Import/export HS code 39231090: Various plastic boxes and cases
Plastic containers not specifically shaped for semiconductors
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 | 142,063,176 |
| France | 79,931,669 |
| Netherlands | 63,042,233 |
| China | 45,726,544 |
| Ireland | 39,093,741 |
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 | 73,598,479 | 68,464,697 | -5,133,782 |
| France | 42,868,854 | 37,062,815 | -5,806,039 |
| Netherlands | 36,327,248 | 26,714,985 | -9,612,263 |
| China | 24,226,244 | 21,500,300 | -2,725,944 |
| Ireland | 18,963,175 | 20,130,566 | +1,167,391 |
| Turkey | 18,556,090 | 18,299,413 | -256,677 |
| Belgium | 13,124,581 | 10,779,079 | -2,345,502 |
| Italy | 11,630,680 | 9,960,992 | -1,669,688 |
| Poland | 10,904,803 | 10,675,543 | -229,260 |
| Denmark | 10,671,176 | 8,569,546 | -2,101,630 |
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 | 169,121,241 |
| France | 66,975,187 |
| China | 50,850,831 |
| Turkey | 36,776,543 |
| Netherlands | 34,476,666 |
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 | 90,281,515 | 78,839,726 | -11,441,789 |
| France | 35,812,751 | 31,162,436 | -4,650,315 |
| China | 27,204,813 | 23,646,018 | -3,558,795 |
| Turkey | 18,598,058 | 18,178,485 | -419,573 |
| Netherlands | 18,645,444 | 15,831,222 | -2,814,222 |
| Ireland | 13,654,924 | 14,833,415 | +1,178,491 |
| Italy | 11,972,014 | 10,544,508 | -1,427,506 |
| Belgium | 11,735,591 | 10,564,164 | -1,171,427 |
| Poland | 11,122,812 | 10,758,302 | -364,510 |
| Israel | 11,740,945 | 6,819,299 | -4,921,646 |
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 | 131 |
| Inner London - West | 121 |
| Greater Manchester | 78 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 76 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 71 |
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 | 94 | 90 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 83 | 84 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 58 | 52 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 53 | 59 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 48 | 54 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 53 | 50 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 56 | 43 | -13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 47 | 43 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 46 | 44 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 42 | 49 | +7 |
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) | 395,163,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 178,100,736 |
| Air transport | 23,535,111 |
| Other | 19,487,307 |
| Road transport | 3,239,758 |
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) | 209,154,662 | 186,008,434 | -23,146,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,422,319 | 80,678,417 | -16,743,902 |
| Air transport | 12,289,810 | 11,245,301 | -1,044,509 |
| Other | 11,529,168 | 7,958,139 | -3,571,029 |
| Road transport | 1,842,143 | 1,397,615 | -444,528 |
| Rail transport | 2,240 | 45,122 | +42,882 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 160,914,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,313,011 |
| Felixstowe | 68,656,134 |
| Harwich | 34,222,862 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,024,642 |
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 | 83,990,410 | 76,924,561 | -7,065,849 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,855,822 | 47,457,189 | -9,398,633 |
| Felixstowe | 35,844,412 | 32,811,722 | -3,032,690 |
| Harwich | 20,243,410 | 13,979,452 | -6,263,958 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,558,285 | 15,466,357 | -2,091,928 |
| London | 17,502,081 | 10,489,318 | -7,012,763 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,869,627 | 12,415,127 | -2,454,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,738,706 | 9,011,452 | -4,727,254 |
| Southampton | 11,006,772 | 11,243,268 | +236,496 |
| 000 | 11,529,168 | 7,958,139 | -3,571,029 |
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 | 535 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 262 |
| Manufacture of food products | 143 |
| Other manufacturing | 140 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 101 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 318 |
| 2025-11 | 389 |
| 2025-10 | 390 |
| 2025-09 | 373 |
| 2025-08 | 356 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PELI BIOTHERMAL LIMITED | 108 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 107 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 107 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 103 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 100 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 97 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 88 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 88 |
| HYPERAMA PLC | 86 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 85 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 696 |
| 1m-15m | 608 |
| 15m-54m | 244 |
| Other | 151 |
| 0-1m | 143 |
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 | 75,558,145 |
| France | 38,974,155 |
| Ireland | 38,598,037 |
| Netherlands | 26,075,119 |
| Italy | 25,598,333 |
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 | 42,341,847 | 33,216,298 | -9,125,549 |
| France | 24,225,857 | 14,748,298 | -9,477,559 |
| Ireland | 20,752,019 | 17,846,018 | -2,906,001 |
| Netherlands | 14,468,491 | 11,606,628 | -2,861,863 |
| Italy | 12,883,258 | 12,715,075 | -168,183 |
| Slovakia | 17,504,562 | 5,676,444 | -11,828,118 |
| United States | 12,375,373 | 10,741,541 | -1,633,832 |
| Spain | 10,970,671 | 9,146,239 | -1,824,432 |
| Belgium | 10,605,885 | 6,223,035 | -4,382,850 |
| Poland | 10,848,999 | 4,989,684 | -5,859,315 |
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 | 13,764,641 |
| Netherlands | 455,184 |
| France | 183,303 |
| China | 137,054 |
| Switzerland | 93,293 |
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 | 7,914,161 | 5,850,480 | -2,063,681 |
| Netherlands | 224,265 | 230,919 | +6,654 |
| France | 97,766 | 85,537 | -12,229 |
| China | 81,728 | 55,326 | -26,402 |
| Switzerland | 69,009 | 24,284 | -44,725 |
| Ireland | 16,746 | 12,761 | -3,985 |
| Germany | 18,475 | 7,987 | -10,488 |
| Turkey | 9,344 | 13,952 | +4,608 |
| Italy | 11,493 | 7,146 | -4,347 |
| Spain | 8,594 | 5,868 | -2,726 |
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) | 308,474,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,616,968 |
| Air transport | 25,174,309 |
| Other | 14,982,372 |
| Road transport | 514,149 |
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) | 179,277,408 | 129,197,247 | -50,080,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,782,175 | 35,834,793 | -15,947,382 |
| Air transport | 12,138,541 | 13,035,768 | +897,227 |
| Other | 8,552,756 | 6,429,616 | -2,123,140 |
| Road transport | 514,149 | 0 | -514,149 |
| Rail transport | 9,931 | 0 | -9,931 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 184,684,294 |
| London | 38,205,934 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,543,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,176,134 |
| Dover | 18,904,381 |
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 | 106,411,815 | 78,272,479 | -28,139,336 |
| London | 20,688,909 | 17,517,025 | -3,171,884 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,256,279 | 11,287,132 | -11,969,147 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,888,551 | 8,287,583 | -4,600,968 |
| Dover | 12,442,492 | 6,461,889 | -5,980,603 |
| Portsmouth | 8,383,208 | 9,319,259 | +936,051 |
| Southampton | 7,738,463 | 7,935,860 | +197,397 |
| 000 | 8,552,756 | 6,429,616 | -2,123,140 |
| Holyhead | 6,223,002 | 5,837,143 | -385,859 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,556,728 | 3,690,645 | -3,866,083 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39231090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic containers not specifically shaped for semiconductors