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 | 40,650,973 |
| Turkey | 16,580,677 |
| Italy | 14,617,304 |
| Netherlands | 7,121,637 |
| France | 5,267,148 |
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 | 22,871,977 | 17,778,996 | -5,092,981 |
| Turkey | 8,218,251 | 8,362,426 | +144,175 |
| Italy | 7,391,813 | 7,225,491 | -166,322 |
| Netherlands | 4,550,397 | 2,571,240 | -1,979,157 |
| France | 2,214,735 | 3,052,413 | +837,678 |
| Ireland | 2,884,229 | 1,906,712 | -977,517 |
| Japan | 1,848,053 | 2,890,281 | +1,042,228 |
| United States | 2,514,647 | 2,066,069 | -448,578 |
| Switzerland | 2,628,527 | 313,486 | -2,315,041 |
| Poland | 1,742,036 | 1,182,538 | -559,498 |
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 | 41,081,078 |
| Turkey | 16,600,315 |
| Italy | 13,856,346 |
| France | 5,835,967 |
| United States | 5,105,698 |
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 | 23,638,805 | 17,442,273 | -6,196,532 |
| Turkey | 8,237,889 | 8,362,426 | +124,537 |
| Italy | 6,922,927 | 6,933,419 | +10,492 |
| France | 2,046,400 | 3,789,567 | +1,743,167 |
| United States | 2,861,739 | 2,243,959 | -617,780 |
| Japan | 1,867,546 | 2,907,487 | +1,039,941 |
| Ireland | 2,380,728 | 1,502,193 | -878,535 |
| Poland | 1,755,805 | 1,158,382 | -597,423 |
| Switzerland | 2,606,064 | 286,442 | -2,319,622 |
| India | 854,407 | 1,713,632 | +859,225 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
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 | 9 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 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) | 61,599,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,485,432 |
| Air transport | 6,753,757 |
| Other | 5,088,042 |
| Road transport | 2,550,981 |
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) | 33,772,883 | 27,826,373 | -5,946,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,498,656 | 18,986,776 | +488,120 |
| Air transport | 2,932,459 | 3,821,298 | +888,839 |
| Other | 3,177,160 | 1,910,882 | -1,266,278 |
| Road transport | 2,413,172 | 137,809 | -2,275,363 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 27,161,970 |
| Felixstowe | 16,685,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,132,317 |
| Killingholme | 10,066,651 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,949,626 |
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 | 13,648,804 | 13,513,166 | -135,638 |
| Felixstowe | 9,480,054 | 7,205,441 | -2,274,613 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,257,375 | 3,874,942 | -2,382,433 |
| Killingholme | 4,967,264 | 5,099,387 | +132,123 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,286,582 | 2,663,044 | -1,623,538 |
| Southampton | 2,619,604 | 3,953,136 | +1,333,532 |
| 000 | 3,177,160 | 1,910,882 | -1,266,278 |
| Purfleet | 2,936,302 | 1,633,582 | -1,302,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,487,755 | 2,569,038 | +1,081,283 |
| ZLC | 2,866,299 | 161,553 | -2,704,746 |
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 | 56 |
| Other manufacturing | 41 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 31 |
| Specialised construction activities | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 50 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
| 2025-07 | 53 |
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 | 59 |
| ROSCOLAB LIMITED | 53 |
| ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD | 47 |
| ABBEY ENGLAND LIMITED | 46 |
| NORTH SAILS LIMITED | 46 |
| VRI COMPOSITES UK LTD | 45 |
| SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED | 45 |
| GRAY & ADAMS LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 102 |
| 1m-15m | 96 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| Other | 25 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
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 | 16,509,803 |
| Germany | 8,541,149 |
| Ireland | 3,440,036 |
| United States | 3,008,289 |
| New Zealand | 2,156,890 |
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 | 9,088,702 | 7,421,101 | -1,667,601 |
| Germany | 5,108,060 | 3,433,089 | -1,674,971 |
| Ireland | 1,742,341 | 1,697,695 | -44,646 |
| United States | 1,340,134 | 1,668,155 | +328,021 |
| New Zealand | 1,229,199 | 927,691 | -301,508 |
| Kenya | 0 | 2,080,000 | +2,080,000 |
| France | 885,367 | 761,647 | -123,720 |
| Bulgaria | 814,077 | 809,775 | -4,302 |
| Viet Nam | 890,225 | 705,559 | -184,666 |
| India | 648,679 | 824,805 | +176,126 |
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 | 3,594,675 |
| XU | 26,502 |
| Germany | 7,717 |
| Turkey | 5,601 |
| France | 5,557 |
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 | 2,226,985 | 1,367,690 | -859,295 |
| XU | 25,887 | 615 | -25,272 |
| Germany | 192 | 7,525 | +7,333 |
| Turkey | 3,471 | 2,130 | -1,341 |
| France | 2,540 | 3,017 | +477 |
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) | 26,246,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,036,948 |
| Air transport | 10,426,729 |
| Other | 3,640,052 |
| Road transport | 352,719 |
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) | 11,971,257 | 14,274,785 | +2,303,528 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,070,470 | 6,966,478 | -2,103,992 |
| Air transport | 5,659,317 | 4,767,412 | -891,905 |
| Other | 2,259,075 | 1,380,977 | -878,098 |
| Road transport | 140,989 | 211,730 | +70,741 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,841,490 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,480,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,693,191 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,084,117 |
| 000 | 3,640,052 |
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 | 7,080,964 | 4,760,526 | -2,320,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,631,178 | 4,849,712 | -1,781,466 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,205,596 | 3,487,595 | -718,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,659,546 | 5,424,571 | +3,765,025 |
| 000 | 2,259,075 | 1,380,977 | -878,098 |
| Southampton | 1,332,288 | 1,975,130 | +642,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,066,388 | 984,901 | -81,487 |
| Belfast Port | 478,475 | 1,511,094 | +1,032,619 |
| Holyhead | 788,575 | 828,971 | +40,396 |
| East Midlands Airport | 552,921 | 428,836 | -124,085 |
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