Import/export HS code 39234010: Plastic reels for film or tapes
Plastic supports designed for photographic film, cinematographic film, or tapes
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 | 436,755 |
| Italy | 219,100 |
| China | 104,505 |
| United States | 69,003 |
| South Korea | 49,017 |
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 | 142,125 | 294,630 | +152,505 |
| Italy | 131,147 | 87,953 | -43,194 |
| China | 70,250 | 34,255 | -35,995 |
| United States | 21,740 | 47,263 | +25,523 |
| South Korea | 49,017 | 0 | -49,017 |
| France | 0 | 35,269 | +35,269 |
| Canada | 5,745 | 26,442 | +20,697 |
| Taiwan | 6,402 | 3,219 | -3,183 |
| Portugal | 0 | 7,536 | +7,536 |
| Belgium | 6,867 | 0 | -6,867 |
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 | 467,433 |
| Italy | 219,080 |
| China | 104,505 |
| United States | 57,678 |
| South Korea | 49,017 |
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 | 140,941 | 326,492 | +185,551 |
| Italy | 131,127 | 87,953 | -43,174 |
| China | 70,250 | 34,255 | -35,995 |
| United States | 19,971 | 37,707 | +17,736 |
| South Korea | 49,017 | 0 | -49,017 |
| United Kingdom | 6,958 | 35,856 | +28,898 |
| Canada | 5,745 | 9,344 | +3,599 |
| Portugal | 0 | 11,003 | +11,003 |
| Taiwan | 6,402 | 3,219 | -3,183 |
| Belgium | 6,867 | 0 | -6,867 |
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 | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 |
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 | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -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) | 619,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 275,514 |
| Air transport | 98,813 |
| Other | 45 |
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) | 262,858 | 357,011 | +94,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,213 | 144,301 | +13,088 |
| Air transport | 53,264 | 45,549 | -7,715 |
| Other | 45 | 0 | -45 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 229,933 |
| Dover | 196,579 |
| Immingham Docks | 138,970 |
| Felixstowe | 103,924 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 106,604 | 123,329 | +16,725 |
| Dover | 113,033 | 83,546 | -29,487 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,868 | 112,102 | +85,234 |
| Felixstowe | 86,348 | 17,576 | -68,772 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,810 | 19,563 | +753 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,745 | 26,442 | +20,697 |
| Southampton | 7,516 | 22,980 | +15,464 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 28,486 | +28,486 |
| Birmingham Airport | 20,054 | 8,182 | -11,872 |
| Harwich | 0 | 28,033 | +28,033 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HARMAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 29 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 20 |
| THERMAL TRANSFER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 17 |
| ITW LIMITED | 14 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 12 |
| EDGETECH (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 10 |
| DYNIC (UK) LTD | 10 |
| REEL SERVICE LIMITED | 9 |
| RENISHAW P L C | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 413,978 |
| United States | 180,762 |
| Germany | 147,688 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,367 |
| United Arab Emirates | 62,535 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 93,227 | 320,751 | +227,524 |
| United States | 98,550 | 82,212 | -16,338 |
| Germany | 6,256 | 141,432 | +135,176 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,367 | 0 | -125,367 |
| United Arab Emirates | 57,005 | 5,530 | -51,475 |
| Australia | 29,214 | 14,545 | -14,669 |
| Thailand | 22,818 | 1,120 | -21,698 |
| Ireland | 2,911 | 19,528 | +16,617 |
| Malaysia | 18,455 | 2,592 | -15,863 |
| France | 8,362 | 7,326 | -1,036 |
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) | 597,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 422,636 |
| Air transport | 117,439 |
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) | 127,638 | 470,304 | +342,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 316,793 | 105,843 | -210,950 |
| Air transport | 74,201 | 43,238 | -30,963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 454,159 |
| Southampton | 198,890 |
| Felixstowe | 158,122 |
| Hull | 125,367 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,480 |
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 | 119,558 | 334,601 | +215,043 |
| Southampton | 122,935 | 75,955 | -46,980 |
| Felixstowe | 148,887 | 9,235 | -139,652 |
| Hull | 0 | 125,367 | +125,367 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,955 | 19,525 | -24,430 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,473 | 7,030 | -29,443 |
| ZLC | 9,359 | 17,722 | +8,363 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,663 | 13,109 | +1,446 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,052 | 3,400 | -5,652 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,932 | 1,977 | -2,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39234010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic supports designed for photographic film, cinematographic film, or tapes