Import/export HS code 39209921: Polyimide foil
Polyimide foil and strips, uncoated or coated with plastic, used in electronics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,155,349 |
| Luxembourg | 2,543,467 |
| Japan | 2,306,437 |
| China | 1,171,644 |
| Italy | 695,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,629,687 | 1,525,662 | -104,025 |
| Luxembourg | 1,439,130 | 1,104,337 | -334,793 |
| Japan | 1,611,664 | 694,773 | -916,891 |
| China | 314,320 | 857,324 | +543,004 |
| Italy | 270,103 | 425,448 | +155,345 |
| Lithuania | 206,444 | 438,086 | +231,642 |
| Germany | 115,586 | 295,213 | +179,627 |
| South Korea | 189,220 | 192,217 | +2,997 |
| France | 45,089 | 73,227 | +28,138 |
| Belgium | 46,717 | 0 | -46,717 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,567,519 |
| Japan | 2,329,495 |
| China | 1,254,905 |
| Luxembourg | 560,516 |
| Canada | 408,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,715,636 | 2,851,883 | +136,247 |
| Japan | 1,622,563 | 706,932 | -915,631 |
| China | 350,297 | 904,608 | +554,311 |
| Luxembourg | 546,499 | 14,017 | -532,482 |
| Canada | 0 | 408,073 | +408,073 |
| South Korea | 191,105 | 192,217 | +1,112 |
| Italy | 112,736 | 71,410 | -41,326 |
| Switzerland | 66,384 | 0 | -66,384 |
| Germany | 12,782 | 45,482 | +32,700 |
| United Kingdom | 42,084 | 5,490 | -36,594 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,319,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,564,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,104,019 |
| Other | 641,896 |
| Road transport | 12,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,090,596 | 2,229,332 | -861,264 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,863,187 | 1,701,258 | -161,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 784,938 | 1,319,081 | +534,143 |
| Other | 202,909 | 438,987 | +236,078 |
| Road transport | 12,860 | 0 | -12,860 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,970,821 |
| Dover | 2,833,024 |
| Southampton | 792,243 |
| 000 | 641,896 |
| Felixstowe | 520,146 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,596,966 | 1,373,855 | -1,223,111 |
| Dover | 1,302,922 | 1,530,102 | +227,180 |
| Southampton | 489,249 | 302,994 | -186,255 |
| 000 | 202,909 | 438,987 | +236,078 |
| Felixstowe | 257,031 | 263,115 | +6,084 |
| Eurotunnel | 308,463 | 208,908 | -99,555 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 426,414 | +426,414 |
| Birmingham Airport | 114,874 | 215,322 | +100,448 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 240,679 | +240,679 |
| Manchester Airport | 166,034 | 59,301 | -106,733 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MITSUI & CO. EUROPE LTD | 111 |
| PYROTEK ENGINEERING MATERIALS LIMITED | 50 |
| CCI EUROLAM LIMITED | 45 |
| CADILLAC PLASTIC LIMITED | 44 |
| XAAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 42 |
| MERLIN FLEX LIMITED | 42 |
| UK INSULATIONS LIMITED | 42 |
| AMPHENOL INVOTEC LIMITED | 34 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 29 |
| GRAPHIC PLC | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,619,124 |
| India | 1,237,237 |
| Germany | 1,123,264 |
| Mexico | 732,265 |
| Italy | 718,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,163,354 | 455,770 | -707,584 |
| India | 885,490 | 351,747 | -533,743 |
| Germany | 784,208 | 339,056 | -445,152 |
| Mexico | 345,805 | 386,460 | +40,655 |
| Italy | 200,006 | 518,399 | +318,393 |
| Denmark | 30,586 | 386,176 | +355,590 |
| China | 125,450 | 190,947 | +65,497 |
| Ireland | 134,014 | 164,432 | +30,418 |
| France | 148,412 | 136,330 | -12,082 |
| Spain | 102,434 | 147,229 | +44,795 |
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 | 27,474 |
| XU | 1,383 |
| Germany | 31 |
| China | 2 |
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 | 19,003 | 8,471 | -10,532 |
| XU | 1,303 | 80 | -1,223 |
| Germany | 31 | 0 | -31 |
| China | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,746,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,293,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,292,107 |
| Other | 28,890 |
| Road transport | 25,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,636,796 | 3,109,607 | -527,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,408,146 | 885,378 | -522,768 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 454,086 | 838,021 | +383,935 |
| Other | 20,339 | 8,551 | -11,788 |
| Road transport | 25,485 | 0 | -25,485 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,643,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,983,876 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,242,996 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,127,655 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 969,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,384,929 | 1,258,756 | -126,173 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 948,880 | 1,034,996 | +86,116 |
| London Gateway Port | 861,902 | 381,094 | -480,808 |
| London Stansted Airport | 759,191 | 368,464 | -390,727 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 316,420 | 653,114 | +336,694 |
| ZLC | 448,381 | 414,976 | -33,405 |
| Southampton | 270,076 | 341,230 | +71,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,455 | 119,859 | -23,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,667 | 81,568 | +14,901 |
| Felixstowe | 127,388 | 15,786 | -111,602 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39209921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Polyimide foil and strips, uncoated or coated with plastic, used in electronics