Import/export HS code 400241: Halogenated butyl rubber latex
A modified form of butyl rubber in liquid form, used for medical and industrial applications
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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 | 4,960,515 |
| Belgium | 1,854,428 |
| Taiwan | 1,712,054 |
| Japan | 843,902 |
| France | 410,267 |
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 | 2,346,804 | 2,613,711 | +266,907 |
| Belgium | 874,297 | 980,131 | +105,834 |
| Taiwan | 1,312,880 | 399,174 | -913,706 |
| Japan | 602,400 | 241,502 | -360,898 |
| France | 46,140 | 364,127 | +317,987 |
| Netherlands | 293,495 | 106,484 | -187,011 |
| United States | 0 | 285,171 | +285,171 |
| Italy | 104,355 | 164,065 | +59,710 |
| China | 26,906 | 153,132 | +126,226 |
| Canada | 0 | 34,499 | +34,499 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 6,131,098 |
| Germany | 2,167,971 |
| Taiwan | 1,712,054 |
| United States | 440,077 |
| Italy | 268,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,065,668 | 3,065,430 | -238 |
| Germany | 1,078,065 | 1,089,906 | +11,841 |
| Taiwan | 1,312,880 | 399,174 | -913,706 |
| United States | 12,405 | 427,672 | +415,267 |
| Italy | 104,355 | 164,065 | +59,710 |
| China | 39,445 | 112,407 | +72,962 |
| Netherlands | 12,067 | 40,723 | +28,656 |
| Belgium | 5,583 | 24,356 | +18,773 |
| Canada | 0 | 18,263 | +18,263 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,881 | +4,881 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 7,629,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,098,363 |
| Air transport | 252,946 |
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) | 3,421,623 | 4,207,382 | +785,759 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,101,514 | 996,849 | -1,104,665 |
| Air transport | 110,300 | 142,646 | +32,346 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 3,972,276 |
| Felixstowe | 2,314,341 |
| Dover | 1,729,053 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,250,001 |
| Liverpool Docks | 385,685 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 1,905,573 | 2,066,703 | +161,130 |
| Felixstowe | 1,678,201 | 636,140 | -1,042,061 |
| Dover | 721,981 | 1,007,072 | +285,091 |
| Immingham Docks | 821,834 | 428,167 | -393,667 |
| Liverpool Docks | 236,344 | 149,341 | -87,003 |
| Southampton | 41,226 | 197,137 | +155,911 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,962 | 142,646 | +72,684 |
| London | 0 | 203,151 | +203,151 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,684 | 123,573 | +106,889 |
| Hull | 0 | 136,458 | +136,458 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CASTLE CHEMICALS LTD. | 41 |
| DUNLOP OIL & MARINE LIMITED | 39 |
| E3G LIMITED | 39 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 33 |
| CLWYD COMPOUNDERS LIMITED | 28 |
| GATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 28 |
| CHEMIQUE ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS LIMITED | 27 |
| FORMULATED POLYMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 27 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 23 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 236,577 |
| Netherlands | 59,397 |
| Germany | 46,741 |
| France | 31,960 |
| Switzerland | 25,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 105,671 | 130,906 | +25,235 |
| Netherlands | 37,496 | 21,901 | -15,595 |
| Germany | 18,352 | 28,389 | +10,037 |
| France | 19,112 | 12,848 | -6,264 |
| Switzerland | 16,566 | 8,596 | -7,970 |
| Poland | 9,206 | 12,296 | +3,090 |
| Norway | 16,936 | 1,520 | -15,416 |
| Denmark | 1,613 | 15,022 | +13,409 |
| India | 7,630 | 6,783 | -847 |
| Sweden | 10,022 | 0 | -10,022 |
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) | 264,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 209,841 |
| Air transport | 61,328 |
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) | 127,729 | 136,827 | +9,098 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,380 | 106,461 | +3,081 |
| Air transport | 43,701 | 17,627 | -26,074 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 123,859 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,339 |
| Dover | 80,435 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,980 |
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 | 44,305 | 79,554 | +35,249 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,429 | 53,510 | -1,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,945 | 19,394 | -46,551 |
| Dover | 33,930 | 46,505 | +12,575 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,686 | 12,294 | -17,392 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 36,359 | +36,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,407 | 5,248 | -24,159 |
| ZLC | 7,496 | 0 | -7,496 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,523 | 0 | -5,523 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,333 | +5,333 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400241
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A modified form of butyl rubber in liquid form, used for medical and industrial applications