Import/export HS code 39209959: Various plastic sheets
Other plastic sheets and films made of specialized materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 20,281,840 |
| Poland | 8,259,623 |
| Japan | 7,287,441 |
| Germany | 6,162,534 |
| Luxembourg | 4,605,173 |
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 | 16,158,864 | 4,122,976 | -12,035,888 |
| Poland | 4,672,383 | 3,587,240 | -1,085,143 |
| Japan | 6,095,017 | 1,192,424 | -4,902,593 |
| Germany | 3,366,933 | 2,795,601 | -571,332 |
| Luxembourg | 2,970,766 | 1,634,407 | -1,336,359 |
| China | 533,970 | 927,596 | +393,626 |
| Belgium | 401,268 | 492,798 | +91,530 |
| Netherlands | 301,765 | 515,802 | +214,037 |
| France | 509,439 | 304,770 | -204,669 |
| Switzerland | 368,944 | 277,640 | -91,304 |
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 | 29,661,766 |
| Japan | 7,378,222 |
| Luxembourg | 4,805,401 |
| Germany | 4,564,144 |
| China | 1,503,732 |
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 | 21,228,809 | 8,432,957 | -12,795,852 |
| Japan | 6,161,353 | 1,216,869 | -4,944,484 |
| Luxembourg | 3,172,805 | 1,632,596 | -1,540,209 |
| Germany | 2,496,277 | 2,067,867 | -428,410 |
| China | 550,538 | 953,194 | +402,656 |
| Poland | 1,023,008 | 326,059 | -696,949 |
| France | 438,174 | 517,865 | +79,691 |
| Belgium | 380,087 | 425,388 | +45,301 |
| Italy | 323,414 | 353,466 | +30,052 |
| Netherlands | 355,549 | 286,499 | -69,050 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
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 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
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) | 20,821,374 |
| Air transport | 14,502,402 |
| Other | 11,977,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,345,394 |
| Rail transport | 25,899 |
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) | 11,698,471 | 9,122,903 | -2,575,568 |
| Air transport | 9,928,989 | 4,573,413 | -5,355,576 |
| Other | 11,375,796 | 602,174 | -10,773,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,735,327 | 2,610,067 | -1,125,260 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 25,899 | +25,899 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 11,977,970 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,475,485 |
| Dover | 8,286,237 |
| Harwich | 6,697,642 |
| Southampton | 2,855,992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 11,375,796 | 602,174 | -10,773,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,278,061 | 3,197,424 | -5,080,637 |
| Dover | 5,316,621 | 2,969,616 | -2,347,005 |
| Harwich | 3,263,917 | 3,433,725 | +169,808 |
| Southampton | 1,560,673 | 1,295,319 | -265,354 |
| Killingholme | 1,626,660 | 853,468 | -773,192 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,193,571 | 1,119,155 | -74,416 |
| Felixstowe | 614,955 | 850,439 | +235,484 |
| Manchester Airport | 809,599 | 617,443 | -192,156 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 388,002 | 305,915 | -82,087 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Scientific research and development | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 1,426,771 |
| France | 1,355,163 |
| Germany | 985,692 |
| India | 851,883 |
| Ireland | 842,101 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 794,662 | 632,109 | -162,553 |
| France | 763,509 | 591,654 | -171,855 |
| Germany | 573,924 | 411,768 | -162,156 |
| India | 438,619 | 413,264 | -25,355 |
| Ireland | 357,452 | 484,649 | +127,197 |
| United States | 425,947 | 358,686 | -67,261 |
| Spain | 307,288 | 414,581 | +107,293 |
| Italy | 298,365 | 331,732 | +33,367 |
| Luxembourg | 399,551 | 188,475 | -211,076 |
| United Arab Emirates | 170,888 | 310,428 | +139,540 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 180 |
| India | 111 |
| Austria | 77 |
| China | 3 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 180 | 0 | -180 |
| India | 70 | 41 | -29 |
| Austria | 0 | 77 | +77 |
| China | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 4,895,594 |
| Air transport | 4,197,135 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,282,696 |
| Road transport | 18,823 |
| Other | 371 |
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) | 2,713,909 | 2,181,685 | -532,224 |
| Air transport | 1,660,329 | 2,536,806 | +876,477 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,781,013 | 1,501,683 | -279,330 |
| Road transport | 18,823 | 0 | -18,823 |
| Other | 250 | 121 | -129 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,331,472 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,928,338 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,524,628 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,199,475 |
| Southampton | 1,020,522 |
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 | 2,396,901 | 1,934,571 | -462,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 851,317 | 1,077,021 | +225,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 521,716 | 1,002,912 | +481,196 |
| London Gateway Port | 510,557 | 688,918 | +178,361 |
| Southampton | 487,318 | 533,204 | +45,886 |
| Felixstowe | 456,643 | 130,535 | -326,108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 375,132 | 211,580 | -163,552 |
| ZLC | 102,745 | 194,660 | +91,915 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,824 | 183,784 | +106,960 |
| Manchester Airport | 124,537 | 77,282 | -47,255 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39209959
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other plastic sheets and films made of specialized materials