Import/export HS code 401213: Aircraft tires, retreaded or used
Tires specifically for airplanes, either retreaded or used
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 | 12,277,710 |
| Netherlands | 4,983,488 |
| China | 1,457,437 |
| South Africa | 1,037,652 |
| United States | 954,630 |
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 | 5,232,694 | 7,045,016 | +1,812,322 |
| Netherlands | 3,021,435 | 1,962,053 | -1,059,382 |
| China | 330,965 | 1,126,472 | +795,507 |
| South Africa | 610,568 | 427,084 | -183,484 |
| United States | 577,678 | 376,952 | -200,726 |
| Belgium | 287,035 | 537,415 | +250,380 |
| Spain | 356,291 | 88,226 | -268,065 |
| Germany | 124,186 | 129,956 | +5,770 |
| Kenya | 144,484 | 99,456 | -45,028 |
| 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 | 10,056,502 |
| United States | 5,795,109 |
| United Kingdom | 4,013,486 |
| Netherlands | 1,487,845 |
| Thailand | 1,061,754 |
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 | 5,030,572 | 5,025,930 | -4,642 |
| United States | 2,736,578 | 3,058,531 | +321,953 |
| United Kingdom | 1,991,482 | 2,022,004 | +30,522 |
| Netherlands | 675,151 | 812,694 | +137,543 |
| Thailand | 407,180 | 654,574 | +247,394 |
| Belgium | 359,575 | 564,613 | +205,038 |
| Japan | 37,940 | 6,510 | -31,430 |
| Portugal | 11,411 | 0 | -11,411 |
| Malaysia | 8,994 | 0 | -8,994 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 18,664,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,439,634 |
| Air transport | 1,308,142 |
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) | 8,910,414 | 9,754,529 | +844,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,628,263 | 1,811,371 | +183,108 |
| Air transport | 726,253 | 581,889 | -144,364 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 11,666,027 |
| Dover | 5,738,178 |
| Felixstowe | 1,342,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,339,093 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,080,357 |
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 | 5,681,453 | 5,984,574 | +303,121 |
| Dover | 2,763,395 | 2,974,783 | +211,388 |
| Felixstowe | 426,972 | 915,286 | +488,314 |
| London Gateway Port | 816,730 | 522,363 | -294,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 649,997 | 430,360 | -219,637 |
| Southampton | 426,094 | 414,414 | -11,680 |
| London | 132,092 | 415,205 | +283,113 |
| Harwich | 66,147 | 127,871 | +61,724 |
| Purfleet | 94,409 | 76,699 | -17,710 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,240 | 122,345 | +116,105 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUNLOP AIRCRAFT TYRES LIMITED | 56 |
| UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | 26 |
| VSE AVIATION LIMITED | 24 |
| TP AEROSPACE TECHNICS UK LTD | 18 |
| 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 | 2,932,059 |
| Ukraine | 2,616,952 |
| Germany | 2,103,738 |
| Poland | 1,410,146 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,021,724 |
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 | 1,084,533 | 1,847,526 | +762,993 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 2,616,952 | +2,616,952 |
| Germany | 1,202,601 | 901,137 | -301,464 |
| Poland | 775,597 | 634,549 | -141,048 |
| United Arab Emirates | 498,405 | 523,319 | +24,914 |
| France | 593,772 | 315,455 | -278,317 |
| Spain | 526,199 | 330,827 | -195,372 |
| South Africa | 358,738 | 406,193 | +47,455 |
| India | 253,224 | 358,025 | +104,801 |
| Greece | 437,793 | 119,670 | -318,123 |
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) | 11,284,970 |
| Air transport | 6,926,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,703,695 |
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) | 4,958,406 | 6,326,564 | +1,368,158 |
| Air transport | 2,628,742 | 4,297,351 | +1,668,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,916,019 | 787,676 | -1,128,343 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,806,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,580,221 |
| London Gateway Port | 940,717 |
| Southampton | 866,127 |
| Felixstowe | 646,948 |
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 | 4,203,237 | 5,603,399 | +1,400,162 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,548,716 | 4,031,505 | +1,482,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 489,212 | 451,505 | -37,707 |
| Southampton | 792,335 | 73,792 | -718,543 |
| Felixstowe | 565,961 | 80,987 | -484,974 |
| London | 268,677 | 275,826 | +7,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 280,245 | 237,758 | -42,487 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 257,059 | +257,059 |
| Portsmouth | 85,858 | 122,790 | +36,932 |
| 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