Import/export HS code 392043: Plastic sheets with plasticizers
Plastic sheets containing 6% or more plasticizers for flexibility
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 67,332,542 |
| France | 31,867,420 |
| Italy | 11,184,913 |
| China | 10,744,835 |
| Belgium | 9,373,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 35,107,603 | 32,224,939 | -2,882,664 |
| France | 16,960,946 | 14,906,474 | -2,054,472 |
| Italy | 6,910,212 | 4,274,701 | -2,635,511 |
| China | 5,739,784 | 5,005,051 | -734,733 |
| Belgium | 4,510,768 | 4,862,741 | +351,973 |
| Spain | 3,062,698 | 3,447,878 | +385,180 |
| Netherlands | 2,906,977 | 2,795,978 | -110,999 |
| Taiwan | 1,921,444 | 2,910,578 | +989,134 |
| Turkey | 2,260,168 | 1,661,429 | -598,739 |
| Switzerland | 1,892,294 | 2,019,346 | +127,052 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 76,831,031 |
| France | 26,888,296 |
| Italy | 11,765,992 |
| China | 11,761,647 |
| Spain | 10,545,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 40,144,952 | 36,686,079 | -3,458,873 |
| France | 14,032,881 | 12,855,415 | -1,177,466 |
| Italy | 7,018,503 | 4,747,489 | -2,271,014 |
| China | 6,291,412 | 5,470,235 | -821,177 |
| Spain | 4,873,405 | 5,672,200 | +798,795 |
| Taiwan | 1,947,158 | 2,944,418 | +997,260 |
| Sweden | 1,759,555 | 2,442,053 | +682,498 |
| Turkey | 2,309,839 | 1,657,483 | -652,356 |
| Switzerland | 1,801,576 | 1,242,746 | -558,830 |
| Czechia | 1,253,540 | 1,431,241 | +177,701 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Lancashire | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 8 | -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) | 134,308,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,143,468 |
| Air transport | 5,306,185 |
| Other | 2,884,621 |
| Road transport | 1,425,806 |
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) | 70,395,437 | 63,913,408 | -6,482,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,854,667 | 13,288,801 | +434,134 |
| Air transport | 2,303,886 | 3,002,299 | +698,413 |
| Other | 1,625,152 | 1,259,469 | -365,683 |
| Road transport | 1,193,512 | 232,294 | -961,218 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 81,719,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,094,002 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,341,439 |
| Southampton | 10,646,295 |
| Felixstowe | 8,475,953 |
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 | 39,591,770 | 42,127,849 | +2,536,079 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,727,806 | 9,366,196 | -361,610 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,788,961 | 6,552,478 | -4,236,483 |
| Southampton | 5,617,000 | 5,029,295 | -587,705 |
| Felixstowe | 4,782,074 | 3,693,879 | -1,088,195 |
| London | 1,781,856 | 2,634,823 | +852,967 |
| Killingholme | 2,880,676 | 320,926 | -2,559,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,552,156 | 1,349,568 | -202,588 |
| 000 | 1,625,152 | 1,259,469 | -365,683 |
| Portsmouth | 904,405 | 1,602,734 | +698,329 |
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 | 73 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 40 |
| Other manufacturing | 38 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 63 |
| 2025-10 | 72 |
| 2025-09 | 58 |
| 2025-08 | 62 |
| 2025-07 | 61 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRYTAC EUROPE LIMITED | 86 |
| THE AMTICO COMPANY LIMITED | 71 |
| METAMARK (UK) LIMITED | 66 |
| DAVID CLOUTING LIMITED | 58 |
| KAY PREMIUM MARKING FILMS LIMITED | 56 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 54 |
| RENOLIT UK LIMITED | 49 |
| SPANDEX LIMITED | 49 |
| FLEXIBLE REINFORCEMENTS LIMITED | 48 |
| MELITTA UK LTD. | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 98 |
| 54m+ | 71 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 16,257,270 |
| Ireland | 13,550,987 |
| United States | 13,183,700 |
| Germany | 7,715,104 |
| France | 7,149,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,179,940 | 7,077,330 | -2,102,610 |
| Ireland | 6,760,548 | 6,790,439 | +29,891 |
| United States | 7,209,590 | 5,974,110 | -1,235,480 |
| Germany | 4,681,275 | 3,033,829 | -1,647,446 |
| France | 3,195,914 | 3,953,745 | +757,831 |
| Norway | 1,922,837 | 3,055,506 | +1,132,669 |
| Poland | 2,404,155 | 2,430,259 | +26,104 |
| Netherlands | 2,919,191 | 1,785,514 | -1,133,677 |
| Italy | 1,379,218 | 1,966,056 | +586,838 |
| Australia | 1,063,118 | 528,353 | -534,765 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 430,527 |
| XI | 305,202 |
| France | 143,235 |
| Germany | 91,918 |
| Spain | 7,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 209,650 | 220,877 | +11,227 |
| XI | 151,686 | 153,516 | +1,830 |
| France | 103,744 | 39,491 | -64,253 |
| Germany | 58,395 | 33,523 | -24,872 |
| Spain | 4,440 | 3,324 | -1,116 |
| Belgium | 4,138 | 2,936 | -1,202 |
| Ireland | 2,428 | 687 | -1,741 |
| Italy | 767 | 1,848 | +1,081 |
| Portugal | 260 | 136 | -124 |
| China | 316 | 10 | -306 |
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) | 59,781,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,968,214 |
| Air transport | 1,885,311 |
| Other | 992,642 |
| Road transport | 2,407 |
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) | 28,685,136 | 31,096,020 | +2,410,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,402,418 | 10,565,796 | -5,836,622 |
| Air transport | 1,126,873 | 758,438 | -368,435 |
| Other | 536,235 | 456,407 | -79,828 |
| Road transport | 2,407 | 0 | -2,407 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,907,462 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,399,956 |
| Southampton | 12,560,435 |
| Heysham | 9,737,572 |
| Hull | 4,576,701 |
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 | 15,455,060 | 15,452,402 | -2,658 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,401,974 | 6,997,982 | -1,403,992 |
| Southampton | 6,542,577 | 6,017,858 | -524,719 |
| Heysham | 4,796,019 | 4,941,553 | +145,534 |
| Hull | 2,673,884 | 1,902,817 | -771,067 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,881,780 | 1,632,210 | -249,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,432,279 | 1,875,392 | +443,113 |
| Holyhead | 852,417 | 955,129 | +102,712 |
| Dover | 669,268 | 1,103,455 | +434,187 |
| Felixstowe | 1,136,086 | 332,342 | -803,744 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 392043
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic sheets containing 6% or more plasticizers for flexibility