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 | 23,218,950 |
| China | 15,273,319 |
| Poland | 10,149,126 |
| Belgium | 9,331,907 |
| Netherlands | 5,087,914 |
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 | 11,134,989 | 12,083,961 | +948,972 |
| China | 6,683,665 | 8,589,654 | +1,905,989 |
| Poland | 5,111,755 | 5,037,371 | -74,384 |
| Belgium | 5,055,261 | 4,276,646 | -778,615 |
| Netherlands | 2,692,111 | 2,395,803 | -296,308 |
| France | 2,065,867 | 2,346,390 | +280,523 |
| Sweden | 2,082,761 | 1,260,794 | -821,967 |
| Norway | 1,133,447 | 1,835,893 | +702,446 |
| Portugal | 784,869 | 624,661 | -160,208 |
| Spain | 452,959 | 589,310 | +136,351 |
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 | 24,987,916 |
| China | 15,427,941 |
| Belgium | 12,188,286 |
| Poland | 10,545,232 |
| Norway | 4,798,039 |
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 | 12,960,313 | 12,027,603 | -932,710 |
| China | 6,729,783 | 8,698,158 | +1,968,375 |
| Belgium | 5,959,041 | 6,229,245 | +270,204 |
| Poland | 5,229,701 | 5,315,531 | +85,830 |
| Norway | 2,154,135 | 2,643,904 | +489,769 |
| Portugal | 1,273,791 | 1,012,043 | -261,748 |
| Canada | 623,957 | 1,126,175 | +502,218 |
| Sweden | 1,049,230 | 539,666 | -509,564 |
| United States | 521,407 | 705,083 | +183,676 |
| Spain | 452,959 | 539,580 | +86,621 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Kent | 7 | 7 | +0 |
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) | 53,647,937 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,904,019 |
| Air transport | 906,397 |
| Other | 853,340 |
| Road transport | 408,366 |
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) | 27,116,581 | 26,531,356 | -585,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,449,087 | 14,454,932 | +2,005,845 |
| Air transport | 340,384 | 566,013 | +225,629 |
| Other | 348,631 | 504,709 | +156,078 |
| Road transport | 92,150 | 316,216 | +224,066 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 23,482,139 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,675,683 |
| Felixstowe | 6,618,009 |
| Harwich | 4,532,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,471,146 |
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 | 11,235,038 | 12,247,101 | +1,012,063 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,051,920 | 8,623,763 | -428,157 |
| Felixstowe | 3,754,892 | 2,863,117 | -891,775 |
| Harwich | 3,046,123 | 1,485,997 | -1,560,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,260,489 | 3,210,657 | +1,950,168 |
| Killingholme | 1,684,927 | 2,599,588 | +914,661 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,794,041 | 1,670,905 | -123,136 |
| Belfast Port | 931,123 | 2,359,939 | +1,428,816 |
| Purfleet | 1,347,672 | 1,379,294 | +31,622 |
| Southampton | 1,081,018 | 1,513,708 | +432,690 |
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 | 86 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Specialised construction activities | 28 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 55 |
| 2026-03 | 63 |
| 2026-02 | 59 |
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-12 | 53 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUNDOLITT LIMITED | 84 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 68 |
| MARINEWARE LIMITED | 54 |
| SOPREMA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ANTALIS LIMITED | 51 |
| SCHLUTER SYSTEMS LIMITED | 51 |
| DANOSA UK LTD | 51 |
| IKO INSULATIONS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| WEDI SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| ANT BM LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 87 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 0-1m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | 5,354,473 |
| Iceland | 1,129,206 |
| France | 952,144 |
| Germany | 785,203 |
| United States | 740,481 |
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 | 2,239,039 | 3,115,434 | +876,395 |
| Iceland | 597,384 | 531,822 | -65,562 |
| France | 286,828 | 665,316 | +378,488 |
| Germany | 512,982 | 272,221 | -240,761 |
| United States | 584,178 | 156,303 | -427,875 |
| New Zealand | 212,578 | 97,070 | -115,508 |
| Guyana | 278,932 | 874 | -278,058 |
| Czechia | 133,998 | 107,898 | -26,100 |
| Belgium | 147,178 | 32,264 | -114,914 |
| Netherlands | 126,082 | 41,506 | -84,576 |
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 | 825,725 |
| Ireland | 171,203 |
| XI | 52,553 |
| Turkey | 22,000 |
| 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 | 285,118 | 540,607 | +255,489 |
| Ireland | 80,392 | 90,811 | +10,419 |
| XI | 12,044 | 40,509 | +28,465 |
| Turkey | 7,485 | 14,515 | +7,030 |
| Georgia | 2,565 | 7,837 | +5,272 |
| France | 4,236 | 4,527 | +291 |
| Poland | 2,971 | 0 | -2,971 |
| Germany | 142 | 672 | +530 |
| 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) | 6,532,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,638,842 |
| Other | 1,387,149 |
| Air transport | 1,028,709 |
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) | 3,111,087 | 3,421,475 | +310,388 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,752,265 | 886,577 | -865,688 |
| Other | 489,142 | 898,007 | +408,865 |
| Air transport | 623,972 | 404,737 | -219,235 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 3,259,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,748,078 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,602,794 |
| 000 | 1,387,149 |
| London Gateway Port | 706,808 |
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 | 1,396,726 | 1,862,741 | +466,015 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,140,194 | 607,884 | -532,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 687,921 | 914,873 | +226,952 |
| 000 | 489,142 | 898,007 | +408,865 |
| London Gateway Port | 595,524 | 111,284 | -484,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 500,297 | 127,563 | -372,734 |
| Holyhead | 259,572 | 283,423 | +23,851 |
| Southampton | 219,661 | 145,720 | -73,941 |
| Felixstowe | 236,303 | 100,287 | -136,016 |
| Liverpool Docks | 134,335 | 95,423 | -38,912 |
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