Import/export HS code 39201040: Various plastic sheets
Other plastic sheets and films made from ethylene polymers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 26,091,505 |
| France | 22,929,738 |
| Italy | 16,339,762 |
| Lithuania | 7,021,508 |
| Canada | 5,685,995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 14,793,158 | 11,298,347 | -3,494,811 |
| France | 13,058,795 | 9,870,943 | -3,187,852 |
| Italy | 9,689,408 | 6,650,354 | -3,039,054 |
| Lithuania | 3,926,587 | 3,094,921 | -831,666 |
| Canada | 3,359,801 | 2,326,194 | -1,033,607 |
| Germany | 2,857,823 | 2,415,974 | -441,849 |
| Turkey | 2,212,526 | 3,047,694 | +835,168 |
| India | 2,633,666 | 1,919,340 | -714,326 |
| Ireland | 2,615,801 | 1,366,442 | -1,249,359 |
| Portugal | 1,755,513 | 1,371,523 | -383,990 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 29,191,771 |
| France | 19,799,136 |
| Italy | 17,422,137 |
| Lithuania | 7,382,246 |
| Canada | 5,459,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 17,161,060 | 12,030,711 | -5,130,349 |
| France | 10,809,483 | 8,989,653 | -1,819,830 |
| Italy | 10,726,668 | 6,695,469 | -4,031,199 |
| Lithuania | 4,216,028 | 3,166,218 | -1,049,810 |
| Canada | 3,365,986 | 2,093,168 | -1,272,818 |
| Turkey | 2,150,824 | 3,078,715 | +927,891 |
| Germany | 2,644,823 | 2,128,651 | -516,172 |
| India | 2,609,650 | 1,946,423 | -663,227 |
| Portugal | 1,910,503 | 1,505,213 | -405,290 |
| China | 1,063,572 | 1,723,082 | +659,510 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
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 | 12 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 7 | +6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 79,687,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,153,987 |
| Other | 1,769,034 |
| Air transport | 1,133,722 |
| Road transport | 464,189 |
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) | 46,440,175 | 33,247,015 | -13,193,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,004,048 | 14,149,939 | -1,854,109 |
| Other | 1,032,000 | 737,034 | -294,966 |
| Air transport | 528,532 | 605,190 | +76,658 |
| Road transport | 238,801 | 225,388 | -13,413 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 4,482 | +4,482 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 44,026,549 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,110,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,738,288 |
| Portsmouth | 9,041,736 |
| Felixstowe | 7,278,968 |
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 | 25,069,540 | 18,957,009 | -6,112,531 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,192,349 | 3,918,135 | -3,274,214 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,197,891 | 3,540,397 | -2,657,494 |
| Portsmouth | 5,892,758 | 3,148,978 | -2,743,780 |
| Felixstowe | 3,730,456 | 3,548,512 | -181,944 |
| London | 3,139,498 | 3,081,182 | -58,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,622,886 | 2,399,635 | +776,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,734,573 | 2,126,741 | +392,168 |
| Southampton | 1,472,876 | 1,602,698 | +129,822 |
| Newhaven | 875,260 | 1,703,933 | +828,673 |
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 | 60 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 53 |
| 2025-11 | 60 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 50 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FLEXCON EUROPE LIMITED | 91 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 79 |
| CLIFTON PACKAGING GROUP LIMITED | 77 |
| FLEXIPOL PACKAGING LIMITED | 58 |
| YORKSHIRE PACKAGING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 48 |
| MULTIVAC U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| SEALED AIR LIMITED | 48 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| SALTS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 47 |
| ROXANE UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 84 |
| 54m+ | 83 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 16 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,199,041 |
| Ireland | 15,837,359 |
| Belgium | 12,472,080 |
| Luxembourg | 9,898,442 |
| Netherlands | 4,696,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,747,943 | 7,451,098 | -1,296,845 |
| Ireland | 9,071,246 | 6,766,113 | -2,305,133 |
| Belgium | 9,944,679 | 2,527,401 | -7,417,278 |
| Luxembourg | 4,355,444 | 5,542,998 | +1,187,554 |
| Netherlands | 3,368,123 | 1,328,625 | -2,039,498 |
| Germany | 2,572,531 | 1,935,496 | -637,035 |
| Switzerland | 1,474,116 | 911,084 | -563,032 |
| Denmark | 946,725 | 1,269,120 | +322,395 |
| Malaysia | 1,504,146 | 356,676 | -1,147,470 |
| United States | 1,596,973 | 101,658 | -1,495,315 |
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 | 11,986,814 |
| Ireland | 21,792 |
| Portugal | 3,349 |
| Poland | 794 |
| Czechia | 171 |
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 | 6,591,481 | 5,395,333 | -1,196,148 |
| Ireland | 12,083 | 9,709 | -2,374 |
| Portugal | 2,819 | 530 | -2,289 |
| Poland | 794 | 0 | -794 |
| Czechia | 171 | 0 | -171 |
| China | 20 | 0 | -20 |
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) | 59,743,192 |
| Other | 12,197,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,086,524 |
| Air transport | 1,707,308 |
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) | 35,983,675 | 23,759,517 | -12,224,158 |
| Other | 6,788,871 | 5,408,953 | -1,379,918 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,047,329 | 2,039,195 | -3,008,134 |
| Air transport | 909,237 | 798,071 | -111,166 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,028,287 |
| 000 | 12,197,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,926,515 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,713,508 |
| Southampton | 1,532,526 |
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 | 32,836,335 | 21,191,952 | -11,644,383 |
| 000 | 6,788,871 | 5,408,953 | -1,379,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,377,434 | 1,549,081 | +171,647 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,357,256 | 356,252 | -1,001,004 |
| Southampton | 1,410,676 | 121,850 | -1,288,826 |
| Liverpool Docks | 787,683 | 433,081 | -354,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 340,969 | 670,027 | +329,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 396,540 | 379,507 | -17,033 |
| Fishguard | 611,681 | 121,860 | -489,821 |
| Holyhead | 399,399 | 307,339 | -92,060 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39201040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plastic sheets and films made from ethylene polymers