Import/export HS code 39234010: Plastic reels for film or tapes
Plastic supports designed for photographic film, cinematographic film, or tapes
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 | 438,523 |
| Italy | 198,388 |
| China | 110,729 |
| United States | 71,342 |
| Canada | 50,556 |
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 | 190,637 | 247,886 | +57,249 |
| Italy | 114,657 | 83,731 | -30,926 |
| China | 72,836 | 37,893 | -34,943 |
| United States | 22,377 | 48,965 | +26,588 |
| Canada | 12,555 | 38,001 | +25,446 |
| Netherlands | 5,795 | 43,667 | +37,872 |
| South Korea | 49,017 | 0 | -49,017 |
| France | 0 | 35,269 | +35,269 |
| Taiwan | 4,596 | 6,408 | +1,812 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,526 | +8,526 |
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 | 510,674 |
| Italy | 198,368 |
| China | 110,729 |
| United Kingdom | 62,146 |
| United States | 59,922 |
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 | 192,829 | 317,845 | +125,016 |
| Italy | 114,637 | 83,731 | -30,906 |
| China | 72,836 | 37,893 | -34,943 |
| United Kingdom | 5,564 | 56,582 | +51,018 |
| United States | 26,403 | 33,519 | +7,116 |
| South Korea | 49,017 | 0 | -49,017 |
| Canada | 5,745 | 10,601 | +4,856 |
| Portugal | 0 | 11,993 | +11,993 |
| Taiwan | 4,596 | 6,408 | +1,812 |
| Belgium | 6,867 | 0 | -6,867 |
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 | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 |
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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 634,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 301,931 |
| Air transport | 110,911 |
| Other | 45 |
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) | 297,030 | 337,567 | +40,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,106 | 171,825 | +41,719 |
| Air transport | 58,854 | 52,057 | -6,797 |
| Other | 45 | 0 | -45 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 229,933 |
| Dover | 183,734 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,122 |
| Felixstowe | 107,776 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 171,710 | 58,223 | -113,487 |
| Dover | 103,388 | 80,346 | -23,042 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 172,122 | +172,122 |
| Felixstowe | 84,558 | 23,218 | -61,340 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,555 | 38,001 | +25,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,810 | 30,947 | +12,137 |
| Hull | 0 | 40,299 | +40,299 |
| Birmingham Airport | 24,211 | 8,794 | -15,417 |
| Southampton | 12,480 | 19,273 | +6,793 |
| Harwich | 10,407 | 19,347 | +8,940 |
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 | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HARMAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 30 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 21 |
| THERMAL TRANSFER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 18 |
| ITW LIMITED | 14 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 13 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 12 |
| DYNIC (UK) LTD | 11 |
| EDGETECH (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| REEL SERVICE LIMITED | 10 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 345,224 |
| United States | 176,776 |
| Germany | 155,607 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,367 |
| United Arab Emirates | 52,831 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 125,745 | 219,479 | +93,734 |
| United States | 118,662 | 58,114 | -60,548 |
| Germany | 10,766 | 144,841 | +134,075 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,367 | 0 | -125,367 |
| United Arab Emirates | 52,831 | 0 | -52,831 |
| Australia | 40,739 | 1,830 | -38,909 |
| Thailand | 23,938 | 0 | -23,938 |
| Ireland | 3,891 | 19,528 | +15,637 |
| France | 13,264 | 2,482 | -10,782 |
| Malaysia | 11,419 | 2,592 | -8,827 |
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) | 539,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 397,119 |
| Air transport | 105,639 |
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) | 170,659 | 369,198 | +198,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 334,140 | 62,979 | -271,161 |
| Air transport | 63,934 | 41,705 | -22,229 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 381,188 |
| Southampton | 198,677 |
| Felixstowe | 142,522 |
| Hull | 134,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,776 |
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 | 154,203 | 226,985 | +72,782 |
| Southampton | 144,933 | 53,744 | -91,189 |
| Felixstowe | 133,287 | 9,235 | -124,052 |
| Hull | 0 | 134,273 | +134,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,776 | 0 | -53,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,473 | 7,030 | -29,443 |
| ZLC | 9,195 | 18,791 | +9,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,582 | 11,114 | +532 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,985 | 4,770 | +1,785 |
| London | 6,396 | 0 | -6,396 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39234010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic supports designed for photographic film, cinematographic film, or tapes