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 | 11,111,578 |
| Germany | 9,292,001 |
| Italy | 7,345,168 |
| Belgium | 4,820,064 |
| China | 4,234,920 |
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 | 6,233,402 | 4,878,176 | -1,355,226 |
| Germany | 3,881,092 | 5,410,909 | +1,529,817 |
| Italy | 4,081,595 | 3,263,573 | -818,022 |
| Belgium | 2,518,523 | 2,301,541 | -216,982 |
| China | 2,037,143 | 2,197,777 | +160,634 |
| Poland | 1,071,205 | 1,227,851 | +156,646 |
| France | 1,095,613 | 919,973 | -175,640 |
| India | 1,120,979 | 590,330 | -530,649 |
| United States | 474,105 | 859,362 | +385,257 |
| Denmark | 489,332 | 827,191 | +337,859 |
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 | 16,040,794 |
| Italy | 7,988,640 |
| Belgium | 4,714,516 |
| China | 4,221,482 |
| Poland | 3,772,242 |
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 | 8,339,055 | 7,701,739 | -637,316 |
| Italy | 4,432,569 | 3,556,071 | -876,498 |
| Belgium | 2,358,364 | 2,356,152 | -2,212 |
| China | 2,060,741 | 2,160,741 | +100,000 |
| Poland | 1,660,104 | 2,112,138 | +452,034 |
| France | 1,112,228 | 1,553,564 | +441,336 |
| United States | 794,640 | 1,165,755 | +371,115 |
| India | 1,120,979 | 587,819 | -533,160 |
| Netherlands | 635,130 | 403,042 | -232,088 |
| Denmark | 154,900 | 739,497 | +584,597 |
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 | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Kent | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
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) | 25,840,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,143,034 |
| Air transport | 3,256,478 |
| Other | 843,309 |
| Road transport | 248,939 |
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) | 11,310,437 | 14,529,730 | +3,219,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,043,232 | 7,099,802 | -3,943,430 |
| Air transport | 1,512,051 | 1,744,427 | +232,376 |
| Other | 552,442 | 290,867 | -261,575 |
| Road transport | 21,967 | 226,972 | +205,005 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,728,089 |
| Dover | 10,374,250 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,836,290 |
| London | 2,363,016 |
| Southampton | 2,108,360 |
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 | 7,079,795 | 7,648,294 | +568,499 |
| Dover | 4,897,268 | 5,476,982 | +579,714 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,649,302 | 1,186,988 | -1,462,314 |
| London | 1,182,758 | 1,180,258 | -2,500 |
| Southampton | 1,006,762 | 1,101,598 | +94,836 |
| Felixstowe | 1,331,381 | 736,282 | -595,099 |
| Eurotunnel | 832,740 | 1,135,551 | +302,811 |
| Harwich | 1,021,861 | 882,292 | -139,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 356,325 | 800,050 | +443,725 |
| Middlesbrough | 543,729 | 308,126 | -235,603 |
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 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 31 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
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 | 52 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 52 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| EMTELLE UK LIMITED | 46 |
| GRIFOLS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| MARTON GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED | 41 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 40 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 40 |
| SCHUTZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 78 |
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,852,284 |
| Ireland | 2,442,815 |
| United States | 1,252,308 |
| Netherlands | 1,063,275 |
| Sweden | 904,183 |
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 | 875,124 | 1,977,160 | +1,102,036 |
| Ireland | 1,028,938 | 1,413,877 | +384,939 |
| United States | 1,003,263 | 249,045 | -754,218 |
| Netherlands | 107,695 | 955,580 | +847,885 |
| Sweden | 32,949 | 871,234 | +838,285 |
| Finland | 3,389 | 862,901 | +859,512 |
| France | 271,267 | 298,451 | +27,184 |
| New Zealand | 73,400 | 314,096 | +240,696 |
| Spain | 110,602 | 199,429 | +88,827 |
| Denmark | 15,577 | 287,044 | +271,467 |
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 | 504,533 |
| Italy | 453,399 |
| Belgium | 211,760 |
| Ireland | 43,154 |
| Turkey | 34,341 |
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 | 279,797 | 224,736 | -55,061 |
| Italy | 367,537 | 85,862 | -281,675 |
| Belgium | 122,787 | 88,973 | -33,814 |
| Ireland | 13,080 | 30,074 | +16,994 |
| Turkey | 18,052 | 16,289 | -1,763 |
| New Zealand | 18,121 | 0 | -18,121 |
| Poland | 503 | 8,568 | +8,065 |
| China | 712 | 1,223 | +511 |
| Germany | 19 | 135 | +116 |
| 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) | 6,377,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,103,180 |
| Other | 1,779,477 |
| Air transport | 1,432,839 |
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) | 1,525,921 | 4,851,852 | +3,325,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,028,819 | 2,074,361 | +1,045,542 |
| Other | 847,898 | 931,579 | +83,681 |
| Air transport | 803,428 | 629,411 | -174,017 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,145,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,214,947 |
| 000 | 1,779,477 |
| Southampton | 1,010,433 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 764,627 |
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 | 70,069 | 4,075,228 | +4,005,159 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,166,429 | 1,048,518 | -117,911 |
| 000 | 847,898 | 931,579 | +83,681 |
| Southampton | 766,509 | 243,924 | -522,585 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 478,053 | 286,574 | -191,479 |
| Holyhead | 111,060 | 228,130 | +117,070 |
| Harwich | 162,661 | 150,606 | -12,055 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,908 | 262,753 | +228,845 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 240,552 | +240,552 |
| ZLC | 112,748 | 100,350 | -12,398 |
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