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 | 19,969,660 |
| Indonesia | 18,539,347 |
| Belgium | 15,392,908 |
| South Korea | 14,474,974 |
| Spain | 11,361,349 |
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 | 10,745,796 | 9,223,864 | -1,521,932 |
| Indonesia | 9,978,732 | 8,560,615 | -1,418,117 |
| Belgium | 8,083,036 | 7,309,872 | -773,164 |
| South Korea | 7,786,428 | 6,688,546 | -1,097,882 |
| Spain | 6,423,524 | 4,937,825 | -1,485,699 |
| Israel | 5,815,086 | 5,125,791 | -689,295 |
| Netherlands | 5,082,442 | 5,769,442 | +687,000 |
| China | 5,240,110 | 5,385,480 | +145,370 |
| France | 3,483,870 | 3,128,052 | -355,818 |
| United States | 3,125,643 | 3,377,714 | +252,071 |
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 | 24,194,076 |
| South Korea | 22,460,884 |
| Indonesia | 18,718,453 |
| Israel | 14,265,560 |
| Germany | 13,461,771 |
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 | 12,223,581 | 11,970,495 | -253,086 |
| South Korea | 11,163,365 | 11,297,519 | +134,154 |
| Indonesia | 10,034,125 | 8,684,328 | -1,349,797 |
| Israel | 7,483,865 | 6,781,695 | -702,170 |
| Germany | 7,760,955 | 5,700,816 | -2,060,139 |
| Spain | 7,316,156 | 5,638,248 | -1,677,908 |
| China | 5,606,167 | 5,808,767 | +202,600 |
| Italy | 3,106,241 | 2,843,087 | -263,154 |
| France | 3,176,054 | 2,522,066 | -653,988 |
| Japan | 2,709,842 | 2,828,346 | +118,504 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| 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 | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 4 | -2 |
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) | 71,854,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,897,557 |
| Air transport | 3,511,731 |
| Other | 2,540,139 |
| Road transport | 26,811 |
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) | 37,944,044 | 33,910,504 | -4,033,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,264,210 | 32,633,347 | -630,863 |
| Air transport | 1,909,054 | 1,602,677 | -306,377 |
| Other | 2,420,206 | 119,933 | -2,300,273 |
| Road transport | 11,521 | 15,290 | +3,769 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 25,139,020 |
| Dover | 22,575,188 |
| Felixstowe | 18,992,505 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,689,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,906,408 |
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 | 13,499,527 | 11,639,493 | -1,860,034 |
| Dover | 13,880,253 | 8,694,935 | -5,185,318 |
| Felixstowe | 8,419,134 | 10,573,371 | +2,154,237 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,261,282 | 11,428,525 | +8,167,243 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,184,720 | 4,721,688 | -3,463,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,602,443 | 5,224,234 | -378,209 |
| Killingholme | 3,918,569 | 1,843,348 | -2,075,221 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,212,541 | 1,577,855 | -1,634,686 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,557,630 | 1,406,529 | -1,151,101 |
| Harwich | 1,252,547 | 2,206,550 | +954,003 |
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 | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 21 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 16 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 36 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 35 |
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-12 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 123 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 118 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 102 |
| BLACKHEATH PRODUCTS LIMITED | 77 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 65 |
| CD (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| PERSPEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 52 |
| POLYCASA LIMITED | 51 |
| REHAU LIMITED | 50 |
| TROTEC LASER LIMITED | 50 |
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+ | 73 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
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