Import/export HS code 39232910: Plastic items made from PVC
Packaging or transport items made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 10,763,615 |
| China | 8,198,830 |
| Germany | 3,841,542 |
| Ireland | 811,794 |
| Netherlands | 410,063 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,805,233 | 5,958,382 | +1,153,149 |
| China | 4,435,756 | 3,763,074 | -672,682 |
| Germany | 1,492,060 | 2,349,482 | +857,422 |
| Ireland | 421,786 | 390,008 | -31,778 |
| Netherlands | 210,267 | 199,796 | -10,471 |
| France | 126,219 | 240,206 | +113,987 |
| Turkey | 283,227 | 80,042 | -203,185 |
| Italy | 67,412 | 220,966 | +153,554 |
| United States | 105,678 | 93,662 | -12,016 |
| United Arab Emirates | 67,805 | 99,658 | +31,853 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 10,632,161 |
| China | 8,506,069 |
| Germany | 3,049,423 |
| Egypt | 783,605 |
| Turkey | 398,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,704,878 | 5,927,283 | +1,222,405 |
| China | 4,519,410 | 3,986,659 | -532,751 |
| Germany | 1,114,743 | 1,934,680 | +819,937 |
| Egypt | 379,921 | 403,684 | +23,763 |
| Turkey | 334,282 | 63,762 | -270,520 |
| Netherlands | 182,323 | 170,645 | -11,678 |
| Italy | 92,119 | 224,781 | +132,662 |
| France | 76,805 | 225,321 | +148,516 |
| United States | 127,462 | 117,344 | -10,118 |
| Malta | 61,989 | 92,395 | +30,406 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 4 | +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) | 15,376,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,136,710 |
| Air transport | 1,143,220 |
| Other | 890,595 |
| Road transport | 14,431 |
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) | 6,637,865 | 8,738,336 | +2,100,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,003,109 | 4,133,601 | -869,508 |
| Air transport | 404,219 | 739,001 | +334,782 |
| Other | 534,227 | 356,368 | -177,859 |
| Road transport | 1,156 | 13,275 | +12,119 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 10,951,929 |
| Felixstowe | 5,225,635 |
| Dover | 2,750,598 |
| Southampton | 2,122,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,152,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4,646,573 | 6,305,356 | +1,658,783 |
| Felixstowe | 3,231,028 | 1,994,607 | -1,236,421 |
| Dover | 1,074,171 | 1,676,427 | +602,256 |
| Southampton | 1,134,420 | 988,210 | -146,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 299,330 | 853,579 | +554,249 |
| 000 | 534,227 | 356,368 | -177,859 |
| Eurotunnel | 169,085 | 494,268 | +325,183 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 542,742 | 117,213 | -425,529 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 112,567 | 400,273 | +287,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 204,743 | 189,027 | -15,716 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 83 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 81 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 72 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 55 |
| BAXTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 52 |
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 51 |
| MANFRED SAUER UK LIMITED | 46 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 41 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 37 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 61 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 739,632 |
| Ireland | 588,463 |
| United States | 462,851 |
| Estonia | 447,121 |
| Denmark | 335,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 370,665 | 368,967 | -1,698 |
| Ireland | 275,402 | 313,061 | +37,659 |
| United States | 204,508 | 258,343 | +53,835 |
| Estonia | 302,067 | 145,054 | -157,013 |
| Denmark | 318,681 | 16,934 | -301,747 |
| Belgium | 129,466 | 195,228 | +65,762 |
| France | 90,268 | 219,378 | +129,110 |
| Netherlands | 129,675 | 170,427 | +40,752 |
| Kenya | 26,724 | 248,758 | +222,034 |
| Germany | 36,301 | 96,053 | +59,752 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,142 |
| XI | 16,825 |
| Germany | 4,823 |
| China | 4,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,300 | 7,842 | -1,458 |
| XI | 6,177 | 10,648 | +4,471 |
| Germany | 1,907 | 2,916 | +1,009 |
| China | 928 | 3,612 | +2,684 |
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) | 3,283,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 754,947 |
| Air transport | 691,957 |
| Other | 80,829 |
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) | 1,633,734 | 1,649,974 | +16,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 334,423 | 420,524 | +86,101 |
| Air transport | 329,683 | 362,274 | +32,591 |
| Other | 35,140 | 45,689 | +10,549 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,212,528 |
| Immingham Docks | 414,076 |
| London Gateway Port | 347,968 |
| Liverpool Docks | 275,897 |
| East Midlands Airport | 274,288 |
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 | 948,089 | 1,264,439 | +316,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 377,161 | 36,915 | -340,246 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,391 | 270,577 | +193,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,346 | 61,551 | -152,795 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,989 | 109,299 | -55,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,606 | 134,383 | +69,777 |
| Southampton | 97,911 | 94,429 | -3,482 |
| Heysham | 0 | 170,791 | +170,791 |
| Harwich | 80,858 | 82,108 | +1,250 |
| ZLC | 23,005 | 105,905 | +82,900 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39232910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Packaging or transport items made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC)