Import/export HS code 39181090: Various PVC coverings
Other types of plastic coverings made from PVC, not specified above
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 212,028,414 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,455,283 |
| South Korea | 15,601,514 |
| Viet Nam | 14,636,342 |
| France | 12,789,709 |
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 | 122,594,067 | 89,434,347 | -33,159,720 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,805,874 | 10,649,409 | +4,843,535 |
| South Korea | 9,289,551 | 6,311,963 | -2,977,588 |
| Viet Nam | 10,038,679 | 4,597,663 | -5,441,016 |
| France | 6,721,699 | 6,068,010 | -653,689 |
| Germany | 6,636,451 | 5,694,568 | -941,883 |
| Belgium | 8,116,275 | 3,378,354 | -4,737,921 |
| Luxembourg | 3,941,583 | 3,575,840 | -365,743 |
| Taiwan | 2,992,503 | 2,503,081 | -489,422 |
| Turkey | 2,989,087 | 1,909,943 | -1,079,144 |
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 | 244,032,885 |
| South Korea | 17,691,414 |
| Viet Nam | 15,885,085 |
| France | 12,372,697 |
| Luxembourg | 6,320,973 |
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 | 136,703,924 | 107,328,961 | -29,374,963 |
| South Korea | 10,354,747 | 7,336,667 | -3,018,080 |
| Viet Nam | 10,363,134 | 5,521,951 | -4,841,183 |
| France | 6,758,407 | 5,614,290 | -1,144,117 |
| Luxembourg | 3,375,265 | 2,945,708 | -429,557 |
| Belgium | 5,391,221 | 632,305 | -4,758,916 |
| Turkey | 2,995,368 | 1,929,729 | -1,065,639 |
| Germany | 2,024,769 | 2,386,605 | +361,836 |
| United States | 2,336,411 | 1,308,281 | -1,028,130 |
| Poland | 1,179,807 | 1,773,968 | +594,161 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| West Midlands | 18 |
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 | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Essex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
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) | 256,051,392 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,807,724 |
| Other | 14,937,991 |
| Air transport | 8,080,799 |
| Road transport | 75,391 |
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) | 141,151,795 | 114,899,597 | -26,252,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,557,472 | 23,250,252 | -7,307,220 |
| Other | 12,683,629 | 2,254,362 | -10,429,267 |
| Air transport | 4,486,398 | 3,594,401 | -891,997 |
| Road transport | 50,442 | 24,949 | -25,493 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 104,415,641 |
| Southampton | 71,380,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,460,532 |
| Dover | 17,690,079 |
| 000 | 14,937,991 |
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 | 60,899,060 | 43,516,581 | -17,382,479 |
| Southampton | 50,160,012 | 21,220,172 | -28,939,840 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,549,518 | 36,911,014 | +12,361,496 |
| Dover | 9,036,900 | 8,653,179 | -383,721 |
| 000 | 12,683,629 | 2,254,362 | -10,429,267 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,558,029 | 5,144,719 | -1,413,310 |
| 499 | 163,999 | 8,355,687 | +8,191,688 |
| Belfast Port | 2,793,805 | 3,429,071 | +635,266 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,167,469 | 2,552,094 | -615,375 |
| Hull | 3,773,691 | 858,057 | -2,915,634 |
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
|
116 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
90 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
27 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
13 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 49 |
| 2026-04 | 55 |
| 2026-03 | 62 |
| 2026-02 | 52 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILLIKEN INDUSTRIALS LIMITED | 107 |
| MURASPEC DECORATIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 100 |
| CHARLESWATER LIMITED | 88 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 80 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 79 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 76 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 72 |
| POLYFLOR LIMITED | 66 |
| TEKTURA LIMITED | 66 |
| COBA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 62 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 132 |
| 54m+ | 79 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| Other | 34 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 21,037,029 |
| Ireland | 17,230,563 |
| United States | 11,100,969 |
| France | 8,910,952 |
| Australia | 6,895,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,993,632 | 10,043,397 | -950,235 |
| Ireland | 7,700,192 | 9,530,371 | +1,830,179 |
| United States | 5,609,222 | 5,491,747 | -117,475 |
| France | 4,246,234 | 4,664,718 | +418,484 |
| Australia | 3,517,584 | 3,377,652 | -139,932 |
| Canada | 2,183,565 | 2,230,480 | +46,915 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,611,092 | 2,636,692 | +1,025,600 |
| Spain | 1,800,215 | 2,038,311 | +238,096 |
| Belgium | 1,861,246 | 1,975,288 | +114,042 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,505,851 | 1,999,155 | +493,304 |
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 | 3,254,885 |
| China | 1,391,107 |
| Switzerland | 1,089,066 |
| Belgium | 244,074 |
| Viet Nam | 210,507 |
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 | 1,977,480 | 1,277,405 | -700,075 |
| China | 209,404 | 1,181,703 | +972,299 |
| Switzerland | 986,655 | 102,411 | -884,244 |
| Belgium | 126,627 | 117,447 | -9,180 |
| Viet Nam | 110,510 | 99,997 | -10,513 |
| Ireland | 47,563 | 153 | -47,410 |
| Turkey | 1,430 | 3,062 | +1,632 |
| Netherlands | 1,369 | 1,954 | +585 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,919 | +2,919 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,794 | +2,794 |
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) | 64,463,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,547,570 |
| Other | 6,297,667 |
| Air transport | 3,130,983 |
| Road transport | 25,732 |
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) | 31,865,625 | 32,597,958 | +732,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,676,123 | 27,871,447 | +195,324 |
| Other | 3,486,263 | 2,811,404 | -674,859 |
| Air transport | 1,577,589 | 1,553,394 | -24,195 |
| Road transport | 25,732 | 0 | -25,732 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,308,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,795,211 |
| Southampton | 10,382,338 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,366,908 |
| Felixstowe | 8,903,918 |
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 | 20,228,627 | 18,079,943 | -2,148,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,254,680 | 13,540,531 | +3,285,851 |
| Southampton | 5,597,308 | 4,785,030 | -812,278 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,640,992 | 4,725,916 | -915,076 |
| Felixstowe | 5,666,240 | 3,237,678 | -2,428,562 |
| Holyhead | 3,036,210 | 5,313,128 | +2,276,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,912,769 | 4,056,973 | +1,144,204 |
| Dover | 2,245,362 | 4,336,253 | +2,090,891 |
| 000 | 3,486,263 | 2,811,404 | -674,859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 806,572 | 887,232 | +80,660 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39181090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of plastic coverings made from PVC, not specified above