Import/export HS code 4003: Reclaimed rubber
Recycled rubber in basic forms like sheets or strips, used for eco-friendly products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 3,044,299 |
| Germany | 2,874,464 |
| Netherlands | 1,460,643 |
| China | 1,380,058 |
| Croatia | 1,334,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,172,069 | 872,230 | -1,299,839 |
| Germany | 1,808,255 | 1,066,209 | -742,046 |
| Netherlands | 466,534 | 994,109 | +527,575 |
| China | 700,522 | 679,536 | -20,986 |
| Croatia | 563,722 | 770,900 | +207,178 |
| Portugal | 345,830 | 459,273 | +113,443 |
| India | 327,937 | 370,996 | +43,059 |
| Denmark | 592,825 | 46,526 | -546,299 |
| United Arab Emirates | 42,992 | 180,751 | +137,759 |
| France | 78,980 | 121,232 | +42,252 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 3,083,648 |
| Germany | 2,999,742 |
| China | 1,373,395 |
| Croatia | 1,334,622 |
| Netherlands | 961,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,220,413 | 863,235 | -1,357,178 |
| Germany | 1,812,183 | 1,187,559 | -624,624 |
| China | 700,522 | 672,873 | -27,649 |
| Croatia | 563,722 | 770,900 | +207,178 |
| Netherlands | 357,822 | 603,883 | +246,061 |
| Portugal | 305,417 | 478,078 | +172,661 |
| India | 327,937 | 388,183 | +60,246 |
| Denmark | 607,352 | 959 | -606,393 |
| Czechia | 150,769 | 322,442 | +171,673 |
| United Arab Emirates | 42,992 | 179,222 | +136,230 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -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) | 7,272,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,911,090 |
| Air transport | 319,814 |
| Road transport | 1,157 |
| Other | 7 |
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) | 4,388,785 | 2,883,242 | -1,505,543 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,086,310 | 2,824,780 | -261,530 |
| Air transport | 123,407 | 196,407 | +73,000 |
| Road transport | 1,157 | 0 | -1,157 |
| Other | 0 | 7 | +7 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,169,345 |
| Dover | 2,894,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,635,982 |
| Felixstowe | 1,660,294 |
| Southampton | 706,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,166,759 | 1,002,586 | -1,164,173 |
| Dover | 1,711,189 | 1,183,263 | -527,926 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,428,970 | 1,207,012 | -221,958 |
| Felixstowe | 764,354 | 895,940 | +131,586 |
| Southampton | 406,421 | 300,317 | -106,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 359,002 | 283,014 | -75,988 |
| Killingholme | 155,563 | 378,901 | +223,338 |
| Harwich | 106,123 | 68,074 | -38,049 |
| Belfast Port | 127,120 | 24,640 | -102,480 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,808 | 54,648 | -31,160 |
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 | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 89 |
| SMILEY MONROE LIMITED | 71 |
| CONICA LTD | 39 |
| SINOPS LIMITED | 29 |
| JCW ACOUSTIC SUPPLIES LIMITED | 29 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 24 |
| BMW (UK) MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 21 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
| J.ALLCOCK & SONS LIMITED | 21 |
| PLITEQ (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 3,603,075 |
| Germany | 1,419,195 |
| Ireland | 1,014,129 |
| United States | 691,163 |
| Netherlands | 558,267 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 1,736,425 | 1,866,650 | +130,225 |
| Germany | 582,370 | 836,825 | +254,455 |
| Ireland | 424,942 | 589,187 | +164,245 |
| United States | 69,349 | 621,814 | +552,465 |
| Netherlands | 180,660 | 377,607 | +196,947 |
| France | 270,102 | 204,098 | -66,004 |
| Latvia | 78,448 | 201,776 | +123,328 |
| Finland | 105,999 | 167,807 | +61,808 |
| Czechia | 95,340 | 44,946 | -50,394 |
| Denmark | 37,406 | 88,693 | +51,287 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 15,569 |
| XI | 388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 15,569 | 0 | -15,569 |
| XI | 388 | 0 | -388 |
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) | 5,048,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,273,034 |
| Air transport | 163,053 |
| Other | 15,957 |
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) | 2,448,514 | 2,600,049 | +151,535 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,681,735 | 2,591,299 | +909,564 |
| Air transport | 33,404 | 129,649 | +96,245 |
| Other | 15,957 | 0 | -15,957 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,703,842 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,151,485 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,324,200 |
| Southampton | 638,923 |
| Liverpool Docks | 525,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 1,837,192 | 1,866,650 | +29,458 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,079,860 | 1,071,625 | -8,235 |
| Immingham Docks | 398,738 | 925,462 | +526,724 |
| Southampton | 42,371 | 596,552 | +554,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 263,033 | 262,560 | -473 |
| Holyhead | 143,779 | 232,686 | +88,907 |
| London Gateway Port | 208,346 | 35,405 | -172,941 |
| Heysham | 44,600 | 113,550 | +68,950 |
| ZLC | 4,436 | 77,841 | +73,405 |
| Dover | 60,875 | 3,691 | -57,184 |
Quick facts
HS code: 4003
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recycled rubber in basic forms like sheets or strips, used for eco-friendly products