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 | 43,239,873 |
| United States | 35,779,492 |
| Germany | 35,708,968 |
| China | 29,894,378 |
| Poland | 29,475,560 |
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 | 20,586,616 | 22,653,257 | +2,066,641 |
| United States | 17,971,431 | 17,808,061 | -163,370 |
| Germany | 20,088,799 | 15,620,169 | -4,468,630 |
| China | 14,681,394 | 15,212,984 | +531,590 |
| Poland | 12,214,992 | 17,260,568 | +5,045,576 |
| Ireland | 15,409,545 | 12,227,061 | -3,182,484 |
| Netherlands | 14,335,126 | 11,548,846 | -2,786,280 |
| India | 13,072,757 | 12,432,922 | -639,835 |
| France | 11,271,930 | 11,873,445 | +601,515 |
| Greece | 8,438,886 | 10,264,733 | +1,825,847 |
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 | 50,161,286 |
| Germany | 40,583,614 |
| United States | 39,495,358 |
| China | 30,037,005 |
| Poland | 27,062,577 |
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 | 24,667,925 | 25,493,361 | +825,436 |
| Germany | 24,045,393 | 16,538,221 | -7,507,172 |
| United States | 19,546,973 | 19,948,385 | +401,412 |
| China | 14,528,772 | 15,508,233 | +979,461 |
| Poland | 12,308,073 | 14,754,504 | +2,446,431 |
| India | 13,046,379 | 12,419,323 | -627,056 |
| Ireland | 13,365,199 | 10,215,040 | -3,150,159 |
| Greece | 8,691,545 | 10,437,548 | +1,746,003 |
| Netherlands | 7,591,253 | 9,702,351 | +2,111,098 |
| Lithuania | 6,432,289 | 8,328,513 | +1,896,224 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 77 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 76 |
| Inner London - West | 75 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 75 |
| West Yorkshire | 60 |
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 | 60 | 58 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 59 | 47 | -12 |
| Inner London - West | 49 | 50 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 55 | 50 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 49 | 50 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 33 | 47 | +14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 33 | 46 | +13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 34 | 39 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 34 | 32 | -2 |
| Essex | 32 | 31 | -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) | 241,811,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 140,388,895 |
| Air transport | 37,594,274 |
| Road transport | 17,099,789 |
| Other | 12,450,930 |
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) | 121,408,927 | 120,402,773 | -1,006,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,403,794 | 71,985,101 | +3,581,307 |
| Air transport | 18,662,932 | 18,931,342 | +268,410 |
| Road transport | 8,940,771 | 8,159,018 | -781,753 |
| Other | 6,952,818 | 5,498,112 | -1,454,706 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 58,647 | +58,647 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 110,785,870 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,420,837 |
| Southampton | 44,283,964 |
| Felixstowe | 43,551,193 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,389,215 |
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 | 53,379,838 | 57,406,032 | +4,026,194 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,108,407 | 24,312,430 | +3,204,023 |
| Southampton | 16,810,080 | 27,473,884 | +10,663,804 |
| Felixstowe | 24,604,590 | 18,946,603 | -5,657,987 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,407,194 | 12,982,021 | +574,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,123,877 | 11,550,187 | -573,690 |
| ZLC | 9,295,925 | 7,676,887 | -1,619,038 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,992,621 | 7,389,857 | -1,602,764 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,482,193 | 6,472,045 | -1,010,148 |
| Holyhead | 8,102,940 | 4,809,249 | -3,293,691 |
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
|
332 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
144 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
126 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
84 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
80 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 265 |
| 2026-04 | 278 |
| 2026-03 | 294 |
| 2026-02 | 278 |
| 2026-01 | 248 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEAVES SURFACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 109 |
| SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED | 107 |
| HAMBLE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 104 |
| AQUA PACIFIC (UK) LIMITED | 92 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 90 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 88 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 87 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 85 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 84 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING 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 | 520 |
| 54m+ | 470 |
| 15m-54m | 171 |
| 0-1m | 98 |
| Other | 91 |
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 | 36,906,896 |
| United States | 34,915,457 |
| France | 20,701,664 |
| China | 20,178,692 |
| Ireland | 18,317,901 |
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 | 17,928,023 | 18,978,873 | +1,050,850 |
| United States | 18,573,287 | 16,342,170 | -2,231,117 |
| France | 11,508,512 | 9,193,152 | -2,315,360 |
| China | 10,553,995 | 9,624,697 | -929,298 |
| Ireland | 9,620,635 | 8,697,266 | -923,369 |
| Hungary | 4,592,750 | 7,949,421 | +3,356,671 |
| Italy | 4,605,948 | 3,406,131 | -1,199,817 |
| Belgium | 4,376,937 | 2,116,635 | -2,260,302 |
| Netherlands | 3,723,528 | 2,532,626 | -1,190,902 |
| Malaysia | 2,994,936 | 2,344,614 | -650,322 |
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 | 1,376,296 |
| Viet Nam | 477,670 |
| South Korea | 102,849 |
| Poland | 46,833 |
| Ireland | 40,329 |
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 | 662,238 | 714,058 | +51,820 |
| Viet Nam | 217,059 | 260,611 | +43,552 |
| South Korea | 67,911 | 34,938 | -32,973 |
| Poland | 14,720 | 32,113 | +17,393 |
| Ireland | 22,944 | 17,385 | -5,559 |
| Portugal | 6,032 | 31,231 | +25,199 |
| Netherlands | 18,760 | 17,324 | -1,436 |
| China | 17,089 | 15,082 | -2,007 |
| Turkey | 10,493 | 8,520 | -1,973 |
| France | 10,199 | 8,023 | -2,176 |
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) | 128,302,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,102,642 |
| Air transport | 56,231,145 |
| Other | 2,659,059 |
| 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) | 66,316,772 | 61,985,498 | -4,331,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,978,370 | 29,124,272 | -2,854,098 |
| Air transport | 26,802,222 | 29,428,923 | +2,626,701 |
| Other | 1,289,379 | 1,369,680 | +80,301 |
| Road transport | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| 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 | 85,966,779 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,162,643 |
| Southampton | 24,854,936 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,610,363 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,957,955 |
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 | 44,710,141 | 41,256,638 | -3,453,503 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,101,284 | 20,061,359 | -39,925 |
| Southampton | 12,561,831 | 12,293,105 | -268,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,086,264 | 12,524,099 | +437,835 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,654,628 | 6,303,327 | -2,351,301 |
| Felixstowe | 5,451,765 | 3,151,410 | -2,300,355 |
| Holyhead | 3,535,828 | 3,259,963 | -275,865 |
| Harwich | 2,329,804 | 4,069,698 | +1,739,894 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,200,771 | 3,340,388 | +1,139,617 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,574,989 | 2,936,403 | +361,414 |
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