Import/export HS code 400299: Various rubber types
Other synthetic rubbers 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,866,186 |
| France | 8,480,395 |
| Germany | 7,287,636 |
| Belgium | 6,655,919 |
| China | 6,040,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,136,304 | 5,729,882 | -406,422 |
| France | 3,632,999 | 4,847,396 | +1,214,397 |
| Germany | 4,166,764 | 3,120,872 | -1,045,892 |
| Belgium | 2,492,112 | 4,163,807 | +1,671,695 |
| China | 3,191,591 | 2,848,440 | -343,151 |
| Japan | 2,936,160 | 2,292,780 | -643,380 |
| United States | 2,484,570 | 1,458,735 | -1,025,835 |
| Turkey | 1,023,566 | 1,036,205 | +12,639 |
| Luxembourg | 1,277,339 | 751,236 | -526,103 |
| Italy | 1,124,961 | 256,186 | -868,775 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 12,108,660 |
| Italy | 11,486,653 |
| Japan | 8,580,866 |
| United States | 8,229,634 |
| Germany | 4,905,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,312,489 | 5,796,171 | -516,318 |
| Italy | 4,532,566 | 6,954,087 | +2,421,521 |
| Japan | 5,706,644 | 2,874,222 | -2,832,422 |
| United States | 4,510,253 | 3,719,381 | -790,872 |
| Germany | 2,857,189 | 2,048,435 | -808,754 |
| Netherlands | 2,002,966 | 2,456,922 | +453,956 |
| Turkey | 1,194,100 | 1,285,421 | +91,321 |
| Taiwan | 714,887 | 655,373 | -59,514 |
| France | 367,075 | 565,745 | +198,670 |
| Belgium | 248,482 | 217,830 | -30,652 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 31,928,747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,524,510 |
| Air transport | 3,997,920 |
| Other | 264,125 |
| Road transport | 58,464 |
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) | 16,954,278 | 14,974,469 | -1,979,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,120,574 | 10,403,936 | +283,362 |
| Air transport | 2,110,833 | 1,887,087 | -223,746 |
| Other | 43,431 | 220,694 | +177,263 |
| Road transport | 58,464 | 0 | -58,464 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,116,667 |
| Dover | 9,632,788 |
| Felixstowe | 7,746,197 |
| Southampton | 7,224,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,526,599 |
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 | 6,028,525 | 4,088,142 | -1,940,383 |
| Dover | 5,232,401 | 4,400,387 | -832,014 |
| Felixstowe | 4,252,343 | 3,493,854 | -758,489 |
| Southampton | 4,015,983 | 3,208,986 | -806,997 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,190,808 | 2,335,791 | +1,144,983 |
| Killingholme | 2,064,369 | 1,421,398 | -642,971 |
| London | 1,928,720 | 1,550,141 | -378,579 |
| Hull | 136,945 | 2,094,334 | +1,957,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 705,633 | 948,892 | +243,259 |
| Belfast Port | 674,860 | 846,446 | +171,586 |
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 | 40 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 24 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
| 2025-07 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESSINGTON GROUP LIMITED | 66 |
| GLENAIR UK LIMITED | 64 |
| MACDERMID PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 57 |
| WILSONS UNDERLAYS LTD | 50 |
| PAXTON ACCESS LIMITED | 48 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| HEXPOL TPE LTD | 47 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| NUMATIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 76 |
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 23,229,923 |
| Germany | 7,387,057 |
| Canada | 3,908,499 |
| Australia | 3,600,370 |
| Poland | 3,562,959 |
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 | 12,159,228 | 11,070,695 | -1,088,533 |
| Germany | 3,538,280 | 3,848,777 | +310,497 |
| Canada | 2,468,634 | 1,439,865 | -1,028,769 |
| Australia | 1,927,914 | 1,672,456 | -255,458 |
| Poland | 1,587,163 | 1,975,796 | +388,633 |
| China | 1,213,961 | 974,763 | -239,198 |
| Singapore | 825,616 | 620,619 | -204,997 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 5,733 | 1,381,580 | +1,375,847 |
| Ireland | 520,529 | 548,322 | +27,793 |
| France | 627,105 | 412,355 | -214,750 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 75,339 |
| China | 363 |
| Germany | 270 |
| XI | 263 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 41,960 | 33,379 | -8,581 |
| China | 99 | 264 | +165 |
| Germany | 198 | 72 | -126 |
| XI | 263 | 0 | -263 |
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) | 34,307,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,974,209 |
| Air transport | 7,802,401 |
| Other | 76,235 |
| Road transport | 36,873 |
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) | 18,523,306 | 15,784,315 | -2,738,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,225,072 | 7,749,137 | +524,065 |
| Air transport | 3,766,961 | 4,035,440 | +268,479 |
| Other | 42,520 | 33,715 | -8,805 |
| Road transport | 36,873 | 0 | -36,873 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,370,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,516,551 |
| Southampton | 10,122,900 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,753,893 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,982,336 |
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 | 6,417,456 | 6,953,090 | +535,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,305,395 | 5,211,156 | -1,094,239 |
| Southampton | 4,591,362 | 5,531,538 | +940,176 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,947,860 | 3,806,033 | -2,141,827 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,391,563 | 1,590,773 | +199,210 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,387,672 | 1,530,407 | +142,735 |
| Felixstowe | 1,077,486 | 923,689 | -153,797 |
| East Midlands Airport | 769,418 | 645,220 | -124,198 |
| Immingham Docks | 626,045 | 597,129 | -28,916 |
| Heysham | 183,209 | 191,258 | +8,049 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 400299
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other synthetic rubbers not listed above, in basic forms