Import/export HS code 39209928: Various plastic sheets
Other plastic sheets and films not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,908,136 |
| Germany | 11,194,893 |
| United States | 3,837,250 |
| Sweden | 1,832,311 |
| Netherlands | 1,706,287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,414,966 | 7,493,170 | -921,796 |
| Germany | 5,442,550 | 5,752,343 | +309,793 |
| United States | 1,933,164 | 1,904,086 | -29,078 |
| Sweden | 9,421 | 1,822,890 | +1,813,469 |
| Netherlands | 1,384,664 | 321,623 | -1,063,041 |
| Belgium | 741,214 | 423,432 | -317,782 |
| Japan | 368,775 | 102,244 | -266,531 |
| China | 193,070 | 274,500 | +81,430 |
| Hungary | 235,729 | 208,096 | -27,633 |
| Austria | 141,942 | 199,257 | +57,315 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,073,807 |
| Germany | 11,565,729 |
| United States | 6,208,713 |
| Denmark | 1,904,414 |
| Japan | 1,535,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,670,215 | 6,403,592 | -1,266,623 |
| Germany | 6,004,720 | 5,561,009 | -443,711 |
| United States | 3,218,267 | 2,990,446 | -227,821 |
| Denmark | 31,855 | 1,872,559 | +1,840,704 |
| Japan | 963,467 | 571,863 | -391,604 |
| Belgium | 474,657 | 308,170 | -166,487 |
| China | 395,175 | 386,239 | -8,936 |
| Austria | 132,812 | 190,453 | +57,641 |
| Spain | 150,087 | 157,703 | +7,616 |
| United Kingdom | 103,897 | 142,377 | +38,480 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -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) | 28,708,922 |
| Air transport | 6,049,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,146,330 |
| Road transport | 66,372 |
| Other | 41,988 |
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) | 14,788,601 | 13,920,321 | -868,280 |
| Air transport | 3,285,755 | 2,763,672 | -522,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,878,947 | 2,267,383 | +388,436 |
| Road transport | 56,170 | 10,202 | -45,968 |
| Other | 2,149 | 39,839 | +37,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,968,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,240,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,033,135 |
| Portsmouth | 2,683,296 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,143,293 |
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 | 7,802,982 | 7,165,349 | -637,633 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,379,200 | 1,861,083 | -518,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,423,970 | 2,609,165 | +1,185,195 |
| Portsmouth | 884,338 | 1,798,958 | +914,620 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,006,614 | 1,136,679 | +130,065 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 781,637 | 591,317 | -190,320 |
| East Midlands Airport | 688,194 | 665,506 | -22,688 |
| London Gateway Port | 538,045 | 519,198 | -18,847 |
| Poole | 550,631 | 259,503 | -291,128 |
| Southampton | 599,779 | 203,329 | -396,450 |
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 | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 21 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
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+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | 58,932,769 |
| Spain | 52,915,325 |
| France | 27,482,658 |
| China | 6,175,914 |
| United States | 5,697,205 |
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 | 35,374,762 | 23,558,007 | -11,816,755 |
| Spain | 32,804,741 | 20,110,584 | -12,694,157 |
| France | 17,095,022 | 10,387,636 | -6,707,386 |
| China | 3,235,799 | 2,940,115 | -295,684 |
| United States | 3,414,309 | 2,282,896 | -1,131,413 |
| India | 1,539,292 | 1,482,628 | -56,664 |
| Austria | 1,092,959 | 430,510 | -662,449 |
| Morocco | 980,881 | 537,219 | -443,662 |
| Lithuania | 449,543 | 942,295 | +492,752 |
| Italy | 495,207 | 542,155 | +46,948 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,437 |
| Portugal | 297 |
| Italy | 160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 1,437 | +1,437 |
| Portugal | 237 | 60 | -177 |
| Italy | 0 | 160 | +160 |
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) | 146,313,960 |
| Air transport | 11,426,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,580,862 |
| Other | 1,894 |
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) | 88,657,670 | 57,656,290 | -31,001,380 |
| Air transport | 6,203,343 | 5,222,709 | -980,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,214,364 | 3,366,498 | -2,847,866 |
| Other | 237 | 1,657 | +1,420 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,618,925 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,109,735 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,898,630 |
| Southampton | 4,564,297 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,801,477 |
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 | 86,116,404 | 56,502,521 | -29,613,883 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,593,798 | 2,515,937 | -77,861 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,861,878 | 2,036,752 | -825,126 |
| Southampton | 2,559,421 | 2,004,876 | -554,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,949,721 | 851,756 | -1,097,965 |
| Portsmouth | 1,451,811 | 746,668 | -705,143 |
| Felixstowe | 829,677 | 371,501 | -458,176 |
| Dover | 583,045 | 187,265 | -395,780 |
| Hull | 675,298 | 2,592 | -672,706 |
| Liverpool Docks | 475,057 | 98,029 | -377,028 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39209928
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plastic sheets and films not specified elsewhere