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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,676,387 |
| Netherlands | 14,869,819 |
| Ireland | 11,750,577 |
| Italy | 10,683,400 |
| China | 7,504,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,147,455 | 8,528,932 | +1,381,477 |
| Netherlands | 8,068,177 | 6,801,642 | -1,266,535 |
| Ireland | 6,462,493 | 5,288,084 | -1,174,409 |
| Italy | 4,965,822 | 5,717,578 | +751,756 |
| China | 3,820,079 | 3,684,668 | -135,411 |
| Belgium | 3,968,820 | 2,706,758 | -1,262,062 |
| France | 2,489,070 | 2,276,651 | -212,419 |
| Poland | 1,894,473 | 2,050,472 | +155,999 |
| Norway | 1,918,894 | 1,095,986 | -822,908 |
| India | 1,391,335 | 1,281,097 | -110,238 |
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 | 19,070,208 |
| Italy | 13,877,782 |
| Ireland | 9,914,141 |
| Poland | 8,399,763 |
| China | 7,500,619 |
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 | 9,968,160 | 9,102,048 | -866,112 |
| Italy | 6,582,899 | 7,294,883 | +711,984 |
| Ireland | 5,352,203 | 4,561,938 | -790,265 |
| Poland | 3,995,883 | 4,403,880 | +407,997 |
| China | 3,836,241 | 3,664,378 | -171,863 |
| Belgium | 3,790,994 | 2,628,585 | -1,162,409 |
| Netherlands | 2,403,542 | 1,860,914 | -542,628 |
| Norway | 1,889,864 | 1,095,986 | -793,878 |
| France | 1,152,333 | 1,676,777 | +524,444 |
| India | 1,403,126 | 1,279,582 | -123,544 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
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 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 6 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Kent | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 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) | 55,644,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,243,384 |
| Air transport | 4,389,062 |
| Other | 2,982,627 |
| Road transport | 304,295 |
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) | 26,885,985 | 28,758,064 | +1,872,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,325,633 | 13,917,751 | -2,407,882 |
| Air transport | 1,995,148 | 2,393,914 | +398,766 |
| Other | 1,633,439 | 1,349,188 | -284,251 |
| Road transport | 74,571 | 229,724 | +155,153 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 20,231,137 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,857,791 |
| Holyhead | 7,502,433 |
| Felixstowe | 5,477,187 |
| Harwich | 5,354,499 |
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 | 9,471,259 | 10,759,878 | +1,288,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,004,731 | 9,853,060 | +1,848,329 |
| Holyhead | 3,975,411 | 3,527,022 | -448,389 |
| Felixstowe | 3,444,767 | 2,032,420 | -1,412,347 |
| Harwich | 2,433,565 | 2,920,934 | +487,369 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,265,686 | 1,786,663 | -479,023 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,159,360 | 1,676,930 | -482,430 |
| London | 1,410,772 | 2,010,660 | +599,888 |
| 000 | 1,633,439 | 1,349,188 | -284,251 |
| Southampton | 1,394,737 | 1,454,702 | +59,965 |
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 | 78 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 40 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 2026-02 | 46 |
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-12 | 38 |
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+ | 113 |
| 1m-15m | 104 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 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 | 35,006,635 |
| Germany | 18,429,755 |
| Netherlands | 4,811,517 |
| Singapore | 4,528,953 |
| Belgium | 2,822,570 |
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 | 17,743,582 | 17,263,053 | -480,529 |
| Germany | 10,920,204 | 7,509,551 | -3,410,653 |
| Netherlands | 1,327,990 | 3,483,527 | +2,155,537 |
| Singapore | 2,215,838 | 2,313,115 | +97,277 |
| Belgium | 912,144 | 1,910,426 | +998,282 |
| Thailand | 1,099,619 | 1,004,215 | -95,404 |
| United States | 1,222,776 | 826,070 | -396,706 |
| France | 1,234,939 | 732,294 | -502,645 |
| India | 510,915 | 666,254 | +155,339 |
| Sweden | 130,715 | 864,823 | +734,108 |
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 | 35,671,537 |
| Italy | 640,021 |
| Ireland | 384,382 |
| Belgium | 223,988 |
| Turkey | 37,839 |
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 | 20,861,301 | 14,810,236 | -6,051,065 |
| Italy | 502,898 | 137,123 | -365,775 |
| Ireland | 164,421 | 219,961 | +55,540 |
| Belgium | 125,657 | 98,331 | -27,326 |
| Turkey | 21,708 | 16,131 | -5,577 |
| China | 10,679 | 23,987 | +13,308 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 18,121 | +18,121 |
| Sweden | 12,380 | 705 | -11,675 |
| Netherlands | 5,388 | 4,016 | -1,372 |
| United States | 3,030 | 2,533 | -497 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 47,313,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,604,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,046,512 |
| Air transport | 5,493,420 |
| 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 | 26,607,123 | 20,705,891 | -5,901,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,189,016 | 11,415,837 | +6,226,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,709,631 | 8,336,881 | +1,627,250 |
| Air transport | 2,622,905 | 2,870,515 | +247,610 |
| 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 | 47,313,014 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,184,970 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,614,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,153,459 |
| Southampton | 5,113,809 |
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 | 26,607,123 | 20,705,891 | -5,901,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,520 | 6,851,450 | +6,517,930 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,554,321 | 3,060,207 | +505,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,965,836 | 2,187,623 | -778,213 |
| Southampton | 2,735,289 | 2,378,520 | -356,769 |
| Liverpool Docks | 805,102 | 1,521,037 | +715,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,113,848 | 1,170,132 | +56,284 |
| Holyhead | 1,246,281 | 807,311 | -438,970 |
| Felixstowe | 404,639 | 1,053,128 | +648,489 |
| East Midlands Airport | 753,269 | 478,730 | -274,539 |
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