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 | 4,787,512 |
| Germany | 4,235,753 |
| Italy | 3,744,706 |
| France | 3,436,678 |
| Czechia | 2,834,972 |
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 | 4,094,601 | 692,911 | -3,401,690 |
| Germany | 2,203,022 | 2,032,731 | -170,291 |
| Italy | 2,042,101 | 1,702,605 | -339,496 |
| France | 1,948,892 | 1,487,786 | -461,106 |
| Czechia | 99,660 | 2,735,312 | +2,635,652 |
| Netherlands | 178,492 | 470,050 | +291,558 |
| Belgium | 262,316 | 320,537 | +58,221 |
| Thailand | 258,643 | 300,146 | +41,503 |
| Japan | 62,778 | 199,838 | +137,060 |
| Turkey | 94,658 | 110,050 | +15,392 |
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 | 5,470,265 |
| Germany | 4,166,719 |
| Italy | 4,098,008 |
| Czechia | 3,138,053 |
| France | 2,361,070 |
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 | 4,510,851 | 959,414 | -3,551,437 |
| Germany | 2,109,541 | 2,057,178 | -52,363 |
| Italy | 2,162,763 | 1,935,245 | -227,518 |
| Czechia | 224,474 | 2,913,579 | +2,689,105 |
| France | 1,339,106 | 1,021,964 | -317,142 |
| Japan | 278,971 | 737,077 | +458,106 |
| Thailand | 258,643 | 300,146 | +41,503 |
| Belgium | 176,690 | 107,788 | -68,902 |
| Singapore | 3,899 | 202,608 | +198,709 |
| Turkey | 94,658 | 110,050 | +15,392 |
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 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 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) | 16,481,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,967,061 |
| Air transport | 361,031 |
| 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) | 7,156,319 | 9,324,713 | +2,168,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,030,967 | 936,094 | -3,094,873 |
| Air transport | 138,440 | 222,591 | +84,151 |
| Other | 106 | 6,623 | +6,517 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,463,735 |
| Felixstowe | 5,074,258 |
| Dover | 3,628,591 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,305,760 |
| Hull | 2,240,543 |
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 | 3,249,493 | 2,214,242 | -1,035,251 |
| Felixstowe | 3,882,834 | 1,191,424 | -2,691,410 |
| Dover | 932,428 | 2,696,163 | +1,763,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 818,488 | 1,487,272 | +668,784 |
| Hull | 893,621 | 1,346,922 | +453,301 |
| Killingholme | 428,879 | 694,401 | +265,522 |
| London | 503,488 | 163,931 | -339,557 |
| London Stansted Airport | 109,007 | 156,699 | +47,692 |
| Harwich | 102,364 | 128,821 | +26,457 |
| Purfleet | 51,910 | 142,431 | +90,521 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 64 |
| H.K. WENTWORTH LIMITED | 39 |
| ROSEHILL POLYMERS LTD | 37 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 34 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 32 |
| SPC EUROPE LIMITED | 31 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 26 |
| STOCKMEIER URETHANES UK LIMITED | 25 |
| 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+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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