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 | 453,962 |
| Italy | 229,713 |
| China | 105,140 |
| United States | 73,084 |
| 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 | 125,619 | 328,343 | +202,724 |
| Italy | 130,215 | 99,498 | -30,717 |
| China | 65,027 | 40,113 | -24,914 |
| United States | 28,034 | 45,050 | +17,016 |
| South Korea | 49,017 | 0 | -49,017 |
| Canada | 5,745 | 26,442 | +20,697 |
| France | 0 | 31,078 | +31,078 |
| Taiwan | 6,402 | 3,219 | -3,183 |
| Belgium | 5,379 | 2,388 | -2,991 |
| Portugal | 0 | 7,536 | +7,536 |
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 | 484,640 |
| Italy | 229,693 |
| China | 105,140 |
| United States | 61,759 |
| 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 | 124,435 | 360,205 | +235,770 |
| Italy | 130,215 | 99,478 | -30,737 |
| China | 65,027 | 40,113 | -24,914 |
| United States | 26,265 | 35,494 | +9,229 |
| South Korea | 49,017 | 0 | -49,017 |
| United Kingdom | 7,858 | 31,665 | +23,807 |
| Canada | 5,745 | 9,344 | +3,599 |
| Portugal | 0 | 11,003 | +11,003 |
| Taiwan | 6,402 | 3,219 | -3,183 |
| Belgium | 4,479 | 2,388 | -2,091 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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 | 1 | +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) | 643,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,308 |
| Air transport | 105,635 |
| Other | 53 |
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) | 245,440 | 398,058 | +152,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,689 | 148,619 | +22,930 |
| Air transport | 58,371 | 47,264 | -11,107 |
| Other | 33 | 20 | -13 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 229,933 |
| Dover | 203,001 |
| Immingham Docks | 138,970 |
| Felixstowe | 103,924 |
| Harwich | 45,240 |
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 | 72,891 | 157,042 | +84,151 |
| Dover | 123,646 | 79,355 | -44,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,868 | 112,102 | +85,234 |
| Felixstowe | 81,753 | 22,171 | -59,582 |
| Harwich | 17,207 | 28,033 | +10,826 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,810 | 19,563 | +753 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,745 | 26,442 | +20,697 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 28,486 | +28,486 |
| Birmingham Airport | 17,230 | 11,006 | -6,224 |
| Southampton | 7,516 | 20,315 | +12,799 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
| 2025-06 | 5 |
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 | 16 |
| ITW LIMITED | 14 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 12 |
| EDGETECH (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| DYNIC (UK) LTD | 10 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 9 |
| 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 | 351,101 |
| United States | 182,102 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,367 |
| Australia | 65,782 |
| 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 | 257,874 | +164,647 |
| United States | 99,890 | 82,212 | -17,678 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,367 | 0 | -125,367 |
| Australia | 38,058 | 27,724 | -10,334 |
| United Arab Emirates | 54,283 | 8,252 | -46,031 |
| Germany | 11,589 | 13,366 | +1,777 |
| Thailand | 22,818 | 1,120 | -21,698 |
| Malaysia | 18,455 | 2,592 | -15,863 |
| France | 8,362 | 7,326 | -1,036 |
| New Zealand | 15,600 | 0 | -15,600 |
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) | 450,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 407,730 |
| Air transport | 106,063 |
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) | 331,899 | 119,022 | -212,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,184 | 283,546 | +159,362 |
| Air transport | 72,819 | 33,244 | -39,575 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 390,294 |
| Southampton | 198,890 |
| Felixstowe | 158,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,503 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,503 |
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 | 117,104 | 273,190 | +156,086 |
| Southampton | 122,935 | 75,955 | -46,980 |
| Felixstowe | 148,887 | 9,235 | -139,652 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,799 | 32,704 | -20,095 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,473 | 7,030 | -29,443 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,003 | 10,469 | -2,534 |
| ZLC | 9,359 | 7,646 | -1,713 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,052 | 3,400 | -5,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,262 | 1,128 | -5,134 |
| 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