Import/export HS code 392111: Styrene plastic sheets
Sheets and films made from styrene-based plastics, commonly used in packaging and insulation
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 | 19,994,917 |
| China | 12,456,437 |
| Poland | 9,251,434 |
| Belgium | 8,409,053 |
| Netherlands | 4,805,701 |
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 | 11,176,883 | 8,818,034 | -2,358,849 |
| China | 6,217,567 | 6,238,870 | +21,303 |
| Poland | 5,329,116 | 3,922,318 | -1,406,798 |
| Belgium | 5,094,115 | 3,314,938 | -1,779,177 |
| Netherlands | 2,738,322 | 2,067,379 | -670,943 |
| France | 1,945,705 | 1,681,465 | -264,240 |
| Sweden | 2,193,117 | 1,181,872 | -1,011,245 |
| Norway | 975,622 | 1,149,608 | +173,986 |
| Portugal | 807,568 | 495,348 | -312,220 |
| Spain | 468,318 | 473,726 | +5,408 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 22,880,382 |
| China | 12,604,750 |
| Belgium | 10,139,905 |
| Poland | 9,596,993 |
| Norway | 3,940,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,091,975 | 9,788,407 | -3,303,568 |
| China | 6,262,651 | 6,342,099 | +79,448 |
| Belgium | 5,929,867 | 4,210,038 | -1,719,829 |
| Poland | 5,423,883 | 4,173,110 | -1,250,773 |
| Norway | 2,164,949 | 1,775,612 | -389,337 |
| Portugal | 1,244,222 | 785,938 | -458,284 |
| Sweden | 990,947 | 569,239 | -421,708 |
| Canada | 692,202 | 835,603 | +143,401 |
| United States | 537,224 | 423,174 | -114,050 |
| Spain | 468,318 | 416,637 | -51,681 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Cheshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 | 4 | -3 |
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) | 47,779,473 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,444,520 |
| Air transport | 786,203 |
| Other | 675,962 |
| Road transport | 253,668 |
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) | 27,308,978 | 20,470,495 | -6,838,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,233,948 | 10,210,572 | -2,023,376 |
| Air transport | 316,355 | 469,848 | +153,493 |
| Other | 355,461 | 320,501 | -34,960 |
| Road transport | 81,281 | 172,387 | +91,106 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 20,919,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,944,955 |
| Felixstowe | 5,836,393 |
| Harwich | 4,539,876 |
| Killingholme | 3,824,539 |
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 | 11,148,788 | 9,770,841 | -1,377,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,136,411 | 5,808,544 | -3,327,867 |
| Felixstowe | 3,725,456 | 2,110,937 | -1,614,519 |
| Harwich | 3,247,637 | 1,292,239 | -1,955,398 |
| Killingholme | 1,595,000 | 2,229,539 | +634,539 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,155,186 | 2,035,995 | +880,809 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,794,371 | 1,157,407 | -636,964 |
| Belfast Port | 763,220 | 2,040,495 | +1,277,275 |
| Southampton | 1,236,606 | 1,062,833 | -173,773 |
| Purfleet | 1,484,137 | 688,193 | -795,944 |
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 | 79 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Specialised construction activities | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 60 |
| 2025-09 | 58 |
| 2025-08 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUNDOLITT LIMITED | 80 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 64 |
| MARINEWARE LIMITED | 50 |
| GR REALISATIONS 2024 LIMITED | 49 |
| SOPREMA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 47 |
| SCHLUTER SYSTEMS LIMITED | 47 |
| WEDI SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| DANOSA UK LTD | 47 |
| IKO INSULATIONS UK 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 | 81 |
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 4,553,404 |
| Iceland | 1,051,629 |
| France | 867,531 |
| United States | 798,303 |
| Germany | 731,023 |
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 | 2,171,396 | 2,382,008 | +210,612 |
| Iceland | 596,649 | 454,980 | -141,669 |
| France | 231,594 | 635,937 | +404,343 |
| United States | 647,239 | 151,064 | -496,175 |
| Germany | 516,786 | 214,237 | -302,549 |
| New Zealand | 212,199 | 82,189 | -130,010 |
| Guyana | 278,932 | 874 | -278,058 |
| Czechia | 133,998 | 73,196 | -60,802 |
| Belgium | 144,545 | 18,982 | -125,563 |
| Peru | 162,762 | 0 | -162,762 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 654,241 |
| Ireland | 136,049 |
| XI | 30,297 |
| Turkey | 16,378 |
| Georgia | 10,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 234,183 | 420,058 | +185,875 |
| Ireland | 88,197 | 47,852 | -40,345 |
| XI | 12,758 | 17,539 | +4,781 |
| Turkey | 6,728 | 9,650 | +2,922 |
| Georgia | 1,607 | 8,795 | +7,188 |
| France | 4,049 | 2,081 | -1,968 |
| Poland | 3,138 | 0 | -3,138 |
| Germany | 125 | 558 | +433 |
| Switzerland | 190 | 0 | -190 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,819,736 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,493,530 |
| Other | 1,045,202 |
| Air transport | 949,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,052,911 | 2,766,825 | -286,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,821,131 | 672,399 | -1,148,732 |
| Other | 442,500 | 602,702 | +160,202 |
| Air transport | 632,820 | 316,774 | -316,046 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 2,842,157 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,646,977 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,394,738 |
| 000 | 1,045,202 |
| London Gateway Port | 685,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 1,371,000 | 1,471,157 | +100,157 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,144,478 | 502,499 | -641,979 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 669,050 | 725,688 | +56,638 |
| 000 | 442,500 | 602,702 | +160,202 |
| London Gateway Port | 662,303 | 23,221 | -639,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 515,781 | 75,423 | -440,358 |
| Holyhead | 263,921 | 238,541 | -25,380 |
| Southampton | 209,220 | 120,774 | -88,446 |
| Felixstowe | 247,231 | 82,189 | -165,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 134,524 | 93,076 | -41,448 |
Quick facts
HS code: 392111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sheets and films made from styrene-based plastics, commonly used in packaging and insulation