Import/export HS code 39235090: Various plastic closures
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* 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 | 60,156,838 |
| China | 50,925,068 |
| France | 46,392,509 |
| Netherlands | 43,481,646 |
| Italy | 27,619,584 |
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 | 31,372,095 | 28,784,743 | -2,587,352 |
| China | 26,057,345 | 24,867,723 | -1,189,622 |
| France | 24,708,864 | 21,683,645 | -3,025,219 |
| Netherlands | 22,985,569 | 20,496,077 | -2,489,492 |
| Italy | 16,558,726 | 11,060,858 | -5,497,868 |
| Poland | 9,520,479 | 10,129,251 | +608,772 |
| Spain | 7,975,610 | 8,298,892 | +323,282 |
| United States | 8,515,429 | 7,275,758 | -1,239,671 |
| Turkey | 5,468,985 | 6,979,146 | +1,510,161 |
| Belgium | 5,982,749 | 5,950,896 | -31,853 |
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 | 66,022,547 |
| China | 57,112,963 |
| France | 36,438,840 |
| Italy | 30,320,345 |
| Netherlands | 29,306,848 |
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 | 34,839,246 | 31,183,301 | -3,655,945 |
| China | 29,712,540 | 27,400,423 | -2,312,117 |
| France | 19,729,503 | 16,709,337 | -3,020,166 |
| Italy | 17,662,985 | 12,657,360 | -5,005,625 |
| Netherlands | 15,320,387 | 13,986,461 | -1,333,926 |
| Poland | 10,644,899 | 11,498,688 | +853,789 |
| United States | 11,509,193 | 9,966,435 | -1,542,758 |
| Spain | 8,245,565 | 9,101,024 | +855,459 |
| Turkey | 5,510,150 | 7,087,560 | +1,577,410 |
| Slovenia | 7,497,401 | 3,369,610 | -4,127,791 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 120 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 113 |
| Greater Manchester | 106 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 80 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 76 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 88 | 75 | -13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 82 | 81 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 82 | 73 | -9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 68 | 60 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 57 | 54 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 60 | 50 | -10 |
| West Yorkshire | 50 | 52 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 53 | 47 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 46 | 53 | +7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 50 | 47 | -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) | 212,848,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,368,817 |
| Air transport | 25,317,903 |
| Other | 18,214,970 |
| Road transport | 4,163,237 |
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) | 114,220,773 | 98,627,422 | -15,593,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,173,425 | 52,195,392 | -2,978,033 |
| Air transport | 13,582,102 | 11,735,801 | -1,846,301 |
| Other | 10,950,557 | 7,264,413 | -3,686,144 |
| Road transport | 677,915 | 3,485,322 | +2,807,407 |
| Rail transport | 350,416 | 195,667 | -154,749 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 308,291 | +308,291 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 93,394,166 |
| Felixstowe | 43,806,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,299,634 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,868,931 |
| Southampton | 24,203,307 |
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 | 51,465,373 | 41,928,793 | -9,536,580 |
| Felixstowe | 25,486,565 | 18,320,271 | -7,166,294 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,007,929 | 21,291,705 | +1,283,776 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,803,235 | 13,065,696 | +262,461 |
| Southampton | 11,990,608 | 12,212,699 | +222,091 |
| 000 | 10,950,557 | 7,264,413 | -3,686,144 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,717,971 | 5,874,882 | -843,089 |
| Harwich | 6,436,773 | 5,307,705 | -1,129,068 |
| London | 5,403,650 | 4,510,640 | -893,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,176,905 | 4,447,836 | -729,069 |
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 | 509 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 190 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 187 |
| Manufacture of food products | 168 |
| Other manufacturing | 160 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 449 |
| 2025-11 | 473 |
| 2025-10 | 472 |
| 2025-09 | 478 |
| 2025-08 | 477 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ICONE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 119 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 116 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 116 |
| VERTON LIMITED | 116 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 114 |
| ACHESON & ACHESON LIMITED | 112 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 110 |
| SINCLAIR & RUSH LIMITED | 109 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 109 |
| MOCAP LIMITED | 104 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 668 |
| 54m+ | 656 |
| 15m-54m | 237 |
| 0-1m | 173 |
| Other | 131 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 27,218,320 |
| Germany | 25,296,486 |
| Poland | 14,178,405 |
| France | 12,036,399 |
| Netherlands | 11,959,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,843,465 | 13,374,855 | -468,610 |
| Germany | 13,628,016 | 11,668,470 | -1,959,546 |
| Poland | 4,945,565 | 9,232,840 | +4,287,275 |
| France | 7,051,341 | 4,985,058 | -2,066,283 |
| Netherlands | 6,486,600 | 5,472,473 | -1,014,127 |
| United States | 6,173,921 | 5,613,068 | -560,853 |
| Italy | 3,690,791 | 2,650,693 | -1,040,098 |
| Denmark | 4,512,217 | 1,810,780 | -2,701,437 |
| Belgium | 2,320,987 | 2,214,422 | -106,565 |
| Spain | 1,885,900 | 1,739,709 | -146,191 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,210,048 |
| Turkey | 149,106 |
| Ireland | 127,949 |
| China | 48,635 |
| Viet Nam | 37,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,108,789 | 1,101,259 | -7,530 |
| Turkey | 72,384 | 76,722 | +4,338 |
| Ireland | 78,661 | 49,288 | -29,373 |
| China | 14,366 | 34,269 | +19,903 |
| Viet Nam | 4,758 | 33,119 | +28,361 |
| Germany | 16,000 | 18,194 | +2,194 |
| Poland | 11,873 | 7,086 | -4,787 |
| Nicaragua | 253 | 12,772 | +12,519 |
| United States | 7,076 | 5,847 | -1,229 |
| Italy | 4,680 | 4,596 | -84 |
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) | 120,764,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,818,163 |
| Air transport | 18,750,905 |
| Other | 2,791,582 |
| Road transport | 61,624 |
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) | 61,149,001 | 59,615,573 | -1,533,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,725,409 | 12,092,754 | -4,632,655 |
| Air transport | 10,390,451 | 8,360,454 | -2,029,997 |
| Other | 1,351,851 | 1,439,731 | +87,880 |
| Road transport | 30,183 | 31,441 | +1,258 |
| Rail transport | 1,095 | 0 | -1,095 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,596,932 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,069,348 |
| Holyhead | 18,535,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,349,092 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,878,074 |
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 | 36,425,693 | 34,171,239 | -2,254,454 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,643,556 | 9,425,792 | -217,764 |
| Holyhead | 9,082,064 | 9,453,307 | +371,243 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,373,071 | 4,976,021 | -397,050 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,070,197 | 3,807,877 | -1,262,320 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,491,531 | 3,334,466 | -1,157,065 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,615,626 | 2,603,119 | -1,012,507 |
| Southampton | 2,461,601 | 1,927,333 | -534,268 |
| Dover | 2,808,275 | 1,158,143 | -1,650,132 |
| 000 | 1,351,851 | 1,439,731 | +87,880 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39235090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic lids, stoppers, and closures not for bottles