Import/export HS code 39172190: Various plastic tubes and pipes made of ethylene polymers
Other types of tubes and pipes 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,850,685 |
| Germany | 9,148,534 |
| Italy | 7,267,497 |
| Belgium | 4,930,741 |
| China | 4,227,449 |
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 | 5,713,437 | 5,137,248 | -576,189 |
| Germany | 3,634,048 | 5,514,486 | +1,880,438 |
| Italy | 3,638,490 | 3,629,007 | -9,483 |
| Belgium | 2,537,409 | 2,393,332 | -144,077 |
| China | 2,178,348 | 2,049,101 | -129,247 |
| Poland | 991,879 | 1,255,950 | +264,071 |
| France | 1,135,385 | 893,527 | -241,858 |
| India | 981,671 | 789,078 | -192,593 |
| United States | 466,479 | 868,704 | +402,225 |
| Denmark | 509,948 | 823,250 | +313,302 |
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 | 15,638,831 |
| Italy | 7,887,589 |
| Belgium | 4,803,337 |
| China | 4,214,011 |
| Poland | 3,743,128 |
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 | 7,577,699 | 8,061,132 | +483,433 |
| Italy | 3,914,940 | 3,972,649 | +57,709 |
| Belgium | 2,422,340 | 2,380,997 | -41,343 |
| China | 2,199,146 | 2,014,865 | -184,281 |
| Poland | 1,605,220 | 2,137,908 | +532,688 |
| France | 1,072,071 | 1,599,215 | +527,144 |
| United States | 814,086 | 1,180,048 | +365,962 |
| India | 981,671 | 786,567 | -195,104 |
| Netherlands | 656,494 | 398,841 | -257,653 |
| Norway | 826,142 | 103,004 | -723,138 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 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) | 25,136,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,172,237 |
| Air transport | 3,189,914 |
| Other | 876,107 |
| Road transport | 215,266 |
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) | 10,681,058 | 14,455,695 | +3,774,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,094,101 | 8,078,136 | -3,015,965 |
| Air transport | 1,495,899 | 1,694,015 | +198,116 |
| Other | 591,087 | 285,020 | -306,067 |
| Road transport | 2,141 | 213,125 | +210,984 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,198,307 |
| Dover | 10,429,640 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,836,290 |
| London | 2,417,827 |
| Southampton | 2,256,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,547,972 | 7,650,335 | +1,102,363 |
| Dover | 5,000,143 | 5,429,497 | +429,354 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,159,360 | 1,676,930 | -482,430 |
| London | 871,476 | 1,546,351 | +674,875 |
| Southampton | 1,123,814 | 1,132,637 | +8,823 |
| Felixstowe | 1,347,672 | 694,790 | -652,882 |
| Eurotunnel | 781,803 | 1,121,914 | +340,111 |
| Harwich | 892,191 | 1,001,733 | +109,542 |
| London Gateway Port | 305,995 | 750,892 | +444,897 |
| Killingholme | 824,180 | 112,312 | -711,868 |
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 | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FLUIDPOWER GROUP UK LIMITED | 75 |
| F.W. HIPKIN LIMITED | 51 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 51 |
| EMTELLE UK LIMITED | 45 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| GRIFOLS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| MARTON GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED | 40 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 40 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 39 |
| SCHUTZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 79 |
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 2,723,666 |
| Ireland | 2,427,114 |
| United States | 1,263,896 |
| Netherlands | 1,054,148 |
| Finland | 859,015 |
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 | 806,879 | 1,916,787 | +1,109,908 |
| Ireland | 1,055,014 | 1,372,100 | +317,086 |
| United States | 982,908 | 280,988 | -701,920 |
| Netherlands | 138,451 | 915,697 | +777,246 |
| Finland | 3,389 | 855,626 | +852,237 |
| Sweden | 23,549 | 824,804 | +801,255 |
| France | 274,597 | 123,358 | -151,239 |
| New Zealand | 71,878 | 319,888 | +248,010 |
| South Africa | 372,768 | 0 | -372,768 |
| Spain | 100,506 | 190,876 | +90,370 |
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 | 536,516 |
| Italy | 459,029 |
| Belgium | 223,988 |
| Ireland | 48,366 |
| 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 | 290,890 | 245,626 | -45,264 |
| Italy | 391,836 | 67,193 | -324,643 |
| Belgium | 125,657 | 98,331 | -27,326 |
| Ireland | 18,715 | 29,651 | +10,936 |
| Turkey | 21,708 | 16,131 | -5,577 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 18,121 | +18,121 |
| China | 678 | 1,110 | +432 |
| Poland | 684 | 0 | -684 |
| Germany | 0 | 154 | +154 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 55 | +55 |
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) | 6,007,571 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,318,141 |
| Other | 1,800,871 |
| Air transport | 1,441,879 |
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) | 1,533,066 | 4,474,505 | +2,941,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,399,935 | 1,918,206 | +518,271 |
| Other | 877,657 | 923,214 | +45,557 |
| Air transport | 824,441 | 617,438 | -207,003 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,973,866 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,039,599 |
| 000 | 1,800,871 |
| Southampton | 996,114 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 785,509 |
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 | 63,554 | 3,910,312 | +3,846,758 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,187,018 | 852,581 | -334,437 |
| 000 | 877,657 | 923,214 | +45,557 |
| Southampton | 766,379 | 229,735 | -536,644 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 470,935 | 314,574 | -156,361 |
| London Gateway Port | 406,676 | 182,454 | -224,222 |
| Holyhead | 116,514 | 206,717 | +90,203 |
| Harwich | 168,507 | 150,606 | -17,901 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 240,552 | +240,552 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,552 | 125,070 | +48,518 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39172190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of tubes and pipes made from ethylene-based plastics