Import/export HS code 400249: Various halogenated butyl rubber
Other types of halogenated butyl rubber not listed above, in basic forms
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 2,680,508 |
| Netherlands | 2,238,233 |
| China | 735,765 |
| Taiwan | 622,476 |
| Belgium | 376,600 |
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 | 1,428,685 | 1,251,823 | -176,862 |
| Netherlands | 1,317,127 | 921,106 | -396,021 |
| China | 230,606 | 505,159 | +274,553 |
| Taiwan | 341,491 | 280,985 | -60,506 |
| Belgium | 294,991 | 81,609 | -213,382 |
| Canada | 6,034 | 190,267 | +184,233 |
| United States | 9,159 | 137,530 | +128,371 |
| South Korea | 0 | 127,337 | +127,337 |
| France | 73,594 | 48,676 | -24,918 |
| Spain | 37,637 | 54,392 | +16,755 |
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 | 3,725,612 |
| Germany | 1,169,497 |
| China | 788,677 |
| Taiwan | 622,476 |
| United States | 425,527 |
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 | 2,070,479 | 1,655,133 | -415,346 |
| Germany | 707,866 | 461,631 | -246,235 |
| China | 251,845 | 536,832 | +284,987 |
| Taiwan | 341,491 | 280,985 | -60,506 |
| United States | 170,834 | 254,693 | +83,859 |
| Canada | 6,034 | 190,267 | +184,233 |
| Spain | 68,799 | 105,636 | +36,837 |
| Netherlands | 103,840 | 47,279 | -56,561 |
| South Korea | 0 | 127,337 | +127,337 |
| Belgium | 64,753 | 3,443 | -61,310 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +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) | 4,766,348 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,074,421 |
| Air transport | 752,035 |
| Other | 3,710 |
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) | 2,726,980 | 2,039,368 | -687,612 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 827,637 | 1,246,784 | +419,147 |
| Air transport | 361,287 | 390,748 | +29,461 |
| Other | 1,916 | 1,794 | -122 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,921,848 |
| Felixstowe | 1,043,818 |
| Southampton | 722,874 |
| Purfleet | 508,465 |
| Liverpool Docks | 379,845 |
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 | 1,727,534 | 1,194,314 | -533,220 |
| Felixstowe | 596,697 | 447,121 | -149,576 |
| Southampton | 348,286 | 374,588 | +26,302 |
| Purfleet | 191,441 | 317,024 | +125,583 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,916 | 330,929 | +282,013 |
| Killingholme | 308,215 | 68,444 | -239,771 |
| Dover | 138,333 | 208,180 | +69,847 |
| Birmingham Airport | 157,145 | 129,553 | -27,592 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,493 | 76,586 | -20,907 |
| Harwich | 48,619 | 79,720 | +31,101 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 43 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 39 |
| SPC EUROPE LIMITED | 32 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 31 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 26 |
| FOTHERGILL POLYCOM LIMITED | 25 |
| CHEMIQUE ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS LIMITED | 23 |
| VESTAS OFFSHORE WIND UK LTD | 20 |
| TRAFFORD RUBBER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 18 |
| PLASCOMPO LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 324,678 |
| Germany | 203,777 |
| Algeria | 132,116 |
| Poland | 113,537 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 64,830 |
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 | 146,835 | 177,843 | +31,008 |
| Germany | 121,372 | 82,405 | -38,967 |
| Algeria | 0 | 132,116 | +132,116 |
| Poland | 97,460 | 16,077 | -81,383 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 64,830 | 0 | -64,830 |
| Italy | 48,394 | 11,660 | -36,734 |
| France | 5,905 | 45,056 | +39,151 |
| Ireland | 27,949 | 22,586 | -5,363 |
| Spain | 24,658 | 25,547 | +889 |
| Netherlands | 27,987 | 18,315 | -9,672 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,319 |
| United States | 37 |
| France | 29 |
| China | 16 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,568 | 7,751 | +2,183 |
| United States | 37 | 0 | -37 |
| France | 29 | 0 | -29 |
| China | 0 | 16 | +16 |
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) | 837,173 |
| Air transport | 382,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,616 |
| Other | 13,403 |
| Road transport | 2,312 |
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) | 492,173 | 345,000 | -147,173 |
| Air transport | 176,858 | 205,505 | +28,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,952 | 111,664 | +63,712 |
| Other | 5,634 | 7,769 | +2,135 |
| Road transport | 2,312 | 0 | -2,312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 665,962 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 192,623 |
| East Midlands Airport | 134,139 |
| London Gateway Port | 126,239 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,668 |
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 | 379,090 | 286,872 | -92,218 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,190 | 136,433 | +80,243 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,577 | 53,562 | -27,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,259 | 98,980 | +71,721 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,812 | 14,856 | -56,956 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,595 | 0 | -25,595 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,284 | 5,495 | -11,789 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,725 | 11,549 | +5,824 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,220 | 9,649 | +2,429 |
| ZLC | 8,628 | 4,945 | -3,683 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400249
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of halogenated butyl rubber not listed above, in basic forms