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 | 10,611,759 |
| Germany | 10,449,627 |
| Spain | 3,703,598 |
| France | 3,426,033 |
| Belgium | 2,366,229 |
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 | 4,576,320 | 6,035,439 | +1,459,119 |
| Germany | 5,875,367 | 4,574,260 | -1,301,107 |
| Spain | 2,025,620 | 1,677,978 | -347,642 |
| France | 1,870,039 | 1,555,994 | -314,045 |
| Belgium | 824,367 | 1,541,862 | +717,495 |
| South Korea | 1,258,164 | 30,162 | -1,228,002 |
| Taiwan | 157,903 | 524,414 | +366,511 |
| Italy | 369,040 | 174,122 | -194,918 |
| Luxembourg | 41,824 | 314,865 | +273,041 |
| 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 | 14,755,379 |
| Spain | 5,804,831 |
| France | 4,861,391 |
| Belgium | 2,926,252 |
| South Korea | 1,918,765 |
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 | 6,833,118 | 7,922,261 | +1,089,143 |
| Spain | 2,976,324 | 2,828,507 | -147,817 |
| France | 2,520,381 | 2,341,010 | -179,371 |
| Belgium | 1,567,845 | 1,358,407 | -209,438 |
| South Korea | 1,812,978 | 105,787 | -1,707,191 |
| Italy | 588,626 | 425,726 | -162,900 |
| United States | 400,273 | 395,155 | -5,118 |
| Taiwan | 157,903 | 580,676 | +422,773 |
| Netherlands | 60,619 | 455,382 | +394,763 |
| China | 69,844 | 158,065 | +88,221 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 |
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) | 20,647,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,947,191 |
| Other | 110,332 |
| Air transport | 61,156 |
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) | 9,997,779 | 10,649,922 | +652,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,028,566 | 5,918,625 | -1,109,941 |
| Other | 38,854 | 71,478 | +32,624 |
| Air transport | 34,003 | 27,153 | -6,850 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,397,658 |
| Dover | 6,247,206 |
| London | 3,090,615 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,858,653 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,633,464 |
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 | 5,926,689 | 7,470,969 | +1,544,280 |
| Dover | 3,134,230 | 3,112,976 | -21,254 |
| London | 1,956,097 | 1,134,518 | -821,579 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,360,419 | 498,234 | -1,862,185 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,003,643 | 629,821 | -373,822 |
| Felixstowe | 489,316 | 957,749 | +468,433 |
| Portsmouth | 370,974 | 794,879 | +423,905 |
| Killingholme | 485,305 | 545,684 | +60,379 |
| Purfleet | 194,937 | 400,592 | +205,655 |
| Harwich | 283,850 | 277,596 | -6,254 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 51 |
| HEXPOL TPE LTD | 43 |
| F M CONWAY LIMITED | 42 |
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 35 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 34 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 33 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 33 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 43,404 |
| Netherlands | 19,040 |
| Germany | 13,510 |
| 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 | 56,070 | 258,935 | +202,865 |
| Belgium | 37,570 | 5,834 | -31,736 |
| Netherlands | 10,230 | 8,810 | -1,420 |
| Germany | 0 | 13,510 | +13,510 |
| Ireland | 7,086 | 0 | -7,086 |
| South Korea | 0 | 5,837 | +5,837 |
| China | 1,359 | 0 | -1,359 |
| Japan | 1,200 | 0 | -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) | 315,005 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,640 |
| Air transport | 9,564 |
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) | 56,070 | 258,935 | +202,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,486 | 28,154 | -27,332 |
| Air transport | 2,559 | 7,005 | +4,446 |
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 | 55,252 |
| 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 | 56,670 | 0 | -56,670 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,570 | 17,682 | -19,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,230 | 8,810 | -1,420 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,559 | 5,837 | +3,278 |
| Holyhead | 3,232 | 0 | -3,232 |
| Heysham | 2,954 | 0 | -2,954 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,662 | +1,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,168 | +1,168 |
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