Import/export HS code 39211310: Flexible polyurethane sheets
Flexible plastic sheets made from polyurethane, ideal for cushioning and protective applications
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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 | 14,187,098 |
| France | 8,642,876 |
| Italy | 7,726,064 |
| Netherlands | 6,383,980 |
| United States | 3,919,931 |
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 | 6,761,117 | 7,425,981 | +664,864 |
| France | 4,592,193 | 4,050,683 | -541,510 |
| Italy | 4,440,904 | 3,285,160 | -1,155,744 |
| Netherlands | 3,288,878 | 3,095,102 | -193,776 |
| United States | 2,272,450 | 1,647,481 | -624,969 |
| Belgium | 1,917,903 | 1,408,597 | -509,306 |
| China | 2,698,833 | 581,649 | -2,117,184 |
| Poland | 1,531,297 | 1,034,385 | -496,912 |
| Turkey | 1,230,318 | 1,168,795 | -61,523 |
| Ireland | 1,518,536 | 812,826 | -705,710 |
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 | 13,803,732 |
| Belgium | 8,266,987 |
| Italy | 7,760,076 |
| United States | 4,751,978 |
| Netherlands | 3,875,527 |
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 | 6,742,119 | 7,061,613 | +319,494 |
| Belgium | 4,568,517 | 3,698,470 | -870,047 |
| Italy | 4,440,976 | 3,319,100 | -1,121,876 |
| United States | 2,802,861 | 1,949,117 | -853,744 |
| Netherlands | 1,807,342 | 2,068,185 | +260,843 |
| China | 2,848,392 | 656,408 | -2,191,984 |
| Poland | 1,556,486 | 1,020,648 | -535,838 |
| France | 1,228,625 | 1,328,235 | +99,610 |
| Turkey | 1,206,644 | 1,110,650 | -95,994 |
| Hungary | 911,461 | 1,363,445 | +451,984 |
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 | 19 |
| 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 | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Essex | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
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) | 43,843,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,680,234 |
| Air transport | 2,660,071 |
| Other | 2,111,334 |
| Road transport | 1,131,850 |
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) | 22,292,380 | 21,551,563 | -740,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,672,390 | 6,007,844 | -2,664,546 |
| Air transport | 1,861,547 | 798,524 | -1,063,023 |
| Other | 1,156,875 | 954,459 | -202,416 |
| Road transport | 592,836 | 539,014 | -53,822 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 27,476,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,556,113 |
| Felixstowe | 5,844,932 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,847,519 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,550,187 |
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 | 14,599,994 | 12,876,473 | -1,723,521 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,868,343 | 3,687,770 | +819,427 |
| Felixstowe | 3,293,552 | 2,551,380 | -742,172 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,559,792 | 1,287,727 | -272,065 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,424,437 | 1,125,750 | -298,687 |
| Southampton | 481,535 | 1,658,535 | +1,177,000 |
| 000 | 1,156,875 | 954,459 | -202,416 |
| Harwich | 1,120,172 | 947,361 | -172,811 |
| Belfast Port | 1,766,849 | 114,658 | -1,652,191 |
| Killingholme | 734,626 | 652,695 | -81,931 |
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 | 36 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Specialised construction activities | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 61 |
| 2025-10 | 51 |
| 2025-09 | 67 |
| 2025-08 | 50 |
| 2025-07 | 53 |
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 | 109 |
| INTERFLOOR LIMITED | 81 |
| NITTO DENKO UK LTD. | 60 |
| VITA CELLULAR FOAMS (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| HPC PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 47 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 47 |
| CELLECTA LIMITED | 47 |
| A.E.R. STAFFORD LIMITED | 47 |
| EZI FLOOR LIMITED | 47 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL 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 | 115 |
| 54m+ | 105 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 21 |
| 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 | 24,223,242 |
| Poland | 16,090,576 |
| France | 8,535,301 |
| Ireland | 7,606,734 |
| Germany | 7,414,809 |
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 | 12,258,483 | 11,964,759 | -293,724 |
| Poland | 8,203,875 | 7,886,701 | -317,174 |
| France | 4,072,458 | 4,462,843 | +390,385 |
| Ireland | 3,907,773 | 3,698,961 | -208,812 |
| Germany | 3,829,286 | 3,585,523 | -243,763 |
| Netherlands | 3,754,303 | 3,164,721 | -589,582 |
| United States | 4,377,033 | 2,503,364 | -1,873,669 |
| Czechia | 3,957,592 | 2,656,272 | -1,301,320 |
| South Africa | 2,725,224 | 2,257,335 | -467,889 |
| Italy | 2,328,711 | 2,204,270 | -124,441 |
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 | 619,003 |
| XU | 294,803 |
| XI | 253,967 |
| Turkey | 7,904 |
| Germany | 7,521 |
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 | 311,450 | 307,553 | -3,897 |
| XU | 160,947 | 133,856 | -27,091 |
| XI | 133,930 | 120,037 | -13,893 |
| Turkey | 6,805 | 1,099 | -5,706 |
| Germany | 6,275 | 1,246 | -5,029 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,223 | +7,223 |
| United States | 1,580 | 0 | -1,580 |
| Netherlands | 838 | 0 | -838 |
| Australia | 546 | 0 | -546 |
| France | 268 | 227 | -41 |
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) | 60,889,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,230,470 |
| Air transport | 11,432,374 |
| Other | 1,194,021 |
| Road transport | 25,042 |
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) | 30,007,188 | 30,882,501 | +875,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,077,931 | 22,152,539 | -2,925,392 |
| Air transport | 6,824,755 | 4,607,619 | -2,217,136 |
| Other | 622,748 | 571,273 | -51,475 |
| Road transport | 25,042 | 0 | -25,042 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,474,213 |
| Felixstowe | 19,822,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,008,842 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,407,432 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,258,243 |
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 | 19,495,133 | 15,979,080 | -3,516,053 |
| Felixstowe | 8,939,257 | 10,882,763 | +1,943,506 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,843,220 | 8,165,622 | -677,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,119,597 | 6,287,835 | +168,238 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,217,248 | 3,040,995 | -2,176,253 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,506,830 | 2,942,941 | -563,889 |
| Dover | 1,267,654 | 3,620,374 | +2,352,720 |
| Southampton | 3,056,313 | 1,389,402 | -1,666,911 |
| Harwich | 877,717 | 1,467,198 | +589,481 |
| Holyhead | 614,004 | 892,405 | +278,401 |
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