Import/export HS code 39172290: Various plastic tubes and pipes made of propylene polymers
Other types of tubes and pipes made from propylene-based plastics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,194,812 |
| China | 614,293 |
| Austria | 506,203 |
| United States | 472,283 |
| Belgium | 409,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 715,203 | 479,609 | -235,594 |
| China | 431,220 | 183,073 | -248,147 |
| Austria | 2,498 | 503,705 | +501,207 |
| United States | 346,761 | 125,522 | -221,239 |
| Belgium | 212,380 | 197,549 | -14,831 |
| Spain | 305,196 | 88,517 | -216,679 |
| Italy | 265,398 | 100,477 | -164,921 |
| Turkey | 102,518 | 144,155 | +41,637 |
| France | 129,032 | 50,492 | -78,540 |
| Switzerland | 87,274 | 90,980 | +3,706 |
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 | 1,219,945 |
| China | 661,876 |
| Austria | 505,635 |
| United States | 485,323 |
| Belgium | 403,202 |
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 | 689,580 | 530,365 | -159,215 |
| China | 452,282 | 209,594 | -242,688 |
| Austria | 879 | 504,756 | +503,877 |
| United States | 355,358 | 129,965 | -225,393 |
| Belgium | 204,551 | 198,651 | -5,900 |
| Spain | 296,330 | 82,361 | -213,969 |
| Italy | 255,681 | 100,437 | -155,244 |
| Turkey | 102,518 | 127,478 | +24,960 |
| Netherlands | 74,953 | 76,672 | +1,719 |
| Switzerland | 97,095 | 50,534 | -46,561 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Kent | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 3,102,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,210,353 |
| Air transport | 578,786 |
| Road transport | 220,047 |
| Other | 106,502 |
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) | 1,531,352 | 1,570,861 | +39,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 873,355 | 336,998 | -536,357 |
| Air transport | 343,435 | 235,351 | -108,084 |
| Road transport | 88,494 | 131,553 | +43,059 |
| Other | 63,676 | 42,826 | -20,850 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,772,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 495,049 |
| Southampton | 468,035 |
| Felixstowe | 331,950 |
| ZLC | 301,153 |
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 | 898,064 | 874,115 | -23,949 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 276,499 | 218,550 | -57,949 |
| Southampton | 301,931 | 166,104 | -135,827 |
| Felixstowe | 166,599 | 165,351 | -1,248 |
| ZLC | 128,407 | 172,746 | +44,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,119 | 137,153 | +70,034 |
| London Gateway Port | 141,928 | 23,441 | -118,487 |
| London | 114,123 | 46,354 | -67,769 |
| Thamesport | 135,940 | 21,456 | -114,484 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,805 | 66,769 | -23,036 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS MANUFACTURING UK LTD | 53 |
| GEORGE FISCHER SALES LIMITED | 44 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 37 |
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 33 |
| VIESSMANN LIMITED | 33 |
| REHAU LIMITED | 31 |
| POLYPIPE LIMITED | 25 |
| BFS GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
| FLUIDMASTER GB LTD | 19 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 6,334,993 |
| Germany | 2,762,200 |
| United States | 2,543,073 |
| Ireland | 1,539,556 |
| France | 1,140,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 3,487,989 | 2,847,004 | -640,985 |
| Germany | 1,675,553 | 1,086,647 | -588,906 |
| United States | 1,366,109 | 1,176,964 | -189,145 |
| Ireland | 933,054 | 606,502 | -326,552 |
| France | 687,263 | 453,545 | -233,718 |
| Spain | 561,067 | 298,987 | -262,080 |
| Italy | 480,594 | 234,514 | -246,080 |
| Austria | 255,839 | 147,793 | -108,046 |
| Australia | 3,277 | 385,454 | +382,177 |
| China | 86,303 | 287,970 | +201,667 |
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 | 33,851 |
| Spain | 22,141 |
| China | 11,683 |
| Ireland | 1,402 |
| Italy | 290 |
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 | 5,967 | 27,884 | +21,917 |
| Spain | 16,985 | 5,156 | -11,829 |
| China | 9,682 | 2,001 | -7,681 |
| Ireland | 671 | 731 | +60 |
| Italy | 290 | 0 | -290 |
| Taiwan | 21 | 35 | +14 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,604,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,292,062 |
| Air transport | 3,113,264 |
| Other | 92,602 |
| Road transport | 24,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,902,091 | 3,702,155 | -1,199,936 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,100,025 | 3,192,037 | -1,907,988 |
| Air transport | 1,293,420 | 1,819,844 | +526,424 |
| Other | 47,810 | 44,792 | -3,018 |
| Road transport | 23,756 | 1,181 | -22,575 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,392,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,971,555 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,440,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,136,157 |
| East Midlands Airport | 940,699 |
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 | 3,505,970 | 2,886,849 | -619,121 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,824,608 | 2,146,947 | -1,677,661 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 314,162 | 1,126,048 | +811,886 |
| Liverpool Docks | 806,206 | 329,951 | -476,255 |
| East Midlands Airport | 562,616 | 378,083 | -184,533 |
| Southampton | 516,526 | 316,718 | -199,808 |
| Holyhead | 283,678 | 285,849 | +2,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,839 | 286,598 | +106,759 |
| ZLC | 192,171 | 186,236 | -5,935 |
| London | 166,625 | 95,832 | -70,793 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39172290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of tubes and pipes made from propylene-based plastics