Import/export HS code 39234090: Various plastic spools and supports
Plastic holders not specifically for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,393,128 |
| Germany | 4,123,447 |
| Italy | 3,453,722 |
| France | 1,431,255 |
| China | 1,426,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,032,246 | 2,360,882 | +328,636 |
| Germany | 2,226,527 | 1,896,920 | -329,607 |
| Italy | 1,504,345 | 1,949,377 | +445,032 |
| France | 516,763 | 914,492 | +397,729 |
| China | 726,896 | 699,231 | -27,665 |
| United States | 761,638 | 220,447 | -541,191 |
| Switzerland | 686,717 | 90,417 | -596,300 |
| Spain | 319,464 | 320,082 | +618 |
| Denmark | 270,869 | 208,037 | -62,832 |
| Ireland | 226,769 | 126,569 | -100,200 |
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 | 4,414,287 |
| Italy | 3,867,541 |
| Netherlands | 2,985,105 |
| China | 2,039,992 |
| United States | 942,162 |
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 | 2,318,539 | 2,095,748 | -222,791 |
| Italy | 1,545,741 | 2,321,800 | +776,059 |
| Netherlands | 1,556,398 | 1,428,707 | -127,691 |
| China | 942,413 | 1,097,579 | +155,166 |
| United States | 699,434 | 242,728 | -456,706 |
| France | 266,006 | 641,771 | +375,765 |
| Switzerland | 678,878 | 70,815 | -608,063 |
| Spain | 323,209 | 314,560 | -8,649 |
| United Kingdom | 220,454 | 302,330 | +81,876 |
| Denmark | 297,994 | 208,037 | -89,957 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 6 | -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) | 13,321,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,473,778 |
| Air transport | 1,524,877 |
| Other | 435,673 |
| Road transport | 33,861 |
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) | 6,891,508 | 6,430,128 | -461,380 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,912,795 | 2,560,983 | +648,188 |
| Air transport | 1,042,424 | 482,453 | -559,971 |
| Other | 308,656 | 127,017 | -181,639 |
| Road transport | 27,905 | 5,956 | -21,949 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,733,673 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,046,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,848,010 |
| Hull | 1,585,926 |
| Felixstowe | 1,372,480 |
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 | 2,241,238 | 2,492,435 | +251,197 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,478,012 | 1,568,298 | +90,286 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,570,302 | 1,277,708 | -292,594 |
| Hull | 419,219 | 1,166,707 | +747,488 |
| Felixstowe | 823,184 | 549,296 | -273,888 |
| London | 461,895 | 615,193 | +153,298 |
| Manchester Airport | 582,311 | 7,255 | -575,056 |
| 000 | 308,656 | 127,017 | -181,639 |
| Killingholme | 287,866 | 85,800 | -202,066 |
| Southampton | 200,158 | 165,971 | -34,187 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
40 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
39 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
29 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
16 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 37 |
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 44 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REEL SERVICE LIMITED | 115 |
| ITW LIMITED | 56 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 54 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 52 |
| EDGETECH (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 46 |
| MYLAR SPECIALTY FILMS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| VICTREX MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 39 |
| DELSTAR INTERNATIONAL, LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 90 |
| 54m+ | 88 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 2,077,903 |
| Turkey | 1,337,044 |
| China | 1,060,604 |
| Japan | 1,011,960 |
| Portugal | 844,040 |
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 | 1,205,646 | 872,257 | -333,389 |
| Turkey | 626,237 | 710,807 | +84,570 |
| China | 647,044 | 413,560 | -233,484 |
| Japan | 582,682 | 429,278 | -153,404 |
| Portugal | 430,236 | 413,804 | -16,432 |
| Poland | 187,097 | 314,194 | +127,097 |
| Italy | 193,527 | 129,289 | -64,238 |
| France | 100,716 | 190,908 | +90,192 |
| Indonesia | 160,970 | 83,256 | -77,714 |
| United States | 117,251 | 96,842 | -20,409 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,063 |
| Ireland | 702 |
| Taiwan | 372 |
| China | 10 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 419 | 644 | +225 |
| Ireland | 485 | 217 | -268 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 372 | +372 |
| China | 0 | 10 | +10 |
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) | 5,557,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,235,847 |
| Air transport | 630,850 |
| Other | 15,954 |
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) | 2,718,047 | 2,839,944 | +121,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,044,526 | 1,191,321 | -853,205 |
| Air transport | 294,068 | 336,782 | +42,714 |
| Other | 7,859 | 8,095 | +236 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,076,637 |
| Felixstowe | 1,510,211 |
| Southampton | 1,000,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 639,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 575,704 |
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 | 1,994,905 | 2,081,732 | +86,827 |
| Felixstowe | 763,507 | 746,704 | -16,803 |
| Southampton | 649,685 | 350,602 | -299,083 |
| London Gateway Port | 587,745 | 51,621 | -536,124 |
| Eurotunnel | 263,414 | 312,290 | +48,876 |
| Dover | 158,694 | 180,232 | +21,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 132,666 | 175,087 | +42,421 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,171 | 102,171 | +36,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,773 | 79,335 | +6,562 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,711 | 92,805 | +67,094 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39234090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic holders not specifically for film or tapes