Import/export HS code 39172210: Seamless plastic tubes and pipes made of propylene polymers
Seamless tubes and pipes made from propylene-based plastics, longer than their width
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,095,377 |
| Netherlands | 2,994,292 |
| Romania | 1,871,329 |
| Germany | 1,761,691 |
| Italy | 1,457,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,614,987 | 1,480,390 | -134,597 |
| Netherlands | 1,639,255 | 1,355,037 | -284,218 |
| Romania | 564,718 | 1,306,611 | +741,893 |
| Germany | 1,038,565 | 723,126 | -315,439 |
| Italy | 490,629 | 966,618 | +475,989 |
| France | 368,163 | 253,338 | -114,825 |
| China | 259,773 | 145,925 | -113,848 |
| Poland | 177,957 | 108,327 | -69,630 |
| Austria | 171,160 | 103,573 | -67,587 |
| United States | 259,329 | 15,082 | -244,247 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,910,439 |
| Netherlands | 2,711,675 |
| Germany | 2,238,121 |
| Romania | 1,871,329 |
| Italy | 1,436,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,517,508 | 1,392,931 | -124,577 |
| Netherlands | 1,356,806 | 1,354,869 | -1,937 |
| Germany | 1,464,024 | 774,097 | -689,927 |
| Romania | 564,718 | 1,306,611 | +741,893 |
| Italy | 517,866 | 918,450 | +400,584 |
| France | 175,319 | 192,939 | +17,620 |
| Poland | 250,709 | 106,256 | -144,453 |
| China | 227,475 | 126,783 | -100,692 |
| Austria | 173,708 | 103,836 | -69,872 |
| United States | 216,751 | 15,082 | -201,669 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -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) | 12,118,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 833,012 |
| Other | 436,873 |
| Air transport | 326,980 |
| Road transport | 38,846 |
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) | 5,988,871 | 6,130,054 | +141,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 552,744 | 280,268 | -272,476 |
| Other | 229,286 | 207,587 | -21,699 |
| Air transport | 182,334 | 144,646 | -37,688 |
| Road transport | 20,665 | 18,181 | -2,484 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,621,016 |
| Holyhead | 1,989,685 |
| Felixstowe | 1,918,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,293,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 744,125 |
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 | 2,033,200 | 2,587,816 | +554,616 |
| Holyhead | 1,107,533 | 882,152 | -225,381 |
| Felixstowe | 1,047,443 | 871,375 | -176,068 |
| Immingham Docks | 768,659 | 525,185 | -243,474 |
| Eurotunnel | 325,025 | 419,100 | +94,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,395 | 396,589 | +202,194 |
| Milford | 212,428 | 296,180 | +83,752 |
| 000 | 229,286 | 207,587 | -21,699 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,259 | 181,313 | +67,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 238,874 | 7,181 | -231,693 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEORGE FISCHER SALES LIMITED | 54 |
| INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC SYSTEMS LIMITED | 48 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 47 |
| F.W. HIPKIN LIMITED | 46 |
| FLOPLAST LIMITED | 45 |
| VAILLANT INDUSTRIAL UK LIMITED | 42 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 41 |
| CONTAMAC LIMITED | 39 |
| NORCROS GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 30 |
| WAVIN LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 3,290,577 |
| United States | 937,508 |
| France | 710,392 |
| Italy | 470,368 |
| India | 439,561 |
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 | 1,838,756 | 1,451,821 | -386,935 |
| United States | 325,689 | 611,819 | +286,130 |
| France | 215,273 | 495,119 | +279,846 |
| Italy | 175,910 | 294,458 | +118,548 |
| India | 325,641 | 113,920 | -211,721 |
| Taiwan | 94,150 | 180,509 | +86,359 |
| Spain | 105,418 | 159,896 | +54,478 |
| Germany | 120,735 | 134,529 | +13,794 |
| South Korea | 62,041 | 30,788 | -31,253 |
| Malaysia | 90,170 | 1,441 | -88,729 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 549,297 |
| XI | 90,284 |
| XL | 4,831 |
| China | 4,778 |
| Ireland | 2,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 286,887 | 262,410 | -24,477 |
| XI | 42,721 | 47,563 | +4,842 |
| XL | 801 | 4,030 | +3,229 |
| China | 941 | 3,837 | +2,896 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,066 | +2,066 |
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) | 2,757,783 |
| Other | 2,361,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,439,920 |
| Air transport | 1,153,349 |
| Road transport | 1,359 |
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) | 1,273,861 | 1,483,922 | +210,061 |
| Other | 1,262,700 | 1,099,166 | -163,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 606,003 | 833,917 | +227,914 |
| Air transport | 670,650 | 482,699 | -187,951 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,359 | +1,359 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,361,866 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,202,410 |
| Southampton | 880,140 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 677,290 |
| Holyhead | 436,031 |
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 | 1,262,700 | 1,099,166 | -163,534 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 456,659 | 745,751 | +289,092 |
| Southampton | 272,872 | 607,268 | +334,396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 475,274 | 202,016 | -273,258 |
| Holyhead | 284,367 | 151,664 | -132,703 |
| London Gateway Port | 166,210 | 187,151 | +20,941 |
| Dover | 157,533 | 192,010 | +34,477 |
| East Midlands Airport | 142,036 | 198,585 | +56,549 |
| Liverpool Docks | 232,602 | 93,143 | -139,459 |
| Poole | 50,755 | 89,922 | +39,167 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39172210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes and pipes made from propylene-based plastics, longer than their width