Import/export HS code 392490: Various plastic household items
Plastic products for home or personal use, not including tableware or kitchenware
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 252,552,692 |
| Germany | 40,243,739 |
| Netherlands | 23,991,226 |
| Turkey | 23,603,624 |
| France | 17,715,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 136,618,058 | 115,934,634 | -20,683,424 |
| Germany | 20,655,563 | 19,588,176 | -1,067,387 |
| Netherlands | 12,231,555 | 11,759,671 | -471,884 |
| Turkey | 11,889,352 | 11,714,272 | -175,080 |
| France | 6,391,948 | 11,323,244 | +4,931,296 |
| Italy | 6,872,563 | 6,507,323 | -365,240 |
| Viet Nam | 7,610,339 | 4,726,074 | -2,884,265 |
| India | 6,728,878 | 5,386,490 | -1,342,388 |
| Poland | 6,671,536 | 5,406,177 | -1,265,359 |
| Hungary | 5,660,214 | 5,402,015 | -258,199 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 277,038,249 |
| Germany | 29,635,986 |
| Turkey | 24,063,801 |
| Poland | 19,231,317 |
| Hungary | 16,526,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 149,367,546 | 127,670,703 | -21,696,843 |
| Germany | 14,999,039 | 14,636,947 | -362,092 |
| Turkey | 12,172,556 | 11,891,245 | -281,311 |
| Poland | 10,537,599 | 8,693,718 | -1,843,881 |
| Hungary | 8,692,359 | 7,834,045 | -858,314 |
| Italy | 7,685,389 | 7,343,957 | -341,432 |
| Viet Nam | 7,722,892 | 5,328,548 | -2,394,344 |
| India | 6,884,282 | 5,519,728 | -1,364,554 |
| France | 2,463,428 | 8,443,802 | +5,980,374 |
| Spain | 4,259,715 | 4,613,198 | +353,483 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 161 |
| Greater Manchester | 155 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 126 |
| Inner London - East | 102 |
| West Midlands | 94 |
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 | 117 | 106 | -11 |
| Greater Manchester | 113 | 95 | -18 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 92 | 80 | -12 |
| Inner London - East | 63 | 70 | +7 |
| West Midlands | 64 | 65 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 65 | 58 | -7 |
| West Yorkshire | 60 | 58 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 50 | 54 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 48 | 47 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 51 | 50 | -1 |
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) | 300,440,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,109,622 |
| Air transport | 27,101,464 |
| Other | 21,400,138 |
| Road transport | 1,571,491 |
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) | 156,271,732 | 144,168,469 | -12,103,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,920,701 | 67,188,921 | -3,731,780 |
| Air transport | 13,660,674 | 13,440,790 | -219,884 |
| Other | 16,079,606 | 5,320,532 | -10,759,074 |
| Road transport | 708,355 | 863,136 | +154,781 |
| Rail transport | 9,095 | 17,551 | +8,456 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 150,935,935 |
| Southampton | 66,177,930 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,987,684 |
| Dover | 36,627,052 |
| London | 22,886,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 94,070,088 | 56,865,847 | -37,204,241 |
| Southampton | 40,253,486 | 25,924,444 | -14,329,042 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,329,125 | 40,658,559 | +27,329,434 |
| Dover | 18,314,382 | 18,312,670 | -1,712 |
| London | 10,799,824 | 12,086,403 | +1,286,579 |
| 000 | 16,079,606 | 5,320,532 | -10,759,074 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,633,445 | 9,645,477 | +1,012,032 |
| Harwich | 6,765,973 | 7,482,521 | +716,548 |
| 499 | 2,203,507 | 11,635,383 | +9,431,876 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,423,112 | 6,777,182 | +354,070 |
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 | 822 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 646 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 101 |
| Other manufacturing | 71 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 51 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 328 |
| 2026-03 | 386 |
| 2026-02 | 351 |
| 2026-01 | 341 |
| 2025-12 | 313 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 124 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 124 |
| NORCROS GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 124 |
| LAKELAND LIMITED | 124 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 124 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 123 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 123 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 123 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 122 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 122 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 773 |
| 54m+ | 374 |
| 0-1m | 357 |
| 15m-54m | 245 |
| Other | 143 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 42,571,940 |
| Ireland | 36,465,719 |
| Germany | 17,201,077 |
| United States | 16,145,812 |
| Nigeria | 16,069,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 20,262,971 | 22,308,969 | +2,045,998 |
| Ireland | 18,698,905 | 17,766,814 | -932,091 |
| Germany | 9,008,292 | 8,192,785 | -815,507 |
| United States | 7,744,653 | 8,401,159 | +656,506 |
| Nigeria | 7,284,459 | 8,784,569 | +1,500,110 |
| France | 6,428,655 | 5,110,635 | -1,318,020 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,283,146 | 5,103,269 | -1,179,877 |
| Netherlands | 3,325,912 | 5,623,362 | +2,297,450 |
| Australia | 4,898,723 | 3,849,535 | -1,049,188 |
| Denmark | 4,510,670 | 4,190,573 | -320,097 |
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 | 670,179 |
| XI | 432,459 |
| Switzerland | 58,419 |
| France | 42,614 |
| Poland | 41,453 |
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 | 327,786 | 342,393 | +14,607 |
| XI | 267,379 | 165,080 | -102,299 |
| Switzerland | 29,877 | 28,542 | -1,335 |
| France | 20,740 | 21,874 | +1,134 |
| Poland | 15,183 | 26,270 | +11,087 |
| Ireland | 7,150 | 25,149 | +17,999 |
| Israel | 20,511 | 10,659 | -9,852 |
| Italy | 13,304 | 11,889 | -1,415 |
| Spain | 8,913 | 5,930 | -2,983 |
| Viet Nam | 3,713 | 3,463 | -250 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,138,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,881,989 |
| Air transport | 14,338,317 |
| Other | 2,297,068 |
| Road transport | 1,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,171,204 | 63,967,340 | -1,203,864 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,767,225 | 50,114,764 | +1,347,539 |
| Air transport | 7,658,008 | 6,680,309 | -977,699 |
| Other | 984,226 | 1,312,842 | +328,616 |
| Road transport | 1,241 | 0 | -1,241 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 74,414,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,024,004 |
| London | 18,467,957 |
| Southampton | 18,166,145 |
| Felixstowe | 17,360,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 36,790,478 | 37,624,310 | +833,832 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,511,958 | 15,512,046 | -999,912 |
| London | 10,445,244 | 8,022,713 | -2,422,531 |
| Southampton | 8,357,988 | 9,808,157 | +1,450,169 |
| Felixstowe | 7,490,243 | 9,869,818 | +2,379,575 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,292,373 | 6,569,579 | -2,722,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,052,623 | 7,718,222 | -334,401 |
| Holyhead | 6,173,570 | 6,764,099 | +590,529 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,033,998 | 5,430,652 | -603,346 |
| Heysham | 4,139,864 | 4,273,448 | +133,584 |
Quick facts
HS code: 392490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic products for home or personal use, not including tableware or kitchenware