Destination
France
- Latest exports
- $65.0M
- Market share
- 6.8%
- Growth
- +5.4%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
T3 · Product exporter position
United Kingdom exports of Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials (HS 392010)
See where United Kingdom stands in plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$420.3MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
145Reported active marketsThree-year growth
-2%Annualized changeDestination HHI
812Destination concentrationWeighted share
8.7%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is United Kingdom in Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 392010. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$420.3M
Current 2024 exports$419.8M
Three-year average$443.9M
Historical peak$704.3M
Market position
Active destinations145
Destination HHI812
Weighted share8.7%
Share change+0.6 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth-2%
Volatility0.6
Maximum drawdown57.1%
TrendStable
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | United Kingdom | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $420.3M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $419.8M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | -2% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +1.8% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | FRA | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 15.5% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 812 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | +0.6 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 9.4% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does United Kingdom sell plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $65.0M | 6.8% | +5.4% | FTA reported | Stable |
| Ireland | $63.2M | 32.2% | -5.2% | FTA reported | Stable |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $41.3M | 1.8% | -10.3% | 0% tariff | Growing |
| Belgium | $38.8M | 7% | -1.4% | FTA reported | Growing |
Destination
Ireland
- Latest exports
- $63.2M
- Market share
- 32.2%
- Growth
- -5.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Stable
Destination
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
- Latest exports
- $41.3M
- Market share
- 1.8%
- Growth
- -10.3%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Belgium
- Latest exports
- $38.8M
- Market share
- 7%
- Growth
- -1.4%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Price intelligence
How does United Kingdom's price position vary?
Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.
Highest reported price
Eswatini: $1.3M / ton.
Lowest reported price
Myanmar: $37.5 / ton.
Median price
$5.4K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for United Kingdom and HS 392010 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $347.1M | +12.1% | 130 |
| 2011 | $424.9M | +22.4% | 131 |
| 2012 | $394.2M | -7.2% | 133 |
| 2013 | $433.6M | +10% | 141 |
| 2014 | $458.8M | +5.8% | 143 |
| 2015 | $399.1M | -13% | 137 |
| 2016 | $382.0M | -4.3% | 140 |
| 2017 | $404.5M | +5.9% | 135 |
| 2018 | $434.4M | +7.4% | 137 |
| 2019 | $383.0M | -11.8% | 146 |
| 2020 | $347.9M | -9.2% | 136 |
| 2021 | $446.6M | +28.3% | 140 |
| 2022 | $491.5M | +10.1% | 139 |
| 2023 | $420.4M | -14.5% | 140 |
| 2024 | $419.8M | -0.1% | 145 |
Exporter context
United Kingdom economy and trade network
The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 392010.
United Kingdom has reported exports of $442.2B and a trade balance of -$311.2B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 35.3% trade openness, 17.9% investment, and 270 active trade partners.
Reported values
Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Coverage
Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about United Kingdom plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials exports
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