Import/export HS code 39211310: Flexible polyurethane sheets
Flexible plastic sheets made from polyurethane, ideal for cushioning and protective applications
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.
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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 | 14,362,686 |
| France | 8,528,565 |
| Italy | 7,583,150 |
| Netherlands | 6,463,893 |
| United States | 3,791,619 |
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 | 6,708,845 | 7,653,841 | +944,996 |
| France | 5,024,592 | 3,503,973 | -1,520,619 |
| Italy | 4,178,657 | 3,404,493 | -774,164 |
| Netherlands | 3,280,546 | 3,183,347 | -97,199 |
| United States | 2,057,555 | 1,734,064 | -323,491 |
| Belgium | 1,869,554 | 1,448,029 | -421,525 |
| China | 2,700,933 | 589,922 | -2,111,011 |
| Poland | 1,510,841 | 1,024,546 | -486,295 |
| Turkey | 1,235,552 | 1,177,393 | -58,159 |
| Ireland | 1,358,559 | 835,967 | -522,592 |
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 | 13,924,023 |
| Belgium | 8,267,154 |
| Italy | 7,618,389 |
| United States | 4,572,768 |
| Netherlands | 3,974,689 |
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 | 6,708,180 | 7,215,843 | +507,663 |
| Belgium | 4,613,842 | 3,653,312 | -960,530 |
| Italy | 4,172,180 | 3,446,209 | -725,971 |
| United States | 2,613,123 | 1,959,645 | -653,478 |
| Netherlands | 1,870,031 | 2,104,658 | +234,627 |
| China | 2,870,957 | 656,849 | -2,214,108 |
| Poland | 1,532,738 | 1,012,813 | -519,925 |
| France | 1,542,311 | 929,303 | -613,008 |
| Hungary | 897,386 | 1,474,725 | +577,339 |
| Turkey | 1,217,880 | 1,122,786 | -95,094 |
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 | 18 |
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
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 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Essex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
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) | 43,607,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,782,015 |
| Air transport | 2,679,347 |
| Other | 2,139,994 |
| Road transport | 1,116,483 |
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) | 22,265,897 | 21,341,831 | -924,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,394,025 | 6,387,990 | -2,006,035 |
| Air transport | 1,858,699 | 820,648 | -1,038,051 |
| Other | 1,215,417 | 924,577 | -290,840 |
| Road transport | 599,813 | 516,670 | -83,143 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 27,437,909 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,774,104 |
| Felixstowe | 5,885,450 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,572,932 |
| Southampton | 2,388,591 |
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 | 14,163,191 | 13,274,718 | -888,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,204,777 | 3,569,327 | +364,550 |
| Felixstowe | 3,311,678 | 2,573,772 | -737,906 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,349,644 | 1,223,288 | -126,356 |
| Southampton | 507,975 | 1,880,616 | +1,372,641 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,340,323 | 996,457 | -343,866 |
| 000 | 1,215,417 | 924,577 | -290,840 |
| Harwich | 1,131,712 | 908,319 | -223,393 |
| Belfast Port | 1,749,824 | 113,182 | -1,636,642 |
| Killingholme | 767,317 | 556,521 | -210,796 |
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 | 72 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 35 |
| Other manufacturing | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-11 | 61 |
| 2025-10 | 51 |
| 2025-09 | 67 |
| 2025-08 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 110 |
| INTERFLOOR LIMITED | 82 |
| NITTO DENKO UK LTD. | 60 |
| VITA CELLULAR FOAMS (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| HPC PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 48 |
| CELLECTA LIMITED | 48 |
| A.E.R. STAFFORD LIMITED | 48 |
| EZI FLOOR LIMITED | 48 |
| PROAMPAC AC 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 | 113 |
| 54m+ | 108 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 24,034,195 |
| Poland | 15,933,729 |
| France | 8,724,791 |
| Ireland | 7,554,090 |
| Germany | 7,403,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 12,706,701 | 11,327,494 | -1,379,207 |
| Poland | 8,001,930 | 7,931,799 | -70,131 |
| France | 4,341,600 | 4,383,191 | +41,591 |
| Ireland | 3,920,974 | 3,633,116 | -287,858 |
| Germany | 3,746,658 | 3,656,438 | -90,220 |
| Netherlands | 3,755,588 | 3,075,697 | -679,891 |
| United States | 4,116,422 | 2,433,411 | -1,683,011 |
| Czechia | 3,819,568 | 2,660,097 | -1,159,471 |
| South Africa | 2,872,544 | 2,094,017 | -778,527 |
| Italy | 2,302,979 | 2,385,732 | +82,753 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 638,687 |
| XI | 254,320 |
| Turkey | 7,904 |
| Belgium | 7,223 |
| Germany | 6,903 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 333,743 | 304,944 | -28,799 |
| XI | 133,550 | 120,770 | -12,780 |
| Turkey | 6,805 | 1,099 | -5,706 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,223 | +7,223 |
| Germany | 5,854 | 1,049 | -4,805 |
| United States | 1,580 | 0 | -1,580 |
| Netherlands | 838 | 0 | -838 |
| Australia | 546 | 0 | -546 |
| France | 495 | 0 | -495 |
| Spain | 109 | 0 | -109 |
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) | 61,653,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,716,954 |
| Air transport | 11,367,836 |
| Other | 1,227,482 |
| Road transport | 23,647 |
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) | 30,546,956 | 31,106,659 | +559,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,654,021 | 21,062,933 | -3,591,088 |
| Air transport | 6,744,418 | 4,623,418 | -2,121,000 |
| Other | 656,521 | 570,961 | -85,560 |
| Road transport | 23,647 | 0 | -23,647 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,694,140 |
| Felixstowe | 19,630,890 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,108,350 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,427,209 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,325,441 |
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 | 19,126,149 | 16,567,991 | -2,558,158 |
| Felixstowe | 9,370,337 | 10,260,553 | +890,216 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,212,069 | 7,896,281 | -1,315,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,375,058 | 6,052,151 | -322,907 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,277,523 | 3,047,918 | -2,229,605 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,474,487 | 2,728,148 | -746,339 |
| Dover | 1,460,875 | 3,514,773 | +2,053,898 |
| Southampton | 2,848,695 | 1,445,917 | -1,402,778 |
| Harwich | 813,118 | 1,449,297 | +636,179 |
| Holyhead | 583,159 | 912,449 | +329,290 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39211310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flexible plastic sheets made from polyurethane, ideal for cushioning and protective applications