Import/export HS code 39204990: Thick plastic sheets
Plastic sheets, thicker than 1mm, not containing plasticizers
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 | 58,456,000 |
| United States | 24,812,379 |
| Hungary | 9,950,057 |
| Switzerland | 6,068,539 |
| China | 5,291,758 |
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 | 32,194,365 | 26,261,635 | -5,932,730 |
| United States | 13,019,205 | 11,793,174 | -1,226,031 |
| Hungary | 5,581,043 | 4,369,014 | -1,212,029 |
| Switzerland | 4,210,131 | 1,858,408 | -2,351,723 |
| China | 3,486,514 | 1,805,244 | -1,681,270 |
| Netherlands | 1,559,223 | 1,620,619 | +61,396 |
| France | 1,777,777 | 855,246 | -922,531 |
| Turkey | 1,068,847 | 884,116 | -184,731 |
| Luxembourg | 1,103,064 | 632,026 | -471,038 |
| Ireland | 486,962 | 340,112 | -146,850 |
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 | 57,948,428 |
| United States | 25,396,126 |
| Hungary | 9,949,085 |
| Switzerland | 8,502,482 |
| China | 4,866,576 |
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 | 31,617,564 | 26,330,864 | -5,286,700 |
| United States | 13,526,122 | 11,870,004 | -1,656,118 |
| Hungary | 5,580,071 | 4,369,014 | -1,211,057 |
| Switzerland | 5,559,150 | 2,943,332 | -2,615,818 |
| China | 3,073,580 | 1,792,996 | -1,280,584 |
| Turkey | 1,074,663 | 883,854 | -190,809 |
| Luxembourg | 1,103,064 | 632,026 | -471,038 |
| Israel | 797,469 | 219,951 | -577,518 |
| Poland | 631,315 | 380,902 | -250,413 |
| India | 505,357 | 314,177 | -191,180 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 3 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 5 | +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) | 74,285,055 |
| Air transport | 20,378,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,261,593 |
| Road transport | 4,946,250 |
| Other | 964,323 |
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) | 41,678,300 | 32,606,755 | -9,071,545 |
| Air transport | 11,965,999 | 8,412,851 | -3,553,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,468,745 | 8,792,848 | -675,897 |
| Road transport | 3,099,737 | 1,846,513 | -1,253,224 |
| Other | 653,220 | 311,103 | -342,117 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 31,994,624 |
| Dover | 24,142,294 |
| Felixstowe | 19,262,622 |
| Belfast Port | 10,390,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,838,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 17,248,258 | 14,746,366 | -2,501,892 |
| Dover | 14,403,397 | 9,738,897 | -4,664,500 |
| Felixstowe | 11,183,051 | 8,079,571 | -3,103,480 |
| Belfast Port | 5,701,902 | 4,688,654 | -1,013,248 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,924,765 | 3,914,153 | -1,010,612 |
| ZLC | 3,988,285 | 1,954,810 | -2,033,475 |
| Southampton | 1,425,448 | 1,688,502 | +263,054 |
| Belfast Airport | 1,131,522 | 1,560,164 | +428,642 |
| Thamesport | 794,874 | 1,380,499 | +585,625 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,038,764 | 1,034,757 | -4,007 |
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 | 63 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Other manufacturing | 22 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 14 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED | 110 |
| THE AMTICO COMPANY LIMITED | 85 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 81 |
| PLASTIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 74 |
| AMCOR FLEXIBLES UK LIMITED | 57 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 56 |
| THOMPSON AERO SEATING LIMITED | 55 |
| THOMPSON AND CAPPER LIMITED | 50 |
| PAWLING SYSTEMS LTD | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 73 |
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,236,963 |
| United States | 4,466,683 |
| Denmark | 2,928,024 |
| Germany | 1,813,580 |
| Belgium | 808,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,580,192 | 3,656,771 | -923,421 |
| United States | 1,839,820 | 2,626,863 | +787,043 |
| Denmark | 2,750,649 | 177,375 | -2,573,274 |
| Germany | 1,081,139 | 732,441 | -348,698 |
| Belgium | 591,783 | 216,454 | -375,329 |
| India | 287,194 | 499,470 | +212,276 |
| France | 437,894 | 245,710 | -192,184 |
| Australia | 208,711 | 188,289 | -20,422 |
| Egypt | 192,655 | 180,428 | -12,227 |
| Canada | 92,687 | 265,166 | +172,479 |
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 | 7,498,409 |
| France | 78,676 |
| Ireland | 39,257 |
| Hungary | 8,931 |
| Spain | 427 |
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 | 4,229,865 | 3,268,544 | -961,321 |
| France | 33,677 | 44,999 | +11,322 |
| Ireland | 24,739 | 14,518 | -10,221 |
| Hungary | 4,313 | 4,618 | +305 |
| Spain | 0 | 427 | +427 |
| Italy | 297 | 63 | -234 |
| Czechia | 0 | 227 | +227 |
| China | 21 | 19 | -2 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 8,135,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,793,451 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,594,695 |
| Air transport | 1,902,321 |
| Road transport | 5,896 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4,546,676 | 3,588,912 | -957,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,131,750 | 1,661,701 | -3,470,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,125,917 | 3,468,778 | +342,861 |
| Air transport | 910,193 | 992,128 | +81,935 |
| Road transport | 5,896 | 0 | -5,896 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 8,135,588 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,076,233 |
| Southampton | 3,054,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,742,996 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,728,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 4,546,676 | 3,588,912 | -957,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,901,143 | 175,090 | -2,726,053 |
| Southampton | 397,802 | 2,656,769 | +2,258,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,210,044 | 532,952 | -677,092 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,447,208 | 280,932 | -1,166,276 |
| Holyhead | 702,311 | 517,817 | -184,494 |
| Liverpool Docks | 534,481 | 387,044 | -147,437 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 419,138 | 345,375 | -73,763 |
| East Midlands Airport | 179,245 | 314,599 | +135,354 |
| Felixstowe | 383,063 | 91,488 | -291,575 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39204990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic sheets, thicker than 1mm, not containing plasticizers