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 | 17,861,710 |
| Germany | 5,196,692 |
| Indonesia | 3,872,160 |
| India | 2,341,473 |
| Taiwan | 2,131,686 |
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 | 8,454,508 | 9,407,202 | +952,694 |
| Germany | 2,592,714 | 2,603,978 | +11,264 |
| Indonesia | 2,001,397 | 1,870,763 | -130,634 |
| India | 1,061,360 | 1,280,113 | +218,753 |
| Taiwan | 1,368,595 | 763,091 | -605,504 |
| Slovakia | 1,767,476 | 0 | -1,767,476 |
| Netherlands | 842,133 | 441,541 | -400,592 |
| Czechia | 1,211,839 | 18,071 | -1,193,768 |
| United States | 566,293 | 618,316 | +52,023 |
| Italy | 547,259 | 597,807 | +50,548 |
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 | 18,243,613 |
| Germany | 4,365,680 |
| Indonesia | 3,915,464 |
| Taiwan | 3,589,104 |
| India | 2,397,056 |
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 | 8,625,343 | 9,618,270 | +992,927 |
| Germany | 2,026,764 | 2,338,916 | +312,152 |
| Indonesia | 2,023,659 | 1,891,805 | -131,854 |
| Taiwan | 2,433,525 | 1,155,579 | -1,277,946 |
| India | 1,049,316 | 1,347,740 | +298,424 |
| United States | 910,478 | 709,296 | -201,182 |
| Slovakia | 1,254,388 | 0 | -1,254,388 |
| Czechia | 1,075,282 | 1,319 | -1,073,963 |
| Viet Nam | 492,481 | 463,133 | -29,348 |
| Italy | 423,409 | 479,236 | +55,827 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 29,622,768 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,847,553 |
| Air transport | 1,919,785 |
| Other | 1,246,957 |
| 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) | 15,265,939 | 14,356,829 | -909,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,954,733 | 3,892,820 | -1,061,913 |
| Air transport | 1,003,244 | 916,541 | -86,703 |
| Other | 1,063,534 | 183,423 | -880,111 |
| 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 | 18,927,241 |
| Dover | 4,808,138 |
| Southampton | 3,937,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,402,861 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,931,665 |
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 | 10,549,401 | 8,377,840 | -2,171,561 |
| Dover | 2,752,172 | 2,055,966 | -696,206 |
| Southampton | 2,410,437 | 1,527,429 | -883,008 |
| London Gateway Port | 382,983 | 3,019,878 | +2,636,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,768,411 | 163,254 | -1,605,157 |
| Belfast Port | 261,415 | 1,077,238 | +815,823 |
| Purfleet | 693,260 | 577,353 | -115,907 |
| 000 | 1,063,534 | 183,423 | -880,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 426,685 | 513,771 | +87,086 |
| East Midlands Airport | 385,765 | 444,220 | +58,455 |
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 | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 107 |
| WHEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 88 |
| TYRE-LINE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 85 |
| KENDA GB RUGELEY LIMITED | 80 |
| R.H.CLAYDON LIMITED | 59 |
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 57 |
| 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+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 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 | 1,080,150 |
| XS | 699,542 |
| France | 395,964 |
| Germany | 258,014 |
| Central African Republic | 154,190 |
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 | 720,942 | 359,208 | -361,734 |
| XS | 311,083 | 388,459 | +77,376 |
| France | 114,691 | 281,273 | +166,582 |
| Germany | 68,972 | 189,042 | +120,070 |
| Central African Republic | 0 | 154,190 | +154,190 |
| New Zealand | 89,255 | 56,115 | -33,140 |
| United States | 45,948 | 98,373 | +52,425 |
| Netherlands | 53,354 | 81,484 | +28,130 |
| Belgium | 24,295 | 91,776 | +67,481 |
| 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 | 79,810 |
| Switzerland | 6,619 |
| XU | 6,503 |
| XI | 5,241 |
| China | 4,865 |
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 | 47,467 | 32,343 | -15,124 |
| Switzerland | 2,261 | 4,358 | +2,097 |
| XU | 5,150 | 1,353 | -3,797 |
| XI | 5,175 | 66 | -5,109 |
| China | 2,576 | 2,289 | -287 |
| Indonesia | 590 | 1,275 | +685 |
| 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) | 2,632,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,181,230 |
| Air transport | 594,948 |
| Other | 105,548 |
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) | 1,279,087 | 1,353,284 | +74,197 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 445,479 | 735,751 | +290,272 |
| Air transport | 242,391 | 352,557 | +110,166 |
| Other | 63,614 | 41,934 | -21,680 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,070,515 |
| Holyhead | 618,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 472,951 |
| Dover | 450,923 |
| Liverpool Docks | 311,364 |
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 | 506,466 | 564,049 | +57,583 |
| Holyhead | 477,303 | 140,847 | -336,456 |
| London Gateway Port | 152,818 | 320,133 | +167,315 |
| Dover | 68,531 | 382,392 | +313,861 |
| Liverpool Docks | 215,435 | 95,929 | -119,506 |
| Southampton | 138,934 | 158,414 | +19,480 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 102,503 | 118,705 | +16,202 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,609 | 125,379 | +45,770 |
| London | 36,450 | 159,440 | +122,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,947 | 61,433 | -1,514 |
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