Import/export HS code 3918: Plastic floor and wall coverings
Plastic floor coverings, wall coverings, or ceiling coverings, available in rolls or tiles. These can be self-adhesive or non-adhesive
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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 | 418,496,706 |
| Belgium | 172,211,284 |
| Germany | 59,892,786 |
| Netherlands | 45,681,476 |
| France | 39,207,348 |
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 | 222,079,862 | 196,416,844 | -25,663,018 |
| Belgium | 86,002,424 | 86,208,860 | +206,436 |
| Germany | 28,748,374 | 31,144,412 | +2,396,038 |
| Netherlands | 22,246,075 | 23,435,401 | +1,189,326 |
| France | 18,388,369 | 20,818,979 | +2,430,610 |
| Slovenia | 16,109,632 | 16,356,025 | +246,393 |
| Viet Nam | 14,811,302 | 9,116,456 | -5,694,846 |
| South Korea | 11,923,330 | 10,128,246 | -1,795,084 |
| Luxembourg | 10,675,468 | 8,716,785 | -1,958,683 |
| United States | 9,095,535 | 9,311,295 | +215,760 |
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 | 456,188,150 |
| Belgium | 131,457,501 |
| Germany | 51,739,920 |
| France | 45,027,871 |
| Slovenia | 37,962,240 |
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 | 238,103,363 | 218,084,787 | -20,018,576 |
| Belgium | 64,690,071 | 66,767,430 | +2,077,359 |
| Germany | 25,855,272 | 25,884,648 | +29,376 |
| France | 21,496,788 | 23,531,083 | +2,034,295 |
| Slovenia | 19,019,721 | 18,942,519 | -77,202 |
| Luxembourg | 18,560,671 | 15,813,678 | -2,746,993 |
| Netherlands | 16,285,156 | 16,375,862 | +90,706 |
| South Korea | 16,026,722 | 13,258,245 | -2,768,477 |
| Viet Nam | 15,650,267 | 10,489,512 | -5,160,755 |
| United States | 9,302,835 | 9,443,151 | +140,316 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 45 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 36 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 34 |
| West Midlands | 33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 31 | 25 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 | 26 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 28 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 25 | +4 |
| Essex | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 10 | -11 |
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) | 548,008,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 350,837,757 |
| Other | 28,514,622 |
| Air transport | 23,986,303 |
| Rail transport | 4,808,442 |
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) | 276,745,847 | 271,262,682 | -5,483,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 181,019,160 | 169,818,597 | -11,200,563 |
| Other | 18,763,831 | 9,750,791 | -9,013,040 |
| Air transport | 12,980,559 | 11,005,744 | -1,974,815 |
| Rail transport | 2,750,552 | 2,057,890 | -692,662 |
| Road transport | 100,011 | 152,632 | +52,621 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 220,170,087 |
| Southampton | 146,889,976 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,928,014 |
| Dover | 92,278,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,381,355 |
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 | 123,693,551 | 96,476,536 | -27,217,015 |
| Southampton | 94,540,662 | 52,349,314 | -42,191,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,251,600 | 71,676,414 | +50,424,814 |
| Dover | 44,494,741 | 47,783,986 | +3,289,245 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,170,360 | 32,210,995 | +3,040,635 |
| London | 26,069,873 | 24,689,680 | -1,380,193 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,942,173 | 21,325,737 | -5,616,436 |
| Killingholme | 19,785,624 | 22,040,026 | +2,254,402 |
| Hull | 18,780,786 | 20,426,534 | +1,645,748 |
| Purfleet | 14,517,824 | 15,619,899 | +1,102,075 |
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 | 226 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 176 |
| Specialised construction activities | 54 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 109 |
| 2026-03 | 122 |
| 2026-02 | 98 |
| 2026-01 | 98 |
| 2025-12 | 90 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 124 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 122 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 119 |
| MILLIKEN INDUSTRIALS LIMITED | 115 |
| MURASPEC DECORATIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 103 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 98 |
| HFD LIMITED | 96 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 93 |
| TJX UK | 88 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 88 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 259 |
| 54m+ | 156 |
| 15m-54m | 85 |
| 0-1m | 83 |
| Other | 72 |
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 | 67,032,346 |
| Germany | 42,240,950 |
| Ireland | 38,736,575 |
| France | 32,861,035 |
| Australia | 18,214,130 |
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 | 29,990,788 | 37,041,558 | +7,050,770 |
| Germany | 20,564,248 | 21,676,702 | +1,112,454 |
| Ireland | 18,607,821 | 20,128,754 | +1,520,933 |
| France | 16,973,884 | 15,887,151 | -1,086,733 |
| Australia | 8,129,124 | 10,085,006 | +1,955,882 |
| Canada | 6,906,492 | 7,773,153 | +866,661 |
| Poland | 3,002,795 | 7,664,872 | +4,662,077 |
| Spain | 4,148,463 | 5,027,774 | +879,311 |
| Italy | 3,360,253 | 4,665,032 | +1,304,779 |
| Netherlands | 2,946,369 | 5,056,975 | +2,110,606 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 20,403,194 |
| XI | 3,505,220 |
| China | 3,227,632 |
| Belgium | 1,731,893 |
| Switzerland | 1,506,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 10,826,289 | 9,576,905 | -1,249,384 |
| XI | 1,738,847 | 1,766,373 | +27,526 |
| China | 1,058,213 | 2,169,419 | +1,111,206 |
| Belgium | 993,372 | 738,521 | -254,851 |
| Switzerland | 1,131,636 | 374,756 | -756,880 |
| Ireland | 226,730 | 298,249 | +71,519 |
| Viet Nam | 114,183 | 100,180 | -14,003 |
| Slovenia | 86,962 | 68,620 | -18,342 |
| Germany | 19,322 | 62,368 | +43,046 |
| Slovakia | 31,887 | 5,867 | -26,020 |
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) | 159,671,820 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,606,065 |
| Other | 33,651,002 |
| Air transport | 17,329,474 |
| Road transport | 87,934 |
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) | 72,750,230 | 86,921,590 | +14,171,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,593,302 | 81,012,763 | +12,419,461 |
| Other | 17,211,961 | 16,439,041 | -772,920 |
| Air transport | 9,437,304 | 7,892,170 | -1,545,134 |
| Road transport | 85,923 | 2,011 | -83,912 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,439,296 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,566,867 |
| Southampton | 41,433,345 |
| Felixstowe | 36,177,343 |
| 000 | 33,651,002 |
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 | 43,248,777 | 48,190,519 | +4,941,742 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,764,266 | 31,802,601 | +13,038,335 |
| Southampton | 19,542,873 | 21,890,472 | +2,347,599 |
| Felixstowe | 17,930,612 | 18,246,731 | +316,119 |
| 000 | 17,211,961 | 16,439,041 | -772,920 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,088,730 | 12,151,374 | -1,937,356 |
| Holyhead | 7,938,948 | 9,905,453 | +1,966,505 |
| Dover | 5,006,062 | 7,976,829 | +2,970,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,204,573 | 6,791,983 | +1,587,410 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,841,554 | 4,755,398 | -1,086,156 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3918
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic floor coverings, wall coverings, or ceiling coverings, available in rolls or tiles. These can be self-adhesive or non-adhesive