Import/export HS code 400220: Butadiene rubber (BR)
A synthetic rubber made from butadiene, used in tires, footwear, and industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,299,830 |
| Germany | 4,387,637 |
| Italy | 3,674,443 |
| France | 3,325,941 |
| Czechia | 2,634,474 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,625,230 | 674,600 | -3,950,630 |
| Germany | 2,306,415 | 2,081,222 | -225,193 |
| Italy | 2,035,716 | 1,638,727 | -396,989 |
| France | 1,841,155 | 1,484,786 | -356,369 |
| Czechia | 37,152 | 2,597,322 | +2,560,170 |
| Netherlands | 171,656 | 462,896 | +291,240 |
| Belgium | 241,671 | 366,200 | +124,529 |
| Thailand | 258,643 | 214,998 | -43,645 |
| Japan | 62,778 | 199,838 | +137,060 |
| Turkey | 95,331 | 112,463 | +17,132 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,991,658 |
| Germany | 4,314,441 |
| Italy | 4,032,218 |
| Czechia | 2,911,119 |
| France | 2,246,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,018,385 | 973,273 | -4,045,112 |
| Germany | 2,207,046 | 2,107,395 | -99,651 |
| Italy | 2,165,799 | 1,866,419 | -299,380 |
| Czechia | 137,403 | 2,773,716 | +2,636,313 |
| France | 1,227,046 | 1,019,541 | -207,505 |
| Japan | 334,373 | 718,115 | +383,742 |
| Thailand | 264,387 | 214,998 | -49,389 |
| Belgium | 148,267 | 138,314 | -9,953 |
| Turkey | 95,331 | 112,463 | +17,132 |
| Singapore | 3,899 | 202,608 | +198,709 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 16,338,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,332,422 |
| Air transport | 370,680 |
| Other | 6,729 |
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) | 7,206,298 | 9,132,364 | +1,926,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,421,927 | 910,495 | -3,511,432 |
| Air transport | 149,055 | 221,625 | +72,570 |
| Other | 0 | 6,729 | +6,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,558,834 |
| Felixstowe | 5,439,147 |
| Dover | 3,466,231 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,354,010 |
| Hull | 2,200,095 |
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 | 3,170,119 | 2,388,715 | -781,404 |
| Felixstowe | 4,370,037 | 1,069,110 | -3,300,927 |
| Dover | 908,936 | 2,557,295 | +1,648,359 |
| Eurotunnel | 858,795 | 1,495,215 | +636,420 |
| Hull | 857,257 | 1,342,838 | +485,581 |
| Killingholme | 435,234 | 551,973 | +116,739 |
| London | 517,896 | 166,714 | -351,182 |
| London Stansted Airport | 119,622 | 157,350 | +37,728 |
| Harwich | 128,513 | 134,471 | +5,958 |
| Purfleet | 60,913 | 138,072 | +77,159 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 63 |
| H.K. WENTWORTH LIMITED | 38 |
| ROSEHILL POLYMERS LTD | 36 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 34 |
| SPC EUROPE LIMITED | 31 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 31 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 25 |
| STOCKMEIER URETHANES UK LIMITED | 24 |
| ALLAERO LIMITED | 20 |
| BANDVULC TYRES LTD | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 400220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A synthetic rubber made from butadiene, used in tires, footwear, and industrial products