Import/export HS code 391890: Various plastic coverings
Floor or wall coverings made from plastics other than PVC
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 129,751,380 |
| Poland | 9,337,853 |
| United States | 8,404,568 |
| Turkey | 7,015,005 |
| Germany | 5,996,771 |
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 | 68,327,589 | 61,423,791 | -6,903,798 |
| Poland | 7,659,375 | 1,678,478 | -5,980,897 |
| United States | 3,528,089 | 4,876,479 | +1,348,390 |
| Turkey | 3,762,030 | 3,252,975 | -509,055 |
| Germany | 3,381,458 | 2,615,313 | -766,145 |
| Taiwan | 2,776,449 | 2,655,611 | -120,838 |
| Ireland | 2,366,831 | 1,935,834 | -430,997 |
| Netherlands | 1,889,355 | 2,131,880 | +242,525 |
| Viet Nam | 2,061,241 | 1,066,797 | -994,444 |
| India | 1,351,054 | 1,027,637 | -323,417 |
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 | 131,329,039 |
| Poland | 8,428,819 |
| United States | 8,292,650 |
| Turkey | 7,113,153 |
| Germany | 5,866,542 |
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 | 68,771,929 | 62,557,110 | -6,214,819 |
| Poland | 7,229,599 | 1,199,220 | -6,030,379 |
| United States | 3,521,528 | 4,771,122 | +1,249,594 |
| Turkey | 3,841,803 | 3,271,350 | -570,453 |
| Germany | 3,411,969 | 2,454,573 | -957,396 |
| Taiwan | 2,215,854 | 2,438,055 | +222,201 |
| Viet Nam | 2,190,477 | 1,358,774 | -831,703 |
| Netherlands | 1,348,544 | 1,733,750 | +385,206 |
| India | 1,394,056 | 1,078,706 | -315,350 |
| Ireland | 1,377,195 | 1,059,906 | -317,289 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 23 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Essex | 19 |
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 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Essex | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 13 | +4 |
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) | 152,406,402 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,263,344 |
| Air transport | 7,660,360 |
| Other | 3,589,577 |
| Road transport | 33,514 |
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) | 77,866,165 | 74,540,237 | -3,325,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,093,871 | 8,169,473 | -8,924,398 |
| Air transport | 4,114,916 | 3,545,444 | -569,472 |
| Other | 2,234,281 | 1,355,296 | -878,985 |
| Road transport | 14,393 | 19,121 | +4,728 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 69,337,597 |
| Southampton | 42,260,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,637,083 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,609,875 |
| Dover | 6,378,939 |
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 | 40,983,314 | 28,354,283 | -12,629,031 |
| Southampton | 24,550,106 | 17,710,623 | -6,839,483 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,690,230 | 19,946,853 | +15,256,623 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,070,356 | 2,539,519 | -1,530,837 |
| Dover | 4,904,079 | 1,474,860 | -3,429,219 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,657,609 | 2,487,877 | -169,732 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,698,010 | 2,141,142 | -556,868 |
| Belfast Port | 2,211,054 | 2,471,834 | +260,780 |
| 000 | 2,234,281 | 1,355,296 | -878,985 |
| Harwich | 2,787,068 | 526,895 | -2,260,173 |
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 | 125 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 107 |
| Specialised construction activities | 28 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 46 |
| 2026-03 | 57 |
| 2026-02 | 40 |
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-12 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 121 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 118 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 91 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 88 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 82 |
| TJX UK | 81 |
| HFD LIMITED | 71 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 65 |
| QA FLOORING SOLUTIONS LTD | 55 |
| M B DISTRIBUTION (CLEVELAND) LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 142 |
| 54m+ | 90 |
| 15m-54m | 53 |
| 0-1m | 46 |
| Other | 38 |
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 | 13,243,474 |
| Ireland | 7,632,784 |
| France | 6,270,207 |
| Poland | 4,105,237 |
| Netherlands | 3,755,211 |
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 | 1,939,388 | 11,304,086 | +9,364,698 |
| Ireland | 3,851,472 | 3,781,312 | -70,160 |
| France | 3,192,976 | 3,077,231 | -115,745 |
| Poland | 132,780 | 3,972,457 | +3,839,677 |
| Netherlands | 621,179 | 3,134,032 | +2,512,853 |
| Australia | 1,301,015 | 2,437,429 | +1,136,414 |
| Italy | 978,025 | 2,157,670 | +1,179,645 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 2,795,060 | +2,795,060 |
| Lithuania | 999,565 | 1,586,589 | +587,024 |
| Germany | 1,233,892 | 1,199,269 | -34,623 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,813,912 |
| Switzerland | 260,997 |
| XI | 113,900 |
| Ireland | 80,892 |
| Germany | 61,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 769,184 | 1,044,728 | +275,544 |
| Switzerland | 208,313 | 52,684 | -155,629 |
| XI | 35,173 | 78,727 | +43,554 |
| Ireland | 35,654 | 45,238 | +9,584 |
| Germany | 17,884 | 43,182 | +25,298 |
| Belgium | 1 | 9,649 | +9,648 |
| Spain | 24 | 7,922 | +7,898 |
| Turkey | 754 | 3,608 | +2,854 |
| Viet Nam | 3,673 | 183 | -3,490 |
| France | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
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) | 32,537,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,373,942 |
| Other | 4,221,511 |
| Air transport | 2,335,837 |
| Road transport | 55,698 |
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) | 11,742,914 | 20,794,219 | +9,051,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,827,217 | 21,546,725 | +12,719,508 |
| Other | 1,837,575 | 2,383,936 | +546,361 |
| Air transport | 1,133,538 | 1,202,299 | +68,761 |
| Road transport | 53,687 | 2,011 | -51,676 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,044,659 |
| Southampton | 13,346,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,836,951 |
| 000 | 4,221,511 |
| Dover | 3,267,137 |
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 | 7,284,316 | 11,760,343 | +4,476,027 |
| Southampton | 2,645,991 | 10,700,607 | +8,054,616 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,416,685 | 8,420,266 | +6,003,581 |
| 000 | 1,837,575 | 2,383,936 | +546,361 |
| Dover | 1,636,726 | 1,630,411 | -6,315 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,399,601 | 1,645,626 | +246,025 |
| Felixstowe | 1,657,644 | 1,333,505 | -324,139 |
| Harwich | 171,006 | 2,371,704 | +2,200,698 |
| Portsmouth | 54,935 | 1,738,400 | +1,683,465 |
| Immingham Docks | 496,447 | 1,283,512 | +787,065 |
Quick facts
HS code: 391890
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Floor or wall coverings made from plastics other than PVC