Import/export HS code 40021920: Solution styrene-butadiene-styrene rubber (SBS)
A rubber type made through solution process, in granules or powders, used for shoes, adhesives, and more
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,965,779 |
| Germany | 10,397,096 |
| Spain | 3,750,632 |
| France | 3,469,396 |
| Belgium | 2,098,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,675,377 | 6,290,402 | +1,615,025 |
| Germany | 5,793,095 | 4,604,001 | -1,189,094 |
| Spain | 2,042,012 | 1,708,620 | -333,392 |
| France | 1,868,788 | 1,600,608 | -268,180 |
| Belgium | 787,397 | 1,310,706 | +523,309 |
| South Korea | 1,258,164 | 30,162 | -1,228,002 |
| Italy | 427,715 | 210,369 | -217,346 |
| Taiwan | 137,083 | 498,701 | +361,618 |
| Luxembourg | 41,217 | 320,844 | +279,627 |
| China | 68,474 | 89,115 | +20,641 |
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 | 14,904,123 |
| Spain | 5,871,426 |
| France | 4,853,148 |
| Belgium | 2,758,142 |
| South Korea | 1,938,042 |
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 | 6,879,429 | 8,024,694 | +1,145,265 |
| Spain | 3,050,854 | 2,820,572 | -230,282 |
| France | 2,462,961 | 2,390,187 | -72,774 |
| Belgium | 1,413,018 | 1,345,124 | -67,894 |
| South Korea | 1,830,545 | 107,497 | -1,723,048 |
| Italy | 643,160 | 498,705 | -144,455 |
| United States | 399,070 | 415,884 | +16,814 |
| Taiwan | 137,083 | 554,963 | +417,880 |
| Netherlands | 142,749 | 436,730 | +293,981 |
| China | 69,844 | 113,339 | +43,495 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 20,696,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,078,838 |
| Other | 110,332 |
| Air transport | 57,834 |
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) | 10,087,609 | 10,609,288 | +521,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,981,946 | 6,096,892 | -885,054 |
| Other | 31,421 | 78,911 | +47,490 |
| Air transport | 30,430 | 27,404 | -3,026 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,303,236 |
| Dover | 6,388,687 |
| London | 2,969,217 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,850,908 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,715,772 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,767,519 | 7,535,717 | +1,768,198 |
| Dover | 3,326,671 | 3,062,016 | -264,655 |
| London | 1,819,939 | 1,149,278 | -670,661 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,352,081 | 498,827 | -1,853,254 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,085,951 | 629,821 | -456,130 |
| Felixstowe | 462,996 | 960,307 | +497,311 |
| Portsmouth | 302,619 | 893,190 | +590,571 |
| Killingholme | 533,346 | 545,684 | +12,338 |
| Purfleet | 209,793 | 398,958 | +189,165 |
| Harwich | 315,944 | 277,596 | -38,348 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 50 |
| HEXPOL TPE LTD | 42 |
| F M CONWAY LIMITED | 41 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 33 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 33 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 315,005 |
| Belgium | 53,384 |
| Netherlands | 19,040 |
| Germany | 11,262 |
| Ireland | 7,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 28,035 | 286,970 | +258,935 |
| Belgium | 47,550 | 5,834 | -41,716 |
| Netherlands | 10,230 | 8,810 | -1,420 |
| Germany | 0 | 11,262 | +11,262 |
| Ireland | 7,086 | 0 | -7,086 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,500 | +1,500 |
| China | 1,359 | 0 | -1,359 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,200 | +1,200 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,168 | +1,168 |
| Bangladesh | 600 | 0 | -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) | 324,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,392 |
| Air transport | 5,227 |
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) | 38,015 | 286,970 | +248,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,486 | 25,906 | -29,580 |
| Air transport | 1,359 | 3,868 | +2,509 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 174,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,105 |
| Felixstowe | 56,670 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,040 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 174,830 | +174,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 84,105 | +84,105 |
| Felixstowe | 28,635 | 28,035 | -600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,570 | 15,434 | -22,136 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,230 | 8,810 | -1,420 |
| Hull | 9,980 | 0 | -9,980 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,359 | 2,700 | +1,341 |
| Holyhead | 3,232 | 0 | -3,232 |
| Heysham | 2,954 | 0 | -2,954 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,662 | +1,662 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40021920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A rubber type made through solution process, in granules or powders, used for shoes, adhesives, and more