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 | 29,446,267 |
| Belgium | 9,976,030 |
| Netherlands | 7,321,774 |
| Italy | 2,021,709 |
| France | 823,242 |
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 | 15,478,996 | 13,967,271 | -1,511,725 |
| Belgium | 5,301,447 | 4,674,583 | -626,864 |
| Netherlands | 4,034,097 | 3,287,677 | -746,420 |
| Italy | 901,051 | 1,120,658 | +219,607 |
| France | 335,757 | 487,485 | +151,728 |
| Japan | 595,996 | 208,598 | -387,398 |
| Poland | 413,253 | 361,847 | -51,406 |
| Ireland | 101,402 | 144,223 | +42,821 |
| South Africa | 146,693 | 69,461 | -77,232 |
| Austria | 18,778 | 79,323 | +60,545 |
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 | 30,684,212 |
| Belgium | 9,639,883 |
| Netherlands | 4,225,998 |
| Italy | 862,175 |
| Japan | 827,168 |
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 | 16,510,705 | 14,173,507 | -2,337,198 |
| Belgium | 5,022,989 | 4,616,894 | -406,095 |
| Netherlands | 2,213,242 | 2,012,756 | -200,486 |
| Italy | 392,621 | 469,554 | +76,933 |
| Japan | 618,570 | 208,598 | -409,972 |
| Poland | 413,253 | 361,847 | -51,406 |
| United States | 174,455 | 309,742 | +135,287 |
| Finland | 1,170 | 301,019 | +299,849 |
| South Africa | 146,693 | 69,461 | -77,232 |
| France | 118,527 | 31,862 | -86,665 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 29,093,027 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,262,259 |
| Other | 3,473,534 |
| Air transport | 161,907 |
| 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) | 15,527,399 | 13,565,628 | -1,961,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,120,944 | 9,141,315 | -979,629 |
| Other | 1,627,762 | 1,845,772 | +218,010 |
| Air transport | 116,841 | 45,066 | -71,775 |
| 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 | 17,922,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,272,630 |
| Dover | 5,361,005 |
| London | 5,035,481 |
| 000 | 3,473,534 |
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 | 9,618,510 | 8,303,714 | -1,314,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,873,704 | 7,398,926 | -1,474,778 |
| Dover | 2,690,531 | 2,670,474 | -20,057 |
| London | 2,491,535 | 2,543,946 | +52,411 |
| 000 | 1,627,762 | 1,845,772 | +218,010 |
| Southampton | 569,758 | 230,827 | -338,931 |
| Middlesbrough | 350,658 | 431,605 | +80,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 133,305 | 360,125 | +226,820 |
| Harwich | 184,945 | 293,439 | +108,494 |
| Felixstowe | 251,404 | 36,991 | -214,413 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 47 |
| EOC UK LIMITED | 47 |
| INSTARMAC GROUP PLC | 46 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 45 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 45 |
| SEAL IT SERVICES LIMITED | 44 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| KERAKOLL U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 41 |
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+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 1,006,158 |
| United States | 547,353 |
| Japan | 443,834 |
| France | 397,076 |
| Netherlands | 390,036 |
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 | 616,516 | 389,642 | -226,874 |
| United States | 239,415 | 307,938 | +68,523 |
| Japan | 234,015 | 209,819 | -24,196 |
| France | 98,463 | 298,613 | +200,150 |
| Netherlands | 125,773 | 264,263 | +138,490 |
| Egypt | 187,740 | 79,642 | -108,098 |
| Spain | 225,626 | 11,822 | -213,804 |
| Germany | 69,973 | 59,745 | -10,228 |
| Saudi Arabia | 39,116 | 82,963 | +43,847 |
| Belgium | 63,432 | 53,093 | -10,339 |
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 | 78,014 |
| XU | 48,439 |
| 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 | 77,720 | 294 | -77,426 |
| XU | 45,606 | 2,833 | -42,773 |
| 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) | 2,321,034 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,695,709 |
| Air transport | 133,729 |
| Other | 133,280 |
| Road transport | 2,115 |
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) | 1,172,370 | 1,148,664 | -23,706 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 886,097 | 809,612 | -76,485 |
| Air transport | 93,897 | 39,832 | -54,065 |
| Other | 123,326 | 9,954 | -113,372 |
| Road transport | 2,115 | 0 | -2,115 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 725,104 |
| Felixstowe | 500,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 489,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 485,189 |
| Southampton | 444,940 |
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 | 290,172 | 434,932 | +144,760 |
| Felixstowe | 378,906 | 121,708 | -257,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 200,500 | 288,611 | +88,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 330,250 | 154,939 | -175,311 |
| Southampton | 172,722 | 272,218 | +99,496 |
| Holyhead | 149,444 | 223,601 | +74,157 |
| Portsmouth | 233,657 | 8,520 | -225,137 |
| Dover | 119,526 | 95,071 | -24,455 |
| Hull | 3,856 | 153,846 | +149,990 |
| 000 | 123,326 | 9,954 | -113,372 |
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