Road transport | 74,571 | 201,612 | +127,041 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,297,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,204,864 |
| Holyhead | 6,866,212 |
| Felixstowe | 4,908,273 |
| Harwich | 4,094,104 |
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 | 9,308,023 | 7,989,391 | -1,318,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,499,498 | 6,705,366 | -794,132 |
| Holyhead | 3,735,378 | 3,130,834 | -604,544 |
| Felixstowe | 3,401,611 | 1,506,662 | -1,894,949 |
| Harwich | 2,363,180 | 1,730,924 | -632,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,199,702 | 1,367,574 | -832,128 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,039,106 | 1,483,654 | -555,452 |
| London | 1,334,696 | 1,702,259 | +367,563 |
| Southampton | 1,610,800 | 1,277,694 | -333,106 |
| 000 | 1,637,878 | 776,223 | -861,655 |
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 | 71 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-11 | 54 |
| 2025-10 | 47 |
| 2025-09 | 54 |
| 2025-08 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 112 |
| 1m-15m | 99 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 29,471,378 |
| Germany | 16,173,804 |
| Singapore | 3,841,290 |
| Netherlands | 3,447,335 |
| Belgium | 2,342,335 |
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 | 16,636,024 | 12,835,354 | -3,800,670 |
| Germany | 11,278,975 | 4,894,829 | -6,384,146 |
| Singapore | 2,272,004 | 1,569,286 | -702,718 |
| Netherlands | 1,185,142 | 2,262,193 | +1,077,051 |
| Belgium | 826,810 | 1,515,525 | +688,715 |
| France | 1,309,639 | 674,126 | -635,513 |
| Thailand | 1,223,668 | 676,642 | -547,026 |
| United States | 1,267,990 | 440,588 | -827,402 |
| India | 511,767 | 319,910 | -191,857 |
| Finland | 28,922 | 620,200 | +591,278 |
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 | 30,399,410 |
| Italy | 608,508 |
| Ireland | 308,859 |
| Belgium | 203,080 |
| Turkey | 32,175 |
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 | 20,330,567 | 10,068,843 | -10,261,724 |
| Italy | 477,772 | 130,736 | -347,036 |
| Ireland | 165,553 | 143,306 | -22,247 |
| Belgium | 113,894 | 89,186 | -24,708 |
| Turkey | 20,711 | 11,464 | -9,247 |
| China | 13,005 | 18,995 | +5,990 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 18,121 | +18,121 |
| Sweden | 12,022 | 358 | -11,664 |
| Netherlands | 5,388 | 130 | -5,258 |
| United States | 3,831 | 1,159 | -2,672 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 40,599,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,466,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,897,568 |
| Air transport | 4,709,825 |
| Road transport | 684,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 25,963,286 | 14,635,777 | -11,327,509 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,928,478 | 8,538,320 | +3,609,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,892,626 | 5,004,942 | -1,887,684 |
| Air transport | 2,542,985 | 2,166,840 | -376,145 |
| Road transport | 684,975 | 0 | -684,975 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 40,599,063 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,147,412 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,713,960 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,417,488 |
| Southampton | 4,109,996 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 25,963,286 | 14,635,777 | -11,327,509 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,503,207 | 2,644,205 | +140,998 |
| Immingham Docks | 235,574 | 4,478,386 | +4,242,812 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,905,263 | 1,512,225 | -1,393,038 |
| Southampton | 2,812,089 | 1,297,907 | -1,514,182 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,073,034 | 811,789 | -261,245 |
| Holyhead | 1,140,656 | 601,487 | -539,169 |
| Liverpool Docks | 745,134 | 971,723 | +226,589 |
| Felixstowe | 556,311 | 840,478 | +284,167 |
| East Midlands Airport | 810,023 | 399,353 | -410,670 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes and pipes made from ethylene-based plastics