Import/export HS code 39201040: Various plastic sheets
Other plastic sheets and films made from ethylene polymers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 28,429,379 |
| France | 24,033,309 |
| Italy | 18,668,418 |
| Lithuania | 7,530,937 |
| Canada | 6,541,955 |
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 | 13,947,243 | 14,482,136 | +534,893 |
| France | 11,801,851 | 12,231,458 | +429,607 |
| Italy | 10,386,805 | 8,281,613 | -2,105,192 |
| Lithuania | 3,815,240 | 3,715,697 | -99,543 |
| Canada | 3,741,191 | 2,800,764 | -940,427 |
| Germany | 3,267,816 | 2,540,951 | -726,865 |
| Turkey | 2,180,515 | 3,276,235 | +1,095,720 |
| India | 2,508,235 | 2,391,936 | -116,299 |
| Ireland | 2,557,019 | 1,679,294 | -877,725 |
| Portugal | 1,411,201 | 1,739,978 | +328,777 |
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 | 31,669,686 |
| France | 20,974,317 |
| Italy | 19,754,177 |
| Lithuania | 7,914,133 |
| Canada | 6,553,776 |
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 | 16,365,560 | 15,304,126 | -1,061,434 |
| France | 9,913,324 | 11,060,993 | +1,147,669 |
| Italy | 11,023,693 | 8,730,484 | -2,293,209 |
| Lithuania | 4,046,338 | 3,867,795 | -178,543 |
| Canada | 3,751,761 | 2,802,015 | -949,746 |
| Turkey | 2,184,962 | 3,236,661 | +1,051,699 |
| Germany | 3,038,980 | 2,355,212 | -683,768 |
| India | 2,508,235 | 2,395,003 | -113,232 |
| Portugal | 1,344,292 | 1,926,541 | +582,249 |
| Poland | 2,367,071 | 753,315 | -1,613,756 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
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 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 6 | +4 |
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) | 87,184,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,494,908 |
| Other | 1,910,012 |
| Air transport | 1,192,033 |
| Road transport | 484,552 |
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) | 45,484,399 | 41,700,468 | -3,783,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,718,418 | 16,776,490 | +1,058,072 |
| Other | 1,133,975 | 776,037 | -357,938 |
| Air transport | 490,327 | 701,706 | +211,379 |
| Road transport | 263,722 | 220,830 | -42,892 |
| 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 | 47,351,916 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,253,169 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,970,398 |
| Portsmouth | 10,240,462 |
| Felixstowe | 8,009,838 |
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 | 23,022,654 | 24,329,262 | +1,306,608 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,175,085 | 5,078,084 | -2,097,001 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,982,379 | 3,988,019 | -2,994,360 |
| Portsmouth | 6,042,373 | 4,198,089 | -1,844,284 |
| Felixstowe | 3,767,953 | 4,241,885 | +473,932 |
| London | 2,907,122 | 3,668,069 | +760,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,836,474 | 2,238,118 | +401,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,385,407 | 2,631,655 | +1,246,248 |
| Southampton | 1,198,241 | 1,881,484 | +683,243 |
| Hull | 1,992,806 | 668,900 | -1,323,906 |
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 | 68 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Other manufacturing | 26 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 60 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 50 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
| 2025-07 | 52 |
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 | 78 |
| CLIFTON PACKAGING GROUP LIMITED | 77 |
| FLEXIPOL PACKAGING LIMITED | 57 |
| YORKSHIRE PACKAGING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 47 |
| MULTIVAC U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| SEALED AIR LIMITED | 47 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| SALTS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 46 |
| ROXANE UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 89 |
| 54m+ | 87 |
| 15m-54m | 39 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | 18,368,091 |
| Ireland | 17,022,939 |
| Belgium | 16,291,746 |
| Luxembourg | 9,559,145 |
| Netherlands | 5,238,767 |
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 | 9,291,869 | 9,076,222 | -215,647 |
| Ireland | 8,580,078 | 8,442,861 | -137,217 |
| Belgium | 13,000,819 | 3,290,927 | -9,709,892 |
| Luxembourg | 3,323,221 | 6,235,924 | +2,912,703 |
| Netherlands | 3,593,280 | 1,645,487 | -1,947,793 |
| Germany | 2,154,208 | 2,601,493 | +447,285 |
| Switzerland | 1,599,431 | 1,119,737 | -479,694 |
| Denmark | 809,771 | 1,494,800 | +685,029 |
| Malaysia | 1,137,291 | 723,531 | -413,760 |
| United States | 687,103 | 1,163,207 | +476,104 |
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 | 12,916,519 |
| XU | 185,243 |
| Ireland | 28,360 |
| Portugal | 3,446 |
| Poland | 794 |
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 | 6,433,411 | 6,483,108 | +49,697 |
| XU | 180,984 | 4,259 | -176,725 |
| Ireland | 17,165 | 11,195 | -5,970 |
| Portugal | 2,703 | 743 | -1,960 |
| Poland | 794 | 0 | -794 |
| Czechia | 238 | 0 | -238 |
| China | 37 | 4 | -33 |
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) | 66,958,344 |
| Other | 13,134,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,707,099 |
| Air transport | 1,766,556 |
| 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) | 37,108,331 | 29,850,013 | -7,258,318 |
| Other | 6,635,332 | 6,499,309 | -136,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,037,737 | 3,669,362 | -368,375 |
| Air transport | 789,274 | 977,282 | +188,008 |
| 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 | 60,909,586 |
| 000 | 13,134,641 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,116,545 |
| 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 | 34,728,965 | 26,180,621 | -8,548,344 |
| 000 | 6,635,332 | 6,499,309 | -136,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,200,657 | 1,915,888 | +715,231 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,077,343 | 636,165 | -441,178 |
| Southampton | 325,528 | 1,206,998 | +881,470 |
| Liverpool Docks | 807,011 | 543,518 | -263,493 |
| London Gateway Port | 450,506 | 694,550 | +244,044 |
| Holyhead | 332,428 | 488,636 | +156,208 |
| East Midlands Airport | 336,412 | 434,738 | +98,326 |
| Fishguard | 387,433 | 375,525 | -11,908 |
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