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 | 19,662,624 |
| Indonesia | 17,845,866 |
| Belgium | 14,703,203 |
| South Korea | 13,732,187 |
| China | 10,816,994 |
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 | 11,428,816 | 8,233,808 | -3,195,008 |
| Indonesia | 10,447,503 | 7,398,363 | -3,049,140 |
| Belgium | 8,904,968 | 5,798,235 | -3,106,733 |
| South Korea | 5,988,365 | 7,743,822 | +1,755,457 |
| China | 5,834,199 | 4,982,795 | -851,404 |
| Spain | 6,551,591 | 4,210,795 | -2,340,796 |
| Israel | 6,720,060 | 3,602,844 | -3,117,216 |
| Netherlands | 4,579,238 | 4,807,584 | +228,346 |
| France | 3,552,110 | 2,842,966 | -709,144 |
| United States | 2,972,629 | 3,044,258 | +71,629 |
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 | 23,155,177 |
| South Korea | 20,701,230 |
| Indonesia | 18,023,935 |
| Israel | 13,647,587 |
| Germany | 12,612,678 |
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 | 13,080,465 | 10,074,712 | -3,005,753 |
| South Korea | 9,370,351 | 11,330,879 | +1,960,528 |
| Indonesia | 10,502,896 | 7,521,039 | -2,981,857 |
| Israel | 8,061,057 | 5,586,530 | -2,474,527 |
| Germany | 7,861,760 | 4,750,918 | -3,110,842 |
| Spain | 7,681,349 | 4,845,572 | -2,835,777 |
| China | 6,223,983 | 5,320,123 | -903,860 |
| Italy | 2,978,816 | 2,541,625 | -437,191 |
| France | 3,234,331 | 2,279,463 | -954,868 |
| Japan | 2,543,922 | 2,147,409 | -396,513 |
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 | 16 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
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 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 6 | +3 |
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) | 68,508,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,451,833 |
| Air transport | 3,315,931 |
| Other | 3,186,010 |
| Road transport | 20,255 |
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) | 37,449,582 | 31,059,172 | -6,390,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,985,281 | 27,466,552 | -6,518,729 |
| Air transport | 1,804,225 | 1,511,706 | -292,519 |
| Other | 3,021,977 | 164,033 | -2,857,944 |
| Road transport | 11,521 | 8,734 | -2,787 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 24,519,014 |
| Dover | 23,329,319 |
| Felixstowe | 18,397,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,053,207 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,791,161 |
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 | 14,049,775 | 10,469,239 | -3,580,536 |
| Dover | 15,294,954 | 8,034,365 | -7,260,589 |
| Felixstowe | 7,870,920 | 10,526,103 | +2,655,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,773,854 | 3,279,353 | -5,494,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,866,536 | 7,924,625 | +5,058,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,438,421 | 5,912,077 | +1,473,656 |
| Killingholme | 3,225,230 | 2,237,264 | -987,966 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,816,065 | 1,462,305 | -1,353,760 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,769,605 | 1,386,778 | -1,382,827 |
| London | 2,328,892 | 869,832 | -1,459,060 |
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 | 65 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 119 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 114 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 100 |
| BLACKHEATH PRODUCTS LIMITED | 77 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 65 |
| CD (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| PERSPEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 49 |
| POLYCASA LIMITED | 47 |
| OSTERMANN UK LIMITED | 47 |
| PLASTIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| 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