Import/export HS code 401190: Various rubber tires
Rubber tires for vehicles or machines not covered by other codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 18,057,195 |
| Germany | 5,116,499 |
| Indonesia | 3,826,397 |
| India | 2,403,068 |
| Taiwan | 2,101,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,399,054 | 9,658,141 | +1,259,087 |
| Germany | 2,678,538 | 2,437,961 | -240,577 |
| Indonesia | 2,112,379 | 1,714,018 | -398,361 |
| India | 983,447 | 1,419,621 | +436,174 |
| Taiwan | 1,439,318 | 662,036 | -777,282 |
| Netherlands | 831,563 | 415,785 | -415,778 |
| United States | 561,983 | 659,137 | +97,154 |
| Italy | 547,911 | 615,661 | +67,750 |
| Viet Nam | 542,040 | 503,030 | -39,010 |
| Slovakia | 928,919 | 0 | -928,919 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 18,438,609 |
| Germany | 4,254,133 |
| Indonesia | 3,869,701 |
| Taiwan | 3,554,980 |
| India | 2,458,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,495,091 | 9,943,518 | +1,448,427 |
| Germany | 2,100,374 | 2,153,759 | +53,385 |
| Indonesia | 2,140,598 | 1,729,103 | -411,495 |
| Taiwan | 2,557,965 | 997,015 | -1,560,950 |
| India | 971,403 | 1,487,248 | +515,845 |
| United States | 895,796 | 744,391 | -151,405 |
| Viet Nam | 541,042 | 500,348 | -40,694 |
| Italy | 397,332 | 523,819 | +126,487 |
| Czechia | 867,239 | 1,319 | -865,920 |
| Slovakia | 598,363 | 0 | -598,363 |
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 | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
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 | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 29,592,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,219,583 |
| Air transport | 1,928,038 |
| Other | 845,677 |
| Road transport | 3,877 |
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) | 15,018,633 | 14,573,449 | -445,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,489,520 | 3,730,063 | -759,457 |
| Air transport | 980,941 | 947,097 | -33,844 |
| Other | 667,448 | 178,229 | -489,219 |
| Road transport | 952 | 2,925 | +1,973 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 19,010,546 |
| Dover | 4,247,096 |
| Southampton | 3,832,623 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,642,401 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,596,193 |
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 | 10,656,507 | 8,354,039 | -2,302,468 |
| Dover | 2,365,986 | 1,881,110 | -484,876 |
| Southampton | 2,239,582 | 1,593,041 | -646,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 385,784 | 3,256,617 | +2,870,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,424,650 | 171,543 | -1,253,107 |
| Belfast Port | 374,829 | 992,560 | +617,731 |
| Purfleet | 693,260 | 590,881 | -102,379 |
| Liverpool Docks | 459,263 | 503,647 | +44,384 |
| East Midlands Airport | 395,735 | 460,364 | +64,629 |
| 000 | 667,448 | 178,229 | -489,219 |
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 | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 108 |
| WHEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 89 |
| TYRE-LINE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 85 |
| KENDA GB RUGELEY LIMITED | 81 |
| R.H.CLAYDON LIMITED | 59 |
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 58 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 43 |
| RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED | 42 |
| PREMIA GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| G B TYRES (UK) LTD | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,051,264 |
| France | 399,816 |
| Germany | 281,076 |
| Central African Republic | 154,190 |
| New Zealand | 145,370 |
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 | 671,714 | 379,550 | -292,164 |
| France | 175,927 | 223,889 | +47,962 |
| Germany | 71,808 | 209,268 | +137,460 |
| Central African Republic | 0 | 154,190 | +154,190 |
| New Zealand | 89,255 | 56,115 | -33,140 |
| United States | 38,600 | 98,373 | +59,773 |
| Netherlands | 65,454 | 67,929 | +2,475 |
| Belgium | 24,249 | 90,787 | +66,538 |
| Spain | 43,207 | 65,680 | +22,473 |
| Saudi Arabia | 33,582 | 75,065 | +41,483 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 77,104 |
| Switzerland | 6,593 |
| XI | 5,241 |
| China | 5,067 |
| Indonesia | 1,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 44,761 | 32,343 | -12,418 |
| Switzerland | 2,742 | 3,851 | +1,109 |
| XI | 5,175 | 66 | -5,109 |
| China | 2,734 | 2,333 | -401 |
| Indonesia | 818 | 1,047 | +229 |
| Ireland | 280 | 250 | -30 |
| India | 115 | 0 | -115 |
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) | 2,623,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,133,730 |
| Air transport | 588,275 |
| Other | 103,018 |
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) | 1,333,342 | 1,290,397 | -42,945 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 463,073 | 670,657 | +207,584 |
| Air transport | 265,952 | 322,323 | +56,371 |
| Other | 61,775 | 41,243 | -20,532 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,085,318 |
| Holyhead | 584,898 |
| London Gateway Port | 465,668 |
| Dover | 452,033 |
| Liverpool Docks | 309,296 |
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 | 600,997 | 484,321 | -116,676 |
| Holyhead | 417,390 | 167,508 | -249,882 |
| London Gateway Port | 202,570 | 263,098 | +60,528 |
| Dover | 72,644 | 379,389 | +306,745 |
| Liverpool Docks | 218,164 | 91,132 | -127,032 |
| Southampton | 104,022 | 165,545 | +61,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 120,595 | 100,613 | -19,982 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,395 | 111,170 | +20,775 |
| London | 36,450 | 159,440 | +122,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,051 | 57,140 | -11,911 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber tires for vehicles or machines not covered by other codes