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.
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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 | 224,866,974 |
| South Korea | 16,424,579 |
| Viet Nam | 15,831,222 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,377,882 |
| Belgium | 14,755,932 |
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 | 124,645,629 | 100,221,345 | -24,424,284 |
| South Korea | 9,140,407 | 7,284,172 | -1,856,235 |
| Viet Nam | 9,562,807 | 6,268,415 | -3,294,392 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,636,755 | 10,741,127 | +6,104,372 |
| Belgium | 11,004,089 | 3,751,843 | -7,252,246 |
| France | 6,425,724 | 6,921,331 | +495,607 |
| Germany | 6,766,965 | 6,257,402 | -509,563 |
| Luxembourg | 3,663,666 | 3,950,681 | +287,015 |
| Turkey | 3,729,351 | 1,978,400 | -1,750,951 |
| Taiwan | 2,839,635 | 2,096,549 | -743,086 |
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 | 256,155,597 |
| South Korea | 18,427,621 |
| Viet Nam | 16,699,632 |
| France | 12,853,152 |
| Belgium | 9,077,469 |
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 | 137,598,332 | 118,557,265 | -19,041,067 |
| South Korea | 10,100,315 | 8,327,306 | -1,773,009 |
| Viet Nam | 9,698,861 | 7,000,771 | -2,698,090 |
| France | 6,448,534 | 6,404,618 | -43,916 |
| Belgium | 8,403,173 | 674,296 | -7,728,877 |
| Luxembourg | 3,135,795 | 3,233,896 | +98,101 |
| Turkey | 3,799,230 | 1,970,771 | -1,828,459 |
| Germany | 2,221,737 | 2,358,489 | +136,752 |
| United States | 2,448,645 | 1,372,030 | -1,076,615 |
| Poland | 974,702 | 2,011,807 | +1,037,105 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Essex | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
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) | 268,036,034 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,771,902 |
| Other | 17,454,629 |
| Air transport | 8,313,887 |
| Road transport | 86,929 |
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) | 143,021,390 | 125,014,644 | -18,006,746 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,307,161 | 26,464,741 | -5,842,420 |
| Other | 13,129,672 | 4,324,957 | -8,804,715 |
| Air transport | 4,624,200 | 3,689,687 | -934,513 |
| Road transport | 59,426 | 27,503 | -31,923 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 110,782,166 |
| Southampton | 80,069,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,467,079 |
| Dover | 19,049,871 |
| 000 | 17,454,629 |
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 | 63,792,354 | 46,989,812 | -16,802,542 |
| Southampton | 59,070,560 | 20,999,306 | -38,071,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,379,399 | 45,087,680 | +31,708,281 |
| Dover | 9,186,093 | 9,863,778 | +677,685 |
| 000 | 13,129,672 | 4,324,957 | -8,804,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,700,921 | 5,612,843 | -1,088,078 |
| 499 | 145,319 | 7,598,494 | +7,453,175 |
| Belfast Port | 2,714,677 | 3,559,494 | +844,817 |
| London | 4,781,331 | 1,279,311 | -3,502,020 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,034,763 | 2,774,329 | -260,434 |
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 | 115 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 93 |
| Specialised construction activities | 27 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 14 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 55 |
| 2026-03 | 62 |
| 2026-02 | 52 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-12 | 43 |
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 | 99 |
| CHARLESWATER LIMITED | 87 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 79 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 79 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 75 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 71 |
| TEKTURA LIMITED | 66 |
| POLYFLOR LIMITED | 65 |
| 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 | 135 |
| 54m+ | 75 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| Other | 37 |
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 | 22,450,543 |
| Ireland | 17,524,042 |
| United States | 11,967,952 |
| France | 9,087,654 |
| Australia | 7,023,096 |
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 | 11,650,893 | 10,799,650 | -851,243 |
| Ireland | 7,200,174 | 10,323,868 | +3,123,694 |
| United States | 5,375,725 | 6,592,227 | +1,216,502 |
| France | 4,266,746 | 4,820,908 | +554,162 |
| Australia | 3,329,358 | 3,693,738 | +364,380 |
| Canada | 2,188,183 | 2,474,521 | +286,338 |
| Spain | 1,620,603 | 2,346,141 | +725,538 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,538,081 | 2,362,663 | +824,582 |
| Belgium | 1,545,924 | 2,347,330 | +801,406 |
| South Africa | 1,737,882 | 1,958,162 | +220,280 |
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 | 3,229,465 |
| China | 1,315,931 |
| Switzerland | 1,208,999 |
| Belgium | 271,481 |
| 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 | 1,572,872 | 1,656,593 | +83,721 |
| China | 253,833 | 1,062,098 | +808,265 |
| Switzerland | 896,673 | 312,326 | -584,347 |
| Belgium | 145,159 | 126,322 | -18,837 |
| Viet Nam | 110,510 | 99,997 | -10,513 |
| Ireland | 17,699 | 29,966 | +12,267 |
| 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) | 66,116,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,622,758 |
| Other | 6,344,381 |
| Air transport | 3,108,965 |
| 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) | 31,061,277 | 35,055,411 | +3,994,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,346,008 | 30,276,750 | +1,930,742 |
| Other | 3,025,235 | 3,319,146 | +293,911 |
| Air transport | 1,593,183 | 1,515,782 | -77,401 |
| 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 | 39,159,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,658,646 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,109,804 |
| Southampton | 10,918,274 |
| Felixstowe | 9,371,230 |
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 | 19,706,037 | 19,453,825 | -252,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,909,555 | 14,749,091 | +4,839,536 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,809,014 | 5,300,790 | -508,224 |
| Southampton | 5,412,274 | 5,506,000 | +93,726 |
| Felixstowe | 6,289,766 | 3,081,464 | -3,208,302 |
| Holyhead | 2,562,349 | 5,684,942 | +3,122,593 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,044,856 | 4,220,194 | +1,175,338 |
| Dover | 1,870,974 | 4,568,883 | +2,697,909 |
| 000 | 3,025,235 | 3,319,146 | +293,911 |
| Hull | 1,778,230 | 128,256 | -1,649,974 |
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