Import/export HS code 40029910: Plastic-modified rubber
Rubber products mixed with plastics for enhanced properties
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,123,420 |
| Japan | 2,013,688 |
| Belgium | 555,009 |
| United States | 444,790 |
| China | 351,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,120,855 | 1,002,565 | -118,290 |
| Japan | 704,827 | 1,308,861 | +604,034 |
| Belgium | 204,045 | 350,964 | +146,919 |
| United States | 374,605 | 70,185 | -304,420 |
| China | 135,310 | 216,499 | +81,189 |
| Netherlands | 99,972 | 189,971 | +89,999 |
| South Africa | 109,747 | 105,799 | -3,948 |
| France | 78,084 | 11,770 | -66,314 |
| Italy | 62,123 | 17,200 | -44,923 |
| Taiwan | 43,083 | 29,644 | -13,439 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,492,216 |
| Japan | 1,919,173 |
| China | 501,852 |
| United States | 458,526 |
| Italy | 296,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,275,561 | 1,216,655 | -58,906 |
| Japan | 673,519 | 1,245,654 | +572,135 |
| China | 203,890 | 297,962 | +94,072 |
| United States | 386,276 | 72,250 | -314,026 |
| Italy | 104,294 | 191,779 | +87,485 |
| South Africa | 109,747 | 105,799 | -3,948 |
| Belgium | 46,633 | 87,770 | +41,137 |
| Taiwan | 52,608 | 27,839 | -24,769 |
| Germany | 0 | 70,339 | +70,339 |
| Spain | 62,078 | 3,612 | -58,466 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 4,742,518 |
| Air transport | 979,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 733,100 |
| Other | 3,427 |
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) | 2,217,119 | 2,525,399 | +308,280 |
| Air transport | 500,734 | 479,094 | -21,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 339,660 | 393,440 | +53,780 |
| Other | 3,427 | 0 | -3,427 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,233,720 |
| Southampton | 1,953,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 744,611 |
| Purfleet | 442,071 |
| London Gateway Port | 205,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,140,123 | 1,093,597 | -46,526 |
| Southampton | 878,299 | 1,075,031 | +196,732 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 319,804 | 424,807 | +105,003 |
| Purfleet | 179,580 | 262,491 | +82,911 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,486 | 112,511 | +19,025 |
| Hull | 40,569 | 116,694 | +76,125 |
| London | 25,529 | 123,098 | +97,569 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,746 | 8,592 | -81,154 |
| Birmingham Airport | 48,436 | 40,592 | -7,844 |
| Dover | 53,338 | 29,011 | -24,327 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Civil engineering | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,059,770 |
| France | 673,661 |
| United States | 475,919 |
| Canada | 418,006 |
| Italy | 402,610 |
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 | 3,564,268 | 3,495,502 | -68,766 |
| France | 455,616 | 218,045 | -237,571 |
| United States | 235,157 | 240,762 | +5,605 |
| Canada | 95,125 | 322,881 | +227,756 |
| Italy | 207,951 | 194,659 | -13,292 |
| Poland | 72,147 | 105,623 | +33,476 |
| Ireland | 76,268 | 97,101 | +20,833 |
| Netherlands | 130,150 | 40,520 | -89,630 |
| Norway | 62,138 | 90,491 | +28,353 |
| Chile | 100,020 | 0 | -100,020 |
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) | 7,933,325 |
| Air transport | 1,522,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 977,946 |
| Road transport | 5,818 |
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) | 4,061,854 | 3,871,471 | -190,383 |
| Air transport | 643,871 | 878,246 | +234,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 678,092 | 299,854 | -378,238 |
| Road transport | 5,818 | 0 | -5,818 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,627,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 750,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 612,111 |
| Manchester Airport | 452,760 |
| Felixstowe | 225,781 |
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 | 3,938,852 | 3,688,273 | -250,579 |
| East Midlands Airport | 377,687 | 372,391 | -5,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 316,200 | 295,911 | -20,289 |
| Manchester Airport | 104,372 | 348,388 | +244,016 |
| Felixstowe | 224,907 | 874 | -224,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,220 | 145,773 | +75,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,650 | 0 | -112,650 |
| Holyhead | 31,593 | 68,703 | +37,110 |
| ZLC | 68,616 | 4,074 | -64,542 |
| Dover | 67,231 | 0 | -67,231 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40029910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber products mixed with plastics for enhanced properties