Import/export HS code 39046910: Polyvinyl fluoride (PVF)
This is a type of plastic used in protective films and coatings, often in the form of sheets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,022,121 |
| United States | 1,900,504 |
| Germany | 575,871 |
| China | 420,975 |
| Switzerland | 286,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,730,235 | 1,291,886 | -438,349 |
| United States | 55,384 | 1,845,120 | +1,789,736 |
| Germany | 104,735 | 471,136 | +366,401 |
| China | 111,521 | 309,454 | +197,933 |
| Switzerland | 36,637 | 249,653 | +213,016 |
| Japan | 192,818 | 0 | -192,818 |
| Belgium | 0 | 56,096 | +56,096 |
| France | 18,889 | 25,001 | +6,112 |
| Italy | 5,713 | 0 | -5,713 |
| Turkey | 4,713 | 0 | -4,713 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,363,818 |
| United States | 2,127,530 |
| Japan | 472,750 |
| China | 420,975 |
| Switzerland | 36,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,748,130 | 1,615,688 | -132,442 |
| United States | 49,664 | 2,077,866 | +2,028,202 |
| Japan | 269,320 | 203,430 | -65,890 |
| China | 111,521 | 309,454 | +197,933 |
| Switzerland | 36,637 | 0 | -36,637 |
| Italy | 11,433 | 16,907 | +5,474 |
| France | 9,457 | 15,303 | +5,846 |
| Belgium | 18,889 | 0 | -18,889 |
| Germany | 881 | 9,698 | +8,817 |
| Turkey | 4,713 | 0 | -4,713 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 3,522,178 |
| Air transport | 2,354,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 595,272 |
| Road transport | 36,637 |
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) | 1,835,406 | 1,686,772 | -148,634 |
| Air transport | 280,035 | 2,074,869 | +1,794,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,567 | 486,705 | +378,138 |
| Road transport | 36,637 | 0 | -36,637 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,151,914 |
| Felixstowe | 1,907,823 |
| Southampton | 822,314 |
| London | 542,139 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 316,204 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 234,938 | 1,916,976 | +1,682,038 |
| Felixstowe | 557,570 | 1,350,253 | +792,683 |
| Southampton | 621,301 | 201,013 | -420,288 |
| London | 455,303 | 86,836 | -368,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 316,204 | +316,204 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,650 | 48,670 | -47,980 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,607 | 112,498 | +92,891 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,784 | 57,300 | -5,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,582 | 0 | -104,582 |
| Purfleet | 17,895 | 42,030 | +24,135 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 612,119 |
| India | 99,220 |
| South Africa | 82,357 |
| France | 44,273 |
| Turkey | 30,430 |
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 | 73,477 | 538,642 | +465,165 |
| India | 99,220 | 0 | -99,220 |
| South Africa | 46,905 | 35,452 | -11,453 |
| France | 28,788 | 15,485 | -13,303 |
| Turkey | 29,367 | 1,063 | -28,304 |
| Singapore | 17,780 | 10,765 | -7,015 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 14,503 | +14,503 |
| Ireland | 0 | 12,840 | +12,840 |
| South Korea | 12,600 | 0 | -12,600 |
| Brazil | 2,884 | 8,043 | +5,159 |
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) | 608,059 |
| Air transport | 355,186 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,149 |
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) | 99,220 | 508,839 | +409,619 |
| Air transport | 214,182 | 141,004 | -73,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,189 | 3,960 | -28,229 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 508,839 |
| East Midlands Airport | 147,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,220 |
| Manchester Airport | 86,633 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,376 |
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 | 0 | 508,839 | +508,839 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,902 | 68,902 | -10,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,220 | 0 | -99,220 |
| Manchester Airport | 51,181 | 35,452 | -15,729 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,290 | 35,086 | -5,204 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,837 | 0 | -42,837 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,789 | 3,960 | -26,829 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,564 | +1,564 |
| Dover | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 972 | 0 | -972 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39046910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: This is a type of plastic used in protective films and coatings, often in the form of sheets