Import/export HS code 392051: Plastic sheets made of PMMA
Sheets and films made of poly(methyl methacrylate), also known as acrylic
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,033,558 |
| Indonesia | 17,850,346 |
| Belgium | 14,508,055 |
| South Korea | 14,248,717 |
| Spain | 10,995,270 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,182,333 | 7,851,225 | -3,331,108 |
| Indonesia | 10,179,993 | 7,670,353 | -2,509,640 |
| Belgium | 7,307,711 | 7,200,344 | -107,367 |
| South Korea | 8,312,724 | 5,935,993 | -2,376,731 |
| Spain | 6,335,532 | 4,659,738 | -1,675,794 |
| Netherlands | 5,955,036 | 5,031,966 | -923,070 |
| China | 5,801,176 | 4,553,339 | -1,247,837 |
| Israel | 5,258,063 | 4,853,173 | -404,890 |
| France | 3,731,162 | 2,848,298 | -882,864 |
| United States | 3,303,961 | 2,829,058 | -474,903 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,725,801 |
| South Korea | 22,225,378 |
| Indonesia | 18,030,759 |
| Israel | 13,435,919 |
| Germany | 12,854,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12,069,048 | 10,656,753 | -1,412,295 |
| South Korea | 11,957,965 | 10,267,413 | -1,690,552 |
| Indonesia | 10,235,386 | 7,795,373 | -2,440,013 |
| Israel | 7,504,372 | 5,931,547 | -1,572,825 |
| Germany | 7,656,754 | 5,198,210 | -2,458,544 |
| Spain | 7,238,446 | 5,363,056 | -1,875,390 |
| China | 6,117,482 | 4,896,378 | -1,221,104 |
| Italy | 3,099,314 | 2,690,292 | -409,022 |
| France | 3,084,308 | 2,471,614 | -612,694 |
| Japan | 2,781,253 | 2,497,769 | -283,484 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,781,847 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,238,973 |
| Air transport | 3,250,385 |
| Other | 2,121,243 |
| Road transport | 30,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,217,355 | 29,564,492 | -9,652,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,737,433 | 30,501,540 | -3,235,893 |
| Air transport | 1,937,961 | 1,312,424 | -625,537 |
| Other | 2,035,081 | 86,162 | -1,948,919 |
| Road transport | 4,021 | 26,369 | +22,348 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 23,831,283 |
| Dover | 21,128,173 |
| Felixstowe | 19,205,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,288,034 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,075,307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 13,637,615 | 10,193,668 | -3,443,947 |
| Dover | 13,529,051 | 7,599,122 | -5,929,929 |
| Felixstowe | 10,430,435 | 8,774,767 | -1,655,668 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,085,951 | 11,202,083 | +7,116,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,720,806 | 4,354,501 | -3,366,305 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,823,911 | 4,643,278 | -1,180,633 |
| Killingholme | 3,686,035 | 1,900,181 | -1,785,854 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,975,215 | 1,341,619 | -1,633,596 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,331,791 | 1,152,694 | -1,179,097 |
| Harwich | 1,357,533 | 1,908,647 | +551,114 |
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
|
70 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
31 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
16 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 36 |
| 2026-04 | 36 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 35 |
| 2026-01 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 124 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 119 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 103 |
| BLACKHEATH PRODUCTS LIMITED | 77 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 65 |
| CD (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| PERSPEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 53 |
| POLYCASA LIMITED | 52 |
| REHAU LIMITED | 51 |
| TROTEC LASER LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 75 |
| 54m+ | 68 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 392051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sheets and films made of poly(methyl methacrylate), also known as acrylic