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 | 4,577,592 |
| Belgium | 3,258,725 |
| Brazil | 392,853 |
| Turkey | 362,780 |
| Netherlands | 234,812 |
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 | 2,532,712 | 2,044,880 | -487,832 |
| Belgium | 2,122,246 | 1,136,479 | -985,767 |
| Brazil | 184,130 | 208,723 | +24,593 |
| Turkey | 283,217 | 79,563 | -203,654 |
| Netherlands | 119,821 | 114,991 | -4,830 |
| Singapore | 101,465 | 92,827 | -8,638 |
| India | 59,998 | 109,247 | +49,249 |
| 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 | 4,288,180 |
| Poland | 1,977,085 |
| Belgium | 1,197,620 |
| Turkey | 455,321 |
| Brazil | 404,094 |
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 | 2,450,583 | 1,837,597 | -612,986 |
| Poland | 1,268,949 | 708,136 | -560,813 |
| Belgium | 853,297 | 344,323 | -508,974 |
| Turkey | 283,217 | 172,104 | -111,113 |
| Brazil | 190,198 | 213,896 | +23,698 |
| Indonesia | 154,180 | 121,592 | -32,588 |
| Italy | 65,052 | 174,924 | +109,872 |
| Austria | 114,555 | 118,005 | +3,450 |
| India | 59,998 | 109,247 | +49,249 |
| 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) | 8,281,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,044,157 |
| 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) | 5,027,703 | 3,253,335 | -1,774,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 465,891 | 578,266 | +112,375 |
| 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 | 5,187,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,709,522 |
| Killingholme | 818,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 484,954 |
| 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 | 3,343,087 | 1,844,749 | -1,498,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 928,323 | 781,199 | -147,124 |
| Killingholme | 473,897 | 344,330 | -129,567 |
| London Gateway Port | 184,130 | 300,824 | +116,694 |
| Southampton | 176,181 | 150,894 | -25,287 |
| Purfleet | 138,082 | 154,799 | +16,717 |
| London | 111,072 | 123,223 | +12,151 |
| Dover | 86,773 | 100,420 | +13,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 41,401 | +41,401 |
| Harwich | 19,304 | 10,389 | -8,915 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VIPAL EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| ALBA TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 42 |
| T.T.S. TRUCK TYRE SPECIALISTS LIMITED | 41 |
| SELECT REMOULDS LTD | 37 |
| VACULUG LIMITED | 31 |
| G & S TYRE SERVICES LIMITED | 29 |
| ERMINE TYRES LIMITED | 23 |
| 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 |
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 | 180,774 |
| 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 | 113,770 | 67,004 | -46,766 |
| 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 |
| Norway | 1,467 | 30,400 | +28,933 |
| Romania | 0 | 27,820 | +27,820 |
| India | 19,440 | 3,844 | -15,596 |
| Ghana | 9,500 | 13,000 | +3,500 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 20,037 | +20,037 |
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) | 443,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,299 |
| Air transport | 44,978 |
| 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) | 178,550 | 264,921 | +86,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,752 | 122,547 | +97,795 |
| Air transport | 32,876 | 12,102 | -20,774 |
| Other | 34 | 57 | +23 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 143,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,426 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,317 |
| 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 | 76,977 | 66,976 | -10,001 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,433 | 89,902 | +46,469 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,383 | 108,043 | +103,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,832 | 73,485 | +64,653 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,793 | 0 | -36,793 |
| London | 3,500 | 31,900 | +28,400 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,440 | 10,530 | -8,910 |
| Dover | 28,508 | 0 | -28,508 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,162 | +17,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,436 | 1,572 | -11,864 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40129030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber strips used to retread or repair tires