Import/export HS code 39046910: Polyvinyl fluoride (PVF)
This is a type of plastic used in protective films and coatings, often in the form of sheets
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,971,963 |
| United States | 2,021,773 |
| Germany | 700,691 |
| China | 416,479 |
| Switzerland | 267,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,684,546 | 1,287,417 | -397,129 |
| United States | 1,730,109 | 291,664 | -1,438,445 |
| Germany | 247,790 | 452,901 | +205,111 |
| China | 198,983 | 217,496 | +18,513 |
| Switzerland | 267,890 | 0 | -267,890 |
| Japan | 192,818 | 0 | -192,818 |
| Italy | 0 | 86,550 | +86,550 |
| Belgium | 46,549 | 12,762 | -33,787 |
| France | 0 | 25,001 | +25,001 |
| Turkey | 4,713 | 0 | -4,713 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,295,765 |
| United States | 2,254,519 |
| Japan | 615,465 |
| China | 416,479 |
| Italy | 103,457 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,816,954 | 1,478,811 | -338,143 |
| United States | 1,978,510 | 276,009 | -1,702,501 |
| Japan | 344,411 | 271,054 | -73,357 |
| China | 198,983 | 217,496 | +18,513 |
| Italy | 1,252 | 102,205 | +100,953 |
| France | 9,457 | 15,303 | +5,846 |
| Switzerland | 18,237 | 0 | -18,237 |
| Germany | 881 | 9,698 | +8,817 |
| Turkey | 4,713 | 0 | -4,713 |
| Thailand | 0 | 3,215 | +3,215 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,465,030 |
| Air transport | 2,457,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 806,642 |
| Road transport | 18,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,962,611 | 1,502,419 | -460,192 |
| Air transport | 2,150,360 | 306,920 | -1,843,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,190 | 564,452 | +322,262 |
| Road transport | 18,237 | 0 | -18,237 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,285,619 |
| Felixstowe | 2,107,295 |
| Southampton | 802,259 |
| London | 410,156 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 316,204 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,021,471 | 264,148 | -1,757,323 |
| Felixstowe | 898,028 | 1,209,267 | +311,239 |
| Southampton | 557,777 | 244,482 | -313,295 |
| London | 410,156 | 0 | -410,156 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,810 | 191,394 | +66,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,650 | 48,670 | -47,980 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 136,092 | +136,092 |
| Dover | 21,768 | 111,551 | +89,783 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,925 | 37,966 | -46,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,894 | 38,190 | -43,704 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,717,602 |
| Saudi Arabia | 230,951 |
| India | 99,220 |
| France | 48,688 |
| South Africa | 35,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 35,281 | 1,682,321 | +1,647,040 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,911 | 229,040 | +227,129 |
| India | 99,220 | 0 | -99,220 |
| France | 24,488 | 24,200 | -288 |
| South Africa | 35,452 | 0 | -35,452 |
| Turkey | 29,367 | 1,063 | -28,304 |
| Singapore | 17,780 | 10,765 | -7,015 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 16,498 | +16,498 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 14,503 | +14,503 |
| Ireland | 12,840 | 0 | -12,840 |
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) | 1,646,836 |
| Air transport | 492,502 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,848 |
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) | 99,220 | 1,547,616 | +1,448,396 |
| Air transport | 151,109 | 341,393 | +190,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,086 | 106,762 | +71,676 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,495,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 163,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,820 |
| East Midlands Airport | 135,153 |
| Manchester Airport | 118,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 1,495,199 | +1,495,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,727 | 120,017 | +76,290 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,220 | 39,600 | -59,620 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,090 | 69,063 | +2,973 |
| Manchester Airport | 39,728 | 79,200 | +39,472 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 105,699 | +105,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 72,198 | +72,198 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,686 | 1,063 | -32,623 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 12,817 | +12,817 |
| ZLC | 1,564 | 915 | -649 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39046910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: This is a type of plastic used in protective films and coatings, often in the form of sheets