Import/export HS code 400599: Various unvulcanized rubber products
Other types of unvulcanized rubber products not listed in the above categories
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 | 9,192,039 |
| Turkey | 2,630,424 |
| France | 1,435,788 |
| Belgium | 969,666 |
| Italy | 945,793 |
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 | 4,744,685 | 4,447,354 | -297,331 |
| Turkey | 978,283 | 1,652,141 | +673,858 |
| France | 913,232 | 522,556 | -390,676 |
| Belgium | 667,343 | 302,323 | -365,020 |
| Italy | 622,151 | 323,642 | -298,509 |
| Netherlands | 424,880 | 386,097 | -38,783 |
| United States | 673,442 | 120,311 | -553,131 |
| Spain | 195,081 | 230,617 | +35,536 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 398,313 | +398,313 |
| South Korea | 274,947 | 2,946 | -272,001 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,467,197 |
| Turkey | 2,823,694 |
| United States | 2,165,156 |
| Italy | 1,178,810 |
| United Kingdom | 1,137,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,291,540 | 4,175,657 | -115,883 |
| Turkey | 1,105,255 | 1,718,439 | +613,184 |
| United States | 1,298,206 | 866,950 | -431,256 |
| Italy | 694,935 | 483,875 | -211,060 |
| United Kingdom | 728,158 | 409,770 | -318,388 |
| France | 544,188 | 399,582 | -144,606 |
| China | 392,951 | 181,410 | -211,541 |
| Spain | 195,081 | 230,617 | +35,536 |
| South Korea | 273,447 | 0 | -273,447 |
| India | 178,175 | 1,230 | -176,945 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,544,864 |
| Air transport | 4,522,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,482,042 |
| Road transport | 186,033 |
| Other | 157 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,152,787 | 4,392,077 | -1,760,710 |
| Air transport | 2,215,133 | 2,307,088 | +91,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,585,865 | 1,896,177 | +310,312 |
| Road transport | 93,381 | 92,652 | -729 |
| Other | 157 | 0 | -157 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,154,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,938,730 |
| Felixstowe | 2,528,409 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,959,609 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,414,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,935,379 | 1,218,936 | -1,716,443 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,158,289 | 1,780,441 | +622,152 |
| Felixstowe | 1,001,922 | 1,526,487 | +524,565 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,125,949 | 833,660 | -292,289 |
| East Midlands Airport | 355,685 | 1,058,424 | +702,739 |
| Eurotunnel | 291,100 | 360,098 | +68,998 |
| London | 291,125 | 284,248 | -6,877 |
| Harwich | 204,492 | 353,456 | +148,964 |
| Purfleet | 305,104 | 188,172 | -116,932 |
| Killingholme | 437,232 | 46,399 | -390,833 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 35 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 4PLAS LTD. | 82 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 50 |
| DENSO MANUFACTURING UK LTD. | 47 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 45 |
| COBA AUTOMOTIVE (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| BIESTERFELD PETROPLAS LIMITED | 44 |
| SANKO GOSEI UK LTD | 38 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 36 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 32 |
| DN AUTOMOTIVE VMS LTD | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 44,849,408 |
| Poland | 2,089,538 |
| United Arab Emirates | 439,783 |
| United States | 286,062 |
| Ireland | 215,075 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 24,053,197 | 20,796,211 | -3,256,986 |
| Poland | 921,299 | 1,168,239 | +246,940 |
| United Arab Emirates | 323,482 | 116,301 | -207,181 |
| United States | 177,242 | 108,820 | -68,422 |
| Ireland | 4,340 | 210,735 | +206,395 |
| Italy | 148,266 | 20,465 | -127,801 |
| France | 138,075 | 15,188 | -122,887 |
| China | 27,320 | 62,916 | +35,596 |
| Sweden | 30,846 | 35,841 | +4,995 |
| India | 43,171 | 9,392 | -33,779 |
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) | 36,327,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,188,409 |
| Air transport | 291,752 |
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) | 13,988,285 | 22,338,959 | +8,350,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,865,625 | 322,784 | -11,542,841 |
| Air transport | 192,861 | 98,891 | -93,970 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 43,547,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,812,306 |
| Purfleet | 1,339,145 |
| Dover | 607,841 |
| Southampton | 554,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 23,150,176 | 20,397,559 | -2,752,617 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,107,953 | 704,353 | -403,600 |
| Purfleet | 899,888 | 439,257 | -460,631 |
| Dover | 41,486 | 566,355 | +524,869 |
| Southampton | 339,437 | 214,584 | -124,853 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,883 | 93,059 | +2,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,622 | 24,388 | -107,234 |
| Hull | 123,902 | 0 | -123,902 |
| Heysham | 1,295 | 100,697 | +99,402 |
| Immingham Docks | 65,009 | 35,841 | -29,168 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400599
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of unvulcanized rubber products not listed in the above categories