Import/export HS code 40112010: Truck or bus tires (load index ≤121)
Truck or bus tires with a load capacity index of 121 or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 27,617,984 |
| Germany | 26,267,977 |
| Slovakia | 22,229,416 |
| Poland | 22,185,888 |
| Thailand | 20,773,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 20,964,263 | 6,653,721 | -14,310,542 |
| Germany | 14,831,260 | 11,436,717 | -3,394,543 |
| Slovakia | 14,902,219 | 7,327,197 | -7,575,022 |
| Poland | 7,536,372 | 14,649,516 | +7,113,144 |
| Thailand | 11,348,958 | 9,424,479 | -1,924,479 |
| South Korea | 11,227,488 | 6,153,674 | -5,073,814 |
| India | 11,626,263 | 2,365,933 | -9,260,330 |
| Czechia | 6,817,416 | 6,571,716 | -245,700 |
| China | 4,184,807 | 7,598,846 | +3,414,039 |
| Italy | 4,686,873 | 2,406,575 | -2,280,298 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 22,826,386 |
| Thailand | 22,688,239 |
| Slovakia | 22,559,869 |
| United States | 19,780,798 |
| Turkey | 18,281,315 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 8,033,479 | 14,792,907 | +6,759,428 |
| Thailand | 11,385,183 | 11,303,056 | -82,127 |
| Slovakia | 14,912,966 | 7,646,903 | -7,266,063 |
| United States | 11,609,769 | 8,171,029 | -3,438,740 |
| Turkey | 9,426,047 | 8,855,268 | -570,779 |
| South Korea | 11,431,418 | 6,305,919 | -5,125,499 |
| France | 15,692,677 | 1,100,332 | -14,592,345 |
| India | 11,364,876 | 2,392,558 | -8,972,318 |
| Czechia | 6,958,400 | 6,647,411 | -310,989 |
| China | 4,999,290 | 7,801,880 | +2,802,590 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -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) | 117,901,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,017,357 |
| Road transport | 5,308,690 |
| Other | 2,331,737 |
| Rail transport | 458,662 |
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) | 69,249,318 | 48,652,122 | -20,597,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,949,596 | 42,067,761 | -18,881,835 |
| Road transport | 3,893,244 | 1,415,446 | -2,477,798 |
| Other | 1,257,860 | 1,073,877 | -183,983 |
| Rail transport | 296,691 | 161,971 | -134,720 |
| Air transport | 20,675 | 40,691 | +20,016 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 68,467,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,034,038 |
| Southampton | 28,526,905 |
| Felixstowe | 21,084,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,446,184 |
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 | 35,374,022 | 33,093,643 | -2,280,379 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,564,518 | 13,469,520 | -4,094,998 |
| Southampton | 17,550,950 | 10,975,955 | -6,574,995 |
| Felixstowe | 14,685,622 | 6,399,176 | -8,286,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,427,959 | 9,018,225 | +590,266 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,830,373 | 3,214,108 | -7,616,265 |
| ZLC | 6,885,934 | 4,207,837 | -2,678,097 |
| Portsmouth | 8,601,742 | 586,755 | -8,014,987 |
| Belfast Port | 3,984,427 | 2,837,362 | -1,147,065 |
| London | 2,198,219 | 2,742,362 | +544,143 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MERITYRE SPECIALISTS LIMITED | 113 |
| MOTOTREND TYRES LIMITED | 111 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 106 |
| MICHELDEVER GROUP LIMITED | 91 |
| ATS EUROMASTER LIMITED | 88 |
| MODERN TYRES LIMITED | 85 |
| EUROPEAN TYRE ENTERPRISE LIMITED | 70 |
| MICHELIN TYRE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 70 |
| A. & J. LONG BROS. LTD. | 64 |
| G B TYRES (UK) LTD | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,806,361 |
| United States | 5,174,024 |
| Ireland | 5,072,246 |
| Belgium | 4,979,844 |
| Slovakia | 3,632,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,941,214 | 865,147 | -4,076,067 |
| United States | 4,804,014 | 370,010 | -4,434,004 |
| Ireland | 2,553,632 | 2,518,614 | -35,018 |
| Belgium | 4,749,137 | 230,707 | -4,518,430 |
| Slovakia | 3,621,021 | 11,408 | -3,609,613 |
| Italy | 2,383,376 | 418,362 | -1,965,014 |
| Switzerland | 1,654,166 | 325,309 | -1,328,857 |
| Canada | 1,571,979 | 137,916 | -1,434,063 |
| China | 1,467,670 | 0 | -1,467,670 |
| Netherlands | 872,184 | 320,254 | -551,930 |
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 | 790,704 |
| XI | 28,098 |
| Ireland | 20,135 |
| Italy | 2,800 |
| United States | 350 |
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 | 450,470 | 340,234 | -110,236 |
| XI | 9,011 | 19,087 | +10,076 |
| Ireland | 15,131 | 5,004 | -10,127 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,800 | +2,800 |
| United States | 0 | 350 | +350 |
| Germany | 0 | 50 | +50 |
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) | 26,474,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,070,337 |
| Other | 843,260 |
| Air transport | 159,365 |
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) | 21,481,376 | 4,993,415 | -16,487,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,443,186 | 627,151 | -10,816,035 |
| Other | 475,430 | 367,830 | -107,600 |
| Air transport | 95,136 | 64,229 | -30,907 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,135,984 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,238,654 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,237,776 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,224,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,304,223 |
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 | 10,604,078 | 1,531,906 | -9,072,172 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,385,983 | 852,671 | -4,533,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,996,291 | 241,485 | -3,754,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,937,442 | 1,286,584 | -1,650,858 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,155,270 | 148,953 | -3,006,317 |
| Southampton | 2,383,645 | 255,453 | -2,128,192 |
| Holyhead | 776,147 | 996,428 | +220,281 |
| Felixstowe | 1,256,758 | 68,436 | -1,188,322 |
| Tyne | 1,025,711 | 66,174 | -959,537 |
| Hull | 881,953 | 78,938 | -803,015 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40112010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Truck or bus tires with a load capacity index of 121 or less