Import/export HS code 39171090: Artificial sausage casings made of cellulose
Sausage casings made from cellulose materials
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,028,967 |
| Germany | 243,831 |
| France | 164,467 |
| United States | 138,459 |
| Netherlands | 133,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 595,830 | 433,137 | -162,693 |
| Germany | 61,169 | 182,662 | +121,493 |
| France | 75,737 | 88,730 | +12,993 |
| United States | 43,184 | 95,275 | +52,091 |
| Netherlands | 12,835 | 120,430 | +107,595 |
| Belgium | 61,651 | 1,579 | -60,072 |
| China | 46,837 | 14,692 | -32,145 |
| Spain | 45,950 | 4,336 | -41,614 |
| Romania | 2,826 | 44,036 | +41,210 |
| Pakistan | 19,535 | 0 | -19,535 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 975,413 |
| Germany | 325,518 |
| United States | 294,667 |
| Hungary | 71,765 |
| Czechia | 67,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 582,246 | 393,167 | -189,079 |
| Germany | 83,297 | 242,221 | +158,924 |
| United States | 70,011 | 224,656 | +154,645 |
| Hungary | 61,651 | 10,114 | -51,537 |
| Czechia | 39,272 | 27,902 | -11,370 |
| China | 46,837 | 14,692 | -32,145 |
| France | 47,806 | 13,526 | -34,280 |
| Romania | 2,826 | 44,036 | +41,210 |
| Belgium | 23,319 | 14,969 | -8,350 |
| Pakistan | 19,535 | 0 | -19,535 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,419,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 313,511 |
| Air transport | 294,338 |
| Other | 92 |
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) | 737,325 | 681,835 | -55,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,674 | 164,837 | +16,163 |
| Air transport | 135,331 | 159,007 | +23,676 |
| Other | 92 | 0 | -92 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,009,208 |
| Eurotunnel | 317,352 |
| Thamesport | 278,270 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,333 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,279 |
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 | 584,348 | 424,860 | -159,488 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,308 | 185,044 | +52,736 |
| Thamesport | 114,969 | 163,301 | +48,332 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,999 | 22,334 | -36,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,057 | 63,222 | +47,165 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,851 | 61,866 | +45,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,683 | 36,964 | +4,281 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,345 | 22,695 | +10,350 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 6,632 | 12,704 | +6,072 |
| Southampton | 18,503 | 0 | -18,503 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VISCOFAN UK LIMITED | 44 |
| DALZIEL LIMITED | 41 |
| FOODPACK B.V. | 28 |
| WESCO ANIXTER UK LIMITED | 20 |
| GCTEA LTD | 10 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 7 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 5 |
| POLYPIPE BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 5 |
| MLECZKO DELIKATESY LIMITED | 4 |
| SAVANTINI 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 | 11 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 1,404,815 |
| Mauritius | 123,467 |
| Belgium | 116,932 |
| France | 98,846 |
| Ireland | 73,778 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1,064,512 | 340,303 | -724,209 |
| Mauritius | 121,238 | 2,229 | -119,009 |
| Belgium | 57,652 | 59,280 | +1,628 |
| France | 55,460 | 43,386 | -12,074 |
| Ireland | 29,338 | 44,440 | +15,102 |
| Spain | 11,416 | 18,364 | +6,948 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,931 | 0 | -28,931 |
| Germany | 16,556 | 8,865 | -7,691 |
| Netherlands | 9,872 | 8,389 | -1,483 |
| United States | 7,372 | 8,100 | +728 |
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 | 1,986 |
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 | 1,062 | 924 | -138 |
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) | 1,541,020 |
| Air transport | 398,494 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,419 |
| Other | 1,986 |
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) | 1,187,290 | 353,730 | -833,560 |
| Air transport | 199,071 | 199,423 | +352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,089 | 35,330 | -25,759 |
| Other | 1,062 | 924 | -138 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Greenock | 1,064,512 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 340,303 |
| East Midlands Airport | 226,601 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,084 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenock | 1,064,512 | 0 | -1,064,512 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 340,303 | +340,303 |
| East Midlands Airport | 142,147 | 84,454 | -57,693 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,968 | 99,116 | +61,148 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,238 | 0 | -121,238 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,261 | 33,850 | -21,411 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,675 | 8,100 | -3,575 |
| ZLC | 7,281 | 7,753 | +472 |
| Southampton | 0 | 13,427 | +13,427 |
| Holyhead | 4,646 | 1,480 | -3,166 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39171090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sausage casings made from cellulose materials