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 | 162,695,453 |
| Germany | 82,772,379 |
| Ireland | 68,830,741 |
| Netherlands | 33,681,479 |
| Belgium | 25,241,011 |
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 | 79,703,519 | 82,991,934 | +3,288,415 |
| Germany | 44,413,875 | 38,358,504 | -6,055,371 |
| Ireland | 35,642,041 | 33,188,700 | -2,453,341 |
| Netherlands | 17,104,107 | 16,577,372 | -526,735 |
| Belgium | 13,199,400 | 12,041,611 | -1,157,789 |
| Poland | 13,343,395 | 11,509,908 | -1,833,487 |
| Italy | 11,260,918 | 10,526,874 | -734,044 |
| France | 7,508,545 | 8,521,861 | +1,013,316 |
| Canada | 7,705,784 | 8,009,295 | +303,511 |
| Denmark | 6,505,738 | 4,628,132 | -1,877,606 |
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 | 168,751,125 |
| Germany | 85,972,801 |
| Ireland | 47,026,444 |
| Poland | 28,753,549 |
| Belgium | 25,197,170 |
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 | 83,193,306 | 85,557,819 | +2,364,513 |
| Germany | 44,175,361 | 41,797,440 | -2,377,921 |
| Ireland | 24,284,245 | 22,742,199 | -1,542,046 |
| Poland | 15,221,684 | 13,531,865 | -1,689,819 |
| Belgium | 13,635,479 | 11,561,691 | -2,073,788 |
| United States | 12,402,021 | 11,484,278 | -917,743 |
| Italy | 11,821,427 | 11,322,688 | -498,739 |
| Netherlands | 7,521,960 | 7,958,482 | +436,522 |
| Denmark | 6,224,906 | 4,173,927 | -2,050,979 |
| France | 4,934,574 | 4,505,503 | -429,071 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 98 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 91 |
| Greater Manchester | 84 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 70 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 68 |
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 | 73 | 70 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 66 | 70 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 57 | 67 | +10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 54 | 56 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 46 | 45 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 46 | 47 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 50 | 46 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 40 | 35 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 40 | 43 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 39 | 44 | +5 |
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) | 269,754,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 236,573,004 |
| Other | 27,006,032 |
| Air transport | 15,550,662 |
| Road transport | 3,977,390 |
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) | 144,227,151 | 125,527,360 | -18,699,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,039,261 | 120,533,743 | +4,494,482 |
| Other | 14,249,252 | 12,756,780 | -1,492,472 |
| Air transport | 7,451,957 | 8,098,705 | +646,748 |
| Road transport | 1,684,826 | 2,292,564 | +607,738 |
| Rail transport | 6,804 | 0 | -6,804 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 111,695,195 |
| Dover | 88,460,911 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,560,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,177,891 |
| Southampton | 42,115,211 |
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 | 62,024,498 | 49,670,697 | -12,353,801 |
| Dover | 46,113,799 | 42,347,112 | -3,766,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,020,513 | 26,540,306 | -1,480,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,743,107 | 31,434,784 | +16,691,677 |
| Southampton | 21,813,273 | 20,301,938 | -1,511,335 |
| Holyhead | 14,195,517 | 13,183,157 | -1,012,360 |
| 000 | 14,249,252 | 12,756,780 | -1,492,472 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,910,099 | 10,980,096 | -1,930,003 |
| Harwich | 8,068,935 | 9,689,898 | +1,620,963 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,350,084 | 7,638,621 | -711,463 |
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
|
520 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
208 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
206 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
95 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
95 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 354 |
| 2026-04 | 343 |
| 2026-03 | 355 |
| 2026-02 | 361 |
| 2026-01 | 319 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 124 |
| NEWBURY INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED | 116 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 114 |
| Q.E.P. CO. U.K. LIMITED | 110 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 105 |
| BLAUBERG UK LIMITED | 101 |
| BUILDING PRODUCT DESIGN LIMITED | 100 |
| DIVERSITECH INTERNATIONAL LTD | 98 |
| NETCEED UK LIMITED | 97 |
| NOVAR ED&S LIMITED | 95 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 639 |
| 54m+ | 349 |
| 0-1m | 262 |
| 15m-54m | 190 |
| Other | 98 |
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 | 97,076,021 |
| United States | 40,314,260 |
| France | 35,988,540 |
| Netherlands | 23,086,365 |
| Sweden | 13,961,132 |
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 | 48,649,681 | 48,426,340 | -223,341 |
| United States | 24,822,989 | 15,491,271 | -9,331,718 |
| France | 18,680,581 | 17,307,959 | -1,372,622 |
| Netherlands | 15,769,997 | 7,316,368 | -8,453,629 |
| Sweden | 7,590,437 | 6,370,695 | -1,219,742 |
| Australia | 7,334,360 | 3,991,111 | -3,343,249 |
| Germany | 5,454,888 | 5,184,679 | -270,209 |
| Italy | 3,935,196 | 3,324,748 | -610,448 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,347,034 | 2,774,852 | -1,572,182 |
| Spain | 3,238,098 | 3,491,358 | +253,260 |
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 | 10,077,185 |
| Ireland | 2,823,982 |
| China | 1,913,850 |
| Australia | 1,272,495 |
| Germany | 843,882 |
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 | 4,905,792 | 5,171,393 | +265,601 |
| Ireland | 1,421,688 | 1,402,294 | -19,394 |
| China | 998,155 | 915,695 | -82,460 |
| Australia | 751,925 | 520,570 | -231,355 |
| Germany | 527,550 | 316,332 | -211,218 |
| Netherlands | 194,916 | 197,860 | +2,944 |
| Finland | 0 | 194,278 | +194,278 |
| Belgium | 58,092 | 70,428 | +12,336 |
| Italy | 67,508 | 56,838 | -10,670 |
| Norway | 53,338 | 24,400 | -28,938 |
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) | 184,082,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,782,122 |
| Other | 39,451,462 |
| Air transport | 21,561,404 |
| 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) | 96,897,863 | 87,184,239 | -9,713,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,557,060 | 31,225,062 | -16,331,998 |
| Other | 20,233,765 | 19,217,697 | -1,016,068 |
| Air transport | 13,577,415 | 7,983,989 | -5,593,426 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 27,368 | +27,368 |
| Road transport | 11,404 | 0 | -11,404 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,386,319 |
| 000 | 39,451,462 |
| Holyhead | 33,077,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,018,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,467,637 |
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 | 36,244,685 | 40,141,634 | +3,896,949 |
| 000 | 20,233,765 | 19,217,697 | -1,016,068 |
| Holyhead | 15,198,213 | 17,879,468 | +2,681,255 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,000,952 | 11,017,989 | -7,982,963 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,654,098 | 9,813,539 | -7,840,559 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,169,542 | 13,986,610 | +817,068 |
| Southampton | 15,620,968 | 8,240,069 | -7,380,899 |
| Felixstowe | 8,501,209 | 3,264,817 | -5,236,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,565,184 | 3,311,355 | -4,253,829 |
| Portsmouth | 4,881,492 | 2,955,216 | -1,926,276 |
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