Import/export HS code 400291: Latex of other rubber types
Liquid form of other synthetic rubbers not listed above
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 | 3,736,549 |
| Japan | 3,311,108 |
| United States | 909,139 |
| Italy | 689,584 |
| France | 632,893 |
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 | 1,753,105 | 1,983,444 | +230,339 |
| Japan | 1,512,647 | 1,798,461 | +285,814 |
| United States | 542,588 | 366,551 | -176,037 |
| Italy | 465,916 | 223,668 | -242,248 |
| France | 245,556 | 387,337 | +141,781 |
| Finland | 403,490 | 0 | -403,490 |
| Netherlands | 291,733 | 0 | -291,733 |
| China | 77,602 | 207,425 | +129,823 |
| Ireland | 110,989 | 124,529 | +13,540 |
| Poland | 31,920 | 36,136 | +4,216 |
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 | 5,485,595 |
| Germany | 2,009,332 |
| United States | 890,544 |
| France | 631,933 |
| Italy | 631,810 |
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 | 3,135,736 | 2,349,859 | -785,877 |
| Germany | 580,559 | 1,428,773 | +848,214 |
| United States | 542,588 | 347,956 | -194,632 |
| France | 245,556 | 386,377 | +140,821 |
| Italy | 408,142 | 223,668 | -184,474 |
| China | 77,602 | 223,919 | +146,317 |
| Netherlands | 241,432 | 0 | -241,432 |
| Poland | 31,920 | 36,136 | +4,216 |
| Portugal | 0 | 43,410 | +43,410 |
| Czechia | 0 | 39,921 | +39,921 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,797,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,543,279 |
| Air transport | 1,022,504 |
| Other | 288,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,395,697 | 3,401,579 | +1,005,882 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,341,713 | 1,201,566 | -1,140,147 |
| Air transport | 536,881 | 485,623 | -51,258 |
| Other | 164,011 | 124,529 | -39,482 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,191,577 |
| Dover | 1,882,546 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,221,902 |
| Felixstowe | 724,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 635,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,445,565 | 1,746,012 | +300,447 |
| Dover | 1,146,517 | 736,029 | -410,488 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 448,864 | 773,038 | +324,174 |
| Felixstowe | 462,224 | 262,595 | -199,629 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 624,744 | 11,199 | -613,545 |
| London Stansted Airport | 432,197 | 161,667 | -270,530 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,531 | 557,091 | +538,560 |
| Eurotunnel | 213,505 | 338,066 | +124,561 |
| 000 | 164,011 | 124,529 | -39,482 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,229 | 201,314 | +200,085 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 87 |
| GATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 70 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 30 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 25 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 22 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 20 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 20 |
| SEAL IT SERVICES LIMITED | 20 |
| NEILL'S MATERIALS LIMITED | 19 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 207,873 |
| Netherlands | 170,231 |
| Georgia | 158,727 |
| Spain | 119,925 |
| France | 102,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 83,604 | 124,269 | +40,665 |
| Netherlands | 103,357 | 66,874 | -36,483 |
| Georgia | 52,208 | 106,519 | +54,311 |
| Spain | 56,281 | 63,644 | +7,363 |
| France | 94,618 | 8,116 | -86,502 |
| United States | 37,089 | 65,306 | +28,217 |
| Luxembourg | 36,720 | 45,319 | +8,599 |
| New Zealand | 46,200 | 33,600 | -12,600 |
| Czechia | 18,541 | 48,572 | +30,031 |
| Poland | 42,416 | 10,401 | -32,015 |
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 | 49,617 |
| Italy | 839 |
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 | 49,617 | +49,617 |
| Italy | 290 | 549 | +259 |
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) | 821,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,802 |
| Air transport | 238,607 |
| Other | 50,456 |
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) | 444,423 | 377,131 | -67,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,529 | 193,273 | +93,744 |
| Air transport | 132,903 | 105,704 | -27,199 |
| Other | 290 | 50,166 | +49,876 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 745,375 |
| Felixstowe | 213,299 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,917 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,987 |
| 000 | 50,456 |
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 | 399,469 | 345,906 | -53,563 |
| Felixstowe | 60,964 | 152,335 | +91,371 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,885 | 53,032 | -10,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,953 | 42,034 | -5,919 |
| 000 | 290 | 50,166 | +49,876 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,436 | 18,917 | -1,519 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,507 | 30,839 | +26,332 |
| Dover | 31,700 | 2,370 | -29,330 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,733 | 9,000 | -1,733 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,814 | 8,605 | +3,791 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid form of other synthetic rubbers not listed above