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 | 3,672,452 |
| Germany | 3,646,685 |
| Italy | 2,919,866 |
| China | 1,204,498 |
| France | 1,077,784 |
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 | 1,855,815 | 1,816,637 | -39,178 |
| Germany | 2,091,622 | 1,555,063 | -536,559 |
| Italy | 1,677,689 | 1,242,177 | -435,512 |
| China | 788,903 | 415,595 | -373,308 |
| France | 492,174 | 585,610 | +93,436 |
| United States | 803,081 | 221,474 | -581,607 |
| Switzerland | 413,007 | 311,819 | -101,188 |
| Spain | 317,945 | 270,015 | -47,930 |
| Denmark | 279,462 | 170,977 | -108,485 |
| Ireland | 209,396 | 162,705 | -46,691 |
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 | 3,902,468 |
| Italy | 3,167,609 |
| Netherlands | 2,655,094 |
| China | 1,660,615 |
| United States | 959,806 |
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 | 2,232,178 | 1,670,290 | -561,888 |
| Italy | 1,705,786 | 1,461,823 | -243,963 |
| Netherlands | 1,417,830 | 1,237,264 | -180,566 |
| China | 1,008,016 | 652,599 | -355,417 |
| United States | 737,130 | 222,676 | -514,454 |
| Switzerland | 402,255 | 293,409 | -108,846 |
| Spain | 322,323 | 269,364 | -52,959 |
| France | 171,485 | 418,454 | +246,969 |
| United Kingdom | 228,168 | 251,245 | +23,077 |
| Denmark | 271,037 | 199,472 | -71,565 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 13 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +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) | 11,723,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,635,392 |
| Air transport | 1,485,780 |
| Other | 539,642 |
| 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) | 6,715,967 | 5,008,021 | -1,707,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,631,425 | 2,003,967 | +372,542 |
| Air transport | 1,103,426 | 382,354 | -721,072 |
| Other | 348,519 | 191,123 | -157,396 |
| 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 | 4,141,705 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,615,218 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,570,740 |
| Felixstowe | 1,227,270 |
| Hull | 944,118 |
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 | 2,367,126 | 1,774,579 | -592,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,685,533 | 929,685 | -755,848 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,400,015 | 1,170,725 | -229,290 |
| Felixstowe | 783,649 | 443,621 | -340,028 |
| Hull | 65,610 | 878,508 | +812,898 |
| London | 264,491 | 555,442 | +290,951 |
| Manchester Airport | 598,072 | 14,885 | -583,187 |
| 000 | 348,519 | 191,123 | -157,396 |
| Killingholme | 233,422 | 139,989 | -93,433 |
| Southampton | 183,535 | 171,012 | -12,523 |
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 | 38 |
| Other manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REEL SERVICE LIMITED | 111 |
| ITW LIMITED | 51 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 51 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 51 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| EDGETECH (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 44 |
| MYLAR SPECIALTY FILMS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| VICTREX MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 34 |
| DELSTAR INTERNATIONAL, LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 93 |
| 1m-15m | 78 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| 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 | 2,039,377 |
| Turkey | 1,162,662 |
| China | 1,058,225 |
| Japan | 1,021,134 |
| Portugal | 766,950 |
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 | 1,290,837 | 748,540 | -542,297 |
| Turkey | 697,812 | 464,850 | -232,962 |
| China | 727,565 | 330,660 | -396,905 |
| Japan | 571,600 | 449,534 | -122,066 |
| Portugal | 553,281 | 213,669 | -339,612 |
| Poland | 189,205 | 286,482 | +97,277 |
| Italy | 168,730 | 113,913 | -54,817 |
| France | 95,075 | 182,676 | +87,601 |
| United States | 126,367 | 89,585 | -36,782 |
| Indonesia | 126,880 | 83,859 | -43,021 |
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 | 1,290 |
| Ireland | 703 |
| Taiwan | 622 |
| China | 107 |
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 | 459 | 831 | +372 |
| Ireland | 543 | 160 | -383 |
| Taiwan | 622 | 0 | -622 |
| China | 107 | 0 | -107 |
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) | 5,007,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,172,626 |
| Air transport | 606,142 |
| Other | 16,821 |
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) | 2,832,093 | 2,175,504 | -656,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,130,828 | 1,041,798 | -1,089,030 |
| Air transport | 302,031 | 304,111 | +2,080 |
| Other | 9,178 | 7,643 | -1,535 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,705,509 |
| Felixstowe | 1,412,959 |
| Southampton | 1,023,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 643,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 433,022 |
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 | 2,016,315 | 1,689,194 | -327,121 |
| Felixstowe | 895,162 | 517,797 | -377,365 |
| Southampton | 674,477 | 349,072 | -325,405 |
| London Gateway Port | 507,172 | 136,672 | -370,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 262,922 | 170,100 | -92,822 |
| Dover | 266,207 | 129,448 | -136,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,086 | 115,682 | -17,404 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,117 | 64,861 | -24,256 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,608 | 105,532 | +80,924 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,119 | 83,188 | +37,069 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39234090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic holders not specifically for film or tapes