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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 145,875,978 |
| Germany | 82,925,121 |
| Ireland | 65,083,691 |
| Netherlands | 31,695,812 |
| Poland | 25,444,690 |
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 | 74,007,675 | 71,868,303 | -2,139,372 |
| Germany | 46,041,460 | 36,883,661 | -9,157,799 |
| Ireland | 36,329,180 | 28,754,511 | -7,574,669 |
| Netherlands | 16,991,678 | 14,704,134 | -2,287,544 |
| Poland | 14,137,077 | 11,307,613 | -2,829,464 |
| Belgium | 11,908,973 | 11,993,462 | +84,489 |
| Italy | 11,854,642 | 9,498,567 | -2,356,075 |
| France | 7,896,278 | 7,331,743 | -564,535 |
| Canada | 6,998,473 | 6,692,034 | -306,439 |
| United States | 6,837,206 | 5,233,259 | -1,603,947 |
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 | 152,029,855 |
| Germany | 84,645,871 |
| Ireland | 44,250,838 |
| Poland | 28,900,358 |
| Belgium | 23,869,911 |
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 | 78,249,683 | 73,780,172 | -4,469,511 |
| Germany | 46,026,090 | 38,619,781 | -7,406,309 |
| Ireland | 25,005,168 | 19,245,670 | -5,759,498 |
| Poland | 15,572,156 | 13,328,202 | -2,243,954 |
| Belgium | 11,907,383 | 11,962,528 | +55,145 |
| United States | 13,265,578 | 10,488,302 | -2,777,276 |
| Italy | 12,265,849 | 10,547,741 | -1,718,108 |
| Netherlands | 7,166,890 | 7,200,465 | +33,575 |
| Denmark | 6,355,902 | 4,766,766 | -1,589,136 |
| France | 5,263,648 | 4,120,290 | -1,143,358 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 96 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 87 |
| Greater Manchester | 77 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 67 |
| West Yorkshire | 67 |
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 | 72 | 68 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 70 | 67 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 57 | 56 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 51 | 51 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 52 | 48 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 48 | 37 | -11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 50 | 40 | -10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 45 | 43 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 44 | 37 | -7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 40 | 36 | -4 |
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) | 268,745,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,536,207 |
| Other | 26,348,793 |
| Air transport | 13,659,262 |
| Road transport | 3,343,963 |
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) | 149,447,119 | 119,298,102 | -30,149,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,838,475 | 103,697,732 | -7,140,743 |
| Other | 14,136,126 | 12,212,667 | -1,923,459 |
| Air transport | 6,952,366 | 6,706,896 | -245,470 |
| Road transport | 1,355,246 | 1,988,717 | +633,471 |
| 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 | 108,880,557 |
| Dover | 87,943,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,497,480 |
| Southampton | 41,799,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,726,575 |
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 | 63,496,158 | 45,384,399 | -18,111,759 |
| Dover | 47,098,896 | 40,844,919 | -6,253,977 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,647,742 | 25,849,738 | -1,798,004 |
| Southampton | 23,222,629 | 18,576,674 | -4,645,955 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,137,332 | 23,589,243 | +14,451,911 |
| 000 | 14,136,126 | 12,212,667 | -1,923,459 |
| Holyhead | 13,328,226 | 12,810,634 | -517,592 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,818,521 | 9,019,187 | -4,799,334 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,432,567 | 7,232,165 | -1,200,402 |
| Harwich | 8,641,313 | 6,567,511 | -2,073,802 |
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 | 500 |
| Specialised construction activities | 206 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 197 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 91 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 90 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 319 |
| 2025-11 | 364 |
| 2025-10 | 371 |
| 2025-09 | 359 |
| 2025-08 | 346 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 119 |
| NEWBURY INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED | 111 |
| HEXSTONE LTD. | 109 |
| Q.E.P. CO. U.K. LIMITED | 107 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 100 |
| BUILDING PRODUCT DESIGN LIMITED | 97 |
| BLAUBERG UK LIMITED | 96 |
| NETCEED UK LIMITED | 94 |
| DIVERSITECH INTERNATIONAL LTD | 93 |
| NOVAR ED&S LIMITED | 90 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 621 |
| 54m+ | 352 |
| 0-1m | 248 |
| 15m-54m | 183 |
| 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 | 91,423,267 |
| United States | 40,231,750 |
| France | 35,875,100 |
| Netherlands | 25,855,623 |
| Sweden | 14,546,691 |
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 | 47,795,148 | 43,628,119 | -4,167,029 |
| United States | 22,885,985 | 17,345,765 | -5,540,220 |
| France | 18,749,937 | 17,125,163 | -1,624,774 |
| Netherlands | 15,392,101 | 10,463,522 | -4,928,579 |
| Sweden | 8,659,126 | 5,887,565 | -2,771,561 |
| Australia | 7,739,375 | 4,810,840 | -2,928,535 |
| Germany | 6,981,452 | 4,457,507 | -2,523,945 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,048,708 | 3,383,360 | -665,348 |
| Italy | 3,761,405 | 3,172,007 | -589,398 |
| Belgium | 3,449,450 | 3,244,100 | -205,350 |
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 | 9,812,918 |
| Ireland | 2,547,758 |
| China | 2,035,962 |
| Australia | 1,235,718 |
| Germany | 870,389 |
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 | 5,441,401 | 4,371,517 | -1,069,884 |
| Ireland | 1,150,827 | 1,396,931 | +246,104 |
| China | 1,243,794 | 792,168 | -451,626 |
| Australia | 652,910 | 582,808 | -70,102 |
| Germany | 477,253 | 393,136 | -84,117 |
| Netherlands | 174,284 | 177,844 | +3,560 |
| Belgium | 63,661 | 63,810 | +149 |
| Italy | 70,893 | 54,801 | -16,092 |
| Norway | 68,045 | 27,502 | -40,543 |
| India | 3,670 | 38,196 | +34,526 |
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) | 179,856,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,755,043 |
| Other | 37,503,506 |
| Air transport | 20,531,495 |
| Road transport | 52,280 |
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) | 96,012,578 | 83,843,570 | -12,169,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,773,283 | 34,981,760 | -13,791,523 |
| Other | 20,000,258 | 17,503,248 | -2,497,010 |
| Air transport | 12,892,936 | 7,638,559 | -5,254,377 |
| Road transport | 52,280 | 0 | -52,280 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 27,368 | +27,368 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 72,574,258 |
| 000 | 37,503,506 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,945,863 |
| Holyhead | 31,085,620 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,526,123 |
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 | 36,186,708 | 36,387,550 | +200,842 |
| 000 | 20,000,258 | 17,503,248 | -2,497,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,875,578 | 12,070,285 | -7,805,293 |
| Holyhead | 15,874,741 | 15,210,879 | -663,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,245,279 | 12,280,844 | -5,964,435 |
| Southampton | 14,343,757 | 11,223,935 | -3,119,822 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,604,074 | 12,363,118 | -240,956 |
| Felixstowe | 8,488,118 | 3,675,608 | -4,812,510 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,282,951 | 3,299,415 | -3,983,536 |
| Portsmouth | 4,765,982 | 4,167,472 | -598,510 |
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