Import/export HS code 392079: Plastic sheets made of other cellulose derivatives
Sheets and films made of other cellulose-based plastics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,818,279 |
| Austria | 4,902,611 |
| Germany | 2,924,586 |
| Malaysia | 1,954,265 |
| United States | 562,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,293,530 | 4,524,749 | +2,231,219 |
| Austria | 2,986,914 | 1,915,697 | -1,071,217 |
| Germany | 1,362,157 | 1,562,429 | +200,272 |
| Malaysia | 838,834 | 1,115,431 | +276,597 |
| United States | 320,727 | 241,602 | -79,125 |
| Japan | 144,664 | 249,759 | +105,095 |
| France | 197,757 | 121,766 | -75,991 |
| Spain | 38,480 | 89,222 | +50,742 |
| China | 63,891 | 36,083 | -27,808 |
| Italy | 41,039 | 25,929 | -15,110 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 11,700,044 |
| Germany | 3,142,763 |
| Malaysia | 1,954,265 |
| United States | 573,933 |
| Japan | 408,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 5,105,075 | 6,594,969 | +1,489,894 |
| Germany | 1,644,501 | 1,498,262 | -146,239 |
| Malaysia | 838,834 | 1,115,431 | +276,597 |
| United States | 336,424 | 237,509 | -98,915 |
| Japan | 150,032 | 258,177 | +108,145 |
| China | 65,003 | 36,083 | -28,920 |
| Spain | 32,427 | 42,694 | +10,267 |
| Italy | 41,039 | 29,212 | -11,827 |
| India | 4,150 | 29,460 | +25,310 |
| United Kingdom | 23,652 | 0 | -23,652 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 13,184,788 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,838,792 |
| Air transport | 2,085,535 |
| Other | 104,940 |
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) | 5,649,981 | 7,534,807 | +1,884,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,120,501 | 1,718,291 | +597,790 |
| Air transport | 1,490,576 | 594,959 | -895,617 |
| Other | 34,241 | 70,699 | +36,458 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 9,447,331 |
| Felixstowe | 2,084,824 |
| Purfleet | 1,217,146 |
| Dover | 1,120,437 |
| Eurotunnel | 895,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 3,459,399 | 5,987,932 | +2,528,533 |
| Felixstowe | 941,869 | 1,142,955 | +201,086 |
| Purfleet | 893,496 | 323,650 | -569,846 |
| Dover | 787,979 | 332,458 | -455,521 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,208 | 814,483 | +733,275 |
| Birmingham Airport | 652,469 | 150,213 | -502,256 |
| London Stansted Airport | 416,964 | 129,281 | -287,683 |
| East Midlands Airport | 224,080 | 250,138 | +26,058 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,920 | 277,263 | +108,343 |
| Southampton | 145,451 | 226,950 | +81,499 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 726,110 |
| Ireland | 496,312 |
| Netherlands | 134,983 |
| Austria | 77,433 |
| South Korea | 76,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 71,683 | 654,427 | +582,744 |
| Ireland | 287,164 | 209,148 | -78,016 |
| Netherlands | 62,959 | 72,024 | +9,065 |
| Austria | 73,840 | 3,593 | -70,247 |
| South Korea | 76,317 | 0 | -76,317 |
| Australia | 31,657 | 18,738 | -12,919 |
| United States | 26,483 | 0 | -26,483 |
| India | 22,499 | 0 | -22,499 |
| Spain | 0 | 17,112 | +17,112 |
| Slovakia | 1,384 | 15,405 | +14,021 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 222,703 |
| Germany | 87,808 |
| Austria | 39,088 |
| Ireland | 11,701 |
| China | 900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 212,795 | 9,908 | -202,887 |
| Germany | 1,398 | 86,410 | +85,012 |
| Austria | 0 | 39,088 | +39,088 |
| Ireland | 5,619 | 6,082 | +463 |
| China | 330 | 570 | +240 |
| Poland | 720 | 0 | -720 |
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) | 1,115,130 |
| Other | 385,166 |
| Air transport | 145,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,822 |
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) | 308,385 | 806,745 | +498,360 |
| Other | 229,626 | 155,540 | -74,086 |
| Air transport | 108,356 | 37,450 | -70,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,230 | 20,592 | -38,638 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 947,383 |
| 000 | 385,166 |
| Felixstowe | 89,693 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,413 |
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 | 182,024 | 765,359 | +583,335 |
| 000 | 229,626 | 155,540 | -74,086 |
| Felixstowe | 89,693 | 0 | -89,693 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,584 | 23,561 | -26,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,675 | 18,738 | -27,937 |
| Holyhead | 21,672 | 22,417 | +745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,498 | 4,656 | -27,842 |
| ZLC | 23,195 | 7,673 | -15,522 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,593 | 11,121 | -2,472 |
| Harwich | 9,900 | 0 | -9,900 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 392079
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sheets and films made of other cellulose-based plastics