Import/export HS code 39232910: Plastic items made from PVC
Packaging or transport items made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 10,263,912 |
| China | 8,064,131 |
| Germany | 3,295,262 |
| Ireland | 727,403 |
| Netherlands | 402,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,552,532 | 5,711,380 | +1,158,848 |
| China | 4,717,980 | 3,346,151 | -1,371,829 |
| Germany | 1,398,611 | 1,896,651 | +498,040 |
| Ireland | 395,190 | 332,213 | -62,977 |
| Netherlands | 45,736 | 356,930 | +311,194 |
| Turkey | 273,010 | 111,872 | -161,138 |
| France | 163,761 | 151,712 | -12,049 |
| New Zealand | 236,797 | 0 | -236,797 |
| United States | 97,040 | 111,381 | +14,341 |
| Italy | 57,399 | 122,246 | +64,847 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 10,142,935 |
| China | 8,344,891 |
| Germany | 2,518,523 |
| Egypt | 771,386 |
| Turkey | 428,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,459,290 | 5,683,645 | +1,224,355 |
| China | 4,801,033 | 3,543,858 | -1,257,175 |
| Germany | 1,034,645 | 1,483,878 | +449,233 |
| Egypt | 367,233 | 404,153 | +36,920 |
| Turkey | 328,892 | 99,641 | -229,251 |
| Netherlands | 17,235 | 339,300 | +322,065 |
| United States | 108,204 | 140,158 | +31,954 |
| France | 99,265 | 138,125 | +38,860 |
| New Zealand | 236,797 | 0 | -236,797 |
| Italy | 78,828 | 132,137 | +53,309 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 14,386,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,995,822 |
| Air transport | 1,019,487 |
| Other | 843,626 |
| Road transport | 5,281 |
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) | 6,315,730 | 8,070,428 | +1,754,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,158,160 | 3,837,662 | -1,320,498 |
| Air transport | 471,342 | 548,145 | +76,803 |
| Other | 503,207 | 340,419 | -162,788 |
| Road transport | 1,156 | 4,125 | +2,969 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 10,275,914 |
| Felixstowe | 5,404,808 |
| Dover | 2,450,836 |
| Southampton | 2,071,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 958,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4,268,220 | 6,007,694 | +1,739,474 |
| Felixstowe | 3,427,681 | 1,977,127 | -1,450,554 |
| Dover | 1,208,590 | 1,242,246 | +33,656 |
| Southampton | 1,292,885 | 778,880 | -514,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 223,960 | 734,800 | +510,840 |
| 000 | 503,207 | 340,419 | -162,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 437,975 | 266,424 | -171,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 207,529 | 316,186 | +108,657 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,375 | 360,455 | +323,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,398 | 240,615 | +93,217 |
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 | 52 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 80 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 77 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 70 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED | 51 |
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 49 |
| BAXTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 48 |
| MANFRED SAUER UK LIMITED | 43 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 38 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 37 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 721,392 |
| Ireland | 571,508 |
| Estonia | 464,031 |
| United States | 416,429 |
| Denmark | 405,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 424,684 | 296,708 | -127,976 |
| Ireland | 261,808 | 309,700 | +47,892 |
| Estonia | 340,282 | 123,749 | -216,533 |
| United States | 151,581 | 264,848 | +113,267 |
| Denmark | 328,308 | 77,205 | -251,103 |
| Netherlands | 165,936 | 232,808 | +66,872 |
| France | 123,115 | 198,676 | +75,561 |
| Belgium | 106,987 | 204,693 | +97,706 |
| Germany | 40,604 | 68,612 | +28,008 |
| Switzerland | 24,309 | 64,348 | +40,039 |
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 | 17,712 |
| XI | 16,326 |
| China | 5,146 |
| Germany | 4,578 |
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 | 11,425 | 6,287 | -5,138 |
| XI | 3,138 | 13,188 | +10,050 |
| China | 1,391 | 3,755 | +2,364 |
| Germany | 2,126 | 2,452 | +326 |
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) | 3,262,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 650,151 |
| Air transport | 573,339 |
| Other | 72,443 |
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) | 1,692,762 | 1,569,295 | -123,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 396,627 | 253,524 | -143,103 |
| Air transport | 256,961 | 316,378 | +59,417 |
| Other | 33,672 | 38,771 | +5,099 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,188,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 481,630 |
| Liverpool Docks | 359,874 |
| Harwich | 249,959 |
| East Midlands Airport | 236,792 |
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 | 1,074,054 | 1,114,062 | +40,008 |
| Immingham Docks | 387,908 | 93,722 | -294,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 197,872 | 162,002 | -35,870 |
| Harwich | 116,841 | 133,118 | +16,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 130,155 | 106,637 | -23,518 |
| Southampton | 102,691 | 86,313 | -16,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,660 | 106,600 | +40,940 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,249 | 31,883 | -42,366 |
| Heysham | 0 | 99,474 | +99,474 |
| ZLC | 7,138 | 71,856 | +64,718 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39232910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Packaging or transport items made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC)