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 | 218,988,183 |
| Belgium | 18,445,905 |
| South Korea | 16,326,021 |
| Viet Nam | 15,661,345 |
| France | 14,186,342 |
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 | 118,262,465 | 100,725,718 | -17,536,747 |
| Belgium | 14,572,481 | 3,873,424 | -10,699,057 |
| South Korea | 8,518,854 | 7,807,167 | -711,687 |
| Viet Nam | 7,622,909 | 8,038,436 | +415,527 |
| France | 7,973,125 | 6,213,217 | -1,759,908 |
| Germany | 8,169,955 | 5,384,463 | -2,785,492 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,615,508 | 8,624,764 | +6,009,256 |
| Luxembourg | 2,655,187 | 3,497,907 | +842,720 |
| Turkey | 3,548,558 | 1,792,843 | -1,755,715 |
| Taiwan | 3,338,467 | 848,234 | -2,490,233 |
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 | 244,293,100 |
| South Korea | 18,122,291 |
| Viet Nam | 16,430,499 |
| France | 13,892,983 |
| Belgium | 13,465,775 |
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 | 129,724,049 | 114,569,051 | -15,154,998 |
| South Korea | 9,522,738 | 8,599,553 | -923,185 |
| Viet Nam | 7,882,653 | 8,547,846 | +665,193 |
| France | 8,120,549 | 5,772,434 | -2,348,115 |
| Belgium | 12,379,243 | 1,086,532 | -11,292,711 |
| Luxembourg | 2,413,677 | 3,230,242 | +816,565 |
| Turkey | 3,627,456 | 1,791,579 | -1,835,877 |
| Germany | 2,380,353 | 1,945,505 | -434,848 |
| United States | 2,191,127 | 1,588,959 | -602,168 |
| Sweden | 2,589,656 | 177,523 | -2,412,133 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 13 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 19 | +9 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
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) | 253,435,326 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,664,822 |
| Other | 21,296,701 |
| Air transport | 7,953,329 |
| 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) | 136,028,732 | 117,406,594 | -18,622,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,643,435 | 26,021,387 | -10,622,048 |
| Other | 12,642,279 | 8,654,422 | -3,987,857 |
| Air transport | 4,372,188 | 3,581,141 | -791,047 |
| 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 | 106,668,161 |
| Southampton | 90,288,059 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,044,020 |
| 000 | 21,296,701 |
| Dover | 19,715,786 |
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 | 58,730,697 | 47,937,464 | -10,793,233 |
| Southampton | 62,999,717 | 27,288,342 | -35,711,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,654,680 | 35,389,340 | +29,734,660 |
| 000 | 12,642,279 | 8,654,422 | -3,987,857 |
| Dover | 11,122,476 | 8,593,310 | -2,529,166 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,267,858 | 5,899,358 | -368,500 |
| London | 8,133,112 | 1,567,355 | -6,565,757 |
| Hull | 5,370,999 | 1,085,554 | -4,285,445 |
| Belfast Port | 2,885,301 | 2,885,038 | -263 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,246,277 | 2,733,037 | +486,760 |
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 | 99 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 85 |
| Specialised construction activities | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 16 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 58 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
| 2025-07 | 57 |
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 | 94 |
| CHARLESWATER LIMITED | 85 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 76 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 74 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 72 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 67 |
| TEKTURA LIMITED | 66 |
| COBA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 61 |
| POLYFLOR LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 123 |
| 54m+ | 72 |
| Other | 37 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
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 | 23,287,787 |
| Ireland | 15,686,435 |
| United States | 10,793,773 |
| France | 8,644,430 |
| Australia | 7,522,436 |
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 | 13,954,720 | 9,333,067 | -4,621,653 |
| Ireland | 7,151,722 | 8,534,713 | +1,382,991 |
| United States | 4,695,746 | 6,098,027 | +1,402,281 |
| France | 4,300,896 | 4,343,534 | +42,638 |
| Australia | 4,959,776 | 2,562,660 | -2,397,116 |
| Canada | 2,180,202 | 2,229,669 | +49,467 |
| Belgium | 1,949,429 | 1,931,456 | -17,973 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,863,188 | 1,862,472 | -716 |
| Spain | 1,616,011 | 1,889,959 | +273,948 |
| Norway | 1,596,086 | 1,834,063 | +237,977 |
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 | 3,505,400 |
| Switzerland | 1,399,010 |
| China | 863,775 |
| Belgium | 272,242 |
| 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 | 1,750,508 | 1,754,892 | +4,384 |
| Switzerland | 761,824 | 637,186 | -124,638 |
| China | 280,833 | 582,942 | +302,109 |
| Belgium | 165,791 | 106,451 | -59,340 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 110,510 | +110,510 |
| Ireland | 0 | 47,665 | +47,665 |
| XU | 3,859 | 40,117 | +36,258 |
| Turkey | 1,336 | 3,156 | +1,820 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,323 | +3,323 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,919 | +2,919 |
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) | 60,940,989 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,024,215 |
| Other | 6,253,861 |
| Air transport | 2,970,676 |
| Road transport | 72,355 |
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) | 35,834,739 | 25,106,250 | -10,728,489 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,541,030 | 30,483,185 | +942,155 |
| Other | 2,964,608 | 3,289,253 | +324,645 |
| Air transport | 1,419,773 | 1,550,903 | +131,130 |
| Road transport | 55,125 | 17,230 | -37,895 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,480,687 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,877,746 |
| Felixstowe | 11,356,834 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,070,346 |
| Southampton | 9,507,698 |
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 | 18,572,748 | 17,907,939 | -664,809 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,217,708 | 10,660,038 | -1,557,670 |
| Felixstowe | 9,015,352 | 2,341,482 | -6,673,870 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,915,559 | 5,154,787 | -760,772 |
| Southampton | 3,235,465 | 6,272,233 | +3,036,768 |
| Holyhead | 2,715,578 | 4,146,774 | +1,431,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,637,767 | 3,142,514 | -495,253 |
| 000 | 2,964,608 | 3,289,253 | +324,645 |
| Dover | 1,653,622 | 3,746,349 | +2,092,727 |
| Hull | 3,138,300 | 91,926 | -3,046,374 |
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