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 | 3,279,692 |
| Luxembourg | 2,592,202 |
| Japan | 2,306,437 |
| China | 1,209,070 |
| Italy | 698,008 |
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 | 1,673,371 | 1,606,321 | -67,050 |
| Luxembourg | 1,418,183 | 1,174,019 | -244,164 |
| Japan | 2,187,216 | 119,221 | -2,067,995 |
| China | 348,539 | 860,531 | +511,992 |
| Italy | 266,819 | 431,189 | +164,370 |
| Lithuania | 209,544 | 435,905 | +226,361 |
| Germany | 113,795 | 296,355 | +182,560 |
| South Korea | 202,326 | 188,384 | -13,942 |
| France | 36,297 | 89,189 | +52,892 |
| 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 | 5,934,979 |
| Japan | 2,329,495 |
| China | 1,298,774 |
| Luxembourg | 445,100 |
| 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 | 2,896,681 | 3,038,298 | +141,617 |
| Japan | 2,198,115 | 131,380 | -2,066,735 |
| China | 384,516 | 914,258 | +529,742 |
| Luxembourg | 431,083 | 14,017 | -417,066 |
| Canada | 0 | 408,073 | +408,073 |
| South Korea | 204,211 | 188,384 | -15,827 |
| Italy | 66,560 | 71,410 | +4,850 |
| Switzerland | 63,349 | 0 | -63,349 |
| Germany | 10,991 | 45,482 | +34,491 |
| United Kingdom | 44,038 | 3,536 | -40,502 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -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 | 5,252,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,643,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,338,235 |
| Other | 642,815 |
| 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 | 3,665,232 | 1,587,546 | -2,077,686 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,834,841 | 1,809,072 | -25,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 872,600 | 1,465,635 | +593,035 |
| Other | 206,009 | 436,806 | +230,797 |
| 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 | 3,890,612 |
| Dover | 2,864,692 |
| Southampton | 957,317 |
| 000 | 642,815 |
| Felixstowe | 548,771 |
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 | 3,109,370 | 781,242 | -2,328,128 |
| Dover | 1,267,914 | 1,596,778 | +328,864 |
| Southampton | 534,390 | 422,927 | -111,463 |
| 000 | 206,009 | 436,806 | +230,797 |
| Felixstowe | 295,420 | 253,351 | -42,069 |
| Eurotunnel | 315,125 | 200,455 | -114,670 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 428,858 | +428,858 |
| Birmingham Airport | 158,858 | 172,605 | +13,747 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 240,679 | +240,679 |
| London Stansted Airport | 117,155 | 109,067 | -8,088 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MITSUI & CO. EUROPE LTD | 112 |
| PYROTEK ENGINEERING MATERIALS LIMITED | 51 |
| CCI EUROLAM LIMITED | 46 |
| CADILLAC PLASTIC LIMITED | 45 |
| MERLIN FLEX LIMITED | 43 |
| UK INSULATIONS LIMITED | 43 |
| XAAR TECHNOLOGY 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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 1,616,401 |
| India | 1,235,770 |
| Germany | 1,098,968 |
| Mexico | 762,638 |
| Italy | 676,021 |
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 | 1,211,480 | 404,921 | -806,559 |
| India | 884,503 | 351,267 | -533,236 |
| Germany | 746,825 | 352,143 | -394,682 |
| Mexico | 360,981 | 401,657 | +40,676 |
| Italy | 308,503 | 367,518 | +59,015 |
| Denmark | 26,639 | 384,230 | +357,591 |
| China | 125,273 | 187,701 | +62,428 |
| Ireland | 126,085 | 164,624 | +38,539 |
| France | 168,413 | 117,965 | -50,448 |
| United Arab Emirates | 94,748 | 156,534 | +61,786 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 6,695,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,269,077 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,258,490 |
| Other | 28,890 |
| Road transport | 17,730 |
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 | 3,797,568 | 2,898,068 | -899,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,382,638 | 886,439 | -496,199 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 445,498 | 812,992 | +367,494 |
| Other | 20,339 | 8,551 | -11,788 |
| Road transport | 17,730 | 0 | -17,730 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,671,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,938,105 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,228,506 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,100,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 944,861 |
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 | 1,453,799 | 1,217,559 | -236,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,010,400 | 927,705 | -82,695 |
| London Gateway Port | 847,412 | 381,094 | -466,318 |
| London Stansted Airport | 754,601 | 345,501 | -409,100 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 303,556 | 641,305 | +337,749 |
| ZLC | 470,487 | 379,999 | -90,488 |
| Southampton | 265,065 | 341,230 | +76,165 |
| Liverpool Docks | 137,152 | 119,859 | -17,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,577 | 80,719 | +12,142 |
| 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