Import/export HS code 39202021: Biaxially oriented plastic film
Plastic film made of propylene, stretched in two directions for added strength
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 127,138,863 |
| France | 42,207,536 |
| Belgium | 28,196,266 |
| India | 27,622,054 |
| Italy | 27,303,984 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 66,493,409 | 60,645,454 | -5,847,955 |
| France | 27,267,312 | 14,940,224 | -12,327,088 |
| Belgium | 15,591,928 | 12,604,338 | -2,987,590 |
| India | 13,015,248 | 14,606,806 | +1,591,558 |
| Italy | 14,866,253 | 12,437,731 | -2,428,522 |
| Netherlands | 12,271,772 | 11,289,629 | -982,143 |
| Portugal | 10,260,321 | 7,717,203 | -2,543,118 |
| Poland | 8,684,005 | 7,391,418 | -1,292,587 |
| Egypt | 7,518,044 | 5,192,814 | -2,325,230 |
| Spain | 6,607,134 | 6,071,047 | -536,087 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 130,352,591 |
| Italy | 38,967,126 |
| India | 28,124,925 |
| France | 25,039,235 |
| Portugal | 19,601,065 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 68,347,200 | 62,005,391 | -6,341,809 |
| Italy | 22,059,055 | 16,908,071 | -5,150,984 |
| India | 13,099,914 | 15,025,011 | +1,925,097 |
| France | 14,081,465 | 10,957,770 | -3,123,695 |
| Portugal | 11,369,213 | 8,231,852 | -3,137,361 |
| Poland | 9,814,661 | 8,836,459 | -978,202 |
| Germany | 9,971,544 | 5,263,607 | -4,707,937 |
| Bulgaria | 9,202,328 | 4,509,970 | -4,692,358 |
| Egypt | 7,895,476 | 5,585,672 | -2,309,804 |
| Hungary | 7,627,500 | 5,838,013 | -1,789,487 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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) | 174,175,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,598,130 |
| Road transport | 38,804,585 |
| Other | 11,556,116 |
| Air transport | 2,196,459 |
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) | 97,662,721 | 76,512,738 | -21,149,983 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,736,081 | 79,862,049 | -9,874,032 |
| Road transport | 21,393,926 | 17,410,659 | -3,983,267 |
| Other | 5,761,406 | 5,794,710 | +33,304 |
| Air transport | 955,255 | 1,241,204 | +285,949 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 75,207,040 |
| Felixstowe | 68,295,299 |
| ZLC | 38,433,395 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,220,689 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,360,063 |
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 | 45,628,150 | 29,578,890 | -16,049,260 |
| Felixstowe | 33,258,878 | 35,036,421 | +1,777,543 |
| ZLC | 21,108,914 | 17,324,481 | -3,784,433 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,347,582 | 16,873,107 | +525,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,494,512 | 12,865,551 | -5,628,961 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,456,074 | 12,186,196 | -5,269,878 |
| Thamesport | 9,810,869 | 9,661,859 | -149,010 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,780,583 | 7,231,726 | -3,548,857 |
| 000 | 5,761,406 | 5,794,710 | +33,304 |
| Southampton | 4,956,350 | 6,464,833 | +1,508,483 |
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 | 52 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 47 |
| Manufacture of food products | 39 |
| Other manufacturing | 26 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 70 |
| 2025-11 | 77 |
| 2025-10 | 84 |
| 2025-09 | 79 |
| 2025-08 | 63 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLADIS (UK) LIMITED | 117 |
| KOROZO UK LIMITED | 117 |
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 111 |
| KP SNACKS LIMITED | 102 |
| INNOVIA FILMS LIMITED | 100 |
| KITE PACKAGING LIMITED | 96 |
| JLM GLOBAL FOODS LIMITED | 94 |
| PARANOVA PRINT AND PACKAGING LIMITED | 92 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 91 |
| AMCOR FLEXIBLES UK LIMITED | 88 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 112 |
| 1m-15m | 91 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 80,716,965 |
| Germany | 49,506,872 |
| Poland | 23,849,752 |
| Luxembourg | 23,400,353 |
| France | 21,090,303 |
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 | 42,961,023 | 37,755,942 | -5,205,081 |
| Germany | 24,715,875 | 24,790,997 | +75,122 |
| Poland | 12,817,232 | 11,032,520 | -1,784,712 |
| Luxembourg | 10,129,418 | 13,270,935 | +3,141,517 |
| France | 10,667,233 | 10,423,070 | -244,163 |
| Romania | 11,070,374 | 9,881,206 | -1,189,168 |
| Netherlands | 10,938,147 | 8,559,071 | -2,379,076 |
| Turkey | 9,064,163 | 9,376,333 | +312,170 |
| Nigeria | 6,683,753 | 6,345,395 | -338,358 |
| Malta | 5,885,593 | 5,136,372 | -749,221 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 13,956,672 |
| Turkey | 397,824 |
| Bulgaria | 131,621 |
| Netherlands | 67,183 |
| Ireland | 58,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 6,457,502 | 7,499,170 | +1,041,668 |
| Turkey | 237,784 | 160,040 | -77,744 |
| Bulgaria | 60,058 | 71,563 | +11,505 |
| Netherlands | 31,203 | 35,980 | +4,777 |
| Ireland | 12,939 | 45,732 | +32,793 |
| XI | 0 | 7,286 | +7,286 |
| Poland | 1,092 | 1,031 | -61 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,045 | +1,045 |
| China | 0 | 669 | +669 |
| Germany | 0 | 654 | +654 |
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) | 243,260,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,702,419 |
| Air transport | 18,683,667 |
| Other | 14,656,615 |
| Road transport | 1,236 |
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) | 122,697,195 | 120,563,452 | -2,133,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,552,324 | 78,150,095 | +597,771 |
| Air transport | 8,705,715 | 9,977,952 | +1,272,237 |
| Other | 6,821,150 | 7,835,465 | +1,014,315 |
| Road transport | 1,236 | 0 | -1,236 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 173,155,973 |
| Southampton | 61,330,590 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,384,793 |
| Felixstowe | 26,293,264 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,459,204 |
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 | 86,144,247 | 87,011,726 | +867,479 |
| Southampton | 23,114,569 | 38,216,021 | +15,101,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,111,337 | 17,273,456 | -3,837,881 |
| Felixstowe | 16,207,725 | 10,085,539 | -6,122,186 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,331,909 | 12,127,295 | -204,614 |
| Hull | 11,148,374 | 7,683,070 | -3,465,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,283,359 | 6,743,648 | -1,539,711 |
| 000 | 6,821,150 | 7,835,465 | +1,014,315 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,987,155 | 7,237,908 | +1,250,753 |
| London | 5,727,115 | 5,843,196 | +116,081 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39202021
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic film made of propylene, stretched in two directions for added strength