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 | 25,263,496 |
| France | 12,700,996 |
| United States | 9,150,877 |
| Netherlands | 9,125,304 |
| China | 8,991,270 |
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 | 13,697,418 | 11,566,078 | -2,131,340 |
| France | 5,719,894 | 6,981,102 | +1,261,208 |
| United States | 3,225,775 | 5,925,102 | +2,699,327 |
| Netherlands | 4,937,039 | 4,188,265 | -748,774 |
| China | 5,746,324 | 3,244,946 | -2,501,378 |
| Italy | 1,766,602 | 2,242,991 | +476,389 |
| Germany | 1,483,611 | 2,016,135 | +532,524 |
| Denmark | 182,865 | 921,192 | +738,327 |
| Belgium | 303,567 | 428,830 | +125,263 |
| India | 522,915 | 183,146 | -339,769 |
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 | 23,836,226 |
| France | 12,379,430 |
| United States | 12,056,748 |
| Netherlands | 8,143,527 |
| China | 6,340,950 |
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 | 12,729,443 | 11,106,783 | -1,622,660 |
| France | 5,472,600 | 6,906,830 | +1,434,230 |
| United States | 5,875,116 | 6,181,632 | +306,516 |
| Netherlands | 4,698,334 | 3,445,193 | -1,253,141 |
| China | 3,278,494 | 3,062,456 | -216,038 |
| Germany | 2,097,803 | 2,584,447 | +486,644 |
| Italy | 1,932,351 | 2,368,143 | +435,792 |
| Denmark | 184,470 | 976,653 | +792,183 |
| India | 553,531 | 183,146 | -370,385 |
| Viet Nam | 414,291 | 208,922 | -205,369 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 3 | +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) | 51,844,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,916,045 |
| Other | 1,294,460 |
| Air transport | 679,105 |
| Road transport | 11,584 |
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) | 24,609,406 | 27,235,475 | +2,626,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,073,175 | 10,842,870 | -2,230,305 |
| Other | 880,141 | 414,319 | -465,822 |
| Air transport | 436,382 | 242,723 | -193,659 |
| Road transport | 1,028 | 10,556 | +9,528 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 13,174,818 |
| Dover | 12,994,031 |
| Felixstowe | 8,078,416 |
| Southampton | 7,871,322 |
| Milford | 7,760,532 |
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 | 6,717,353 | 6,457,465 | -259,888 |
| Dover | 6,029,713 | 6,964,318 | +934,605 |
| Felixstowe | 5,321,279 | 2,757,137 | -2,564,142 |
| Southampton | 3,001,796 | 4,869,526 | +1,867,730 |
| Milford | 3,901,289 | 3,859,243 | -42,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,113,080 | 2,552,057 | +438,977 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,952,329 | 2,705,961 | +753,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,473,603 | 1,320,559 | -1,153,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,690,741 | 1,581,288 | -109,453 |
| Harwich | 1,123,533 | 1,635,127 | +511,594 |
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 | 42 |
| Specialised construction activities | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC SYSTEMS LIMITED | 96 |
| BRENCHAM (1988) LIMITED | 72 |
| GEORGE FISCHER SALES LIMITED | 58 |
| BOODE U.K. LIMITED | 49 |
| FLOPLAST LIMITED | 49 |
| EPCO LIMITED | 47 |
| BEP INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 45 |
| ALIAXIS HOLDINGS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| BOSTA (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| NETAFIM UK LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 26,455,905 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,864,005 |
| Kuwait | 2,501,894 |
| United States | 487,651 |
| 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 | 10,233,571 | 16,222,334 | +5,988,763 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,671,872 | 2,192,133 | -479,739 |
| Kuwait | 1,378,168 | 1,123,726 | -254,442 |
| United States | 217,976 | 269,675 | +51,699 |
| Iraq | 406,125 | 0 | -406,125 |
| Tunisia | 153,813 | 239,451 | +85,638 |
| Norway | 177,437 | 177,945 | +508 |
| Netherlands | 152,424 | 198,446 | +46,022 |
| France | 179,106 | 150,910 | -28,196 |
| Italy | 205,577 | 109,888 | -95,689 |
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 | 9,632,956 |
| Ireland | 84,777 |
| Italy | 3,260 |
| China | 691 |
| Nicaragua | 303 |
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 | 3,789,676 | 5,843,280 | +2,053,604 |
| Ireland | 45,462 | 39,315 | -6,147 |
| Italy | 3,260 | 0 | -3,260 |
| China | 678 | 13 | -665 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 303 | +303 |
| 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 | 17,327,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,246,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,842,748 |
| Air transport | 1,254,226 |
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 | 7,286,690 | 10,041,249 | +2,754,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,872,944 | 7,374,008 | +3,501,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,124,891 | 3,717,857 | -1,407,034 |
| Air transport | 615,750 | 638,476 | +22,726 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 17,327,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,079,272 |
| Milford | 3,779,444 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,344,548 |
| Holyhead | 1,791,893 |
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 | 7,286,690 | 10,041,249 | +2,754,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,615,467 | 3,463,805 | -1,151,662 |
| Milford | 803,923 | 2,975,521 | +2,171,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 763,933 | 1,580,615 | +816,682 |
| Holyhead | 871,686 | 920,207 | +48,521 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 654,179 | 730,397 | +76,218 |
| Heysham | 439,561 | 304,353 | -135,208 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 218,121 | 379,385 | +161,264 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,508 | 305,763 | +56,255 |
| Fishguard | 94,744 | 392,062 | +297,318 |
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