Import/export HS code 39219090: Various plastic materials
Other plastic materials and products not listed in specific categories
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 42,515,071 |
| United States | 36,399,199 |
| Germany | 35,621,498 |
| China | 29,911,074 |
| Poland | 28,897,271 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 19,612,333 | 22,902,738 | +3,290,405 |
| United States | 18,028,556 | 18,370,643 | +342,087 |
| Germany | 19,666,428 | 15,955,070 | -3,711,358 |
| China | 14,769,890 | 15,141,184 | +371,294 |
| Poland | 12,445,626 | 16,451,645 | +4,006,019 |
| Ireland | 15,596,674 | 12,750,370 | -2,846,304 |
| Netherlands | 14,696,950 | 11,730,103 | -2,966,847 |
| India | 13,343,776 | 12,398,082 | -945,694 |
| France | 11,052,040 | 11,938,211 | +886,171 |
| Greece | 8,119,528 | 10,511,572 | +2,392,044 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 49,400,251 |
| Germany | 41,318,497 |
| United States | 40,191,473 |
| China | 29,938,961 |
| Poland | 26,689,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 23,604,030 | 25,796,221 | +2,192,191 |
| Germany | 24,155,455 | 17,163,042 | -6,992,413 |
| United States | 19,695,638 | 20,495,835 | +800,197 |
| China | 14,525,664 | 15,413,297 | +887,633 |
| Poland | 12,442,126 | 14,247,844 | +1,805,718 |
| India | 13,379,812 | 12,384,483 | -995,329 |
| Ireland | 13,539,854 | 10,601,979 | -2,937,875 |
| Greece | 8,496,384 | 10,673,358 | +2,176,974 |
| Netherlands | 7,747,610 | 9,292,946 | +1,545,336 |
| Lithuania | 6,681,006 | 7,917,662 | +1,236,656 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 78 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 78 |
| Greater Manchester | 77 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 76 |
| West Midlands | 59 |
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 | 52 | 53 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 56 | 52 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 59 | 59 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 57 | 47 | -10 |
| West Midlands | 34 | 45 | +11 |
| West Yorkshire | 46 | 51 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 | 45 | +10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 36 | 31 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 34 | 39 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 33 | 34 | +1 |
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) | 243,321,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,014,378 |
| Air transport | 36,945,783 |
| Road transport | 16,962,538 |
| Other | 12,544,321 |
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) | 122,356,830 | 120,964,517 | -1,392,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,719,524 | 71,294,854 | +1,575,330 |
| Air transport | 16,773,113 | 20,172,670 | +3,399,557 |
| Road transport | 8,735,602 | 8,226,936 | -508,666 |
| Other | 6,474,486 | 6,069,835 | -404,651 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 39,114 | +39,114 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 110,047,069 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,460,158 |
| Felixstowe | 45,344,068 |
| Southampton | 44,467,217 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,384,583 |
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 | 52,199,750 | 57,847,319 | +5,647,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,211,843 | 24,248,315 | +3,036,472 |
| Felixstowe | 25,790,737 | 19,553,331 | -6,237,406 |
| Southampton | 17,390,569 | 27,076,648 | +9,686,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,245,045 | 13,139,538 | +894,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,242,493 | 11,807,117 | +564,624 |
| ZLC | 9,344,203 | 7,840,950 | -1,503,253 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,683,465 | 8,500,428 | +816,963 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,936,479 | 5,889,618 | -2,046,861 |
| Holyhead | 8,274,114 | 5,112,771 | -3,161,343 |
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 | 339 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 140 |
| Other manufacturing | 128 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 88 |
| Manufacture of food products | 81 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 278 |
| 2026-03 | 294 |
| 2026-02 | 278 |
| 2026-01 | 248 |
| 2025-12 | 242 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEAVES SURFACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 108 |
| SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED | 106 |
| HAMBLE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 103 |
| AQUA PACIFIC (UK) LIMITED | 91 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 90 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 87 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 86 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 84 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 83 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 81 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 524 |
| 54m+ | 475 |
| 15m-54m | 172 |
| 0-1m | 107 |
| Other | 95 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 36,551,951 |
| United States | 34,214,609 |
| France | 21,495,482 |
| China | 20,778,182 |
| Ireland | 18,023,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16,829,430 | 19,722,521 | +2,893,091 |
| United States | 17,166,180 | 17,048,429 | -117,751 |
| France | 11,831,218 | 9,664,264 | -2,166,954 |
| China | 11,205,066 | 9,573,116 | -1,631,950 |
| Ireland | 9,523,218 | 8,500,740 | -1,022,478 |
| Hungary | 4,524,204 | 7,894,165 | +3,369,961 |
| Italy | 4,950,614 | 3,413,116 | -1,537,498 |
| Belgium | 4,583,588 | 2,150,596 | -2,432,992 |
| Netherlands | 3,543,882 | 2,720,698 | -823,184 |
| Malaysia | 3,011,744 | 2,558,984 | -452,760 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,362,626 |
| Viet Nam | 459,811 |
| South Korea | 107,206 |
| Poland | 46,593 |
| Ireland | 41,427 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 649,636 | 712,990 | +63,354 |
| Viet Nam | 215,367 | 244,444 | +29,077 |
| South Korea | 52,488 | 54,718 | +2,230 |
| Poland | 13,950 | 32,643 | +18,693 |
| Ireland | 23,753 | 17,674 | -6,079 |
| Portugal | 583 | 36,664 | +36,081 |
| Netherlands | 18,984 | 17,752 | -1,232 |
| China | 16,424 | 14,166 | -2,258 |
| Turkey | 10,857 | 8,640 | -2,217 |
| France | 10,199 | 7,128 | -3,071 |
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) | 128,522,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,073,549 |
| Air transport | 56,019,485 |
| Other | 2,608,712 |
| Road transport | 3,254 |
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) | 65,259,906 | 63,262,888 | -1,997,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,758,188 | 31,315,361 | +557,173 |
| Air transport | 27,325,263 | 28,694,222 | +1,368,959 |
| Other | 1,250,110 | 1,358,602 | +108,492 |
| Road transport | 2,000 | 1,254 | -746 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 2,053 | +2,053 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,721,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,956,250 |
| Southampton | 24,988,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,847,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,323,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,121,580 | 42,599,452 | -1,522,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,624,625 | 19,331,625 | -1,293,000 |
| Southampton | 11,247,081 | 13,741,693 | +2,494,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,870,856 | 12,976,746 | +1,105,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,745,560 | 6,578,217 | -2,167,343 |
| Felixstowe | 5,284,465 | 3,333,360 | -1,951,105 |
| Holyhead | 3,212,470 | 3,503,924 | +291,454 |
| Harwich | 2,311,763 | 3,736,125 | +1,424,362 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,748,073 | 2,956,577 | +208,504 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,161,419 | 3,429,182 | +1,267,763 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39219090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plastic materials and products not listed in specific categories