Import/export HS code 39181090: Various PVC coverings
Other types of plastic coverings made from PVC, not specified above
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 | 217,429,848 |
| Belgium | 17,663,082 |
| South Korea | 16,008,448 |
| Viet Nam | 15,531,989 |
| France | 13,765,315 |
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 | 118,031,328 | 99,398,520 | -18,632,808 |
| Belgium | 14,132,396 | 3,530,686 | -10,601,710 |
| South Korea | 7,838,236 | 8,170,212 | +331,976 |
| Viet Nam | 7,760,432 | 7,771,557 | +11,125 |
| France | 7,705,913 | 6,059,402 | -1,646,511 |
| Germany | 7,595,548 | 5,216,266 | -2,379,282 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,726,983 | 9,634,177 | +6,907,194 |
| Luxembourg | 2,826,321 | 3,540,448 | +714,127 |
| Turkey | 3,851,729 | 1,538,308 | -2,313,421 |
| Taiwan | 3,324,250 | 1,225,615 | -2,098,635 |
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 | 244,088,370 |
| South Korea | 17,668,673 |
| Viet Nam | 16,324,743 |
| France | 13,369,846 |
| Belgium | 12,485,652 |
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 | 129,377,380 | 114,710,990 | -14,666,390 |
| South Korea | 8,707,249 | 8,961,424 | +254,175 |
| Viet Nam | 8,038,065 | 8,286,678 | +248,613 |
| France | 7,779,421 | 5,590,425 | -2,188,996 |
| Belgium | 11,743,513 | 742,139 | -11,001,374 |
| Luxembourg | 2,546,565 | 3,241,055 | +694,490 |
| Turkey | 3,930,627 | 1,537,044 | -2,393,583 |
| Germany | 2,486,365 | 1,756,158 | -730,207 |
| United States | 2,096,781 | 1,529,499 | -567,282 |
| Poland | 819,963 | 1,646,590 | +826,627 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 19 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 14 | +7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
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) | 253,704,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,925,208 |
| Other | 20,268,914 |
| Air transport | 7,757,199 |
| Road transport | 79,116 |
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) | 134,293,589 | 119,410,816 | -14,882,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,395,514 | 25,529,694 | -9,865,820 |
| Other | 13,430,765 | 6,838,149 | -6,592,616 |
| Air transport | 4,403,725 | 3,353,474 | -1,050,251 |
| Road transport | 50,087 | 29,029 | -21,058 |
| Rail transport | 1,604 | 0 | -1,604 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 107,066,559 |
| Southampton | 86,337,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,473,054 |
| 000 | 20,268,914 |
| Dover | 18,975,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 59,774,721 | 47,291,838 | -12,482,883 |
| Southampton | 60,239,332 | 26,098,127 | -34,141,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,702,424 | 38,770,630 | +33,068,206 |
| 000 | 13,430,765 | 6,838,149 | -6,592,616 |
| Dover | 10,351,411 | 8,623,990 | -1,727,421 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,469,433 | 5,748,239 | -721,194 |
| London | 7,301,413 | 1,491,742 | -5,809,671 |
| Hull | 5,172,411 | 988,328 | -4,184,083 |
| Belfast Port | 2,559,977 | 2,801,557 | +241,580 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,744,235 | 2,438,435 | -305,800 |
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 | 100 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 86 |
| Specialised construction activities | 26 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 58 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILLIKEN INDUSTRIALS LIMITED | 104 |
| MURASPEC DECORATIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 95 |
| CHARLESWATER LIMITED | 85 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 76 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 75 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 73 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 67 |
| TEKTURA LIMITED | 66 |
| COBA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 62 |
| POLYFLOR LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 124 |
| 54m+ | 69 |
| Other | 39 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 22,812,457 |
| Ireland | 15,963,140 |
| United States | 10,905,711 |
| France | 8,516,047 |
| Australia | 6,495,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,273,668 | 9,538,789 | -3,734,879 |
| Ireland | 7,132,096 | 8,831,044 | +1,698,948 |
| United States | 4,801,019 | 6,104,692 | +1,303,673 |
| France | 4,325,389 | 4,190,658 | -134,731 |
| Australia | 3,737,372 | 2,757,865 | -979,507 |
| Canada | 2,067,482 | 2,360,255 | +292,773 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,774,257 | 2,169,458 | +395,201 |
| Belgium | 1,895,849 | 1,910,240 | +14,391 |
| South Africa | 1,778,067 | 1,787,033 | +8,966 |
| Norway | 1,630,517 | 1,878,249 | +247,732 |
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 | 3,434,155 |
| Switzerland | 1,354,183 |
| China | 965,396 |
| Belgium | 264,236 |
| Viet Nam | 110,510 |
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 | 1,753,090 | 1,681,065 | -72,025 |
| Switzerland | 782,432 | 571,751 | -210,681 |
| China | 278,921 | 686,475 | +407,554 |
| Belgium | 162,875 | 101,361 | -61,514 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 110,510 | +110,510 |
| Ireland | 0 | 47,665 | +47,665 |
| Turkey | 1,404 | 3,088 | +1,684 |
| Netherlands | 1,369 | 1,954 | +585 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,919 | +2,919 |
| France | 347 | 0 | -347 |
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) | 60,589,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,363,243 |
| Other | 6,231,296 |
| Air transport | 2,903,701 |
| Road transport | 69,830 |
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) | 29,572,364 | 31,017,409 | +1,445,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,921,784 | 26,441,459 | -6,480,325 |
| Other | 2,985,353 | 3,245,943 | +260,590 |
| Air transport | 1,520,483 | 1,383,218 | -137,265 |
| Road transport | 54,352 | 15,478 | -38,874 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,323,491 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,142,344 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,919,418 |
| Felixstowe | 10,179,440 |
| Southampton | 9,793,885 |
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 | 18,495,516 | 17,827,975 | -667,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,524,312 | 11,618,032 | +93,720 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,768,616 | 5,150,802 | -617,814 |
| Felixstowe | 8,091,528 | 2,087,912 | -6,003,616 |
| Southampton | 3,412,216 | 6,381,669 | +2,969,453 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,540,716 | 3,849,020 | +308,304 |
| Holyhead | 2,557,315 | 4,602,009 | +2,044,694 |
| 000 | 2,985,353 | 3,245,943 | +260,590 |
| Dover | 1,655,665 | 3,854,455 | +2,198,790 |
| Hull | 2,784,214 | 95,269 | -2,688,945 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39181090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of plastic coverings made from PVC, not specified above