Import/export HS code 39172390: Various plastic tubes and pipes made of vinyl chloride polymers
Other types of 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,151,282 |
| China | 2,909,614 |
| Italy | 2,158,195 |
| Germany | 1,650,682 |
| India | 1,292,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,786,795 | 1,364,487 | -422,308 |
| China | 1,402,773 | 1,506,841 | +104,068 |
| Italy | 1,093,178 | 1,065,017 | -28,161 |
| Germany | 1,012,441 | 638,241 | -374,200 |
| India | 598,049 | 694,875 | +96,826 |
| Netherlands | 491,563 | 459,449 | -32,114 |
| Oman | 347,325 | 566,477 | +219,152 |
| Israel | 639,257 | 235,947 | -403,310 |
| United States | 529,098 | 266,620 | -262,478 |
| Belgium | 461,790 | 281,409 | -180,381 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,003,968 |
| Hungary | 2,331,888 |
| Germany | 2,239,837 |
| Italy | 2,093,905 |
| India | 1,311,516 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,474,894 | 1,529,074 | +54,180 |
| Hungary | 1,186,595 | 1,145,293 | -41,302 |
| Germany | 1,472,907 | 766,930 | -705,977 |
| Italy | 1,069,442 | 1,024,463 | -44,979 |
| India | 610,707 | 700,809 | +90,102 |
| Spain | 568,187 | 416,324 | -151,863 |
| Oman | 392,771 | 566,477 | +173,706 |
| Israel | 639,257 | 235,947 | -403,310 |
| United States | 558,719 | 250,326 | -308,393 |
| Netherlands | 276,441 | 367,139 | +90,698 |
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 | 11 |
| Cheshire | 8 |
| Essex | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
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 | 9 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 8,615,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,824,332 |
| Air transport | 1,018,972 |
| Other | 461,816 |
| Road transport | 6,318 |
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) | 4,720,069 | 3,895,892 | -824,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,571,648 | 3,252,684 | -318,964 |
| Air transport | 573,962 | 445,010 | -128,952 |
| Other | 309,723 | 152,093 | -157,630 |
| Road transport | 2,339 | 3,979 | +1,640 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,388,205 |
| Southampton | 3,103,196 |
| Felixstowe | 1,921,020 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,271,062 |
| Harwich | 867,019 |
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 | 2,346,512 | 2,041,693 | -304,819 |
| Southampton | 1,498,162 | 1,605,034 | +106,872 |
| Felixstowe | 837,367 | 1,083,653 | +246,286 |
| London Gateway Port | 943,271 | 327,791 | -615,480 |
| Harwich | 429,811 | 437,208 | +7,397 |
| Immingham Docks | 489,883 | 347,423 | -142,460 |
| Purfleet | 449,905 | 349,101 | -100,804 |
| Eurotunnel | 312,957 | 264,247 | -48,710 |
| 000 | 309,723 | 152,093 | -157,630 |
| Killingholme | 269,616 | 174,734 | -94,882 |
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 | 48 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
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+ | 62 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 5,143,049 |
| Sweden | 2,272,981 |
| Netherlands | 563,699 |
| Denmark | 537,625 |
| Germany | 408,086 |
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 | 2,947,480 | 2,195,569 | -751,911 |
| Sweden | 1,600,516 | 672,465 | -928,051 |
| Netherlands | 522,782 | 40,917 | -481,865 |
| Denmark | 442,525 | 95,100 | -347,425 |
| Germany | 231,926 | 176,160 | -55,766 |
| Australia | 341,074 | 0 | -341,074 |
| Spain | 242,075 | 37,247 | -204,828 |
| United States | 157,689 | 93,286 | -64,403 |
| Italy | 109,314 | 110,452 | +1,138 |
| Philippines | 134,702 | 4,407 | -130,295 |
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 | 157,851 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 11,377 |
| Ireland | 9,007 |
| Spain | 7,942 |
| XL | 641 |
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 | 75,203 | 82,648 | +7,445 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 11,377 | 0 | -11,377 |
| Ireland | 1,712 | 7,295 | +5,583 |
| Spain | 4,674 | 3,268 | -1,406 |
| XL | 0 | 641 | +641 |
| China | 322 | 25 | -297 |
| Germany | 202 | 33 | -169 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 3,932,255 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,854,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,836,494 |
| Air transport | 921,315 |
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 | 2,005,512 | 1,926,743 | -78,769 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,652,164 | 1,202,328 | -1,449,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,390,185 | 446,309 | -1,943,876 |
| Air transport | 447,855 | 473,460 | +25,605 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,932,255 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,332,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 689,719 |
| Liverpool Docks | 670,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 464,989 |
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 | 2,005,512 | 1,926,743 | -78,769 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,517,398 | 814,856 | -1,702,542 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 364,398 | 325,321 | -39,077 |
| Liverpool Docks | 623,431 | 46,768 | -576,663 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 210,481 | 254,508 | +44,027 |
| London Gateway Port | 343,396 | 114,867 | -228,529 |
| Holyhead | 121,728 | 197,173 | +75,445 |
| East Midlands Airport | 162,471 | 114,997 | -47,474 |
| Heysham | 218,043 | 20,994 | -197,049 |
| Dover | 191,580 | 6,473 | -185,107 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39172390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of tubes and pipes made from vinyl chloride-based plastics