Import/export HS code 400610: Rubber strips for tyre repair
Camel-back strips made of unvulcanised rubber, used to retread and repair rubber tyres
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,417,525 |
| Netherlands | 607,776 |
| Portugal | 51,763 |
| Germany | 36,767 |
| India | 34,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1,857,466 | 2,560,059 | +702,593 |
| Netherlands | 293,370 | 314,406 | +21,036 |
| Portugal | 2,256 | 49,507 | +47,251 |
| Germany | 28,392 | 8,375 | -20,017 |
| India | 0 | 34,005 | +34,005 |
| China | 14,958 | 5,550 | -9,408 |
| Spain | 11,566 | 8,217 | -3,349 |
| Italy | 15,341 | 0 | -15,341 |
| Belgium | 7,964 | 0 | -7,964 |
| Ireland | 64 | 0 | -64 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,417,525 |
| Austria | 604,634 |
| Portugal | 91,948 |
| India | 34,005 |
| Germany | 23,568 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1,857,466 | 2,560,059 | +702,593 |
| Austria | 290,228 | 314,406 | +24,178 |
| Portugal | 36,003 | 55,945 | +19,942 |
| India | 0 | 34,005 | +34,005 |
| Germany | 18,585 | 4,983 | -13,602 |
| China | 14,958 | 5,550 | -9,408 |
| Italy | 7,964 | 1,800 | -6,164 |
| Spain | 2,967 | 3,371 | +404 |
| Netherlands | 3,142 | 0 | -3,142 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 4,641,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 554,303 |
| Air transport | 15,867 |
| Other | 64 |
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) | 1,861,401 | 2,779,861 | +918,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 358,889 | 195,414 | -163,475 |
| Air transport | 11,023 | 4,844 | -6,179 |
| Other | 64 | 0 | -64 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,759,273 |
| Southampton | 609,690 |
| Felixstowe | 442,650 |
| Harwich | 193,341 |
| London | 100,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,857,466 | 1,901,807 | +44,341 |
| Southampton | 0 | 609,690 | +609,690 |
| Felixstowe | 138,577 | 304,073 | +165,496 |
| Harwich | 93,933 | 99,408 | +5,475 |
| London | 95,468 | 4,846 | -90,622 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 44,056 | +44,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,585 | 2,975 | -15,610 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,896 | 0 | -7,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,620 | 3,823 | +1,203 |
| 499 | 5,055 | 1,021 | -4,034 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SELECT REMOULDS LTD | 18 |
| VIPAL EUROPE LIMITED | 9 |
| ALBA TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 3 |
| G & S TYRE SERVICES LIMITED | 3 |
| ISN EUROPE LIMITED | 2 |
| RANWICK LIMITED | 2 |
| KAL TIRE (UK) LIMITED | 1 |
| ALTEREVER LIMITED | 1 |
| SENEYE LTD | 1 |
| CRANSWICK PLC | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 162,319 |
| Spain | 20,644 |
| Malaysia | 16,400 |
| United States | 13,025 |
| Germany | 10,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 162,319 | 0 | -162,319 |
| Spain | 20,644 | 0 | -20,644 |
| Malaysia | 16,400 | 0 | -16,400 |
| United States | 13,025 | 0 | -13,025 |
| Germany | 0 | 10,411 | +10,411 |
| South Korea | 4,760 | 0 | -4,760 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,636 | +2,636 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,384 | +1,384 |
| Viet Nam | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,335 | +1,335 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 186,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 182,723 | 3,641 | -179,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,644 | 13,047 | -7,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,389 | 0 | -17,389 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 94,363 |
| ZLC | 79,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,389 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 92,057 | 2,306 | -89,751 |
| ZLC | 78,405 | 1,335 | -77,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,644 | 0 | -20,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,389 | 0 | -17,389 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 10,411 | +10,411 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,077 | 0 | -7,077 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,184 | 0 | -5,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,636 | +2,636 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Camel-back strips made of unvulcanised rubber, used to retread and repair rubber tyres