Import/export HS code 392590: Various plastic building items
Miscellaneous plastic products used in construction
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 166,900,600 |
| Germany | 87,479,183 |
| Ireland | 71,676,372 |
| Netherlands | 34,973,132 |
| Belgium | 26,487,138 |
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 | 76,968,832 | 89,931,768 | +12,962,936 |
| Germany | 44,538,918 | 42,940,265 | -1,598,653 |
| Ireland | 36,057,857 | 35,618,515 | -439,342 |
| Netherlands | 17,391,584 | 17,581,548 | +189,964 |
| Belgium | 12,535,952 | 13,951,186 | +1,415,234 |
| Poland | 13,412,506 | 13,031,777 | -380,729 |
| Italy | 11,237,696 | 11,857,266 | +619,570 |
| France | 7,476,008 | 9,266,634 | +1,790,626 |
| Canada | 7,178,423 | 8,471,617 | +1,293,194 |
| Denmark | 6,508,851 | 5,426,302 | -1,082,549 |
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 | 173,446,253 |
| Germany | 90,013,363 |
| Ireland | 49,062,405 |
| Poland | 30,545,095 |
| Belgium | 26,494,210 |
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 | 80,966,969 | 92,479,284 | +11,512,315 |
| Germany | 43,953,852 | 46,059,511 | +2,105,659 |
| Ireland | 24,783,083 | 24,279,322 | -503,761 |
| Poland | 15,157,922 | 15,387,173 | +229,251 |
| Belgium | 12,969,560 | 13,524,650 | +555,090 |
| United States | 12,910,643 | 12,166,489 | -744,154 |
| Italy | 11,903,417 | 12,683,301 | +779,884 |
| Netherlands | 7,530,549 | 8,585,789 | +1,055,240 |
| Denmark | 6,479,480 | 4,893,959 | -1,585,521 |
| France | 4,831,291 | 5,005,016 | +173,725 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 100 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 94 |
| Greater Manchester | 89 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 72 |
| West Yorkshire | 66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 70 | 75 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 67 | 77 | +10 |
| Greater Manchester | 59 | 68 | +9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 55 | 56 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 48 | 49 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 46 | 39 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 45 | 45 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 48 | 42 | -6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 43 | 46 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 40 | 41 | +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) | 286,203,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,019,749 |
| Other | 28,242,616 |
| Air transport | 15,951,900 |
| Road transport | 3,883,489 |
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) | 146,383,434 | 139,819,659 | -6,563,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,857,227 | 129,162,522 | +16,305,295 |
| Other | 14,099,553 | 14,143,063 | +43,510 |
| Air transport | 7,263,314 | 8,688,586 | +1,425,272 |
| Road transport | 1,568,031 | 2,315,458 | +747,427 |
| Rail transport | 9,888 | 0 | -9,888 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 118,552,811 |
| Dover | 93,174,542 |
| Immingham Docks | 57,586,555 |
| Southampton | 43,806,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,514,035 |
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 | 64,937,640 | 53,615,171 | -11,322,469 |
| Dover | 45,661,465 | 47,513,077 | +1,851,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,213,766 | 30,372,789 | +3,159,023 |
| Southampton | 22,653,770 | 21,152,530 | -1,501,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,511,686 | 33,002,349 | +22,490,663 |
| Holyhead | 13,774,135 | 14,672,472 | +898,337 |
| 000 | 14,099,553 | 14,143,063 | +43,510 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,462,445 | 11,335,189 | -2,127,256 |
| Harwich | 8,348,033 | 9,377,967 | +1,029,934 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,607,737 | 8,366,933 | -240,804 |
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 | 531 |
| Specialised construction activities | 216 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 212 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 96 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 95 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 343 |
| 2026-03 | 355 |
| 2026-02 | 361 |
| 2026-01 | 319 |
| 2025-12 | 276 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 123 |
| NEWBURY INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 113 |
| Q.E.P. CO. U.K. LIMITED | 110 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 104 |
| BLAUBERG UK LIMITED | 100 |
| BUILDING PRODUCT DESIGN LIMITED | 100 |
| DIVERSITECH INTERNATIONAL LTD | 97 |
| NETCEED UK LIMITED | 97 |
| NOVAR ED&S LIMITED | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 643 |
| 54m+ | 359 |
| 0-1m | 273 |
| 15m-54m | 192 |
| Other | 101 |
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 | 100,874,510 |
| United States | 42,462,344 |
| France | 38,204,141 |
| Netherlands | 25,312,604 |
| Sweden | 14,887,344 |
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 | 48,803,232 | 52,071,278 | +3,268,046 |
| United States | 24,219,621 | 18,242,723 | -5,976,898 |
| France | 18,498,332 | 19,705,809 | +1,207,477 |
| Netherlands | 15,269,597 | 10,043,007 | -5,226,590 |
| Sweden | 7,749,051 | 7,138,293 | -610,758 |
| Germany | 6,551,629 | 5,925,841 | -625,788 |
| Australia | 7,473,208 | 4,278,541 | -3,194,667 |
| Italy | 3,892,345 | 3,753,275 | -139,070 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,148,073 | 3,295,979 | -852,094 |
| Belgium | 3,264,295 | 3,791,328 | +527,033 |
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 | 10,420,608 |
| Ireland | 2,950,066 |
| China | 2,183,215 |
| Australia | 1,429,311 |
| Germany | 950,292 |
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 | 4,867,172 | 5,553,436 | +686,264 |
| Ireland | 1,386,869 | 1,563,197 | +176,328 |
| China | 1,172,716 | 1,010,499 | -162,217 |
| Australia | 675,151 | 754,160 | +79,009 |
| Germany | 495,714 | 454,578 | -41,136 |
| Netherlands | 194,673 | 177,313 | -17,360 |
| Belgium | 66,940 | 69,751 | +2,811 |
| Italy | 68,010 | 65,440 | -2,570 |
| Norway | 60,410 | 37,474 | -22,936 |
| India | 2,695 | 49,524 | +46,829 |
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) | 194,872,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,653,802 |
| Other | 40,919,579 |
| Air transport | 22,206,539 |
| Rail transport | 27,368 |
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) | 97,793,919 | 97,078,670 | -715,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,416,200 | 36,237,602 | -11,178,598 |
| Other | 19,897,190 | 21,022,389 | +1,125,199 |
| Air transport | 13,039,314 | 9,167,225 | -3,872,089 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 27,368 | +27,368 |
| Road transport | 14,770 | 0 | -14,770 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,744,148 |
| 000 | 40,919,579 |
| Holyhead | 34,512,850 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,969,083 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,616,683 |
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 | 35,824,156 | 43,919,992 | +8,095,836 |
| 000 | 19,897,190 | 21,022,389 | +1,125,199 |
| Holyhead | 15,958,523 | 18,554,327 | +2,595,804 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,620,075 | 13,349,008 | -6,271,067 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,225,108 | 11,391,575 | -7,833,533 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,047,612 | 14,590,840 | +1,543,228 |
| Southampton | 14,174,688 | 10,766,255 | -3,408,433 |
| Felixstowe | 7,825,530 | 4,530,862 | -3,294,668 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,308,370 | 4,002,592 | -3,305,778 |
| Portsmouth | 4,870,630 | 3,599,251 | -1,271,379 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 392590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous plastic products used in construction