Import/export HS code 400251: Chloroprene rubber latex
A type of synthetic rubber in liquid form, used for wetsuits, adhesives, and more
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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 | 963,913 |
| Italy | 52,028 |
| China | 49,856 |
| Japan | 45,112 |
| Germany | 19,240 |
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 | 232,347 | 731,566 | +499,219 |
| Italy | 31,008 | 21,020 | -9,988 |
| China | 0 | 49,856 | +49,856 |
| Japan | 20,910 | 24,202 | +3,292 |
| Germany | 12,884 | 6,356 | -6,528 |
| France | 7,150 | 9,555 | +2,405 |
| Denmark | 0 | 8,802 | +8,802 |
| Norway | 1,236 | 0 | -1,236 |
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 | 966,294 |
| Italy | 52,028 |
| China | 49,856 |
| Japan | 46,516 |
| France | 16,705 |
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 | 228,086 | 738,208 | +510,122 |
| Italy | 31,008 | 21,020 | -9,988 |
| China | 0 | 49,856 | +49,856 |
| Japan | 22,314 | 24,202 | +1,888 |
| France | 7,150 | 9,555 | +2,405 |
| Germany | 11,480 | 4,996 | -6,484 |
| United Kingdom | 4,261 | 1,360 | -2,901 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,160 | +2,160 |
| Norway | 1,236 | 0 | -1,236 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,003,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 248,832 | 754,241 | +505,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,938 | 36,320 | -7,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,765 | 60,796 | +48,031 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 962,675 |
| Dover | 73,063 |
| Felixstowe | 29,263 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 24,945 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 232,347 | 730,328 | +497,981 |
| Dover | 42,488 | 30,575 | -11,913 |
| Felixstowe | 7,177 | 22,086 | +14,909 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 24,945 | +24,945 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,700 | 9,755 | +4,055 |
| Glasgow Airport | 9,549 | 5,612 | -3,937 |
| Southampton | 5,588 | 8,835 | +3,247 |
| London | 0 | 4,831 | +4,831 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,483 | +4,483 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,033 | +4,033 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 297,614 |
| Netherlands | 100,086 |
| Saudi Arabia | 38,342 |
| Italy | 35,452 |
| Germany | 33,229 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 246,560 | 51,054 | -195,506 |
| Netherlands | 35,935 | 64,151 | +28,216 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 38,342 | +38,342 |
| Italy | 19,284 | 16,168 | -3,116 |
| Germany | 26,564 | 6,665 | -19,899 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,814 | 27,100 | +22,286 |
| Finland | 15,583 | 10,239 | -5,344 |
| Angola | 0 | 12,659 | +12,659 |
| Spain | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
| Portugal | 1,907 | 2,764 | +857 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 6,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 6,665 | +6,665 |
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) | 380,148 |
| Air transport | 124,397 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,891 |
| Road transport | 10,000 |
| Other | 6,665 |
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) | 282,747 | 97,401 | -185,346 |
| Air transport | 34,062 | 90,335 | +56,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,205 | 47,686 | +8,481 |
| Road transport | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
| Other | 0 | 6,665 | +6,665 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 302,664 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,167 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,779 |
| Dover | 28,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 251,610 | 51,054 | -200,556 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,947 | 48,863 | +15,916 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,562 | 47,605 | +27,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,239 | 44,540 | +42,301 |
| Dover | 28,898 | 0 | -28,898 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,115 | 23,913 | +22,798 |
| Hull | 18,643 | 0 | -18,643 |
| ZLC | 10,000 | 3,660 | -6,340 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 12,659 | +12,659 |
| 000 | 0 | 6,665 | +6,665 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400251
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of synthetic rubber in liquid form, used for wetsuits, adhesives, and more