Import/export HS code 39209959: Various plastic sheets
Other plastic sheets and films made of specialized materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 17,747,578 |
| Poland | 7,505,601 |
| Germany | 6,181,931 |
| Luxembourg | 4,299,391 |
| Japan | 2,704,439 |
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 | 14,531,480 | 3,216,098 | -11,315,382 |
| Poland | 4,487,294 | 3,018,307 | -1,468,987 |
| Germany | 3,309,829 | 2,872,102 | -437,727 |
| Luxembourg | 2,759,052 | 1,540,339 | -1,218,713 |
| Japan | 1,749,152 | 955,287 | -793,865 |
| China | 709,074 | 822,331 | +113,257 |
| Belgium | 474,097 | 385,292 | -88,805 |
| France | 565,882 | 235,846 | -330,036 |
| Netherlands | 316,922 | 440,799 | +123,877 |
| Italy | 283,531 | 369,919 | +86,388 |
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 | 26,110,179 |
| Luxembourg | 4,499,619 |
| Germany | 4,385,048 |
| Japan | 3,161,036 |
| China | 1,557,147 |
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 | 19,409,580 | 6,700,599 | -12,708,981 |
| Luxembourg | 2,961,091 | 1,538,528 | -1,422,563 |
| Germany | 2,499,998 | 1,885,050 | -614,948 |
| Japan | 1,817,703 | 1,343,333 | -474,370 |
| China | 714,575 | 842,572 | +127,997 |
| Poland | 1,035,940 | 313,127 | -722,813 |
| France | 498,417 | 400,831 | -97,586 |
| Belgium | 407,221 | 362,845 | -44,376 |
| Italy | 354,808 | 334,806 | -20,002 |
| Netherlands | 397,775 | 231,452 | -166,323 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
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) | 19,403,999 |
| Air transport | 10,396,636 |
| Other | 9,488,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,023,680 |
| Rail transport | 25,899 |
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) | 11,453,652 | 7,950,347 | -3,503,305 |
| Air transport | 6,239,875 | 4,156,761 | -2,083,114 |
| Other | 9,265,754 | 222,252 | -9,043,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,783,142 | 2,240,538 | -1,542,604 |
| Rail transport | 25,899 | 0 | -25,899 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,488,006 |
| Dover | 7,739,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,391,374 |
| Harwich | 6,086,591 |
| Southampton | 2,605,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 9,265,754 | 222,252 | -9,043,502 |
| Dover | 5,047,067 | 2,692,168 | -2,354,899 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,467,510 | 2,923,864 | -1,543,646 |
| Harwich | 3,374,299 | 2,712,292 | -662,007 |
| Southampton | 1,729,255 | 876,026 | -853,229 |
| Killingholme | 1,762,164 | 717,964 | -1,044,200 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,189,755 | 1,072,855 | -116,900 |
| Felixstowe | 725,549 | 814,655 | +89,106 |
| Manchester Airport | 894,201 | 591,686 | -302,515 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,876 | 422,718 | +295,842 |
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 | 34 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 22 |
| Scientific research and development | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 52 |
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 1,322,934 |
| France | 1,321,209 |
| Germany | 920,305 |
| Ireland | 879,424 |
| India | 879,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 705,866 | 617,068 | -88,798 |
| France | 669,751 | 651,458 | -18,293 |
| Germany | 545,609 | 374,696 | -170,913 |
| Ireland | 407,731 | 471,693 | +63,962 |
| India | 440,153 | 439,095 | -1,058 |
| Spain | 387,172 | 337,060 | -50,112 |
| Italy | 296,618 | 337,862 | +41,244 |
| United States | 188,730 | 348,591 | +159,861 |
| United Arab Emirates | 174,939 | 349,888 | +174,949 |
| Luxembourg | 379,718 | 114,227 | -265,491 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 180 |
| India | 111 |
| Austria | 77 |
| China | 3 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 180 | 0 | -180 |
| India | 85 | 26 | -59 |
| Austria | 0 | 77 | +77 |
| China | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 4,876,369 |
| Air transport | 4,260,602 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,931,788 |
| Road transport | 1,109 |
| Other | 371 |
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) | 2,677,523 | 2,198,846 | -478,677 |
| Air transport | 1,742,695 | 2,517,907 | +775,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,431,808 | 1,499,980 | +68,172 |
| Road transport | 1,109 | 0 | -1,109 |
| Other | 268 | 103 | -165 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,323,369 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,842,568 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,620,243 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,241,964 |
| Southampton | 1,018,707 |
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 | 2,350,534 | 1,972,835 | -377,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 894,122 | 948,446 | +54,324 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 529,867 | 1,090,376 | +560,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 496,863 | 745,101 | +248,238 |
| Southampton | 511,736 | 506,971 | -4,765 |
| Felixstowe | 281,310 | 128,011 | -153,299 |
| Liverpool Docks | 195,898 | 171,287 | -24,611 |
| ZLC | 109,890 | 226,238 | +116,348 |
| London Stansted Airport | 69,277 | 183,653 | +114,376 |
| Manchester Airport | 138,635 | 61,944 | -76,691 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39209959
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plastic sheets and films made of specialized materials