Import/export HS code 39204310: Thin plastic sheets with plasticizers
Plastic sheets with plasticizers, 1mm or thinner
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.
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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 | 54,529,476 |
| France | 30,314,844 |
| Italy | 10,064,878 |
| Belgium | 7,350,591 |
| Netherlands | 5,131,334 |
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 | 29,629,003 | 24,900,473 | -4,728,530 |
| France | 17,184,366 | 13,130,478 | -4,053,888 |
| Italy | 6,411,869 | 3,653,009 | -2,758,860 |
| Belgium | 3,523,563 | 3,827,028 | +303,465 |
| Netherlands | 2,771,457 | 2,359,877 | -411,580 |
| Taiwan | 2,197,703 | 2,814,694 | +616,991 |
| Spain | 1,805,001 | 2,235,543 | +430,542 |
| Sweden | 1,433,342 | 1,334,190 | -99,152 |
| China | 1,552,530 | 1,148,601 | -403,929 |
| Ireland | 1,193,886 | 819,176 | -374,710 |
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 | 64,024,419 |
| France | 25,483,762 |
| Italy | 10,658,018 |
| Spain | 7,982,877 |
| Taiwan | 5,062,954 |
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 | 34,780,542 | 29,243,877 | -5,536,665 |
| France | 14,157,862 | 11,325,900 | -2,831,962 |
| Italy | 6,527,556 | 4,130,462 | -2,397,094 |
| Spain | 3,765,338 | 4,217,539 | +452,201 |
| Taiwan | 2,254,995 | 2,807,959 | +552,964 |
| China | 2,024,408 | 1,591,309 | -433,099 |
| Sweden | 1,392,801 | 1,771,064 | +378,263 |
| Netherlands | 1,357,075 | 971,632 | -385,443 |
| Japan | 1,103,103 | 869,079 | -234,024 |
| Turkey | 1,118,754 | 431,593 | -687,161 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Essex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 108,906,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,661,275 |
| Air transport | 4,195,028 |
| Other | 2,152,143 |
| Road transport | 650,029 |
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) | 59,886,467 | 49,019,631 | -10,866,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,185,227 | 7,476,048 | -709,179 |
| Air transport | 1,866,608 | 2,328,420 | +461,812 |
| Other | 1,249,115 | 903,028 | -346,087 |
| Road transport | 539,597 | 110,432 | -429,165 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 71,449,140 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,082,073 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,755,090 |
| Southampton | 6,572,958 |
| London | 3,239,700 |
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 | 38,279,688 | 33,169,452 | -5,110,236 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,151,617 | 5,930,456 | -2,221,161 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,304,361 | 6,450,729 | -853,632 |
| Southampton | 3,757,403 | 2,815,555 | -941,848 |
| London | 1,577,621 | 1,662,079 | +84,458 |
| Felixstowe | 1,765,653 | 1,420,412 | -345,241 |
| Portsmouth | 876,996 | 1,444,788 | +567,792 |
| Killingholme | 2,311,240 | 4,249 | -2,306,991 |
| 000 | 1,249,115 | 903,028 | -346,087 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 959,768 | 1,180,005 | +220,237 |
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 | 43 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 35 |
| Other manufacturing | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-11 | 51 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METAMARK (UK) LIMITED | 65 |
| DRYTAC EUROPE LIMITED | 64 |
| KAY PREMIUM MARKING FILMS LIMITED | 56 |
| RENOLIT UK LIMITED | 50 |
| FLEXIBLE REINFORCEMENTS LIMITED | 49 |
| SPANDEX LIMITED | 49 |
| MELITTA UK LTD. | 48 |
| CREATE YOUR WORLD LTD | 48 |
| ADVANCE TAPES GROUP LIMITED | 47 |
| RITRAMA (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 13,547,713 |
| United States | 10,948,075 |
| Ireland | 10,539,756 |
| Germany | 6,296,829 |
| Norway | 4,618,989 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,737,970 | 5,809,743 | -1,928,227 |
| United States | 6,270,971 | 4,677,104 | -1,593,867 |
| Ireland | 5,454,977 | 5,084,779 | -370,198 |
| Germany | 3,716,928 | 2,579,901 | -1,137,027 |
| Norway | 1,878,968 | 2,740,021 | +861,053 |
| Poland | 2,142,902 | 1,878,224 | -264,678 |
| Italy | 1,095,954 | 1,485,318 | +389,364 |
| Canada | 31,020 | 1,069,973 | +1,038,953 |
| Australia | 667,448 | 340,339 | -327,109 |
| France | 637,500 | 213,893 | -423,607 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 120,280 |
| Germany | 81,729 |
| XI | 16,198 |
| Spain | 6,169 |
| Italy | 2,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 86,347 | 33,933 | -52,414 |
| Germany | 52,797 | 28,932 | -23,865 |
| XI | 5,554 | 10,644 | +5,090 |
| Spain | 3,167 | 3,002 | -165 |
| Italy | 909 | 1,706 | +797 |
| Ireland | 1,958 | 313 | -1,645 |
| Belgium | 265 | 954 | +689 |
| Portugal | 236 | 164 | -72 |
| China | 316 | 0 | -316 |
| Greece | 200 | 0 | -200 |
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) | 41,001,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,110,828 |
| Air transport | 1,229,624 |
| Other | 603,884 |
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) | 20,755,838 | 20,245,648 | -510,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,933,908 | 7,176,920 | -3,756,988 |
| Air transport | 697,742 | 531,882 | -165,860 |
| Other | 360,698 | 243,186 | -117,512 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,594,703 |
| Southampton | 10,762,018 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,164,781 |
| Heysham | 8,261,314 |
| Hull | 4,459,100 |
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 | 9,723,913 | 8,870,790 | -853,123 |
| Southampton | 5,649,790 | 5,112,228 | -537,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,511,660 | 4,653,121 | -858,539 |
| Heysham | 4,269,548 | 3,991,766 | -277,782 |
| Hull | 3,050,021 | 1,409,079 | -1,640,942 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,148,601 | 736,944 | -411,657 |
| Liverpool Docks | 691,050 | 852,068 | +161,018 |
| Holyhead | 609,921 | 670,621 | +60,700 |
| Felixstowe | 702,489 | 191,109 | -511,380 |
| Dover | 50,827 | 818,461 | +767,634 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39204310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic sheets with plasticizers, 1mm or thinner