Import/export HS code 401213: Aircraft tires, retreaded or used
Tires specifically for airplanes, either retreaded or used
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 12,302,096 |
| Netherlands | 4,788,566 |
| China | 1,497,579 |
| South Africa | 1,037,652 |
| Belgium | 856,500 |
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 | 4,925,407 | 7,376,689 | +2,451,282 |
| Netherlands | 2,989,216 | 1,799,350 | -1,189,866 |
| China | 378,929 | 1,118,650 | +739,721 |
| South Africa | 610,568 | 427,084 | -183,484 |
| Belgium | 272,117 | 584,383 | +312,266 |
| United States | 338,795 | 372,744 | +33,949 |
| Spain | 314,903 | 89,236 | -225,667 |
| Kenya | 145,822 | 101,766 | -44,056 |
| Germany | 122,217 | 123,555 | +1,338 |
| Australia | 178,035 | 0 | -178,035 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,898,207 |
| United States | 5,661,571 |
| United Kingdom | 3,963,194 |
| Netherlands | 1,466,487 |
| Thailand | 959,362 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,756,621 | 5,141,586 | +384,965 |
| United States | 2,585,971 | 3,075,600 | +489,629 |
| United Kingdom | 1,922,336 | 2,040,858 | +118,522 |
| Netherlands | 670,729 | 795,758 | +125,029 |
| Thailand | 268,806 | 690,556 | +421,750 |
| Belgium | 357,710 | 598,986 | +241,276 |
| Oman | 0 | 51,537 | +51,537 |
| Japan | 37,940 | 6,510 | -31,430 |
| Portugal | 11,411 | 0 | -11,411 |
| Egypt | 1,081 | 1,119 | +38 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 18,471,720 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,172,852 |
| Air transport | 1,375,445 |
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) | 8,532,230 | 9,939,490 | +1,407,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,369,303 | 1,803,549 | +434,246 |
| Air transport | 714,160 | 661,285 | -52,875 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 11,552,077 |
| Dover | 5,590,835 |
| Felixstowe | 1,360,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,329,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,138,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,289,134 | 6,262,943 | +973,809 |
| Dover | 2,739,107 | 2,851,728 | +112,621 |
| Felixstowe | 468,197 | 892,762 | +424,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 807,440 | 522,363 | -285,077 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 636,962 | 501,289 | -135,673 |
| Southampton | 149,901 | 414,414 | +264,513 |
| London | 130,227 | 402,881 | +272,654 |
| Harwich | 66,147 | 127,871 | +61,724 |
| Purfleet | 94,409 | 76,699 | -17,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,028 | 85,733 | +22,705 |
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 | 3 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUNLOP AIRCRAFT TYRES LIMITED | 57 |
| UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | 26 |
| VSE AVIATION LIMITED | 25 |
| TP AEROSPACE TECHNICS UK LTD | 19 |
| UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | 16 |
| BRIDGESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRE (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| WORLD AERO LIMITED | 9 |
| AVIOPARTS LTD | 3 |
| FR AVIATION LIMITED | 2 |
| VISTAJET LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 2,935,159 |
| Ukraine | 2,616,952 |
| Germany | 2,090,703 |
| Poland | 1,414,397 |
| United Arab Emirates | 945,070 |
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 | 1,009,423 | 1,925,736 | +916,313 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 2,616,952 | +2,616,952 |
| Germany | 1,262,757 | 827,946 | -434,811 |
| Poland | 827,137 | 587,260 | -239,877 |
| United Arab Emirates | 412,280 | 532,790 | +120,510 |
| France | 606,297 | 314,920 | -291,377 |
| Spain | 515,115 | 313,914 | -201,201 |
| South Africa | 340,980 | 402,442 | +61,462 |
| India | 362,849 | 270,072 | -92,777 |
| Greece | 452,695 | 104,768 | -347,927 |
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) | 11,311,413 |
| Air transport | 6,972,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,486,680 |
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) | 5,094,401 | 6,217,012 | +1,122,611 |
| Air transport | 2,611,630 | 4,361,313 | +1,749,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,761,809 | 724,871 | -1,036,938 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,789,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,637,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 912,418 |
| Southampton | 800,653 |
| Felixstowe | 580,790 |
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 | 4,300,128 | 5,488,911 | +1,188,783 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,536,119 | 4,101,196 | +1,565,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 481,454 | 430,964 | -50,490 |
| Southampton | 709,125 | 91,528 | -617,597 |
| Felixstowe | 539,831 | 40,959 | -498,872 |
| Immingham Docks | 280,245 | 267,226 | -13,019 |
| London | 336,397 | 208,106 | -128,291 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 280,275 | +280,275 |
| Portsmouth | 77,214 | 122,790 | +45,576 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 153,849 | +153,849 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401213
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tires specifically for airplanes, either retreaded or used