Import/export HS code 39269060: Plastic face shields
Plastic protective face shields or visors
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 2,354,276 |
| China | 1,984,392 |
| Germany | 1,921,671 |
| United States | 1,647,477 |
| France | 676,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 975,303 | 1,378,973 | +403,670 |
| China | 834,969 | 1,149,423 | +314,454 |
| Germany | 891,212 | 1,030,459 | +139,247 |
| United States | 789,731 | 857,746 | +68,015 |
| France | 391,096 | 285,232 | -105,864 |
| Italy | 365,551 | 299,073 | -66,478 |
| Taiwan | 233,021 | 283,899 | +50,878 |
| South Korea | 58,431 | 149,324 | +90,893 |
| Netherlands | 100,306 | 59,386 | -40,920 |
| Belgium | 108,981 | 48,161 | -60,820 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,559,708 |
| United States | 2,115,247 |
| Mexico | 1,953,086 |
| Taiwan | 919,884 |
| Italy | 706,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,335,723 | 1,223,985 | -111,738 |
| United States | 1,014,240 | 1,101,007 | +86,767 |
| Mexico | 558,651 | 1,394,435 | +835,784 |
| Taiwan | 445,764 | 474,120 | +28,356 |
| Italy | 377,403 | 329,011 | -48,392 |
| Sweden | 341,758 | 271,395 | -70,363 |
| Japan | 153,502 | 258,397 | +104,895 |
| Germany | 152,613 | 155,460 | +2,847 |
| South Korea | 61,429 | 165,946 | +104,517 |
| Israel | 154,011 | 0 | -154,011 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
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 Midlands | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,505,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,505,049 |
| Air transport | 3,064,570 |
| Other | 94,306 |
| Road transport | 44,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,013,390 | 2,492,197 | +478,807 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,577,287 | 1,927,762 | +350,475 |
| Air transport | 1,591,894 | 1,472,676 | -119,218 |
| Other | 64,860 | 29,446 | -35,414 |
| Road transport | 29,894 | 14,417 | -15,477 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,366,303 |
| Dover | 1,607,087 |
| Felixstowe | 939,217 |
| Harwich | 901,516 |
| East Midlands Airport | 738,639 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 786,275 | 1,580,028 | +793,753 |
| Dover | 619,488 | 987,599 | +368,111 |
| Felixstowe | 554,636 | 384,581 | -170,055 |
| Harwich | 381,279 | 520,237 | +138,958 |
| East Midlands Airport | 394,911 | 343,728 | -51,183 |
| Southampton | 280,734 | 416,754 | +136,020 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 366,949 | 301,668 | -65,281 |
| London Stansted Airport | 105,736 | 525,458 | +419,722 |
| Manchester Airport | 419,811 | 51,478 | -368,333 |
| Birmingham Airport | 277,604 | 176,609 | -100,995 |
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 | 63 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| MSA (BRITAIN) LIMITED | 33 |
| UVEX SAFETY (UK) LTD | 33 |
| HABASIT (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| DD PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LTD | 31 |
| WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP LIMITED | 27 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 24 |
| PIP SAFETY UK LIMITED | 24 |
| AQUADISTRI UK LIMITED | 22 |
| JSP LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 74 |
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,271,235 |
| Germany | 1,072,173 |
| United Arab Emirates | 327,349 |
| Canada | 270,510 |
| Netherlands | 248,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,199,816 | 1,071,419 | -1,128,397 |
| Germany | 622,037 | 450,136 | -171,901 |
| United Arab Emirates | 246,857 | 80,492 | -166,365 |
| Canada | 150,420 | 120,090 | -30,330 |
| Netherlands | 133,485 | 114,793 | -18,692 |
| Japan | 77,772 | 169,219 | +91,447 |
| Ireland | 61,244 | 148,811 | +87,567 |
| Switzerland | 79,341 | 108,418 | +29,077 |
| France | 58,187 | 97,897 | +39,710 |
| Afghanistan | 129,632 | 22,053 | -107,579 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 14,849 |
| India | 8,491 |
| France | 2,799 |
| Taiwan | 1,282 |
| New Zealand | 1,007 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,561 | 9,288 | +3,727 |
| India | 2,985 | 5,506 | +2,521 |
| France | 2,799 | 0 | -2,799 |
| Taiwan | 331 | 951 | +620 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 1,007 | +1,007 |
| Germany | 779 | 221 | -558 |
| XI | 473 | 216 | -257 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,877,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,821,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,213,427 |
| Other | 42,073 |
| Road transport | 2,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,859,733 | 2,017,503 | -842,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,274,764 | 547,135 | -727,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 718,752 | 494,675 | -224,077 |
| Other | 21,236 | 20,837 | -399 |
| Road transport | 2,470 | 0 | -2,470 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,429,225 |
| ZLC | 1,318,643 |
| Belfast Airport | 968,180 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 933,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 909,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 912,401 | 516,824 | -395,577 |
| ZLC | 470,351 | 848,292 | +377,941 |
| Belfast Airport | 968,180 | 0 | -968,180 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 623,860 | 309,658 | -314,202 |
| London Stansted Airport | 498,519 | 410,974 | -87,545 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 412,037 | 171,030 | -241,007 |
| East Midlands Airport | 234,748 | 346,173 | +111,425 |
| Harwich | 253,942 | 164,781 | -89,161 |
| London Gateway Port | 174,398 | 2,978 | -171,420 |
| Southampton | 148,287 | 22,434 | -125,853 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39269060
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic protective face shields or visors