Import/export HS code 400941: Rubber hoses (reinforced, without fittings)
Durable, reinforced rubber hoses without any additional fittings
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,765,934 |
| Turkey | 6,668,936 |
| China | 4,958,923 |
| Germany | 4,285,691 |
| Ireland | 3,670,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,542,165 | 4,223,769 | +681,604 |
| Turkey | 4,201,971 | 2,466,965 | -1,735,006 |
| China | 3,173,336 | 1,785,587 | -1,387,749 |
| Germany | 2,094,683 | 2,191,008 | +96,325 |
| Ireland | 1,842,488 | 1,827,590 | -14,898 |
| India | 1,712,582 | 1,497,776 | -214,806 |
| United States | 1,537,425 | 788,003 | -749,422 |
| France | 1,227,720 | 619,081 | -608,639 |
| Malaysia | 746,659 | 727,712 | -18,947 |
| Poland | 546,905 | 563,258 | +16,353 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,027,703 |
| Turkey | 7,914,436 |
| China | 5,118,483 |
| Germany | 3,654,806 |
| India | 3,305,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,739,366 | 4,288,337 | +548,971 |
| Turkey | 4,600,275 | 3,314,161 | -1,286,114 |
| China | 3,287,866 | 1,830,617 | -1,457,249 |
| Germany | 1,632,062 | 2,022,744 | +390,682 |
| India | 1,757,648 | 1,547,660 | -209,988 |
| United States | 1,829,545 | 646,052 | -1,183,493 |
| Ireland | 919,065 | 807,487 | -111,578 |
| France | 1,145,692 | 573,497 | -572,195 |
| Malaysia | 869,329 | 838,659 | -30,670 |
| South Korea | 309,123 | 478,447 | +169,324 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 8 | -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) | 19,478,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,933,127 |
| Air transport | 5,179,085 |
| Other | 1,715,141 |
| Road transport | 374,475 |
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) | 11,117,715 | 8,360,308 | -2,757,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,882,532 | 8,050,595 | +168,063 |
| Air transport | 3,323,605 | 1,855,480 | -1,468,125 |
| Other | 951,278 | 763,863 | -187,415 |
| Road transport | 95,069 | 279,406 | +184,337 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,493,561 |
| Dover | 5,554,979 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,553,468 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,136,769 |
| Tyne | 2,000,366 |
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 | 7,834,633 | 4,658,928 | -3,175,705 |
| Dover | 2,658,706 | 2,896,273 | +237,567 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,299,228 | 1,254,240 | -44,988 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,000,186 | 1,136,583 | +136,397 |
| Tyne | 909,630 | 1,090,736 | +181,106 |
| London | 788,011 | 1,201,317 | +413,306 |
| Southampton | 962,425 | 808,068 | -154,357 |
| 000 | 951,278 | 763,863 | -187,415 |
| East Midlands Airport | 792,347 | 638,347 | -154,000 |
| Birmingham Airport | 820,953 | 516,513 | -304,440 |
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 | 60 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 29 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-11 | 55 |
| 2025-10 | 63 |
| 2025-09 | 57 |
| 2025-08 | 57 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CMT FLEXIBLES LIMITED | 116 |
| HYDRAPOWER DYNAMICS LIMITED | 96 |
| WEIR MINERALS EUROPE LIMITED | 73 |
| CENTURY HOSE & COUPLINGS LTD | 71 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 69 |
| EATON LIMITED | 68 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 67 |
| ALFA GOMMA (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| ERIKS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 59 |
| DIXON GROUP EUROPE LTD | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 115 |
| 54m+ | 103 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,082,992 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,040,126 |
| France | 1,281,737 |
| India | 691,652 |
| Kazakhstan | 680,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,855,117 | 3,227,875 | -2,627,242 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,107,783 | 2,932,343 | -1,175,440 |
| France | 753,212 | 528,525 | -224,687 |
| India | 158,862 | 532,790 | +373,928 |
| Kazakhstan | 338,027 | 342,457 | +4,430 |
| Australia | 470,741 | 109,800 | -360,941 |
| Ireland | 371,811 | 208,393 | -163,418 |
| Spain | 165,012 | 363,563 | +198,551 |
| Netherlands | 263,464 | 163,321 | -100,143 |
| Brazil | 144,870 | 236,713 | +91,843 |
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 | 114,457 |
| Ireland | 18,687 |
| Denmark | 6,831 |
| Germany | 3,248 |
| France | 2,929 |
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 | 54,582 | 59,875 | +5,293 |
| Ireland | 11,385 | 7,302 | -4,083 |
| Denmark | 0 | 6,831 | +6,831 |
| Germany | 2,879 | 369 | -2,510 |
| France | 2,365 | 564 | -1,801 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,864 | +2,864 |
| United States | 0 | 2,049 | +2,049 |
| Sweden | 528 | 938 | +410 |
| XI | 284 | 754 | +470 |
| Poland | 416 | 415 | -1 |
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) | 16,793,525 |
| Air transport | 6,155,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,694,728 |
| Other | 158,169 |
| Road transport | 52,837 |
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) | 10,315,054 | 6,478,471 | -3,836,583 |
| Air transport | 3,288,816 | 2,866,541 | -422,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,201,078 | 1,493,650 | +292,572 |
| Other | 74,807 | 83,362 | +8,555 |
| Road transport | 52,837 | 0 | -52,837 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,482,338 |
| Southampton | 4,462,442 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,451,647 |
| Felixstowe | 1,931,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,775,556 |
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 Gateway Port | 5,631,460 | 3,850,878 | -1,780,582 |
| Southampton | 3,562,539 | 899,903 | -2,662,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,936,808 | 1,514,839 | -421,969 |
| Felixstowe | 511,907 | 1,419,169 | +907,262 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 830,804 | 944,752 | +113,948 |
| East Midlands Airport | 551,533 | 408,884 | -142,649 |
| London Stansted Airport | 362,455 | 538,899 | +176,444 |
| Liverpool Docks | 399,722 | 187,239 | -212,483 |
| Portsmouth | 34,097 | 309,824 | +275,727 |
| ZLC | 168,613 | 155,395 | -13,218 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable, reinforced rubber hoses without any additional fittings