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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,576,851 |
| Germany | 13,009,045 |
| France | 5,492,109 |
| Netherlands | 4,610,792 |
| Spain | 2,969,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,892,246 | 5,684,605 | -2,207,641 |
| Germany | 5,722,709 | 7,286,336 | +1,563,627 |
| France | 2,609,669 | 2,882,440 | +272,771 |
| Netherlands | 2,630,900 | 1,979,892 | -651,008 |
| Spain | 1,957,466 | 1,012,091 | -945,375 |
| Finland | 1,917,375 | 811,011 | -1,106,364 |
| Belgium | 1,155,961 | 1,080,029 | -75,932 |
| South Korea | 1,187,151 | 988,042 | -199,109 |
| Italy | 1,201,831 | 799,020 | -402,811 |
| Poland | 430,778 | 513,731 | +82,953 |
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 | 14,414,645 |
| Ireland | 9,237,777 |
| France | 4,794,181 |
| Finland | 2,927,584 |
| Italy | 2,914,331 |
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 | 6,599,710 | 7,814,935 | +1,215,225 |
| Ireland | 5,304,158 | 3,933,619 | -1,370,539 |
| France | 2,720,048 | 2,074,133 | -645,915 |
| Finland | 1,917,375 | 1,010,209 | -907,166 |
| Italy | 1,377,169 | 1,537,162 | +159,993 |
| Spain | 1,852,654 | 923,987 | -928,667 |
| Netherlands | 1,323,836 | 1,431,623 | +107,787 |
| South Korea | 1,187,151 | 988,042 | -199,109 |
| Poland | 771,603 | 779,387 | +7,784 |
| Austria | 849,747 | 319,539 | -530,208 |
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 | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Suffolk | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
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 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
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) | 38,114,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,606,132 |
| Other | 5,145,323 |
| Air transport | 445,653 |
| Road transport | 8,348 |
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) | 18,604,321 | 19,510,013 | +905,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,216,029 | 4,390,103 | -3,825,926 |
| Other | 3,163,377 | 1,981,946 | -1,181,431 |
| Air transport | 306,404 | 139,249 | -167,155 |
| Road transport | 3,301 | 5,047 | +1,746 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,401,186 |
| 000 | 5,145,323 |
| London | 4,394,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,040,349 |
| Holyhead | 3,699,916 |
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 | 6,084,466 | 7,316,720 | +1,232,254 |
| 000 | 3,163,377 | 1,981,946 | -1,181,431 |
| London | 2,953,017 | 1,441,936 | -1,511,081 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,725,132 | 2,315,217 | +590,085 |
| Holyhead | 1,904,827 | 1,795,089 | -109,738 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,954,000 | 1,576,385 | -377,615 |
| Felixstowe | 1,830,173 | 1,539,748 | -290,425 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,348,721 | 883,868 | -1,464,853 |
| Harwich | 1,302,971 | 1,324,092 | +21,121 |
| Southampton | 1,383,599 | 639,200 | -744,399 |
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 | 47 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 21 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCHUTZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 48 |
| WERIT U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| JOHN DAVIDSON (PIPES) LIMITED | 48 |
| LINTHWAITE LIMITED | 41 |
| RAINWATER HARVESTING LIMITED | 41 |
| GRAF UK LIMITED | 40 |
| JUSTRITE SAFETY PRODUCTS LTD | 39 |
| TRICEL (WESTON) LIMITED | 34 |
| STURDY PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 80 |
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 19,051,729 |
| Sweden | 2,484,326 |
| Netherlands | 2,246,288 |
| United States | 2,087,215 |
| France | 2,018,545 |
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 | 11,484,098 | 7,567,631 | -3,916,467 |
| Sweden | 2,256,950 | 227,376 | -2,029,574 |
| Netherlands | 1,480,504 | 765,784 | -714,720 |
| United States | 1,699,274 | 387,941 | -1,311,333 |
| France | 1,402,213 | 616,332 | -785,881 |
| Spain | 1,273,238 | 539,733 | -733,505 |
| Australia | 1,369,299 | 371,051 | -998,248 |
| Greece | 794,941 | 703,777 | -91,164 |
| Jordan | 1,278,376 | 0 | -1,278,376 |
| Belgium | 463,151 | 362,692 | -100,459 |
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 | 4,682,093 |
| XI | 3,807,971 |
| Poland | 2,087,867 |
| China | 27,523 |
| Sweden | 25,734 |
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 | 2,775,268 | 1,906,825 | -868,443 |
| XI | 2,206,063 | 1,601,908 | -604,155 |
| Poland | 2,087,814 | 53 | -2,087,761 |
| China | 27,520 | 3 | -27,517 |
| Sweden | 25,734 | 0 | -25,734 |
| Italy | 13,993 | 0 | -13,993 |
| Netherlands | 13,836 | 0 | -13,836 |
| Germany | 8,902 | 1,338 | -7,564 |
| Austria | 1,376 | 0 | -1,376 |
| Denmark | 318 | 0 | -318 |
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) | 15,600,054 |
| Other | 14,369,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,155,935 |
| Air transport | 1,131,063 |
| Road transport | 3,842 |
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) | 10,414,730 | 5,185,324 | -5,229,406 |
| Other | 9,704,461 | 4,664,558 | -5,039,903 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,483,654 | 5,672,281 | -2,811,373 |
| Air transport | 916,233 | 214,830 | -701,403 |
| Road transport | 3,842 | 0 | -3,842 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 14,369,019 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,094,037 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,639,192 |
| Felixstowe | 3,571,042 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,546,427 |
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 | 9,704,461 | 4,664,558 | -5,039,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,711,079 | 1,382,958 | -1,328,121 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,376,356 | 1,262,836 | -1,113,520 |
| Felixstowe | 2,452,298 | 1,118,744 | -1,333,554 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,673,970 | 872,457 | -801,513 |
| Southampton | 965,224 | 1,190,434 | +225,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,134,480 | 819,407 | -315,073 |
| Heysham | 1,338,112 | 613,168 | -724,944 |
| Holyhead | 1,018,998 | 878,157 | -140,841 |
| London | 1,170,233 | 671,593 | -498,640 |
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