Import/export HS code 392510: Large plastic containers
Plastic tanks, reservoirs, and vats with a capacity over 300 liters
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 | 15,054,758 |
| Ireland | 14,240,832 |
| France | 6,292,156 |
| Netherlands | 5,389,830 |
| Finland | 2,729,077 |
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 | 6,042,740 | 9,012,018 | +2,969,278 |
| Ireland | 7,458,162 | 6,782,670 | -675,492 |
| France | 2,851,288 | 3,440,868 | +589,580 |
| Netherlands | 2,753,780 | 2,636,050 | -117,730 |
| Finland | 2,727,420 | 1,657 | -2,725,763 |
| Belgium | 1,407,942 | 1,253,498 | -154,444 |
| Spain | 2,028,103 | 601,642 | -1,426,461 |
| South Korea | 1,041,762 | 1,558,536 | +516,774 |
| Italy | 1,260,735 | 1,178,272 | -82,463 |
| Austria | 680,381 | 658,564 | -21,817 |
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 | 16,806,174 |
| Ireland | 9,424,877 |
| France | 5,159,959 |
| Italy | 3,616,447 |
| Netherlands | 3,320,200 |
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 | 7,034,818 | 9,771,356 | +2,736,538 |
| Ireland | 4,828,831 | 4,596,046 | -232,785 |
| France | 2,624,408 | 2,535,551 | -88,857 |
| Italy | 1,417,675 | 2,198,772 | +781,097 |
| Netherlands | 1,520,935 | 1,799,265 | +278,330 |
| Finland | 2,895,633 | 30,985 | -2,864,648 |
| South Korea | 1,041,762 | 1,654,290 | +612,528 |
| Spain | 1,934,704 | 515,864 | -1,418,840 |
| Poland | 1,072,417 | 631,252 | -441,165 |
| Austria | 795,636 | 813,378 | +17,742 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -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) | 43,023,561 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,422,708 |
| Other | 5,644,909 |
| Air transport | 512,288 |
| Road transport | 15,480 |
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) | 20,837,850 | 22,185,711 | +1,347,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,904,365 | 5,518,343 | -2,386,022 |
| Other | 3,178,501 | 2,466,408 | -712,093 |
| Air transport | 309,837 | 202,451 | -107,386 |
| Road transport | 3,301 | 12,179 | +8,878 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,124,310 |
| 000 | 5,644,909 |
| London | 4,972,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,826,509 |
| Holyhead | 4,139,604 |
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 | 6,361,972 | 8,762,338 | +2,400,366 |
| 000 | 3,178,501 | 2,466,408 | -712,093 |
| London | 3,976,855 | 995,311 | -2,981,544 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,594,875 | 2,231,634 | -363,241 |
| Holyhead | 1,665,060 | 2,474,544 | +809,484 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,024,863 | 1,792,535 | -232,328 |
| Felixstowe | 1,793,614 | 1,839,010 | +45,396 |
| Harwich | 1,445,246 | 1,990,754 | +545,508 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,167,069 | 732,181 | -1,434,888 |
| Southampton | 1,191,279 | 1,506,589 | +315,310 |
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
|
46 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
13 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
13 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 34 |
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 32 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCHUTZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 53 |
| WERIT U.K. LIMITED | 53 |
| JOHN DAVIDSON (PIPES) LIMITED | 53 |
| GRAF UK LIMITED | 45 |
| RAINWATER HARVESTING LIMITED | 44 |
| LINTHWAITE LIMITED | 43 |
| JUSTRITE SAFETY PRODUCTS LTD | 39 |
| TRICEL (WESTON) LIMITED | 38 |
| STURDY PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 86 |
| 54m+ | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 21,520,907 |
| Sweden | 2,544,347 |
| Netherlands | 2,037,738 |
| France | 1,954,162 |
| Spain | 1,763,407 |
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 | 11,081,284 | 10,439,623 | -641,661 |
| Sweden | 2,359,606 | 184,741 | -2,174,865 |
| Netherlands | 1,085,121 | 952,617 | -132,504 |
| France | 1,101,179 | 852,983 | -248,196 |
| Spain | 1,171,761 | 591,646 | -580,115 |
| Greece | 782,808 | 698,456 | -84,352 |
| United States | 867,034 | 550,874 | -316,160 |
| Jordan | 1,246,619 | 0 | -1,246,619 |
| Belgium | 472,708 | 518,756 | +46,048 |
| Denmark | 472,749 | 453,383 | -19,366 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,430,415 |
| XI | 4,137,766 |
| Poland | 2,107,209 |
| Norway | 41,116 |
| China | 27,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,759,075 | 2,671,340 | -87,735 |
| XI | 2,079,449 | 2,058,317 | -21,132 |
| Poland | 2,082,539 | 24,670 | -2,057,869 |
| Norway | 0 | 41,116 | +41,116 |
| China | 27,523 | 0 | -27,523 |
| Sweden | 25,734 | 0 | -25,734 |
| Italy | 13,993 | 0 | -13,993 |
| Netherlands | 13,836 | 0 | -13,836 |
| Belgium | 0 | 11,430 | +11,430 |
| Germany | 7,354 | 3,982 | -3,372 |
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) | 16,329,052 |
| Other | 15,824,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,459,868 |
| Air transport | 1,192,541 |
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) | 7,775,071 | 8,553,981 | +778,910 |
| Other | 9,531,821 | 6,292,270 | -3,239,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,974,221 | 6,485,647 | -1,488,574 |
| Air transport | 779,045 | 413,496 | -365,549 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,824,091 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,624,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,403,011 |
| Felixstowe | 3,149,027 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,937,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 9,531,821 | 6,292,270 | -3,239,551 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,539,572 | 2,084,971 | +545,399 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,547,812 | 1,855,199 | +307,387 |
| Felixstowe | 1,837,005 | 1,312,022 | -524,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,409,816 | 1,528,123 | +118,307 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,432,855 | 1,314,833 | -118,022 |
| Holyhead | 1,123,205 | 1,343,718 | +220,513 |
| Southampton | 896,701 | 1,220,883 | +324,182 |
| Milford | 959,696 | 1,134,895 | +175,199 |
| London | 1,500,956 | 512,792 | -988,164 |
Quick facts
HS code: 392510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic tanks, reservoirs, and vats with a capacity over 300 liters