Import/export HS code 40021930: Solution styrene-butadiene rubber (S-SBR)
A high-performance rubber made through solution process, in bales, often used for tires
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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 | 5,411,391 |
| Poland | 4,965,693 |
| Netherlands | 447,704 |
| Japan | 156,284 |
| Romania | 129,974 |
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 | 4,262,053 | 1,149,338 | -3,112,715 |
| Poland | 1,581,421 | 3,384,272 | +1,802,851 |
| Netherlands | 83,959 | 363,745 | +279,786 |
| Japan | 57,324 | 98,960 | +41,636 |
| Romania | 52,613 | 77,361 | +24,748 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 72,808 | +72,808 |
| Spain | 47,477 | 0 | -47,477 |
| Thailand | 0 | 31,087 | +31,087 |
| Italy | 19,947 | 0 | -19,947 |
| France | 4,305 | 10,864 | +6,559 |
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 | 10,764,705 |
| Japan | 238,598 |
| Taiwan | 120,285 |
| Thailand | 81,313 |
| United States | 30,198 |
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 | 5,877,207 | 4,887,498 | -989,709 |
| Japan | 84,544 | 154,054 | +69,510 |
| Taiwan | 47,477 | 72,808 | +25,331 |
| Thailand | 50,226 | 31,087 | -19,139 |
| United States | 19,947 | 10,251 | -9,696 |
| Singapore | 0 | 22,267 | +22,267 |
| Italy | 15,818 | 0 | -15,818 |
| Spain | 0 | 12,029 | +12,029 |
| Poland | 9,575 | 0 | -9,575 |
| Greece | 0 | 8,692 | +8,692 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 11,030,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,576 |
| Air transport | 37,550 |
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) | 6,031,828 | 4,998,379 | -1,033,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,271 | 165,305 | +88,034 |
| Air transport | 0 | 37,550 | +37,550 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,642,574 |
| Dover | 1,285,979 |
| Killingholme | 772,492 |
| Felixstowe | 190,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,593 |
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 | 4,928,010 | 3,714,564 | -1,213,446 |
| Dover | 844,481 | 441,498 | -402,983 |
| Killingholme | 81,551 | 690,941 | +609,390 |
| Felixstowe | 57,324 | 133,333 | +76,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,736 | 9,857 | -102,879 |
| Southampton | 19,947 | 72,808 | +52,861 |
| Harwich | 0 | 51,950 | +51,950 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 46,185 | +46,185 |
| Tyne | 39,626 | 0 | -39,626 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 35,390 | +35,390 |
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 | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-04 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 3 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 2,847,881 |
| France | 2,383,672 |
| Spain | 2,283,848 |
| Turkey | 1,555,645 |
| Germany | 1,183,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,847,881 | 0 | -2,847,881 |
| France | 2,364,211 | 19,461 | -2,344,750 |
| Spain | 2,283,848 | 0 | -2,283,848 |
| Turkey | 1,555,645 | 0 | -1,555,645 |
| Germany | 1,183,194 | 0 | -1,183,194 |
| Hungary | 1,054,645 | 0 | -1,054,645 |
| Italy | 565,088 | 1,952 | -563,136 |
| Netherlands | 493,730 | 0 | -493,730 |
| Singapore | 463,335 | 0 | -463,335 |
| Belgium | 413,361 | 0 | -413,361 |
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) | 9,556,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,605,895 |
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) | 9,535,330 | 21,413 | -9,513,917 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,604,048 | 1,847 | -4,602,201 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,017,217 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,664,476 |
| Hull | 1,583,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 566,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 508,489 |
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 | 8,995,804 | 21,413 | -8,974,391 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,664,476 | 0 | -1,664,476 |
| Hull | 1,583,892 | 0 | -1,583,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 564,734 | 1,847 | -562,887 |
| Immingham Docks | 508,489 | 0 | -508,489 |
| Portsmouth | 311,814 | 0 | -311,814 |
| Dover | 107,938 | 0 | -107,938 |
| Felixstowe | 102,545 | 0 | -102,545 |
| Poole | 83,603 | 0 | -83,603 |
| Killingholme | 68,925 | 0 | -68,925 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40021930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A high-performance rubber made through solution process, in bales, often used for tires