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 | 18,128,815 |
| Germany | 13,985,039 |
| United States | 4,551,338 |
| Sweden | 1,832,311 |
| Netherlands | 1,769,598 |
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 | 8,463,254 | 9,665,561 | +1,202,307 |
| Germany | 5,448,838 | 8,536,201 | +3,087,363 |
| United States | 1,871,207 | 2,680,131 | +808,924 |
| Sweden | 1,571,404 | 260,907 | -1,310,497 |
| Netherlands | 1,388,651 | 380,947 | -1,007,704 |
| Belgium | 717,766 | 635,740 | -82,026 |
| Hungary | 250,163 | 236,651 | -13,512 |
| China | 139,403 | 337,868 | +198,465 |
| Japan | 324,956 | 109,633 | -215,323 |
| Austria | 139,742 | 288,865 | +149,123 |
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 | 15,851,869 |
| Germany | 14,412,220 |
| United States | 7,245,893 |
| Denmark | 1,973,528 |
| Japan | 1,631,855 |
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 | 7,673,348 | 8,178,521 | +505,173 |
| Germany | 6,008,037 | 8,404,183 | +2,396,146 |
| United States | 3,150,989 | 4,094,904 | +943,915 |
| Denmark | 1,609,862 | 363,666 | -1,246,196 |
| Japan | 936,343 | 695,512 | -240,831 |
| Belgium | 466,913 | 466,955 | +42 |
| China | 374,637 | 450,625 | +75,988 |
| Austria | 130,805 | 280,061 | +149,256 |
| Spain | 153,735 | 202,766 | +49,031 |
| Poland | 140,760 | 144,589 | +3,829 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +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) | 33,338,597 |
| Air transport | 7,200,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,672,208 |
| Road transport | 108,661 |
| Other | 41,932 |
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) | 15,386,106 | 17,952,491 | +2,566,385 |
| Air transport | 3,207,421 | 3,993,523 | +786,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,747,377 | 1,924,831 | -822,546 |
| Road transport | 56,170 | 52,491 | -3,679 |
| Other | 1,979 | 39,953 | +37,974 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,812,326 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,663,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,461,086 |
| Portsmouth | 3,363,974 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,413,048 |
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 | 7,787,256 | 10,025,070 | +2,237,814 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,504,056 | 2,159,342 | -344,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,958,265 | 1,502,821 | -1,455,444 |
| Portsmouth | 976,782 | 2,387,192 | +1,410,410 |
| Manchester Airport | 961,859 | 1,451,189 | +489,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 703,594 | 1,076,862 | +373,268 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 740,860 | 1,022,268 | +281,408 |
| London Gateway Port | 604,028 | 576,765 | -27,263 |
| Hull | 127,706 | 836,957 | +709,251 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 538,294 | 249,792 | -288,502 |
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 | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
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+ | 72 |
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | 65,011,866 |
| Spain | 61,058,087 |
| France | 32,080,341 |
| China | 7,317,441 |
| United States | 6,202,516 |
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 | 33,974,374 | 31,037,492 | -2,936,882 |
| Spain | 31,672,025 | 29,386,062 | -2,285,963 |
| France | 16,773,142 | 15,307,199 | -1,465,943 |
| China | 3,586,390 | 3,731,051 | +144,661 |
| United States | 3,470,433 | 2,732,083 | -738,350 |
| India | 1,504,199 | 1,995,306 | +491,107 |
| Austria | 1,027,957 | 568,577 | -459,380 |
| Lithuania | 623,015 | 957,908 | +334,893 |
| Morocco | 823,816 | 724,641 | -99,175 |
| Italy | 478,355 | 679,279 | +200,924 |
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 | 331 |
| Italy | 179 |
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 | 264 | 67 | -197 |
| Italy | 0 | 179 | +179 |
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) | 165,942,827 |
| Air transport | 13,162,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,591,576 |
| Other | 1,992 |
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) | 85,921,773 | 80,021,054 | -5,900,719 |
| Air transport | 6,410,478 | 6,752,060 | +341,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,933,857 | 4,657,719 | -1,276,138 |
| Other | 264 | 1,728 | +1,464 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 161,922,803 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,044,894 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,261,736 |
| Southampton | 5,052,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,249,437 |
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 | 83,438,472 | 78,484,331 | -4,954,141 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,022,119 | 3,022,775 | +656 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,661,803 | 2,599,933 | -61,870 |
| Southampton | 2,607,995 | 2,444,944 | -163,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,010,622 | 1,238,815 | -771,807 |
| Portsmouth | 1,401,034 | 1,070,677 | -330,357 |
| Felixstowe | 703,166 | 820,755 | +117,589 |
| Hull | 663,052 | 2,592 | -660,460 |
| ZLC | 184,667 | 451,220 | +266,553 |
| Liverpool Docks | 473,363 | 112,869 | -360,494 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39209928
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plastic sheets and films not specified elsewhere