Import/export HS code 39234090: Various plastic spools and supports
Plastic holders not specifically for 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 | 4,099,273 |
| Netherlands | 3,876,873 |
| Italy | 3,432,359 |
| China | 1,281,113 |
| France | 1,127,110 |
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 | 2,220,586 | 1,878,687 | -341,899 |
| Netherlands | 1,652,161 | 2,224,712 | +572,551 |
| Italy | 2,040,771 | 1,391,588 | -649,183 |
| China | 669,919 | 611,194 | -58,725 |
| France | 504,581 | 622,529 | +117,948 |
| United States | 737,997 | 299,402 | -438,595 |
| Switzerland | 177,084 | 547,742 | +370,658 |
| Spain | 304,662 | 317,903 | +13,241 |
| Denmark | 318,182 | 170,977 | -147,205 |
| Ireland | 229,120 | 195,825 | -33,295 |
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 | 4,319,005 |
| Italy | 3,708,774 |
| Netherlands | 2,813,802 |
| China | 1,750,935 |
| United States | 972,650 |
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 | 2,287,290 | 2,031,715 | -255,575 |
| Italy | 2,101,918 | 1,606,856 | -495,062 |
| Netherlands | 1,286,640 | 1,527,162 | +240,522 |
| China | 814,699 | 936,236 | +121,537 |
| United States | 743,026 | 229,624 | -513,402 |
| Switzerland | 167,921 | 527,743 | +359,822 |
| Spain | 305,741 | 321,630 | +15,889 |
| France | 165,902 | 454,256 | +288,354 |
| United Kingdom | 248,056 | 274,176 | +26,120 |
| Denmark | 304,346 | 199,472 | -104,874 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 13 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 13,014,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,808,760 |
| Air transport | 1,531,538 |
| Other | 607,167 |
| Road transport | 45,331 |
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) | 6,847,497 | 6,166,758 | -680,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,486,163 | 2,322,597 | +836,434 |
| Air transport | 1,043,272 | 488,266 | -555,006 |
| Other | 375,057 | 232,110 | -142,947 |
| Road transport | 35,265 | 10,066 | -25,199 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,554,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,937,987 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,816,397 |
| Felixstowe | 1,328,544 |
| Hull | 945,535 |
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 | 2,301,645 | 2,253,131 | -48,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,897,609 | 1,040,378 | -857,231 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,483,708 | 1,332,689 | -151,019 |
| Felixstowe | 626,707 | 701,837 | +75,130 |
| Hull | 48,963 | 896,572 | +847,609 |
| London | 274,549 | 587,911 | +313,362 |
| Manchester Airport | 613,410 | 14,885 | -598,525 |
| 000 | 375,057 | 232,110 | -142,947 |
| Killingholme | 264,732 | 180,664 | -84,068 |
| Southampton | 165,952 | 215,320 | +49,368 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 38 |
| Other manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 21 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REEL SERVICE LIMITED | 111 |
| ITW LIMITED | 51 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 51 |
| SHAKESPEARE MONOFILAMENT UK LIMITED | 51 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| EDGETECH (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 44 |
| MYLAR SPECIALTY FILMS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| VICTREX MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 34 |
| DELSTAR INTERNATIONAL, LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 96 |
| 1m-15m | 79 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,296,786 |
| Turkey | 1,287,987 |
| Japan | 1,141,560 |
| China | 1,127,595 |
| Portugal | 846,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,355,072 | 941,714 | -413,358 |
| Turkey | 619,661 | 668,326 | +48,665 |
| Japan | 622,609 | 518,951 | -103,658 |
| China | 708,041 | 419,554 | -288,487 |
| Portugal | 555,813 | 291,143 | -264,670 |
| Poland | 239,409 | 319,415 | +80,006 |
| France | 115,681 | 199,294 | +83,613 |
| Italy | 192,707 | 118,873 | -73,834 |
| United States | 151,960 | 100,296 | -51,664 |
| Indonesia | 46,693 | 165,766 | +119,073 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,290 |
| Ireland | 723 |
| Taiwan | 622 |
| China | 107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 459 | 831 | +372 |
| Ireland | 543 | 180 | -363 |
| Taiwan | 622 | 0 | -622 |
| China | 107 | 0 | -107 |
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) | 5,572,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,577,128 |
| Air transport | 674,854 |
| Other | 17,945 |
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) | 2,940,323 | 2,632,482 | -307,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,169,269 | 1,407,859 | -761,410 |
| Air transport | 334,988 | 339,866 | +4,878 |
| Other | 9,442 | 8,503 | -939 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,118,979 |
| Felixstowe | 1,534,862 |
| Southampton | 1,144,182 |
| London Gateway Port | 731,670 |
| Dover | 527,472 |
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 | 2,075,787 | 2,043,192 | -32,595 |
| Felixstowe | 870,454 | 664,408 | -206,046 |
| Southampton | 731,431 | 412,751 | -318,680 |
| London Gateway Port | 443,008 | 288,662 | -154,346 |
| Dover | 395,639 | 131,833 | -263,806 |
| Eurotunnel | 181,632 | 251,390 | +69,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 128,590 | 128,691 | +101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,236 | 80,800 | -24,436 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,238 | 87,379 | +18,141 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,952 | 113,188 | +96,236 |
Quick facts
HS code: 39234090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plastic holders not specifically for film or tapes