Import/export HS code 39201040: Various plastic sheets
Other plastic sheets and films made from ethylene polymers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 28,170,535 |
| France | 24,342,117 |
| Italy | 18,663,245 |
| Lithuania | 7,589,172 |
| Canada | 6,446,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 14,012,980 | 14,157,555 | +144,575 |
| France | 12,347,544 | 11,994,573 | -352,971 |
| Italy | 10,344,040 | 8,319,205 | -2,024,835 |
| Lithuania | 3,821,188 | 3,767,984 | -53,204 |
| Canada | 3,789,896 | 2,656,734 | -1,133,162 |
| Germany | 3,165,120 | 2,762,007 | -403,113 |
| Turkey | 2,222,834 | 3,501,828 | +1,278,994 |
| India | 2,487,061 | 2,358,856 | -128,205 |
| Ireland | 2,546,778 | 1,702,027 | -844,751 |
| Portugal | 1,672,612 | 1,623,450 | -49,162 |
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 | 31,483,135 |
| France | 21,164,390 |
| Italy | 19,747,823 |
| Lithuania | 7,972,216 |
| Canada | 6,224,174 |
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 | 16,468,643 | 15,014,492 | -1,454,151 |
| France | 10,352,328 | 10,812,062 | +459,734 |
| Italy | 11,124,536 | 8,623,287 | -2,501,249 |
| Lithuania | 4,092,773 | 3,879,443 | -213,330 |
| Canada | 3,800,466 | 2,423,708 | -1,376,758 |
| Turkey | 2,192,561 | 3,501,420 | +1,308,859 |
| Germany | 2,956,643 | 2,491,800 | -464,843 |
| India | 2,487,061 | 2,361,923 | -125,138 |
| Portugal | 1,605,703 | 1,810,013 | +204,310 |
| China | 902,191 | 2,075,642 | +1,173,451 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
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 | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 5 | -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) | 87,280,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,518,602 |
| Other | 1,924,106 |
| Air transport | 1,197,259 |
| Road transport | 471,194 |
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) | 46,168,922 | 41,112,047 | -5,056,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,658,119 | 16,860,483 | +1,202,364 |
| Other | 1,090,014 | 834,092 | -255,922 |
| Air transport | 523,479 | 673,780 | +150,301 |
| Road transport | 245,806 | 225,388 | -20,418 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 4,482 | +4,482 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 47,779,928 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,234,715 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,939,795 |
| Portsmouth | 9,971,646 |
| Felixstowe | 8,063,313 |
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 | 23,773,509 | 24,006,419 | +232,910 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,492,744 | 4,741,971 | -2,750,773 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,957,159 | 3,982,636 | -2,974,523 |
| Portsmouth | 6,028,798 | 3,942,848 | -2,085,950 |
| Felixstowe | 3,851,279 | 4,212,034 | +360,755 |
| London | 2,759,437 | 3,771,994 | +1,012,557 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,773,021 | 2,404,257 | +631,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,499,078 | 2,647,676 | +1,148,598 |
| Southampton | 1,183,803 | 1,961,052 | +777,249 |
| Newhaven | 833,428 | 1,834,907 | +1,001,479 |
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 | 66 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 53 |
| 2025-11 | 60 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 50 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FLEXCON EUROPE LIMITED | 91 |
| EPSON TELFORD LIMITED | 79 |
| CLIFTON PACKAGING GROUP LIMITED | 77 |
| FLEXIPOL PACKAGING LIMITED | 58 |
| YORKSHIRE PACKAGING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 48 |
| MULTIVAC U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| SEALED AIR LIMITED | 48 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| SALTS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 47 |
| ROXANE UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 90 |
| 1m-15m | 88 |
| 15m-54m | 39 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 18,185,373 |
| Ireland | 17,045,708 |
| Belgium | 14,797,095 |
| Luxembourg | 10,460,221 |
| Netherlands | 5,191,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,273,582 | 8,911,791 | -361,791 |
| Ireland | 8,820,555 | 8,225,153 | -595,402 |
| Belgium | 11,690,133 | 3,106,962 | -8,583,171 |
| Luxembourg | 4,066,082 | 6,394,139 | +2,328,057 |
| Netherlands | 3,497,335 | 1,694,096 | -1,803,239 |
| Germany | 2,212,089 | 2,548,895 | +336,806 |
| Switzerland | 1,576,155 | 1,105,806 | -470,349 |
| Denmark | 845,781 | 1,518,773 | +672,992 |
| Malaysia | 1,215,834 | 644,988 | -570,846 |
| United States | 1,724,496 | 130,123 | -1,594,373 |
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 | 12,952,497 |
| Ireland | 26,106 |
| Portugal | 3,479 |
| Poland | 794 |
| Czechia | 204 |
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 | 6,466,643 | 6,485,854 | +19,211 |
| Ireland | 14,927 | 11,179 | -3,748 |
| Portugal | 2,774 | 705 | -2,069 |
| Poland | 794 | 0 | -794 |
| Czechia | 204 | 0 | -204 |
| China | 38 | 3 | -35 |
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) | 66,103,541 |
| Other | 13,168,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,684,614 |
| Air transport | 1,770,221 |
| Road transport | 3,563 |
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) | 36,751,438 | 29,352,103 | -7,399,335 |
| Other | 6,666,331 | 6,501,693 | -164,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,106,396 | 2,578,218 | -2,528,178 |
| Air transport | 810,118 | 960,103 | +149,985 |
| Road transport | 3,563 | 0 | -3,563 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,147,685 |
| 000 | 13,168,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,177,037 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,713,508 |
| Southampton | 1,532,526 |
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 | 34,174,031 | 25,973,654 | -8,200,377 |
| 000 | 6,666,331 | 6,501,693 | -164,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,250,925 | 1,926,112 | +675,187 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,155,886 | 557,622 | -598,264 |
| Southampton | 1,410,676 | 121,850 | -1,288,826 |
| Liverpool Docks | 788,478 | 563,417 | -225,061 |
| London Gateway Port | 450,506 | 738,311 | +287,805 |
| Holyhead | 471,735 | 335,174 | -136,561 |
| East Midlands Airport | 380,745 | 422,097 | +41,352 |
| Fishguard | 456,332 | 306,626 | -149,706 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39201040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plastic sheets and films made from ethylene polymers