Import/export HS code 39219010: Polyester plastic sheets
Sheets and films made from polyester plastics, commonly used in textiles and packaging
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 36,684,511 |
| Turkey | 15,310,113 |
| Italy | 13,334,063 |
| Netherlands | 6,332,299 |
| France | 4,931,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 22,625,710 | 14,058,801 | -8,566,909 |
| Turkey | 8,287,301 | 7,022,812 | -1,264,489 |
| Italy | 7,319,035 | 6,015,028 | -1,304,007 |
| Netherlands | 4,643,974 | 1,688,325 | -2,955,649 |
| France | 1,688,384 | 3,243,545 | +1,555,161 |
| United States | 2,823,124 | 1,661,546 | -1,161,578 |
| Japan | 1,710,151 | 2,764,604 | +1,054,453 |
| Ireland | 2,728,159 | 1,537,965 | -1,190,194 |
| India | 1,395,791 | 1,491,211 | +95,420 |
| Poland | 1,955,359 | 712,732 | -1,242,627 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 36,893,454 |
| Turkey | 15,387,914 |
| Italy | 12,865,038 |
| France | 5,539,979 |
| United States | 4,857,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 23,183,116 | 13,710,338 | -9,472,778 |
| Turkey | 8,309,839 | 7,078,075 | -1,231,764 |
| Italy | 7,082,885 | 5,782,153 | -1,300,732 |
| France | 1,556,294 | 3,983,685 | +2,427,391 |
| United States | 3,117,479 | 1,740,192 | -1,377,287 |
| Japan | 1,712,234 | 2,781,810 | +1,069,576 |
| Ireland | 2,250,244 | 1,119,237 | -1,131,007 |
| India | 1,321,082 | 1,491,211 | +170,129 |
| Poland | 1,952,519 | 690,488 | -1,262,031 |
| Switzerland | 1,811,704 | 224,940 | -1,586,764 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 56,550,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,279,531 |
| Air transport | 6,470,635 |
| Other | 4,453,160 |
| Road transport | 1,925,766 |
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) | 33,818,614 | 22,732,339 | -11,086,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,994,877 | 16,284,654 | -1,710,223 |
| Air transport | 3,293,327 | 3,177,308 | -116,019 |
| Other | 3,153,157 | 1,300,003 | -1,853,154 |
| Road transport | 1,854,323 | 71,443 | -1,782,880 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,452,281 |
| Felixstowe | 14,780,803 |
| Killingholme | 9,370,337 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,226,986 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,670,684 |
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 | 14,190,310 | 11,261,971 | -2,928,339 |
| Felixstowe | 9,240,184 | 5,540,619 | -3,699,565 |
| Killingholme | 5,548,417 | 3,821,920 | -1,726,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,040,201 | 3,186,785 | -1,853,416 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,492,212 | 2,178,472 | -2,313,740 |
| Southampton | 2,273,944 | 3,892,196 | +1,618,252 |
| 000 | 3,153,157 | 1,300,003 | -1,853,154 |
| Purfleet | 2,872,209 | 1,115,273 | -1,756,936 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,808,773 | 2,146,504 | +337,731 |
| Newhaven | 349,349 | 2,748,631 | +2,399,282 |
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 | 53 |
| Other manufacturing | 41 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 30 |
| Specialised construction activities | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 50 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 61 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 60 |
| ROSCOLAB LIMITED | 53 |
| ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD | 48 |
| SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED | 46 |
| ABBEY ENGLAND LIMITED | 46 |
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 46 |
| GRAY & ADAMS LIMITED | 45 |
| VRI COMPOSITES UK LTD | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 95 |
| 54m+ | 93 |
| 15m-54m | 44 |
| Other | 19 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 14,764,567 |
| Germany | 7,302,321 |
| Ireland | 3,340,232 |
| United States | 2,630,146 |
| Kenya | 2,080,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,976,503 | 5,788,064 | -3,188,439 |
| Germany | 4,252,042 | 3,050,279 | -1,201,763 |
| Ireland | 1,878,572 | 1,461,660 | -416,912 |
| United States | 1,187,293 | 1,442,853 | +255,560 |
| Kenya | 1,680,000 | 400,000 | -1,280,000 |
| New Zealand | 912,275 | 761,866 | -150,409 |
| Bulgaria | 745,176 | 669,250 | -75,926 |
| Viet Nam | 765,186 | 607,152 | -158,034 |
| India | 635,766 | 659,248 | +23,482 |
| France | 611,998 | 646,685 | +34,687 |
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 | 3,267,058 |
| Germany | 7,717 |
| France | 5,340 |
| Turkey | 4,360 |
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 | 2,097,661 | 1,169,397 | -928,264 |
| Germany | 408 | 7,309 | +6,901 |
| France | 3,170 | 2,170 | -1,000 |
| Turkey | 2,917 | 1,443 | -1,474 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,423,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,223,594 |
| Air transport | 9,375,200 |
| Other | 3,308,060 |
| Road transport | 309,871 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,417,253 | 11,006,095 | -1,411,158 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,548,905 | 5,674,689 | -2,874,216 |
| Air transport | 5,636,764 | 3,738,436 | -1,898,328 |
| Other | 2,127,547 | 1,180,513 | -947,034 |
| Road transport | 147,106 | 162,765 | +15,659 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,435,969 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,890,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,783,490 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,541,858 |
| 000 | 3,308,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,306,022 | 2,129,947 | -6,176,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,952,161 | 3,938,572 | -2,013,589 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,823,222 | 2,960,268 | -862,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,170,976 | 5,370,882 | +4,199,906 |
| 000 | 2,127,547 | 1,180,513 | -947,034 |
| Southampton | 1,126,703 | 1,635,371 | +508,668 |
| Belfast Port | 784,372 | 1,241,652 | +457,280 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,064,759 | 790,223 | -274,536 |
| Holyhead | 889,578 | 724,476 | -165,102 |
| East Midlands Airport | 530,969 | 369,994 | -160,975 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39219010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sheets and films made from polyester plastics, commonly used in textiles and packaging