Import/export HS code 39209921: Polyimide foil
Polyimide foil and strips, uncoated or coated with plastic, used in electronics
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,080,412 |
| Luxembourg | 2,449,544 |
| Japan | 2,305,086 |
| China | 1,165,350 |
| Italy | 682,614 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,658,426 | 1,421,986 | -236,440 |
| Luxembourg | 1,335,263 | 1,114,281 | -220,982 |
| Japan | 2,185,865 | 119,221 | -2,066,644 |
| China | 354,273 | 811,077 | +456,804 |
| Italy | 280,505 | 402,109 | +121,604 |
| Lithuania | 198,908 | 433,537 | +234,629 |
| Germany | 108,004 | 296,355 | +188,351 |
| South Korea | 194,795 | 188,384 | -6,411 |
| France | 36,583 | 86,415 | +49,832 |
| Belgium | 46,717 | 0 | -46,717 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,723,075 |
| Japan | 2,328,144 |
| China | 1,255,054 |
| Canada | 408,073 |
| South Korea | 385,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,956,931 | 2,766,144 | -190,787 |
| Japan | 2,197,763 | 130,381 | -2,067,382 |
| China | 390,250 | 864,804 | +474,554 |
| Canada | 0 | 408,073 | +408,073 |
| South Korea | 196,680 | 188,384 | -8,296 |
| Luxembourg | 348,140 | 14,017 | -334,123 |
| Italy | 51,166 | 71,410 | +20,244 |
| Germany | 3,644 | 45,482 | +41,838 |
| United Kingdom | 44,038 | 3,536 | -40,502 |
| France | 32,812 | 3,229 | -29,583 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,025,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,478,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,307,428 |
| Other | 629,811 |
| Road transport | 12,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,625,911 | 1,399,290 | -2,226,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,761,158 | 1,717,480 | -43,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 891,247 | 1,416,181 | +524,934 |
| Other | 195,437 | 434,374 | +238,937 |
| Road transport | 12,860 | 0 | -12,860 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,773,731 |
| Dover | 2,800,846 |
| Southampton | 957,317 |
| 000 | 629,811 |
| Felixstowe | 518,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,072,315 | 701,416 | -2,370,899 |
| Dover | 1,294,120 | 1,506,726 | +212,606 |
| Southampton | 534,390 | 422,927 | -111,463 |
| 000 | 195,437 | 434,374 | +238,937 |
| Felixstowe | 312,609 | 205,479 | -107,130 |
| Eurotunnel | 314,111 | 200,455 | -113,656 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 428,858 | +428,858 |
| Birmingham Airport | 247,080 | 84,383 | -162,697 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 240,679 | +240,679 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,201 | 109,067 | +13,866 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MITSUI & CO. EUROPE LTD | 112 |
| PYROTEK ENGINEERING MATERIALS LIMITED | 51 |
| CCI EUROLAM LIMITED | 46 |
| CADILLAC PLASTIC LIMITED | 45 |
| MERLIN FLEX LIMITED | 43 |
| UK INSULATIONS LIMITED | 43 |
| XAAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 42 |
| AMPHENOL INVOTEC LIMITED | 34 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 29 |
| GRAPHIC PLC | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 1,598,429 |
| India | 1,235,770 |
| Germany | 1,023,251 |
| Mexico | 711,577 |
| Italy | 649,404 |
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 | 1,197,692 | 400,737 | -796,955 |
| India | 887,189 | 348,581 | -538,608 |
| Germany | 690,866 | 332,385 | -358,481 |
| Mexico | 322,172 | 389,405 | +67,233 |
| Italy | 298,772 | 350,632 | +51,860 |
| Denmark | 43,422 | 367,447 | +324,025 |
| China | 126,194 | 186,780 | +60,586 |
| Ireland | 131,945 | 155,244 | +23,299 |
| France | 175,665 | 108,609 | -67,056 |
| United Arab Emirates | 91,511 | 156,534 | +65,023 |
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 | 27,474 |
| Germany | 31 |
| China | 2 |
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 | 21,127 | 6,347 | -14,780 |
| Germany | 31 | 0 | -31 |
| China | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,423,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,256,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,197,452 |
| Other | 28,845 |
| Road transport | 14,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,691,128 | 2,732,737 | -958,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,369,574 | 886,439 | -483,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 398,144 | 799,308 | +401,164 |
| Other | 22,418 | 6,427 | -15,991 |
| Road transport | 14,284 | 0 | -14,284 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,604,270 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,815,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,228,506 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,092,331 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 886,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,450,837 | 1,153,433 | -297,404 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 948,814 | 866,198 | -82,616 |
| London Gateway Port | 847,412 | 381,094 | -466,318 |
| London Stansted Airport | 758,914 | 333,417 | -425,497 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 251,433 | 634,877 | +383,444 |
| ZLC | 462,498 | 352,385 | -110,113 |
| Southampton | 265,065 | 341,230 | +76,165 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,240 | 119,859 | -8,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,425 | 80,719 | +16,294 |
| Felixstowe | 127,388 | 15,786 | -111,602 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39209921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyimide foil and strips, uncoated or coated with plastic, used in electronics