Import/export HS code 40129030: Rubber tire treads
Rubber strips used to retread or repair tires
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 | 4,731,052 |
| Belgium | 3,375,972 |
| Brazil | 368,039 |
| Turkey | 362,780 |
| Netherlands | 230,702 |
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 | 2,791,326 | 1,939,726 | -851,600 |
| Belgium | 2,138,247 | 1,237,725 | -900,522 |
| Brazil | 130,241 | 237,798 | +107,557 |
| Turkey | 249,771 | 113,009 | -136,762 |
| Netherlands | 107,960 | 122,742 | +14,782 |
| Singapore | 101,465 | 92,827 | -8,638 |
| India | 91,510 | 81,752 | -9,758 |
| Malaysia | 74,716 | 12,156 | -62,560 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 41,401 | +41,401 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 28,765 | +28,765 |
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 | 4,411,772 |
| Poland | 2,070,363 |
| Belgium | 1,221,589 |
| Turkey | 466,427 |
| Brazil | 379,280 |
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 | 2,688,387 | 1,723,385 | -965,002 |
| Poland | 1,297,317 | 773,046 | -524,271 |
| Belgium | 840,930 | 380,659 | -460,271 |
| Turkey | 260,877 | 205,550 | -55,327 |
| Brazil | 136,309 | 242,971 | +106,662 |
| Indonesia | 154,180 | 121,592 | -32,588 |
| Italy | 82,149 | 174,924 | +92,775 |
| Austria | 102,694 | 122,742 | +20,048 |
| India | 91,510 | 81,752 | -9,758 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 41,401 | +41,401 |
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 | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Devon | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 8,588,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 989,176 |
| Air transport | 52,220 |
| Other | 1,111 |
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) | 5,288,523 | 3,300,126 | -1,988,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,511 | 565,665 | +142,154 |
| Air transport | 0 | 52,220 | +52,220 |
| Other | 0 | 1,111 | +1,111 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,430,804 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,773,158 |
| Killingholme | 804,046 |
| London Gateway Port | 432,645 |
| Southampton | 327,075 |
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 | 3,578,147 | 1,852,657 | -1,725,490 |
| Immingham Docks | 983,309 | 789,849 | -193,460 |
| Killingholme | 430,418 | 373,628 | -56,790 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,241 | 302,404 | +172,163 |
| Southampton | 176,181 | 150,894 | -25,287 |
| Purfleet | 148,185 | 133,532 | -14,653 |
| London | 111,072 | 123,223 | +12,151 |
| Dover | 81,255 | 108,441 | +27,186 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 41,401 | +41,401 |
| Harwich | 29,375 | 10,389 | -18,986 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VIPAL EUROPE LIMITED | 46 |
| ALBA TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 42 |
| T.T.S. TRUCK TYRE SPECIALISTS LIMITED | 40 |
| SELECT REMOULDS LTD | 36 |
| VACULUG LIMITED | 30 |
| G & S TYRE SERVICES LIMITED | 29 |
| ERMINE TYRES LIMITED | 22 |
| SERYT LIMITED | 22 |
| ALTEREVER LIMITED | 19 |
| PROMETEON TYRE GROUP UK LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 179,111 |
| Sweden | 84,417 |
| Senegal | 55,000 |
| Spain | 53,549 |
| Germany | 49,738 |
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 | 114,684 | 64,427 | -50,257 |
| Sweden | 41,217 | 43,200 | +1,983 |
| Senegal | 0 | 55,000 | +55,000 |
| Spain | 0 | 53,549 | +53,549 |
| Germany | 32,056 | 17,682 | -14,374 |
| Romania | 0 | 27,820 | +27,820 |
| India | 19,440 | 3,844 | -15,596 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 20,037 | +20,037 |
| Falkland Islands | 947 | 17,162 | +16,215 |
| Guinea | 0 | 16,900 | +16,900 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 91 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 34 | 57 | +23 |
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) | 411,408 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,714 |
| Air transport | 45,210 |
| Other | 91 |
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) | 179,464 | 231,944 | +52,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,752 | 100,962 | +76,210 |
| Air transport | 33,149 | 12,061 | -21,088 |
| Other | 34 | 57 | +23 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 142,290 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,426 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 77,891 | 64,399 | -13,492 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,383 | 108,043 | +103,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,433 | 59,502 | +16,069 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,832 | 51,900 | +43,068 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,793 | 0 | -36,793 |
| London | 3,500 | 31,900 | +28,400 |
| Dover | 28,508 | 0 | -28,508 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,440 | 9,022 | -10,418 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,162 | +17,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,969 | 3,039 | -8,930 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40129030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber strips used to retread or repair tires