Import/export HS code 391723: Plastic tubes and pipes made of vinyl chloride polymers
Tubes and pipes made from vinyl chloride-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,107,046 |
| France | 15,432,083 |
| China | 11,888,445 |
| United States | 9,840,111 |
| Netherlands | 9,784,638 |
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 | 13,568,905 | 10,538,141 | -3,030,764 |
| France | 8,198,862 | 7,233,221 | -965,641 |
| China | 7,105,943 | 4,782,502 | -2,323,441 |
| United States | 4,001,356 | 5,838,755 | +1,837,399 |
| Netherlands | 5,629,960 | 4,154,678 | -1,475,282 |
| Italy | 2,947,967 | 3,156,200 | +208,233 |
| Germany | 2,635,081 | 2,432,351 | -202,730 |
| India | 1,114,771 | 892,666 | -222,105 |
| Belgium | 799,082 | 641,693 | -157,389 |
| Denmark | 510,397 | 678,570 | +168,173 |
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 | 22,487,390 |
| United States | 12,626,068 |
| France | 12,388,785 |
| China | 9,442,291 |
| Netherlands | 8,558,384 |
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 | 12,463,031 | 10,024,359 | -2,438,672 |
| United States | 6,524,863 | 6,101,205 | -423,658 |
| France | 6,316,858 | 6,071,927 | -244,931 |
| China | 4,825,129 | 4,617,162 | -207,967 |
| Netherlands | 5,207,590 | 3,350,794 | -1,856,796 |
| Germany | 3,597,058 | 3,002,620 | -594,438 |
| Italy | 3,031,944 | 3,246,941 | +214,997 |
| Hungary | 1,296,081 | 1,074,937 | -221,144 |
| India | 1,158,045 | 917,594 | -240,451 |
| Denmark | 494,552 | 742,045 | +247,493 |
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 | 14 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +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) | 58,573,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,819,269 |
| Air transport | 1,712,940 |
| Other | 1,696,479 |
| Road transport | 21,375 |
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) | 30,571,872 | 28,001,500 | -2,570,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,334,483 | 13,484,786 | -2,849,697 |
| Air transport | 1,021,139 | 691,801 | -329,338 |
| Other | 1,230,964 | 465,515 | -765,449 |
| Road transport | 3,367 | 18,008 | +14,641 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,041,894 |
| Holyhead | 12,319,320 |
| Southampton | 11,093,143 |
| Felixstowe | 9,698,807 |
| Milford | 7,503,023 |
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 | 9,190,140 | 7,851,754 | -1,338,386 |
| Holyhead | 6,373,563 | 5,945,757 | -427,806 |
| Southampton | 4,552,990 | 6,540,153 | +1,987,163 |
| Felixstowe | 5,945,707 | 3,753,100 | -2,192,607 |
| Milford | 4,026,439 | 3,476,584 | -549,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,770,091 | 2,660,408 | -109,683 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,455,357 | 2,502,272 | +46,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,458,849 | 1,717,623 | -741,226 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,470,239 | 1,173,266 | -1,296,973 |
| Harwich | 1,654,160 | 1,902,933 | +248,773 |
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 | 76 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Specialised construction activities | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 41 |
| 2026-03 | 45 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-12 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 90 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | 30,991,679 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,764,991 |
| Kuwait | 2,346,611 |
| Sweden | 2,274,877 |
| United States | 741,128 |
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 | 13,939,880 | 17,051,799 | +3,111,919 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,840,268 | 1,924,723 | -915,545 |
| Kuwait | 1,381,887 | 964,724 | -417,163 |
| Sweden | 2,213,121 | 61,756 | -2,151,365 |
| United States | 413,114 | 328,014 | -85,100 |
| Netherlands | 341,191 | 312,451 | -28,740 |
| Germany | 311,794 | 260,811 | -50,983 |
| Italy | 338,968 | 199,345 | -139,623 |
| Denmark | 400,921 | 53,353 | -347,568 |
| Australia | 397,241 | 12,869 | -384,372 |
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 | 9,492,431 |
| Ireland | 114,152 |
| Spain | 7,952 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 6,170 |
| Italy | 3,260 |
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 | 4,034,374 | 5,458,057 | +1,423,683 |
| Ireland | 47,117 | 67,035 | +19,918 |
| Spain | 6,454 | 1,498 | -4,956 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 6,170 | 0 | -6,170 |
| Italy | 3,260 | 0 | -3,260 |
| China | 976 | 38 | -938 |
| XL | 0 | 641 | +641 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 303 | +303 |
| Germany | 219 | 17 | -202 |
| Poland | 0 | 47 | +47 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 20,891,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,826,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,603,750 |
| Air transport | 2,236,478 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,786,430 | 11,104,796 | +1,318,366 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,184,094 | 7,642,673 | +458,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,085,630 | 3,518,120 | -3,567,510 |
| Air transport | 1,083,527 | 1,152,951 | +69,424 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 20,891,226 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,113,712 |
| Milford | 3,760,580 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,435,849 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,939,940 |
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 | 9,786,430 | 11,104,796 | +1,318,366 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,997,622 | 3,116,090 | -1,881,532 |
| Milford | 982,912 | 2,777,668 | +1,794,756 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,134,034 | 301,815 | -2,832,219 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,463,002 | 1,476,938 | +13,936 |
| Holyhead | 1,045,414 | 1,032,593 | -12,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 967,138 | 1,105,057 | +137,919 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 464,452 | 674,358 | +209,906 |
| Heysham | 545,516 | 296,810 | -248,706 |
| East Midlands Airport | 412,546 | 297,647 | -114,899 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 391723
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes and pipes made from vinyl chloride-based plastics