Import/export HS code 39172310: Seamless plastic tubes and pipes made of vinyl chloride polymers
Seamless tubes and pipes made from vinyl chloride-based plastics, longer than their width
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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 | 23,815,675 |
| France | 10,987,392 |
| Netherlands | 9,425,209 |
| China | 8,498,393 |
| United States | 8,370,347 |
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 | 13,525,807 | 10,289,868 | -3,235,939 |
| France | 4,534,427 | 6,452,965 | +1,918,538 |
| Netherlands | 5,255,423 | 4,169,786 | -1,085,637 |
| China | 5,895,841 | 2,602,552 | -3,293,289 |
| United States | 2,912,524 | 5,457,823 | +2,545,299 |
| Italy | 1,837,490 | 1,628,011 | -209,479 |
| Germany | 1,465,847 | 1,417,521 | -48,326 |
| Denmark | 2,794 | 915,354 | +912,560 |
| India | 429,218 | 275,734 | -153,484 |
| Belgium | 314,968 | 329,904 | +14,936 |
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 | 22,233,479 |
| United States | 11,384,210 |
| France | 10,641,242 |
| Netherlands | 8,667,880 |
| China | 5,767,399 |
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 | 12,445,248 | 9,788,231 | -2,657,017 |
| United States | 5,342,067 | 6,042,143 | +700,076 |
| France | 4,299,395 | 6,341,847 | +2,042,452 |
| Netherlands | 5,053,971 | 3,613,909 | -1,440,062 |
| China | 3,496,833 | 2,270,566 | -1,226,267 |
| Germany | 2,206,995 | 1,906,686 | -300,309 |
| Italy | 1,962,778 | 1,761,455 | -201,323 |
| Denmark | 4,399 | 939,074 | +934,675 |
| India | 459,834 | 275,734 | -184,100 |
| Viet Nam | 379,460 | 200,689 | -178,771 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 47,053,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,009,182 |
| Other | 1,430,526 |
| Air transport | 617,152 |
| Road transport | 6,898 |
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) | 23,023,494 | 24,030,027 | +1,006,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,214,592 | 9,794,590 | -3,420,002 |
| Other | 994,407 | 436,119 | -558,288 |
| Air transport | 265,026 | 352,126 | +87,100 |
| Road transport | 985 | 5,913 | +4,928 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 12,206,812 |
| Dover | 11,769,369 |
| Felixstowe | 7,956,628 |
| Southampton | 7,053,372 |
| Milford | 7,012,158 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 6,697,117 | 5,509,695 | -1,187,422 |
| Dover | 5,238,152 | 6,531,217 | +1,293,065 |
| Felixstowe | 5,755,036 | 2,201,592 | -3,553,444 |
| Southampton | 2,710,022 | 4,343,350 | +1,633,328 |
| Milford | 3,633,972 | 3,378,186 | -255,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,885,804 | 2,429,891 | +544,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,534,016 | 1,170,187 | -1,363,829 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,898,543 | 1,779,640 | -118,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,568,365 | 1,741,235 | +172,870 |
| Harwich | 1,249,994 | 1,399,352 | +149,358 |
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 | 40 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC SYSTEMS LIMITED | 92 |
| BRENCHAM (1988) LIMITED | 72 |
| GEORGE FISCHER SALES LIMITED | 54 |
| BOODE U.K. LIMITED | 45 |
| FLOPLAST LIMITED | 45 |
| EPCO LIMITED | 43 |
| BEP INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 42 |
| ALIAXIS HOLDINGS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| BOSTA (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| NETAFIM UK LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 22,773,839 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,786,034 |
| Kuwait | 2,764,678 |
| United States | 453,713 |
| Iraq | 406,125 |
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 | 9,494,198 | 13,279,641 | +3,785,443 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,528,470 | 2,257,564 | -270,906 |
| Kuwait | 1,593,122 | 1,171,556 | -421,566 |
| United States | 224,180 | 229,533 | +5,353 |
| Iraq | 406,125 | 0 | -406,125 |
| Norway | 187,761 | 168,870 | -18,891 |
| India | 317,966 | 13,740 | -304,226 |
| Netherlands | 174,601 | 155,297 | -19,304 |
| Tunisia | 135,805 | 191,131 | +55,326 |
| Italy | 183,567 | 135,526 | -48,041 |
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 | 8,187,638 |
| Ireland | 80,525 |
| Italy | 4,171 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 936 |
| China | 804 |
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 | 3,434,185 | 4,753,453 | +1,319,268 |
| Ireland | 43,784 | 36,741 | -7,043 |
| Italy | 3,876 | 295 | -3,581 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 936 | 0 | -936 |
| China | 777 | 27 | -750 |
| 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 | 15,111,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,689,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,223,094 |
| Air transport | 1,151,116 |
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 | 6,985,498 | 8,125,850 | +1,140,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,474,720 | 6,214,431 | +2,739,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,533,034 | 3,690,060 | -1,842,974 |
| Air transport | 605,649 | 545,467 | -60,182 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,111,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,173,609 |
| Milford | 2,960,690 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,030,503 |
| Holyhead | 1,602,951 |
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 | 6,985,498 | 8,125,850 | +1,140,352 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,668,267 | 3,505,342 | -1,162,925 |
| Milford | 666,189 | 2,294,501 | +1,628,312 |
| Liverpool Docks | 761,782 | 1,268,721 | +506,939 |
| Holyhead | 830,494 | 772,457 | -58,037 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 729,160 | 647,789 | -81,371 |
| Heysham | 225,183 | 483,535 | +258,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 286,845 | 264,428 | -22,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 220,125 | 287,527 | +67,402 |
| Felixstowe | 482,119 | 19,617 | -462,502 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39172310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seamless tubes and pipes made from vinyl chloride-based plastics, longer than their width