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 | 9,549,232 |
| Germany | 7,548,414 |
| Italy | 6,648,382 |
| Belgium | 4,591,695 |
| China | 3,980,703 |
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 | 5,042,167 | 4,507,065 | -535,102 |
| Germany | 2,983,109 | 4,565,305 | +1,582,196 |
| Italy | 3,514,954 | 3,133,428 | -381,526 |
| Belgium | 2,340,818 | 2,250,877 | -89,941 |
| China | 2,185,729 | 1,794,974 | -390,755 |
| Poland | 1,050,917 | 938,848 | -112,069 |
| France | 1,064,355 | 822,188 | -242,167 |
| India | 881,807 | 850,926 | -30,881 |
| United States | 704,774 | 445,084 | -259,690 |
| Denmark | 497,838 | 639,605 | +141,767 |
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 | 13,312,021 |
| Italy | 7,343,641 |
| Belgium | 4,434,675 |
| China | 3,965,536 |
| Poland | 3,402,788 |
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 | 6,289,788 | 7,022,233 | +732,445 |
| Italy | 3,727,506 | 3,616,135 | -111,371 |
| Belgium | 2,360,398 | 2,074,277 | -286,121 |
| China | 2,215,680 | 1,749,856 | -465,824 |
| Poland | 1,614,131 | 1,788,657 | +174,526 |
| France | 964,960 | 1,157,597 | +192,637 |
| United States | 1,047,368 | 718,217 | -329,151 |
| India | 884,266 | 845,276 | -38,990 |
| Netherlands | 702,844 | 325,378 | -377,466 |
| Norway | 768,711 | 112,123 | -656,588 |
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 | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +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) | 21,367,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,463,580 |
| Air transport | 2,444,692 |
| Other | 770,821 |
| Road transport | 187,154 |
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) | 9,395,052 | 11,972,582 | +2,577,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,911,965 | 7,551,615 | -3,360,350 |
| Air transport | 1,157,253 | 1,287,439 | +130,186 |
| Other | 594,575 | 176,246 | -418,329 |
| Road transport | 2,141 | 185,013 | +182,872 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,797,001 |
| Dover | 9,344,548 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,604,135 |
| Southampton | 2,466,854 |
| London | 2,220,490 |
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 | 5,345,492 | 6,451,509 | +1,106,017 |
| Dover | 5,066,149 | 4,278,399 | -787,750 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,903,390 | 1,700,745 | -202,645 |
| Southampton | 1,405,451 | 1,061,403 | -344,048 |
| London | 845,995 | 1,374,495 | +528,500 |
| Felixstowe | 1,406,510 | 543,541 | -862,969 |
| Harwich | 836,651 | 1,012,357 | +175,706 |
| Eurotunnel | 744,640 | 907,722 | +163,082 |
| Killingholme | 723,500 | 256,804 | -466,696 |
| Middlesbrough | 374,215 | 520,756 | +146,541 |
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 | 45 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FLUIDPOWER GROUP UK LIMITED | 74 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 49 |
| F.W. HIPKIN LIMITED | 47 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 43 |
| EMTELLE UK LIMITED | 42 |
| GRIFOLS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 37 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 37 |
| MARTON GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED | 36 |
| SCHUTZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 83 |
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 2,546,866 |
| Ireland | 2,064,021 |
| United States | 1,202,132 |
| Netherlands | 712,211 |
| Finland | 621,692 |
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 | 491,310 | 2,055,556 | +1,564,246 |
| Ireland | 1,002,579 | 1,061,442 | +58,863 |
| United States | 972,225 | 229,907 | -742,318 |
| Netherlands | 131,573 | 580,638 | +449,065 |
| Finland | 2,113 | 619,579 | +617,466 |
| France | 324,356 | 126,710 | -197,646 |
| South Africa | 374,248 | 0 | -374,248 |
| Sweden | 23,857 | 315,144 | +291,287 |
| Belgium | 113,087 | 180,320 | +67,233 |
| Spain | 81,151 | 185,530 | +104,379 |
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 | 501,194 |
| Italy | 445,447 |
| Belgium | 205,963 |
| Turkey | 33,626 |
| Ireland | 33,016 |
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 | 293,908 | 207,286 | -86,622 |
| Italy | 366,084 | 79,363 | -286,721 |
| Belgium | 102,580 | 103,383 | +803 |
| Turkey | 20,449 | 13,177 | -7,272 |
| Ireland | 17,406 | 15,610 | -1,796 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 18,121 | +18,121 |
| China | 870 | 486 | -384 |
| Poland | 793 | 0 | -793 |
| 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) | 5,316,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,496,409 |
| Other | 1,550,451 |
| Air transport | 1,396,284 |
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) | 1,415,933 | 3,900,602 | +2,484,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,327,921 | 1,168,488 | -159,433 |
| Other | 828,190 | 722,261 | -105,929 |
| Air transport | 877,484 | 518,800 | -358,684 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,053,822 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,950,278 |
| 000 | 1,550,451 |
| Southampton | 886,643 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 734,285 |
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 | 49,033 | 3,004,789 | +2,955,756 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,047,770 | 902,508 | -145,262 |
| 000 | 828,190 | 722,261 | -105,929 |
| Southampton | 770,541 | 116,102 | -654,439 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 507,643 | 226,642 | -281,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 388,822 | 97,238 | -291,584 |
| Harwich | 44,127 | 241,285 | +197,158 |
| Holyhead | 119,094 | 124,700 | +5,606 |
| East Midlands Airport | 152,381 | 56,778 | -95,603 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,908 | 114,217 | +31,309 |
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