Import/export HS code 400821: Rubber plates, sheets, and strips (non-hard rubber)
Flexible rubber materials in flat forms, ideal for industrial or construction use
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 49,300,524 |
| Germany | 34,362,714 |
| China | 24,113,789 |
| Netherlands | 13,044,190 |
| India | 8,161,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 25,696,947 | 23,603,577 | -2,093,370 |
| Germany | 16,688,166 | 17,674,548 | +986,382 |
| China | 11,893,751 | 12,220,038 | +326,287 |
| Netherlands | 7,685,052 | 5,359,138 | -2,325,914 |
| India | 4,206,986 | 3,954,506 | -252,480 |
| Sweden | 3,337,882 | 3,475,615 | +137,733 |
| Italy | 2,588,128 | 2,937,788 | +349,660 |
| France | 2,138,822 | 2,856,726 | +717,904 |
| Belgium | 1,599,348 | 1,650,895 | +51,547 |
| Spain | 1,667,406 | 1,349,028 | -318,378 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 54,317,179 |
| Germany | 32,160,102 |
| China | 25,866,763 |
| India | 8,758,606 |
| Sweden | 7,470,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 27,838,131 | 26,479,048 | -1,359,083 |
| Germany | 15,861,467 | 16,298,635 | +437,168 |
| China | 13,081,732 | 12,785,031 | -296,701 |
| India | 4,433,983 | 4,324,623 | -109,360 |
| Sweden | 3,743,938 | 3,726,216 | -17,722 |
| Japan | 2,814,376 | 2,831,191 | +16,815 |
| Italy | 2,412,966 | 3,119,038 | +706,072 |
| Netherlands | 2,868,610 | 2,380,737 | -487,873 |
| Spain | 2,320,267 | 2,153,879 | -166,388 |
| Turkey | 1,151,655 | 796,534 | -355,121 |
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 | 39 |
| Greater Manchester | 36 |
| West Midlands | 33 |
| West Yorkshire | 30 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 |
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 | 27 | 29 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 30 | 23 | -7 |
| West Midlands | 22 | 26 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 14 | +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) | 88,592,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,050,474 |
| Air transport | 9,298,141 |
| Other | 1,976,846 |
| Road transport | 208,346 |
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) | 45,068,696 | 43,523,455 | -1,545,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,567,571 | 32,482,903 | -1,084,668 |
| Air transport | 4,754,761 | 4,543,380 | -211,381 |
| Other | 1,286,756 | 690,090 | -596,666 |
| Road transport | 41,003 | 167,343 | +126,340 |
| Rail transport | 900 | 7,070 | +6,170 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 35,695,298 |
| Felixstowe | 23,836,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,966,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,687,430 |
| Belfast Port | 12,424,202 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 14,243,800 | 21,451,498 | +7,207,698 |
| Felixstowe | 12,444,654 | 11,391,615 | -1,053,039 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,676,784 | 10,289,405 | +612,621 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,797,613 | 5,889,817 | -7,907,796 |
| Belfast Port | 5,913,918 | 6,510,284 | +596,366 |
| Dover | 5,242,753 | 6,174,303 | +931,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,306,318 | 3,978,186 | -1,328,132 |
| Harwich | 3,501,851 | 2,047,342 | -1,454,509 |
| London | 2,602,589 | 2,934,496 | +331,907 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,608,070 | 1,430,236 | -177,834 |
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 | 148 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 65 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 52 |
| Other manufacturing | 48 |
| Specialised construction activities | 38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 105 |
| 2025-11 | 115 |
| 2025-10 | 126 |
| 2025-09 | 108 |
| 2025-08 | 121 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.P. POLYMER SHEETINGS LIMITED | 105 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 98 |
| ACCRASYSTEM LIMITED | 98 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 84 |
| CLOCKPRESS LIMITED | 83 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 79 |
| NOT JUST ANY VAN LIMITED | 79 |
| MACLELLAN RUBBER LIMITED | 76 |
| AVENIR ROOFING LIMITED | 76 |
| HAMBLE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 75 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 246 |
| 54m+ | 180 |
| 15m-54m | 62 |
| 0-1m | 43 |
| Other | 34 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,106,378 |
| Germany | 5,924,019 |
| United States | 5,507,105 |
| France | 2,916,187 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,336,511 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,487,918 | 2,618,460 | -869,458 |
| Germany | 2,857,647 | 3,066,372 | +208,725 |
| United States | 2,903,829 | 2,603,276 | -300,553 |
| France | 1,584,429 | 1,331,758 | -252,671 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,192,844 | 1,143,667 | -49,177 |
| Australia | 857,293 | 824,894 | -32,399 |
| Netherlands | 769,473 | 807,229 | +37,756 |
| India | 573,492 | 900,952 | +327,460 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 840,110 | 633,911 | -206,199 |
| Switzerland | 771,843 | 623,204 | -148,639 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 343,667 |
| Ireland | 220,044 |
| China | 161,409 |
| Germany | 66,561 |
| Netherlands | 22,652 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 91,275 | 252,392 | +161,117 |
| Ireland | 125,616 | 94,428 | -31,188 |
| China | 101,819 | 59,590 | -42,229 |
| Germany | 34,396 | 32,165 | -2,231 |
| Netherlands | 7,368 | 15,284 | +7,916 |
| Hungary | 0 | 11,295 | +11,295 |
| Italy | 7,732 | 1,055 | -6,677 |
| Nicaragua | 7,582 | 0 | -7,582 |
| France | 3,795 | 3,731 | -64 |
| United States | 1,133 | 1,499 | +366 |
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) | 21,969,662 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,915,580 |
| Air transport | 9,926,860 |
| Other | 899,051 |
| Road transport | 88,045 |
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) | 11,143,275 | 10,826,387 | -316,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,339,747 | 7,575,833 | -763,914 |
| Air transport | 4,785,546 | 5,141,314 | +355,768 |
| Other | 399,329 | 499,722 | +100,393 |
| Road transport | 88,045 | 0 | -88,045 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,846,803 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,490,066 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,049,491 |
| Southampton | 3,457,720 |
| Holyhead | 2,818,379 |
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 | 7,365,980 | 7,480,823 | +114,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,954,392 | 3,535,674 | -418,718 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,229,806 | 1,819,685 | -410,121 |
| Southampton | 1,678,320 | 1,779,400 | +101,080 |
| Holyhead | 1,571,726 | 1,246,653 | -325,073 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,663,360 | 1,027,764 | -635,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 941,812 | 1,385,880 | +444,068 |
| ZLC | 1,023,096 | 922,139 | -100,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,106,781 | 780,921 | -325,860 |
| Felixstowe | 793,396 | 921,258 | +127,862 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 400821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flexible rubber materials in flat forms, ideal for industrial or construction use