Import/export HS code 39206290: Thick PET sheets
PET sheets thicker than 0.35mm
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 34,806,625 |
| Netherlands | 18,716,944 |
| United States | 5,899,817 |
| Austria | 5,684,220 |
| Lithuania | 5,414,919 |
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 | 17,554,266 | 17,252,359 | -301,907 |
| Netherlands | 8,943,784 | 9,773,160 | +829,376 |
| United States | 3,568,005 | 2,331,812 | -1,236,193 |
| Austria | 1,983,964 | 3,700,256 | +1,716,292 |
| Lithuania | 2,999,723 | 2,415,196 | -584,527 |
| Turkey | 1,445,873 | 3,372,097 | +1,926,224 |
| Spain | 2,659,002 | 1,911,714 | -747,288 |
| India | 2,210,437 | 2,171,232 | -39,205 |
| China | 1,976,242 | 2,228,781 | +252,539 |
| Italy | 1,962,324 | 2,058,722 | +96,398 |
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 | 32,158,561 |
| Netherlands | 16,763,793 |
| United States | 6,573,296 |
| Poland | 6,560,684 |
| Lithuania | 5,382,384 |
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 | 15,815,581 | 16,342,980 | +527,399 |
| Netherlands | 7,536,924 | 9,226,869 | +1,689,945 |
| United States | 3,794,467 | 2,778,829 | -1,015,638 |
| Poland | 3,712,067 | 2,848,617 | -863,450 |
| Lithuania | 3,041,465 | 2,340,919 | -700,546 |
| Turkey | 1,446,055 | 3,422,883 | +1,976,828 |
| Spain | 2,705,773 | 1,883,262 | -822,511 |
| India | 2,265,011 | 2,234,561 | -30,450 |
| China | 2,093,766 | 2,376,357 | +282,591 |
| Italy | 2,404,708 | 1,953,265 | -451,443 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 23 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 9 | -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) | 84,290,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,847,646 |
| Air transport | 6,283,936 |
| Other | 1,740,183 |
| Road transport | 486,822 |
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) | 43,408,732 | 40,881,380 | -2,527,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,764,052 | 15,083,594 | +4,319,542 |
| Air transport | 3,977,621 | 2,306,315 | -1,671,306 |
| Other | 735,355 | 1,004,828 | +269,473 |
| Road transport | 229,550 | 257,272 | +27,722 |
| Rail transport | 24,420 | 0 | -24,420 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,844,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,948,994 |
| Felixstowe | 11,127,617 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,530,482 |
| Hull | 7,424,318 |
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 | 16,700,229 | 17,143,841 | +443,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,685,622 | 12,263,372 | +2,577,750 |
| Felixstowe | 4,616,291 | 6,511,326 | +1,895,035 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,252,160 | 3,278,322 | -973,838 |
| Hull | 4,922,246 | 2,502,072 | -2,420,174 |
| Harwich | 3,250,521 | 1,705,652 | -1,544,869 |
| Southampton | 1,581,221 | 3,118,247 | +1,537,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,914,713 | 1,651,490 | -263,223 |
| London | 1,362,607 | 1,828,796 | +466,189 |
| Newhaven | 990,321 | 1,422,536 | +432,215 |
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 | 61 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 57 |
| Other manufacturing | 48 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 30 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 73 |
| 2025-10 | 80 |
| 2025-09 | 65 |
| 2025-08 | 79 |
| 2025-07 | 90 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PAR-PAK EUROPE LIMITED | 68 |
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | 64 |
| ROSCOLAB LIMITED | 58 |
| SIGNODE UK LTD | 58 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 49 |
| GORDIAN STRAPPING LIMITED | 48 |
| FROMM PACKAGING LIMITED | 48 |
| T.J.SMITH AND NEPHEW,LIMITED | 47 |
| PLASTIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
| MULTIVAC U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 134 |
| 54m+ | 106 |
| 15m-54m | 53 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,252,560 |
| Germany | 3,170,876 |
| Poland | 3,083,173 |
| Denmark | 1,469,377 |
| India | 725,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,835,236 | 1,417,324 | -417,912 |
| Germany | 2,636,579 | 534,297 | -2,102,282 |
| Poland | 2,246,580 | 836,593 | -1,409,987 |
| Denmark | 644,270 | 825,107 | +180,837 |
| India | 719,516 | 6,325 | -713,191 |
| Belgium | 245,038 | 288,853 | +43,815 |
| South Africa | 72,826 | 443,066 | +370,240 |
| United States | 261,305 | 234,931 | -26,374 |
| Netherlands | 293,880 | 192,318 | -101,562 |
| China | 223,523 | 171,450 | -52,073 |
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 | 1,365,798 |
| France | 1,133,913 |
| XI | 58,315 |
| Poland | 5,775 |
| Austria | 1,135 |
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 | 604,713 | 761,085 | +156,372 |
| France | 547,582 | 586,331 | +38,749 |
| XI | 2,111 | 56,204 | +54,093 |
| Poland | 2,909 | 2,866 | -43 |
| Austria | 923 | 212 | -711 |
| United States | 9 | 59 | +50 |
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) | 10,183,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,913,804 |
| Other | 2,565,004 |
| Air transport | 709,898 |
| Road transport | 4,801 |
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) | 7,162,879 | 3,020,291 | -4,142,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,955,160 | 958,644 | -996,516 |
| Other | 1,158,247 | 1,406,757 | +248,510 |
| Air transport | 339,915 | 369,983 | +30,068 |
| Road transport | 4,801 | 0 | -4,801 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,537,737 |
| 000 | 2,565,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,161,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 946,319 |
| Felixstowe | 703,937 |
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 | 4,054,456 | 1,483,281 | -2,571,175 |
| 000 | 1,158,247 | 1,406,757 | +248,510 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,580,580 | 580,678 | -999,902 |
| London Gateway Port | 447,905 | 498,414 | +50,509 |
| Felixstowe | 633,582 | 70,355 | -563,227 |
| Fishguard | 402,223 | 155,286 | -246,937 |
| Milford | 376,438 | 166,254 | -210,184 |
| Holyhead | 229,231 | 233,663 | +4,432 |
| Liverpool Docks | 269,377 | 140,955 | -128,422 |
| Heysham | 184,350 | 194,201 | +9,851 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39206290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: PET sheets thicker than 0.35mm