Import/export HS code 39219010: Polyester plastic sheets
Sheets and films made from polyester plastics, commonly used in textiles and packaging
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 40,387,938 |
| Turkey | 16,552,019 |
| Italy | 14,507,748 |
| Netherlands | 6,965,026 |
| France | 5,400,792 |
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 | 22,379,138 | 18,008,800 | -4,370,338 |
| Turkey | 7,951,797 | 8,600,222 | +648,425 |
| Italy | 7,222,896 | 7,284,852 | +61,956 |
| Netherlands | 4,730,325 | 2,234,701 | -2,495,624 |
| France | 2,038,605 | 3,362,187 | +1,323,582 |
| Japan | 1,832,888 | 3,105,838 | +1,272,950 |
| Ireland | 2,869,803 | 1,887,412 | -982,391 |
| United States | 2,610,575 | 2,130,481 | -480,094 |
| India | 1,120,237 | 1,766,765 | +646,528 |
| Poland | 1,780,633 | 1,083,278 | -697,355 |
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 | 40,848,274 |
| Turkey | 16,626,920 |
| Italy | 13,800,457 |
| France | 5,990,187 |
| United States | 5,221,189 |
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 | 23,180,445 | 17,667,829 | -5,512,616 |
| Turkey | 7,971,435 | 8,655,485 | +684,050 |
| Italy | 6,809,788 | 6,990,669 | +180,881 |
| France | 1,890,175 | 4,100,012 | +2,209,837 |
| United States | 2,928,507 | 2,292,682 | -635,825 |
| Japan | 1,834,971 | 3,123,044 | +1,288,073 |
| Ireland | 2,359,834 | 1,439,184 | -920,650 |
| Poland | 1,792,108 | 1,051,859 | -740,249 |
| India | 1,045,528 | 1,766,765 | +721,237 |
| Switzerland | 2,489,614 | 247,476 | -2,242,138 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
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) | 61,517,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,795,307 |
| Air transport | 6,789,297 |
| Other | 4,930,948 |
| Road transport | 2,480,909 |
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) | 33,117,368 | 28,400,219 | -4,717,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,151,138 | 19,644,169 | +1,493,031 |
| Air transport | 3,025,063 | 3,764,234 | +739,171 |
| Other | 3,279,176 | 1,651,772 | -1,627,404 |
| Road transport | 2,380,878 | 100,031 | -2,280,847 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 27,350,564 |
| Felixstowe | 16,327,080 |
| Killingholme | 9,996,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,763,673 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,110,312 |
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 | 13,323,654 | 14,026,910 | +703,256 |
| Felixstowe | 9,301,562 | 7,025,518 | -2,276,044 |
| Killingholme | 4,838,923 | 5,157,324 | +318,401 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,898,690 | 3,864,983 | -2,033,707 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,389,724 | 2,720,588 | -1,669,136 |
| Southampton | 2,552,549 | 4,290,485 | +1,737,936 |
| 000 | 3,279,176 | 1,651,772 | -1,627,404 |
| Purfleet | 2,981,355 | 1,454,048 | -1,527,307 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,590,848 | 2,523,928 | +933,080 |
| Newhaven | 280,062 | 2,825,097 | +2,545,035 |
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 | 57 |
| Other manufacturing | 41 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 32 |
| Specialised construction activities | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 50 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 61 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 60 |
| ROSCOLAB LIMITED | 53 |
| ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD | 48 |
| SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED | 46 |
| ABBEY ENGLAND LIMITED | 46 |
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 46 |
| GRAY & ADAMS LIMITED | 45 |
| VRI COMPOSITES UK LTD | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 99 |
| 54m+ | 99 |
| 15m-54m | 46 |
| Other | 26 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
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 | 16,148,125 |
| Germany | 8,274,724 |
| Ireland | 3,538,448 |
| United States | 2,936,562 |
| Kenya | 2,080,000 |
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 | 8,698,413 | 7,449,712 | -1,248,701 |
| Germany | 4,757,151 | 3,517,573 | -1,239,578 |
| Ireland | 1,781,168 | 1,757,280 | -23,888 |
| United States | 1,331,665 | 1,604,897 | +273,232 |
| Kenya | 880,000 | 1,200,000 | +320,000 |
| New Zealand | 995,458 | 946,724 | -48,734 |
| France | 872,759 | 742,842 | -129,917 |
| Bulgaria | 758,389 | 809,775 | +51,386 |
| Viet Nam | 766,779 | 705,559 | -61,220 |
| India | 532,096 | 887,518 | +355,422 |
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 | 3,539,433 |
| Germany | 7,717 |
| France | 5,680 |
| Turkey | 4,360 |
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 | 2,183,071 | 1,356,362 | -826,709 |
| Germany | 192 | 7,525 | +7,333 |
| France | 2,839 | 2,841 | +2 |
| Turkey | 2,662 | 1,698 | -964 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,795,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,776,259 |
| Air transport | 10,151,580 |
| Other | 3,580,775 |
| Road transport | 341,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,142,551 | 13,652,791 | +1,510,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,931,739 | 6,844,520 | -2,087,219 |
| Air transport | 5,444,077 | 4,707,503 | -736,574 |
| Other | 2,211,894 | 1,368,881 | -843,013 |
| Road transport | 142,984 | 198,474 | +55,490 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,653,593 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,176,328 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,414,261 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,122,107 |
| 000 | 3,580,775 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,587,750 | 4,065,843 | -3,521,907 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,398,624 | 4,777,704 | -1,620,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,947,443 | 3,466,818 | -480,625 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,568,019 | 5,554,088 | +3,986,069 |
| 000 | 2,211,894 | 1,368,881 | -843,013 |
| Southampton | 1,088,879 | 1,904,581 | +815,702 |
| Belfast Port | 579,852 | 1,481,133 | +901,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,160,698 | 885,655 | -275,043 |
| Holyhead | 760,231 | 937,267 | +177,036 |
| East Midlands Airport | 557,978 | 433,028 | -124,950 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39219010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sheets and films made from polyester plastics, commonly used in textiles and packaging