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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,385,073 |
| France | 3,212,706 |
| Italy | 2,275,461 |
| Germany | 1,761,364 |
| India | 1,336,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,600,778 | 1,784,295 | +183,517 |
| France | 1,852,755 | 1,359,951 | -492,804 |
| Italy | 1,120,646 | 1,154,815 | +34,169 |
| Germany | 1,043,640 | 717,724 | -325,916 |
| India | 551,553 | 784,491 | +232,938 |
| Netherlands | 499,605 | 544,138 | +44,533 |
| Oman | 371,223 | 569,076 | +197,853 |
| United States | 375,808 | 431,364 | +55,556 |
| Israel | 507,641 | 237,916 | -269,725 |
| Belgium | 440,473 | 281,187 | -159,286 |
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 | 3,479,674 |
| Hungary | 2,399,680 |
| Germany | 2,218,248 |
| Italy | 2,196,992 |
| India | 1,373,630 |
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 | 1,671,507 | 1,808,167 | +136,660 |
| Hungary | 1,224,323 | 1,175,357 | -48,966 |
| Germany | 1,464,806 | 753,442 | -711,364 |
| Italy | 1,080,146 | 1,116,846 | +36,700 |
| India | 564,211 | 809,419 | +245,208 |
| Spain | 615,127 | 457,909 | -157,218 |
| Oman | 416,669 | 569,076 | +152,407 |
| United States | 362,663 | 451,038 | +88,375 |
| Netherlands | 322,513 | 441,497 | +118,984 |
| Israel | 507,641 | 237,916 | -269,725 |
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 | 12 |
| Cheshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -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) | 9,133,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,206,963 |
| Air transport | 1,097,972 |
| Other | 489,238 |
| Road transport | 9,791 |
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) | 4,966,258 | 4,167,161 | -799,097 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,364,960 | 3,842,003 | +477,043 |
| Air transport | 588,600 | 509,372 | -79,228 |
| Other | 349,020 | 140,218 | -208,802 |
| Road transport | 2,339 | 7,452 | +5,113 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,510,715 |
| Southampton | 3,442,847 |
| Felixstowe | 2,261,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,082,389 |
| Harwich | 932,869 |
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 | 2,420,954 | 2,089,761 | -331,193 |
| Southampton | 1,616,978 | 1,825,869 | +208,891 |
| Felixstowe | 883,676 | 1,378,143 | +494,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 641,769 | 440,620 | -201,149 |
| Harwich | 463,199 | 469,670 | +6,471 |
| Purfleet | 454,295 | 465,763 | +11,468 |
| Immingham Docks | 513,092 | 359,054 | -154,038 |
| Eurotunnel | 299,511 | 240,974 | -58,537 |
| 000 | 349,020 | 140,218 | -208,802 |
| Killingholme | 248,985 | 184,270 | -64,715 |
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 | 51 |
| 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. | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
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+ | 64 |
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | 5,465,714 |
| Sweden | 2,200,646 |
| Germany | 430,578 |
| Denmark | 392,293 |
| Netherlands | 390,919 |
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 | 3,117,262 | 2,348,452 | -768,810 |
| Sweden | 1,890,938 | 309,708 | -1,581,230 |
| Germany | 238,731 | 191,847 | -46,884 |
| Denmark | 322,425 | 69,868 | -252,557 |
| Netherlands | 269,510 | 121,409 | -148,101 |
| Australia | 341,074 | 0 | -341,074 |
| Italy | 135,025 | 119,269 | -15,756 |
| United States | 175,834 | 77,643 | -98,191 |
| Spain | 104,169 | 47,907 | -56,262 |
| Philippines | 139,109 | 0 | -139,109 |
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 | 155,571 |
| Ireland | 34,701 |
| Spain | 8,115 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 7,842 |
| 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 | 88,590 | 66,981 | -21,609 |
| Ireland | 1,712 | 32,989 | +31,277 |
| Spain | 4,674 | 3,441 | -1,233 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 7,842 | 0 | -7,842 |
| XL | 0 | 641 | +641 |
| China | 322 | 25 | -297 |
| Germany | 203 | 34 | -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 | 4,311,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,906,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,469,815 |
| Air transport | 1,027,302 |
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 | 2,293,401 | 2,017,845 | -275,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,611,024 | 1,295,912 | -1,315,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,166,823 | 302,992 | -1,863,831 |
| Air transport | 459,999 | 567,303 | +107,304 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,311,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,978,615 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 798,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 658,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 549,659 |
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 | 2,293,401 | 2,017,845 | -275,556 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,581,227 | 397,388 | -2,183,839 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 311,160 | 486,929 | +175,769 |
| Liverpool Docks | 624,908 | 33,831 | -591,077 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 231,473 | 318,186 | +86,713 |
| London Gateway Port | 367,237 | 88,165 | -279,072 |
| Holyhead | 152,698 | 217,863 | +65,165 |
| East Midlands Airport | 163,250 | 105,808 | -57,442 |
| Felixstowe | 152,594 | 67,953 | -84,641 |
| Southampton | 144,458 | 49,760 | -94,698 |
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