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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,407,519 |
| Ireland | 3,056,903 |
| Romania | 2,146,111 |
| Germany | 1,891,098 |
| Italy | 1,746,722 |
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 | 1,557,947 | 1,849,572 | +291,625 |
| Ireland | 1,510,469 | 1,546,434 | +35,965 |
| Romania | 871,379 | 1,274,732 | +403,353 |
| Germany | 938,810 | 952,288 | +13,478 |
| Italy | 454,568 | 1,292,154 | +837,586 |
| France | 370,443 | 237,219 | -133,224 |
| China | 229,513 | 253,693 | +24,180 |
| Poland | 162,878 | 182,881 | +20,003 |
| Austria | 155,931 | 125,789 | -30,142 |
| United States | 222,847 | 22,417 | -200,430 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,078,607 |
| Ireland | 2,863,426 |
| Germany | 2,404,561 |
| Romania | 2,146,111 |
| Italy | 1,673,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,323,244 | 1,755,363 | +432,119 |
| Ireland | 1,417,392 | 1,446,034 | +28,642 |
| Germany | 1,300,056 | 1,104,505 | -195,551 |
| Romania | 871,379 | 1,274,732 | +403,353 |
| Italy | 441,392 | 1,232,385 | +790,993 |
| China | 219,935 | 248,268 | +28,333 |
| France | 210,519 | 187,032 | -23,487 |
| Poland | 211,282 | 170,109 | -41,173 |
| Austria | 158,479 | 126,052 | -32,427 |
| United States | 180,269 | 22,417 | -157,852 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 12,996,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 988,834 |
| Other | 459,701 |
| Air transport | 357,941 |
| Road transport | 59,146 |
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) | 5,835,467 | 7,161,136 | +1,325,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 492,771 | 496,063 | +3,292 |
| Other | 255,633 | 204,068 | -51,565 |
| Air transport | 201,080 | 156,861 | -44,219 |
| Road transport | 20,665 | 38,481 | +17,816 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,966,709 |
| Felixstowe | 2,158,838 |
| Holyhead | 1,779,248 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,355,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 906,644 |
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 | 2,033,181 | 2,933,528 | +900,347 |
| Felixstowe | 1,080,777 | 1,078,061 | -2,716 |
| Holyhead | 973,524 | 805,724 | -167,800 |
| Immingham Docks | 614,610 | 741,245 | +126,635 |
| Eurotunnel | 367,915 | 538,729 | +170,814 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,007 | 656,219 | +480,212 |
| Milford | 236,249 | 490,485 | +254,236 |
| 000 | 255,633 | 204,068 | -51,565 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,053 | 155,519 | +15,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 208,681 | 5,805 | -202,876 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEORGE FISCHER SALES LIMITED | 58 |
| INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 51 |
| F.W. HIPKIN LIMITED | 50 |
| FLOPLAST LIMITED | 49 |
| VAILLANT INDUSTRIAL UK LIMITED | 45 |
| CONTAMAC LIMITED | 43 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 41 |
| WAVIN LIMITED | 32 |
| NORCROS GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 32 |
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 | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 3,517,591 |
| United States | 1,132,962 |
| France | 750,853 |
| Italy | 586,434 |
| Spain | 382,010 |
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 | 1,831,793 | 1,685,798 | -145,995 |
| United States | 501,634 | 631,328 | +129,694 |
| France | 329,924 | 420,929 | +91,005 |
| Italy | 222,623 | 363,811 | +141,188 |
| Spain | 159,497 | 222,513 | +63,016 |
| India | 260,731 | 83,744 | -176,987 |
| Taiwan | 129,960 | 188,680 | +58,720 |
| Germany | 118,870 | 136,107 | +17,237 |
| Austria | 19,395 | 76,299 | +56,904 |
| Poland | 21,232 | 57,219 | +35,987 |
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 | 577,991 |
| XI | 87,555 |
| China | 7,855 |
| Ireland | 4,849 |
| XL | 4,831 |
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 | 318,095 | 259,896 | -58,199 |
| XI | 38,138 | 49,417 | +11,279 |
| China | 819 | 7,036 | +6,217 |
| Ireland | 0 | 4,849 | +4,849 |
| XL | 801 | 4,030 | +3,229 |
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) | 2,988,723 |
| Other | 2,598,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,562,526 |
| Air transport | 1,081,305 |
| 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) | 1,377,146 | 1,611,577 | +234,431 |
| Other | 1,305,032 | 1,293,341 | -11,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 719,287 | 843,239 | +123,952 |
| Air transport | 585,121 | 496,184 | -88,937 |
| 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 | 2,598,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,432,397 |
| Southampton | 1,012,085 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 560,879 |
| Holyhead | 472,009 |
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 | 1,305,032 | 1,293,341 | -11,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 396,563 | 1,035,834 | +639,271 |
| Southampton | 431,568 | 580,517 | +148,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 370,747 | 190,132 | -180,615 |
| Holyhead | 317,313 | 154,696 | -162,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 245,112 | 217,190 | -27,922 |
| East Midlands Airport | 144,823 | 219,788 | +74,965 |
| Dover | 206,403 | 148,297 | -58,106 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,735 | 101,127 | -30,608 |
| Poole | 140,677 | 0 | -140,677 |
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