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 | 38,384,338 |
| Turkey | 16,918,930 |
| Italy | 14,172,889 |
| France | 6,224,550 |
| Netherlands | 5,874,462 |
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 | 22,252,801 | 16,131,537 | -6,121,264 |
| Turkey | 8,748,611 | 8,170,319 | -578,292 |
| Italy | 7,556,559 | 6,616,330 | -940,229 |
| France | 1,874,032 | 4,350,518 | +2,476,486 |
| Netherlands | 3,890,062 | 1,984,400 | -1,905,662 |
| Japan | 2,168,993 | 3,089,826 | +920,833 |
| United States | 2,609,396 | 1,955,125 | -654,271 |
| Ireland | 2,607,806 | 1,441,100 | -1,166,706 |
| India | 1,660,103 | 2,007,610 | +347,507 |
| Poland | 1,971,333 | 521,205 | -1,450,128 |
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 | 38,780,111 |
| Turkey | 17,001,504 |
| Italy | 13,742,942 |
| France | 6,814,386 |
| Japan | 5,282,110 |
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 | 21,883,626 | 16,896,485 | -4,987,141 |
| Turkey | 8,771,149 | 8,230,355 | -540,794 |
| Italy | 7,041,076 | 6,701,866 | -339,210 |
| France | 2,816,764 | 3,997,622 | +1,180,858 |
| Japan | 2,175,011 | 3,107,099 | +932,088 |
| United States | 2,803,057 | 1,998,117 | -804,940 |
| India | 1,585,394 | 2,007,610 | +422,216 |
| Ireland | 2,133,180 | 990,926 | -1,142,254 |
| Poland | 1,955,652 | 504,627 | -1,451,025 |
| China | 1,136,501 | 1,239,103 | +102,602 |
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 | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
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 | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -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) | 61,114,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,727,217 |
| Air transport | 6,545,940 |
| Other | 3,655,008 |
| Road transport | 1,639,234 |
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) | 32,894,735 | 28,219,940 | -4,674,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,865,092 | 18,862,125 | -2,967 |
| Air transport | 4,235,817 | 2,310,123 | -1,925,694 |
| Other | 2,810,284 | 844,724 | -1,965,560 |
| Road transport | 1,427,252 | 211,982 | -1,215,270 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 27,187,823 |
| Felixstowe | 15,988,776 |
| Killingholme | 10,485,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,824,638 |
| Southampton | 7,062,692 |
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 | 13,989,051 | 13,198,772 | -790,279 |
| Felixstowe | 9,103,412 | 6,885,364 | -2,218,048 |
| Killingholme | 4,992,676 | 5,492,834 | +500,158 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,036,307 | 3,788,331 | -1,247,976 |
| Southampton | 3,052,707 | 4,009,985 | +957,278 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,310,258 | 2,731,588 | -1,578,670 |
| Newhaven | 865,186 | 3,779,739 | +2,914,553 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,896,612 | 1,058,444 | -1,838,168 |
| Purfleet | 2,778,996 | 948,137 | -1,830,859 |
| 000 | 2,810,284 | 844,724 | -1,965,560 |
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 | 55 |
| Other manufacturing | 42 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 26 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Specialised construction activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 40 |
| 2026-03 | 35 |
| 2026-02 | 48 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 52 |
| SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED | 50 |
| GRAY & ADAMS LIMITED | 49 |
| ABBEY ENGLAND LIMITED | 48 |
| VRI COMPOSITES UK LTD | 47 |
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 102 |
| 54m+ | 97 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 16,879,515 |
| Germany | 7,609,110 |
| United States | 5,740,850 |
| Ireland | 3,653,033 |
| 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 | 8,699,555 | 8,179,960 | -519,595 |
| Germany | 4,297,472 | 3,311,638 | -985,834 |
| United States | 1,345,407 | 4,395,443 | +3,050,036 |
| Ireland | 2,022,905 | 1,630,128 | -392,777 |
| Kenya | 2,080,000 | 0 | -2,080,000 |
| France | 682,017 | 1,176,055 | +494,038 |
| New Zealand | 910,143 | 822,644 | -87,499 |
| India | 581,300 | 1,057,085 | +475,785 |
| Bulgaria | 932,066 | 693,532 | -238,534 |
| Viet Nam | 769,674 | 687,664 | -82,010 |
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 | 4,152,238 |
| Germany | 7,918 |
| France | 5,746 |
| Turkey | 5,510 |
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 | 2,204,279 | 1,947,959 | -256,320 |
| Germany | 7,042 | 876 | -6,166 |
| France | 3,147 | 2,599 | -548 |
| Turkey | 2,869 | 2,641 | -228 |
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) | 25,832,430 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,404,440 |
| Air transport | 13,538,457 |
| Other | 4,181,414 |
| Road transport | 341,449 |
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) | 13,194,475 | 12,637,955 | -556,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,173,607 | 6,230,833 | -2,942,774 |
| Air transport | 5,398,377 | 8,140,080 | +2,741,703 |
| Other | 2,225,606 | 1,955,808 | -269,798 |
| Road transport | 155,376 | 186,073 | +30,697 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,006,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,902,522 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,686,638 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,734,059 |
| 000 | 4,181,414 |
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 | 7,340,961 | 3,665,375 | -3,675,586 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,434,669 | 7,467,853 | +4,033,184 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,188,389 | 4,498,249 | -1,690,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,633,948 | 4,100,111 | +1,466,163 |
| 000 | 2,225,606 | 1,955,808 | -269,798 |
| Southampton | 1,190,384 | 2,431,268 | +1,240,884 |
| Belfast Port | 1,109,096 | 1,518,499 | +409,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,286,429 | 822,262 | -464,167 |
| Holyhead | 899,563 | 910,450 | +10,887 |
| Immingham Docks | 447,284 | 495,512 | +48,228 |
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