Import/export HS code 63053310: Knitted plastic containers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 696,521 |
| Czechia | 390,385 |
| Greece | 133,785 |
| Poland | 80,555 |
| Ireland | 75,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 469,358 | 227,163 | -242,195 |
| Czechia | 170,480 | 219,905 | +49,425 |
| Greece | 99,838 | 33,947 | -65,891 |
| Poland | 35,952 | 44,603 | +8,651 |
| Ireland | 15,497 | 59,911 | +44,414 |
| France | 20,109 | 28,315 | +8,206 |
| Germany | 42,397 | 0 | -42,397 |
| Canada | 16,668 | 0 | -16,668 |
| Netherlands | 8,093 | 4,415 | -3,678 |
| Sweden | 1,269 | 4,118 | +2,849 |
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 | 839,714 |
| Czechia | 395,396 |
| Greece | 138,200 |
| Poland | 22,834 |
| Canada | 16,668 |
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 | 557,739 | 281,975 | -275,764 |
| Czechia | 175,491 | 219,905 | +44,414 |
| Greece | 99,838 | 38,362 | -61,476 |
| Poland | 2,025 | 20,809 | +18,784 |
| Canada | 16,668 | 0 | -16,668 |
| Viet Nam | 9,326 | 0 | -9,326 |
| India | 4,896 | 1,670 | -3,226 |
| Turkey | 4,167 | 0 | -4,167 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,415 | +1,415 |
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 | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 727,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 662,825 |
| Other | 71,241 |
| Air transport | 47,523 |
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) | 508,832 | 218,658 | -290,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 338,577 | 324,248 | -14,329 |
| Other | 11,330 | 59,911 | +48,581 |
| Air transport | 26,293 | 21,230 | -5,063 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 542,938 |
| Felixstowe | 523,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,441 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,425 |
| 000 | 71,241 |
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 | 250,760 | 292,178 | +41,418 |
| Felixstowe | 430,319 | 92,779 | -337,540 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,977 | 121,464 | +69,487 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,092 | 22,333 | -36,759 |
| 000 | 11,330 | 59,911 | +48,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,413 | 4,118 | -35,295 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,668 | 11,590 | -5,078 |
| Southampton | 11,681 | 0 | -11,681 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,082 | 6,640 | +3,558 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,557 | 3,000 | -2,557 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
2 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NNZ LTD | 47 |
| LC PACKAGING UK LTD | 41 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 32 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 27 |
| SOLA-SALES LIMITED | 23 |
| PROSTKO LTD | 11 |
| B2C RETAIL LTD | 6 |
| HEADLINE AUDIO LIMITED | 5 |
| J.W. MARTIN, LIMITED | 5 |
| IM AXLE SPECIALISTS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 1,031,163 |
| Ireland | 133,422 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 64,490 |
| India | 13,132 |
| United States | 11,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 1,031,163 | 0 | -1,031,163 |
| Ireland | 93,453 | 39,969 | -53,484 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 64,490 | 0 | -64,490 |
| India | 13,132 | 0 | -13,132 |
| United States | 11,178 | 0 | -11,178 |
| Malta | 3,434 | 3,581 | +147 |
| Cyprus | 6,623 | 0 | -6,623 |
| Australia | 3,838 | 0 | -3,838 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 2,473 | +2,473 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,100 | +2,100 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 311 | 59 | -252 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,051,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 132,971 |
| Air transport | 93,093 |
| Other | 370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,047,729 | 3,581 | -1,044,148 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,072 | 38,899 | -55,173 |
| Air transport | 87,509 | 5,584 | -81,925 |
| Other | 311 | 59 | -252 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 720,003 |
| Felixstowe | 205,533 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,774 |
| Holyhead | 113,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 720,003 | 0 | -720,003 |
| Felixstowe | 201,952 | 3,581 | -198,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,774 | 0 | -125,774 |
| Holyhead | 83,761 | 29,267 | -54,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,550 | 0 | -62,550 |
| ZLC | 19,741 | 2,011 | -17,730 |
| Heysham | 6,732 | 3,741 | -2,991 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,649 | 5,891 | +3,242 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,218 | 1,473 | -3,745 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,100 | +2,100 |
Quick facts
HS code: 63053310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Containers made by knitting plastic strips, lightweight and flexible for easy handling