Import/export HS code 391890: Various plastic coverings
Floor or wall coverings made from plastics other than PVC
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 | 120,026,722 |
| Poland | 9,012,490 |
| United States | 7,759,676 |
| Turkey | 6,780,236 |
| Germany | 5,771,690 |
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 | 68,082,787 | 51,943,935 | -16,138,852 |
| Poland | 6,377,618 | 2,634,872 | -3,742,746 |
| United States | 3,639,076 | 4,120,600 | +481,524 |
| Turkey | 3,396,555 | 3,383,681 | -12,874 |
| Germany | 3,305,481 | 2,466,209 | -839,272 |
| Taiwan | 2,664,948 | 2,392,884 | -272,064 |
| Ireland | 2,557,601 | 1,690,891 | -866,710 |
| Netherlands | 2,066,323 | 1,517,402 | -548,921 |
| Viet Nam | 2,456,758 | 1,016,379 | -1,440,379 |
| India | 1,459,750 | 712,158 | -747,592 |
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 | 121,379,179 |
| Poland | 8,173,862 |
| United States | 7,655,166 |
| Turkey | 6,831,989 |
| Germany | 5,668,935 |
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 | 68,688,018 | 52,691,161 | -15,996,857 |
| Poland | 5,970,986 | 2,202,876 | -3,768,110 |
| United States | 3,663,045 | 3,992,121 | +329,076 |
| Turkey | 3,472,950 | 3,359,039 | -113,911 |
| Germany | 3,360,533 | 2,308,402 | -1,052,131 |
| Taiwan | 2,208,023 | 2,137,857 | -70,166 |
| Viet Nam | 2,587,163 | 1,113,410 | -1,473,753 |
| Netherlands | 1,558,173 | 1,228,955 | -329,218 |
| Ireland | 1,422,318 | 942,748 | -479,570 |
| India | 1,502,752 | 743,969 | -758,783 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Essex | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 4 | -9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 10 | +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) | 140,745,661 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,067,864 |
| Air transport | 7,263,059 |
| Other | 3,532,984 |
| Road transport | 32,033 |
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) | 78,348,947 | 62,396,714 | -15,952,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,931,564 | 8,136,300 | -7,795,264 |
| Air transport | 4,145,220 | 3,117,839 | -1,027,381 |
| Other | 2,021,744 | 1,511,240 | -510,504 |
| Road transport | 16,110 | 15,923 | -187 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 66,291,333 |
| Southampton | 40,605,816 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,012,834 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,204,970 |
| Dover | 6,237,223 |
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 | 40,780,880 | 25,510,453 | -15,270,427 |
| Southampton | 26,073,299 | 14,532,517 | -11,540,782 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,776,216 | 15,236,618 | +12,460,402 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,890,240 | 2,314,730 | -2,575,510 |
| Dover | 4,711,392 | 1,525,831 | -3,185,561 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,601,110 | 2,136,565 | -464,545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,876,683 | 1,852,494 | -1,024,189 |
| Belfast Port | 2,084,952 | 2,144,479 | +59,527 |
| 000 | 2,021,744 | 1,511,240 | -510,504 |
| Harwich | 2,549,973 | 798,105 | -1,751,868 |
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 | 118 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 105 |
| Specialised construction activities | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 17 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 54 |
| 2025-10 | 44 |
| 2025-09 | 59 |
| 2025-08 | 52 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 117 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 114 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 91 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 86 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 80 |
| TJX UK | 77 |
| HFD LIMITED | 71 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 64 |
| QA FLOORING SOLUTIONS LTD | 51 |
| M B DISTRIBUTION (CLEVELAND) LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 140 |
| 54m+ | 88 |
| 15m-54m | 51 |
| 0-1m | 45 |
| Other | 32 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,843,090 |
| France | 6,504,127 |
| United States | 5,712,878 |
| Italy | 3,090,739 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 2,795,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,920,950 | 2,922,140 | -998,810 |
| France | 3,304,058 | 3,200,069 | -103,989 |
| United States | 1,334,441 | 4,378,437 | +3,043,996 |
| Italy | 739,339 | 2,351,400 | +1,612,061 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 2,795,060 | +2,795,060 |
| Australia | 1,270,093 | 1,096,287 | -173,806 |
| Germany | 1,180,556 | 1,070,278 | -110,278 |
| Netherlands | 602,003 | 1,469,511 | +867,508 |
| Lithuania | 683,197 | 1,362,667 | +679,470 |
| Poland | 122,243 | 1,404,574 | +1,282,331 |
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 | 1,559,939 |
| Switzerland | 285,750 |
| Ireland | 92,767 |
| XI | 91,661 |
| Germany | 47,641 |
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 | 753,513 | 806,426 | +52,913 |
| Switzerland | 200,139 | 85,611 | -114,528 |
| Ireland | 29,944 | 62,823 | +32,879 |
| XI | 36,393 | 55,268 | +18,875 |
| Germany | 20,200 | 27,441 | +7,241 |
| Belgium | 1 | 9,649 | +9,648 |
| Turkey | 754 | 3,608 | +2,854 |
| Viet Nam | 3,725 | 65 | -3,660 |
| France | 1,424 | 245 | -1,179 |
| India | 171 | 135 | -36 |
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) | 24,911,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,085,748 |
| Other | 3,589,428 |
| Air transport | 2,216,796 |
| Road transport | 56,599 |
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) | 11,545,392 | 13,365,641 | +1,820,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,889,537 | 13,196,211 | +6,306,674 |
| Other | 1,844,592 | 1,744,836 | -99,756 |
| Air transport | 1,219,408 | 997,388 | -222,020 |
| Road transport | 53,123 | 3,476 | -49,647 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,914,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,730,772 |
| Southampton | 6,015,166 |
| 000 | 3,589,428 |
| Dover | 3,163,321 |
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 | 8,431,368 | 6,482,884 | -1,948,484 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,626,519 | 7,104,253 | +5,477,734 |
| Southampton | 2,589,878 | 3,425,288 | +835,410 |
| 000 | 1,844,592 | 1,744,836 | -99,756 |
| Dover | 328,232 | 2,835,089 | +2,506,857 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,263,906 | 1,172,874 | -91,032 |
| Felixstowe | 1,234,082 | 1,154,926 | -79,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 489,245 | 969,611 | +480,366 |
| Holyhead | 940,168 | 378,985 | -561,183 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 698,434 | 583,851 | -114,583 |
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