Import/export HS code 3919: Self-adhesive plastic sheets
Self-adhesive plastic sheets, films, foils, tapes, or strips, available in rolls or flat shapes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 177,177,844 |
| Belgium | 168,667,111 |
| China | 159,827,875 |
| Italy | 120,390,371 |
| United States | 115,263,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 85,041,096 | 92,136,748 | +7,095,652 |
| Belgium | 85,772,369 | 82,894,742 | -2,877,627 |
| China | 80,952,031 | 78,875,844 | -2,076,187 |
| Italy | 56,660,678 | 63,729,693 | +7,069,015 |
| United States | 58,618,208 | 56,645,354 | -1,972,854 |
| France | 45,102,471 | 35,050,067 | -10,052,404 |
| Netherlands | 33,920,003 | 39,570,458 | +5,650,455 |
| Poland | 18,005,748 | 17,314,797 | -690,951 |
| Ireland | 12,949,795 | 13,373,192 | +423,397 |
| Spain | 11,961,591 | 11,423,534 | -538,057 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 202,296,254 |
| China | 182,193,100 |
| United States | 154,868,453 |
| Italy | 122,945,149 |
| France | 61,755,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 107,980,353 | 94,315,901 | -13,664,452 |
| China | 91,601,226 | 90,591,874 | -1,009,352 |
| United States | 78,080,602 | 76,787,851 | -1,292,751 |
| Italy | 57,824,462 | 65,120,687 | +7,296,225 |
| France | 30,993,597 | 30,761,800 | -231,797 |
| Belgium | 28,404,689 | 27,712,690 | -691,999 |
| Poland | 26,421,197 | 29,004,115 | +2,582,918 |
| Luxembourg | 20,513,902 | 23,902,367 | +3,388,465 |
| South Korea | 13,386,108 | 14,053,098 | +666,990 |
| Spain | 11,089,027 | 11,688,000 | +598,973 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 198 |
| Inner London - West | 181 |
| Greater Manchester | 167 |
| West Midlands | 139 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 126 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 151 | 152 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 123 | 122 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 125 | 119 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 103 | 97 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 95 | 95 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 89 | 92 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 83 | 91 | +8 |
| West Yorkshire | 79 | 85 | +6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 75 | 80 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 66 | 66 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 621,604,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 331,835,559 |
| Air transport | 144,029,046 |
| Other | 15,565,895 |
| Road transport | 7,530,121 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 312,682,260 | 308,921,833 | -3,760,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,071,231 | 167,764,328 | +3,693,097 |
| Air transport | 70,833,573 | 73,195,473 | +2,361,900 |
| Other | 8,293,911 | 7,271,984 | -1,021,927 |
| Road transport | 3,295,360 | 4,234,761 | +939,401 |
| Rail transport | 80,054 | 3,234 | -76,820 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 284,677,980 |
| Eurotunnel | 130,908,203 |
| Felixstowe | 119,200,201 |
| Southampton | 113,020,754 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,662,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 141,658,902 | 143,019,078 | +1,360,176 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,833,330 | 64,074,873 | -2,758,457 |
| Felixstowe | 66,788,814 | 52,411,387 | -14,377,427 |
| Southampton | 56,376,302 | 56,644,452 | +268,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,408,224 | 29,253,899 | +13,845,675 |
| Harwich | 20,919,221 | 23,474,670 | +2,555,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,125,940 | 19,665,221 | -1,460,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,333,719 | 21,409,375 | +6,075,656 |
| Hull | 16,163,472 | 18,797,581 | +2,634,109 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,075,627 | 15,167,983 | +3,092,356 |
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 | 798 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 360 |
| Other manufacturing | 218 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 148 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 139 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 634 |
| 2026-03 | 666 |
| 2026-02 | 597 |
| 2026-01 | 582 |
| 2025-12 | 537 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 124 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 123 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 121 |
| CONVATEC LIMITED | 119 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 119 |
| GORILLA GLUE EUROPE LIMITED | 119 |
| BRUCE DOUGLAS MARKETING LIMITED | 119 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 118 |
| AIRTECH ADVANCED MATERIALS UK LTD | 117 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 117 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 1060 |
| 1m-15m | 961 |
| 15m-54m | 338 |
| 0-1m | 261 |
| Other | 218 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 98,224,496 |
| Germany | 97,479,303 |
| Netherlands | 90,675,801 |
| France | 76,555,544 |
| Ireland | 62,433,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 47,675,374 | 50,549,122 | +2,873,748 |
| Germany | 50,578,458 | 46,900,845 | -3,677,613 |
| Netherlands | 43,275,637 | 47,400,164 | +4,124,527 |
| France | 38,009,313 | 38,546,231 | +536,918 |
| Ireland | 30,289,828 | 32,143,605 | +1,853,777 |
| United States | 32,891,371 | 27,747,931 | -5,143,440 |
| Italy | 27,309,786 | 19,484,593 | -7,825,193 |
| Poland | 22,253,081 | 22,600,987 | +347,906 |
| China | 22,112,092 | 22,139,270 | +27,178 |
| Spain | 14,675,842 | 12,738,582 | -1,937,260 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,182,899 |
| XI | 1,717,235 |
| China | 450,743 |
| Germany | 326,702 |
| Canada | 298,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,044,366 | 1,138,533 | +94,167 |
| XI | 735,327 | 981,908 | +246,581 |
| China | 190,028 | 260,715 | +70,687 |
| Germany | 157,025 | 169,677 | +12,652 |
| Canada | 82,725 | 215,746 | +133,021 |
| France | 160,577 | 126,650 | -33,927 |
| Poland | 87,882 | 111,455 | +23,573 |
| United States | 96,191 | 74,050 | -22,141 |
| Italy | 68,723 | 80,220 | +11,497 |
| Taiwan | 42,868 | 34,159 | -8,709 |
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) | 548,035,449 |
| Air transport | 187,623,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,362,525 |
| Other | 10,046,129 |
| Road transport | 146,062 |
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) | 277,902,068 | 270,133,381 | -7,768,687 |
| Air transport | 97,811,370 | 89,811,812 | -7,999,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,713,573 | 64,648,952 | -13,064,621 |
| Other | 4,713,620 | 5,332,509 | +618,889 |
| Road transport | 115,302 | 30,760 | -84,542 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,418 | +5,418 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 393,618,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,366,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,907,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,490,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,696,312 |
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 | 201,066,394 | 192,552,392 | -8,514,002 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,590,241 | 36,776,642 | +1,186,401 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,966,126 | 30,940,979 | +974,853 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,222,687 | 24,268,256 | -2,954,431 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,384,291 | 21,312,021 | -5,072,270 |
| Felixstowe | 21,162,778 | 16,768,146 | -4,394,632 |
| ZLC | 16,338,183 | 17,901,806 | +1,563,623 |
| Holyhead | 14,223,789 | 16,228,727 | +2,004,938 |
| Dover | 15,424,673 | 8,505,124 | -6,919,549 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,455,165 | 9,898,522 | -2,556,643 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 3919
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Self-adhesive plastic sheets, films, foils, tapes, or strips, available in rolls or flat shapes