Import/export HS code 400211: Natural rubber latex
Liquid form of natural rubber, often used in gloves, balloons, and other products
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 29,133,014 |
| Belgium | 9,886,983 |
| Netherlands | 7,243,993 |
| Italy | 2,108,605 |
| Japan | 998,422 |
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 | 15,157,397 | 13,975,617 | -1,181,780 |
| Belgium | 5,382,640 | 4,504,343 | -878,297 |
| Netherlands | 3,946,070 | 3,297,923 | -648,147 |
| Italy | 930,548 | 1,178,057 | +247,509 |
| Japan | 595,996 | 402,426 | -193,570 |
| France | 340,921 | 488,959 | +148,038 |
| Poland | 415,858 | 357,695 | -58,163 |
| Ireland | 109,886 | 109,941 | +55 |
| South Africa | 120,038 | 45,744 | -74,294 |
| Austria | 50,024 | 48,077 | -1,947 |
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 | 30,355,373 |
| Belgium | 9,578,166 |
| Netherlands | 4,131,040 |
| Japan | 1,020,996 |
| Italy | 846,083 |
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 | 16,176,353 | 14,179,020 | -1,997,333 |
| Belgium | 5,065,802 | 4,512,364 | -553,438 |
| Netherlands | 2,194,137 | 1,936,903 | -257,234 |
| Japan | 618,570 | 402,426 | -216,144 |
| Italy | 388,987 | 457,096 | +68,109 |
| Poland | 415,858 | 357,695 | -58,163 |
| United States | 176,754 | 304,994 | +128,240 |
| Finland | 1,170 | 301,019 | +299,849 |
| France | 118,527 | 117,533 | -994 |
| South Africa | 120,038 | 45,744 | -74,294 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 28,402,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,655,307 |
| Other | 3,512,554 |
| Air transport | 156,008 |
| Road transport | 19,222 |
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) | 15,119,937 | 13,282,804 | -1,837,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,204,260 | 9,451,047 | -753,213 |
| Other | 1,666,770 | 1,845,784 | +179,014 |
| Air transport | 117,061 | 38,947 | -78,114 |
| Road transport | 19,222 | 0 | -19,222 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 17,629,917 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,133,064 |
| Dover | 5,310,180 |
| London | 4,994,439 |
| 000 | 3,512,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 9,447,906 | 8,182,011 | -1,265,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,790,385 | 7,342,679 | -1,447,706 |
| Dover | 2,744,071 | 2,566,109 | -177,962 |
| London | 2,419,932 | 2,574,507 | +154,575 |
| 000 | 1,666,770 | 1,845,784 | +179,014 |
| Southampton | 569,758 | 424,655 | -145,103 |
| Middlesbrough | 350,658 | 431,605 | +80,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 123,529 | 378,335 | +254,806 |
| Harwich | 159,571 | 296,532 | +136,961 |
| Felixstowe | 249,614 | 27,213 | -222,401 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 48 |
| EOC UK LIMITED | 48 |
| INSTARMAC GROUP PLC | 47 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 46 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| SEAL IT SERVICES LIMITED | 45 |
| KERAKOLL U.K. LIMITED | 42 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 971,431 |
| United States | 547,353 |
| Japan | 443,834 |
| France | 399,195 |
| Netherlands | 373,827 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 587,220 | 384,211 | -203,009 |
| United States | 245,135 | 302,218 | +57,083 |
| Japan | 234,015 | 209,819 | -24,196 |
| France | 104,234 | 294,961 | +190,727 |
| Netherlands | 149,683 | 224,144 | +74,461 |
| Spain | 225,626 | 11,822 | -213,804 |
| Egypt | 205,850 | 19,656 | -186,194 |
| Germany | 70,963 | 67,541 | -3,422 |
| Saudi Arabia | 39,116 | 82,963 | +43,847 |
| Belgium | 61,240 | 53,093 | -8,147 |
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 | 78,113 |
| Ireland | 5,709 |
| Belgium | 1,092 |
| Turkey | 26 |
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 | 77,710 | 403 | -77,307 |
| Ireland | 0 | 5,709 | +5,709 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,092 | +1,092 |
| Turkey | 0 | 26 | +26 |
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) | 2,306,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,648,231 |
| Air transport | 133,729 |
| Other | 128,064 |
| Road transport | 1,073 |
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) | 1,190,702 | 1,116,144 | -74,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 898,051 | 750,180 | -147,871 |
| Air transport | 99,617 | 34,112 | -65,505 |
| Other | 117,327 | 10,737 | -106,590 |
| Road transport | 1,073 | 0 | -1,073 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 736,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 492,918 |
| Liverpool Docks | 462,516 |
| Felixstowe | 457,162 |
| Southampton | 442,976 |
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 | 323,126 | 413,618 | +90,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 261,476 | 231,442 | -30,034 |
| Liverpool Docks | 321,088 | 141,428 | -179,660 |
| Felixstowe | 335,454 | 121,708 | -213,746 |
| Southampton | 172,943 | 270,033 | +97,090 |
| Holyhead | 140,581 | 216,797 | +76,216 |
| Portsmouth | 233,657 | 8,520 | -225,137 |
| Dover | 119,526 | 95,071 | -24,455 |
| Hull | 1,868 | 153,846 | +151,978 |
| 000 | 117,327 | 10,737 | -106,590 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid form of natural rubber, often used in gloves, balloons, and other products