Import/export HS code 401220: Used rubber tires
All types of used rubber tires, not retreaded
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,012,866 |
| Netherlands | 7,572,663 |
| France | 3,376,563 |
| Spain | 1,494,761 |
| Switzerland | 1,061,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,404,766 | 9,608,100 | -796,666 |
| Netherlands | 4,280,986 | 3,291,677 | -989,309 |
| France | 1,841,016 | 1,535,547 | -305,469 |
| Spain | 826,072 | 668,689 | -157,383 |
| Switzerland | 598,159 | 463,137 | -135,022 |
| Poland | 307,708 | 433,676 | +125,968 |
| Italy | 321,464 | 195,226 | -126,238 |
| China | 358,195 | 68,472 | -289,723 |
| Ireland | 162,912 | 216,538 | +53,626 |
| Belgium | 237,139 | 136,278 | -100,861 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,429,395 |
| Netherlands | 5,117,057 |
| United Kingdom | 3,254,231 |
| France | 2,877,734 |
| Spain | 1,888,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,358,673 | 9,070,722 | -287,951 |
| Netherlands | 2,943,822 | 2,173,235 | -770,587 |
| United Kingdom | 1,743,190 | 1,511,041 | -232,149 |
| France | 1,718,292 | 1,159,442 | -558,850 |
| Spain | 1,086,111 | 802,675 | -283,436 |
| Switzerland | 663,363 | 476,586 | -186,777 |
| Poland | 444,255 | 533,890 | +89,635 |
| China | 473,380 | 182,787 | -290,593 |
| Romania | 307,587 | 247,221 | -60,366 |
| Italy | 291,502 | 233,358 | -58,144 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 27,760,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,043,505 |
| Air transport | 473,960 |
| Road transport | 373,493 |
| Other | 11,244 |
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) | 14,386,908 | 13,373,980 | -1,012,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,770,722 | 4,272,783 | -1,497,939 |
| Air transport | 362,854 | 111,106 | -251,748 |
| Road transport | 201,979 | 171,514 | -30,465 |
| Other | 9,644 | 1,600 | -8,044 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,074,162 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,061,784 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,690,053 |
| Hull | 1,558,317 |
| London | 1,162,559 |
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 | 10,659,761 | 10,414,401 | -245,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,672,968 | 2,388,816 | -1,284,152 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,067,195 | 1,622,858 | -444,337 |
| Hull | 904,760 | 653,557 | -251,203 |
| London | 556,173 | 606,386 | +50,213 |
| ZLC | 429,170 | 390,956 | -38,214 |
| Harwich | 409,388 | 399,631 | -9,757 |
| Felixstowe | 449,127 | 127,721 | -321,406 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 278,800 | 213,783 | -65,017 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 235,669 | 217,942 | -17,727 |
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 | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VACULUG LIMITED | 52 |
| BANDVULC TYRES LTD | 49 |
| DUNLOP AIRCRAFT TYRES LIMITED | 35 |
| BAIG TYRES LIMITED | 28 |
| ALPHA CAR IMPORTS LLP | 27 |
| STRATEGIC SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED | 25 |
| SERYT LIMITED | 20 |
| GLOBAL TYRES LIMITED | 20 |
| MICHELIN TYRE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 20 |
| AVA TYRES LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 22,088,152 |
| Netherlands | 20,160,736 |
| Germany | 4,264,203 |
| Poland | 1,908,824 |
| Ghana | 1,336,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,510,074 | 12,578,078 | +3,068,004 |
| Netherlands | 12,742,936 | 7,417,800 | -5,325,136 |
| Germany | 2,210,802 | 2,053,401 | -157,401 |
| Poland | 1,186,353 | 722,471 | -463,882 |
| Ghana | 480,434 | 855,882 | +375,448 |
| Belgium | 59,373 | 1,211,094 | +1,151,721 |
| Finland | 466,917 | 704,334 | +237,417 |
| Sweden | 454,738 | 696,466 | +241,728 |
| Ireland | 287,883 | 228,427 | -59,456 |
| Senegal | 297,093 | 217,040 | -80,053 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 35,850 |
| India | 25,129 |
| Italy | 21,946 |
| Germany | 19,567 |
| Turkey | 16,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 28,355 | 7,495 | -20,860 |
| India | 11,425 | 13,704 | +2,279 |
| Italy | 5,700 | 16,246 | +10,546 |
| Germany | 10,825 | 8,742 | -2,083 |
| Turkey | 8,325 | 8,579 | +254 |
| China | 3,525 | 4,850 | +1,325 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 3,790 | +3,790 |
| Hungary | 1,275 | 2,198 | +923 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,305 | 1,156 | -149 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,263 | +2,263 |
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) | 50,621,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,126,285 |
| Air transport | 379,069 |
| Other | 194,388 |
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) | 25,172,443 | 25,449,291 | +276,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,644,209 | 3,482,076 | -2,162,133 |
| Air transport | 298,911 | 80,158 | -218,753 |
| Other | 96,812 | 97,576 | +764 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,665,123 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,843,490 |
| London | 3,853,652 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,112,215 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,624,302 |
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 | 14,653,981 | 15,011,142 | +357,161 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,945,124 | 6,898,366 | -2,046,758 |
| London | 1,364,676 | 2,488,976 | +1,124,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,536,457 | 1,575,758 | +39,301 |
| Middlesbrough | 697,600 | 926,702 | +229,102 |
| Hull | 918,033 | 632,691 | -285,342 |
| Portsmouth | 576,795 | 213,872 | -362,923 |
| Harwich | 465,009 | 286,737 | -178,272 |
| Felixstowe | 487,942 | 179,885 | -308,057 |
| Dover | 412,979 | 125,038 | -287,941 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of used rubber tires, not retreaded