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 | 436,755 |
| Italy | 204,185 |
| China | 99,954 |
| United States | 67,335 |
| South Korea | 49,017 |
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 | 203,819 | 232,936 | +29,117 |
| Italy | 141,558 | 62,627 | -78,931 |
| China | 76,702 | 23,252 | -53,450 |
| United States | 22,377 | 44,958 | +22,581 |
| South Korea | 49,017 | 0 | -49,017 |
| France | 0 | 35,269 | +35,269 |
| Canada | 9,179 | 23,008 | +13,829 |
| Taiwan | 4,596 | 3,219 | -1,377 |
| Portugal | 0 | 7,536 | +7,536 |
| Belgium | 6,867 | 0 | -6,867 |
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 | 467,433 |
| Italy | 204,165 |
| China | 99,954 |
| United States | 56,010 |
| South Korea | 49,017 |
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 | 202,635 | 264,798 | +62,163 |
| Italy | 141,538 | 62,627 | -78,911 |
| China | 76,702 | 23,252 | -53,450 |
| United States | 26,403 | 29,607 | +3,204 |
| South Korea | 49,017 | 0 | -49,017 |
| United Kingdom | 10,392 | 32,422 | +22,030 |
| Canada | 5,745 | 9,344 | +3,599 |
| Portugal | 0 | 11,003 | +11,003 |
| Taiwan | 4,596 | 3,219 | -1,377 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -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) | 604,954 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,157 |
| Air transport | 97,145 |
| 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) | 331,454 | 273,500 | -57,954 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,458 | 129,699 | -9,759 |
| Air transport | 63,040 | 34,105 | -28,935 |
| 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 | 181,664 |
| Immingham Docks | 138,970 |
| Felixstowe | 98,743 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,373 |
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 | 154,382 | 75,551 | -78,831 |
| Dover | 123,444 | 58,220 | -65,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,868 | 112,102 | +85,234 |
| Felixstowe | 85,066 | 13,677 | -71,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,810 | 19,563 | +753 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,179 | 23,008 | +13,829 |
| Southampton | 12,480 | 18,016 | +5,536 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 28,486 | +28,486 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,194 | 6,042 | -16,152 |
| Harwich | 10,407 | 17,626 | +7,219 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HARMAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 29 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 20 |
| THERMAL TRANSFER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 17 |
| ITW LIMITED | 14 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 12 |
| EDGETECH (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 10 |
| DYNIC (UK) LTD | 10 |
| REEL SERVICE LIMITED | 9 |
| 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+ | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 173,515 |
| Germany | 145,802 |
| 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 | 107,217 | 66,298 | -40,919 |
| Germany | 10,766 | 135,036 | +124,270 |
| 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 | 18,548 | +14,657 |
| Malaysia | 18,455 | 2,592 | -15,863 |
| France | 12,711 | 2,977 | -9,734 |
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) | 525,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 397,332 |
| Air transport | 107,116 |
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) | 170,106 | 354,977 | +184,871 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,776 | 70,556 | -256,220 |
| Air transport | 64,998 | 42,118 | -22,880 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 381,300 |
| Southampton | 198,890 |
| Felixstowe | 142,522 |
| Hull | 125,367 |
| 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 | 153,650 | 227,650 | +74,000 |
| Southampton | 137,569 | 61,321 | -76,248 |
| Felixstowe | 133,287 | 9,235 | -124,052 |
| Hull | 0 | 125,367 | +125,367 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,776 | 0 | -53,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,473 | 7,030 | -29,443 |
| ZLC | 8,179 | 17,722 | +9,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,707 | 11,989 | +2,282 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,932 | 1,977 | -2,955 |
| 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