Import/export HS code 39201028: Plastic sheets, 0.94mm or thicker
Plastic sheets made of ethylene polymers, 0.94mm or thicker
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 23,681,360 |
| Belgium | 16,016,526 |
| France | 11,256,340 |
| Hungary | 7,417,259 |
| Italy | 7,207,243 |
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 | 11,213,629 | 12,467,731 | +1,254,102 |
| Belgium | 6,884,022 | 9,132,504 | +2,248,482 |
| France | 4,836,737 | 6,419,603 | +1,582,866 |
| Hungary | 3,435,384 | 3,981,875 | +546,491 |
| Italy | 3,256,052 | 3,951,191 | +695,139 |
| Denmark | 3,127,198 | 2,842,966 | -284,232 |
| China | 3,591,017 | 2,008,839 | -1,582,178 |
| Netherlands | 3,411,265 | 1,604,786 | -1,806,479 |
| Spain | 2,000,568 | 1,968,239 | -32,329 |
| Switzerland | 854,083 | 1,159,889 | +305,806 |
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 | 29,909,718 |
| Italy | 11,768,992 |
| France | 9,502,671 |
| Hungary | 7,979,366 |
| Belgium | 5,915,356 |
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 | 13,844,871 | 16,064,847 | +2,219,976 |
| Italy | 6,019,679 | 5,749,313 | -270,366 |
| France | 3,810,486 | 5,692,185 | +1,881,699 |
| Hungary | 3,615,452 | 4,363,914 | +748,462 |
| Belgium | 2,870,138 | 3,045,218 | +175,080 |
| China | 3,668,233 | 2,058,268 | -1,609,965 |
| Denmark | 2,682,349 | 2,514,498 | -167,851 |
| Spain | 1,443,561 | 1,454,391 | +10,830 |
| Netherlands | 1,288,597 | 966,593 | -322,004 |
| India | 1,309,176 | 646,676 | -662,500 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
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) | 75,544,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,411,735 |
| Other | 3,008,228 |
| Road transport | 1,823,058 |
| Air transport | 1,074,319 |
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) | 34,900,791 | 40,644,147 | +5,743,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,830,037 | 7,581,698 | -3,248,339 |
| Other | 1,448,635 | 1,559,593 | +110,958 |
| Road transport | 823,242 | 999,816 | +176,574 |
| Air transport | 794,879 | 279,440 | -515,439 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 31,929,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,839,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,076,673 |
| Felixstowe | 8,461,458 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,620,541 |
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 | 14,127,375 | 17,802,304 | +3,674,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,975,303 | 9,863,941 | -111,362 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,076,822 | 5,999,851 | +923,029 |
| Felixstowe | 4,625,803 | 3,835,655 | -790,148 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,477,504 | 3,143,037 | +1,665,533 |
| Southampton | 2,880,705 | 1,127,978 | -1,752,727 |
| Purfleet | 1,544,108 | 1,550,065 | +5,957 |
| 000 | 1,448,635 | 1,559,593 | +110,958 |
| Harwich | 1,435,514 | 914,352 | -521,162 |
| ZLC | 862,165 | 1,168,425 | +306,260 |
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 | 65 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 36 |
| Other manufacturing | 35 |
| Manufacture of food products | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 68 |
| 2026-04 | 67 |
| 2026-03 | 78 |
| 2026-02 | 67 |
| 2026-01 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 65 |
| NELIPAK HEALTHCARE PACKAGING LIMITED | 54 |
| CHURCH & DWIGHT UK LIMITED | 53 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 53 |
| CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS LIMITED | 53 |
| SEALED AIR LIMITED | 53 |
| LAWTONS LIMITED | 53 |
| SALTS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 52 |
| WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITED | 52 |
| ROXANE UK LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 121 |
| 1m-15m | 85 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | 27,699,532 |
| Poland | 16,974,097 |
| France | 12,225,316 |
| Netherlands | 11,346,433 |
| Spain | 9,669,723 |
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 | 12,835,703 | 14,863,829 | +2,028,126 |
| Poland | 8,530,022 | 8,444,075 | -85,947 |
| France | 4,945,920 | 7,279,396 | +2,333,476 |
| Netherlands | 5,856,026 | 5,490,407 | -365,619 |
| Spain | 4,125,967 | 5,543,756 | +1,417,789 |
| Germany | 1,773,189 | 6,073,291 | +4,300,102 |
| Ireland | 3,034,782 | 4,613,506 | +1,578,724 |
| United States | 3,648,123 | 2,912,554 | -735,569 |
| Sweden | 1,143,219 | 1,722,108 | +578,889 |
| Czechia | 1,185,510 | 1,294,436 | +108,926 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 11,494 |
| Ireland | 9,781 |
| Spain | 4,714 |
| XI | 2,308 |
| Turkey | 474 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 2,209 | 9,285 | +7,076 |
| Ireland | 4,706 | 5,075 | +369 |
| Spain | 4,714 | 0 | -4,714 |
| XI | 1,840 | 468 | -1,372 |
| Turkey | 474 | 0 | -474 |
| Belgium | 0 | 124 | +124 |
| South Korea | 0 | 109 | +109 |
| India | 0 | 29 | +29 |
| China | 0 | 16 | +16 |
| Poland | 7 | 7 | +0 |
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) | 107,997,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,664,581 |
| Air transport | 2,519,008 |
| Other | 210,357 |
| Rail transport | 16,821 |
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) | 47,312,845 | 60,684,912 | +13,372,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,289,216 | 6,375,365 | +1,086,149 |
| Air transport | 1,489,313 | 1,029,695 | -459,618 |
| Other | 101,206 | 109,151 | +7,945 |
| Rail transport | 16,821 | 0 | -16,821 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,548,398 |
| Dover | 13,162,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,996,929 |
| Southampton | 4,676,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,140,850 |
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 | 31,527,101 | 38,021,297 | +6,494,196 |
| Dover | 5,870,690 | 7,291,364 | +1,420,674 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,275,222 | 7,721,707 | +3,446,485 |
| Southampton | 1,826,925 | 2,849,140 | +1,022,215 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,088,111 | 1,052,739 | -35,372 |
| Milford | 665,287 | 1,308,601 | +643,314 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,186,511 | 758,337 | -428,174 |
| Fishguard | 578,295 | 1,357,995 | +779,700 |
| Portsmouth | 446,350 | 1,257,445 | +811,095 |
| Liverpool Docks | 969,248 | 692,023 | -277,225 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39201028
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic sheets made of ethylene polymers, 0.94mm or thicker