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 | 4,438,003 |
| Germany | 4,143,761 |
| Italy | 3,543,925 |
| China | 1,483,063 |
| France | 1,439,371 |
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 | 1,883,022 | 2,554,981 | +671,959 |
| Germany | 2,057,744 | 2,086,017 | +28,273 |
| Italy | 1,584,541 | 1,959,384 | +374,843 |
| China | 811,287 | 671,776 | -139,511 |
| France | 461,191 | 978,180 | +516,989 |
| United States | 730,373 | 253,575 | -476,798 |
| Switzerland | 508,765 | 267,636 | -241,129 |
| Spain | 277,781 | 370,218 | +92,437 |
| Denmark | 279,462 | 239,582 | -39,880 |
| Ireland | 238,651 | 156,089 | -82,562 |
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 | 4,460,498 |
| Italy | 3,938,521 |
| Netherlands | 3,027,733 |
| China | 2,101,874 |
| United States | 943,013 |
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 | 2,197,303 | 2,263,195 | +65,892 |
| Italy | 1,604,942 | 2,333,579 | +728,637 |
| Netherlands | 1,404,575 | 1,623,158 | +218,583 |
| China | 1,026,530 | 1,075,344 | +48,814 |
| United States | 664,422 | 278,591 | -385,831 |
| France | 173,252 | 740,114 | +566,862 |
| Switzerland | 498,013 | 250,518 | -247,495 |
| Spain | 282,159 | 369,567 | +87,408 |
| Denmark | 299,532 | 239,582 | -59,950 |
| United Kingdom | 205,664 | 305,137 | +99,473 |
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 | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
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 | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 14 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +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) | 13,560,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,478,495 |
| Air transport | 1,606,173 |
| Other | 543,810 |
| Road transport | 37,467 |
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) | 6,544,635 | 7,015,709 | +471,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,706,975 | 2,771,520 | +1,064,545 |
| Air transport | 1,064,001 | 542,172 | -521,829 |
| Other | 376,777 | 167,033 | -209,744 |
| Road transport | 30,024 | 7,443 | -22,581 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,829,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,043,690 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,024,106 |
| Hull | 1,478,098 |
| Felixstowe | 1,387,507 |
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 | 2,247,545 | 2,581,646 | +334,101 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,397,671 | 1,646,019 | +248,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,571,152 | 1,452,954 | -118,198 |
| Hull | 178,558 | 1,299,540 | +1,120,982 |
| Felixstowe | 857,571 | 529,936 | -327,635 |
| London | 283,896 | 777,976 | +494,080 |
| Manchester Airport | 587,008 | 15,923 | -571,085 |
| 000 | 376,777 | 167,033 | -209,744 |
| Thamesport | 154,144 | 224,377 | +70,233 |
| Southampton | 145,468 | 231,500 | +86,032 |
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 | 41 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Other manufacturing | 32 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 19 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-12 | 38 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REEL SERVICE LIMITED | 114 |
| ITW LIMITED | 55 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 53 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 52 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| EDGETECH (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 45 |
| MYLAR SPECIALTY FILMS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| VICTREX MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 38 |
| DELSTAR INTERNATIONAL, LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 94 |
| 1m-15m | 89 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| 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 | 2,216,180 |
| Turkey | 1,379,621 |
| China | 1,171,489 |
| Japan | 1,079,984 |
| Portugal | 981,441 |
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 | 1,223,861 | 992,319 | -231,542 |
| Turkey | 684,970 | 694,651 | +9,681 |
| China | 713,655 | 457,834 | -255,821 |
| Japan | 586,189 | 493,795 | -92,394 |
| Portugal | 529,613 | 451,828 | -77,785 |
| Poland | 202,304 | 335,073 | +132,769 |
| Italy | 169,596 | 152,256 | -17,340 |
| France | 98,786 | 203,451 | +104,665 |
| Indonesia | 126,794 | 112,243 | -14,551 |
| United States | 129,935 | 104,356 | -25,579 |
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 |
| Taiwan | 808 |
| Ireland | 648 |
| China | 42 |
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 | 232 | 831 | +599 |
| Taiwan | 622 | 186 | -436 |
| Ireland | 479 | 169 | -310 |
| China | 32 | 10 | -22 |
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) | 5,885,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,458,883 |
| Air transport | 656,188 |
| Other | 15,849 |
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) | 2,778,915 | 3,106,319 | +327,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,110,822 | 1,348,061 | -762,761 |
| Air transport | 312,281 | 343,907 | +31,626 |
| Other | 7,002 | 8,847 | +1,845 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,286,042 |
| Felixstowe | 1,626,638 |
| Southampton | 1,082,937 |
| London Gateway Port | 643,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 612,336 |
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 | 1,984,357 | 2,301,685 | +317,328 |
| Felixstowe | 847,633 | 779,005 | -68,628 |
| Southampton | 681,753 | 401,184 | -280,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 537,603 | 106,034 | -431,569 |
| Eurotunnel | 262,922 | 349,414 | +86,492 |
| Dover | 241,167 | 170,924 | -70,243 |
| Immingham Docks | 149,803 | 169,521 | +19,718 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,708 | 73,735 | -18,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,968 | 101,165 | +44,197 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,090 | 102,497 | +76,407 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39234090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic holders not specifically for film or tapes