Import/export HS code 4013: Rubber inner tubes
Inner tubes made of rubber for various vehicles
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,909,670 |
| Viet Nam | 2,949,920 |
| Germany | 2,576,390 |
| France | 1,301,505 |
| Poland | 1,173,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,691,215 | 2,218,455 | +527,240 |
| Viet Nam | 1,353,093 | 1,596,827 | +243,734 |
| Germany | 1,232,433 | 1,343,957 | +111,524 |
| France | 652,249 | 649,256 | -2,993 |
| Poland | 711,434 | 461,799 | -249,635 |
| Spain | 318,295 | 381,606 | +63,311 |
| Netherlands | 344,129 | 350,142 | +6,013 |
| Thailand | 114,562 | 194,110 | +79,548 |
| South Korea | 169,462 | 109,369 | -60,093 |
| Taiwan | 150,610 | 78,599 | -72,011 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,915,175 |
| Viet Nam | 3,131,263 |
| Poland | 1,357,273 |
| XS | 906,638 |
| Thailand | 541,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,143,705 | 3,771,470 | +627,765 |
| Viet Nam | 1,409,952 | 1,721,311 | +311,359 |
| Poland | 791,616 | 565,657 | -225,959 |
| XS | 450,286 | 456,352 | +6,066 |
| Thailand | 228,452 | 313,456 | +85,004 |
| South Korea | 232,495 | 159,123 | -73,372 |
| Taiwan | 202,338 | 158,729 | -43,609 |
| United States | 149,165 | 198,941 | +49,776 |
| Italy | 120,689 | 112,748 | -7,941 |
| Romania | 108,968 | 49,670 | -59,298 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 | 5 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +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) | 6,402,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,309,824 |
| Air transport | 2,206,002 |
| Other | 573,179 |
| Road transport | 1,210 |
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) | 3,013,460 | 3,389,137 | +375,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,886,097 | 3,423,727 | +537,630 |
| Air transport | 1,129,786 | 1,076,216 | -53,570 |
| Other | 408,483 | 164,696 | -243,787 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,210 | +1,210 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,298,596 |
| Southampton | 2,826,547 |
| Dover | 1,895,503 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,121,051 |
| Eurotunnel | 776,068 |
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 | 1,659,293 | 1,639,303 | -19,990 |
| Southampton | 1,274,177 | 1,552,370 | +278,193 |
| Dover | 961,932 | 933,571 | -28,361 |
| Birmingham Airport | 633,950 | 487,101 | -146,849 |
| Eurotunnel | 376,512 | 399,556 | +23,044 |
| Harwich | 298,065 | 394,162 | +96,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 288,350 | 312,682 | +24,332 |
| 000 | 408,483 | 164,696 | -243,787 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,031 | 337,673 | +105,642 |
| London | 196,138 | 271,458 | +75,320 |
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 | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
| 2025-07 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 114 |
| SCHWALBE TYRES UK LIMITED | 114 |
| R.H.CLAYDON LIMITED | 98 |
| ZYRO LIMITED | 89 |
| MOORE LARGE & CO. LIMITED | 72 |
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 68 |
| TREK BICYCLE CORPORATION LIMITED | 65 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 61 |
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 60 |
| MAXXIS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
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 Republic of Tanzania | 955,948 |
| Ireland | 563,434 |
| Kenya | 494,002 |
| Nigeria | 407,883 |
| United States | 296,970 |
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 Republic of Tanzania | 370,558 | 585,390 | +214,832 |
| Ireland | 211,077 | 352,357 | +141,280 |
| Kenya | 118,979 | 375,023 | +256,044 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 407,883 | +407,883 |
| United States | 274,352 | 22,618 | -251,734 |
| Guinea | 186,927 | 93,487 | -93,440 |
| Germany | 170,426 | 47,840 | -122,586 |
| Saint Helena | 91,821 | 62,495 | -29,326 |
| Netherlands | 97,532 | 18,444 | -79,088 |
| France | 69,492 | 22,933 | -46,559 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 54,900 |
| XI | 52,763 |
| XU | 42,897 |
| China | 26,668 |
| Indonesia | 10,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 17,995 | 36,905 | +18,910 |
| XI | 24,258 | 28,505 | +4,247 |
| XU | 17,440 | 25,457 | +8,017 |
| China | 12,695 | 13,973 | +1,278 |
| Indonesia | 4,695 | 6,059 | +1,364 |
| Viet Nam | 3,521 | 2,572 | -949 |
| Thailand | 1,015 | 2,990 | +1,975 |
| Poland | 1,169 | 698 | -471 |
| Switzerland | 1,085 | 609 | -476 |
| Bangladesh | 643 | 668 | +25 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,679,747 |
| Air transport | 716,895 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 667,489 |
| Other | 205,085 |
| Road transport | 4,980 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,113,788 | 1,565,959 | +452,171 |
| Air transport | 404,258 | 312,637 | -91,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 448,504 | 218,985 | -229,519 |
| Other | 85,743 | 119,342 | +33,599 |
| Road transport | 4,980 | 0 | -4,980 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,153,632 |
| Felixstowe | 846,778 |
| Liverpool Docks | 502,607 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 355,760 |
| East Midlands Airport | 295,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 263,954 | 889,678 | +625,724 |
| Felixstowe | 284,556 | 562,222 | +277,666 |
| Liverpool Docks | 422,618 | 79,989 | -342,629 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 280,738 | 75,022 | -205,716 |
| East Midlands Airport | 136,609 | 159,135 | +22,526 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 172,585 | 113,164 | -59,421 |
| 000 | 85,743 | 119,342 | +33,599 |
| Southampton | 73,529 | 54,818 | -18,711 |
| Harwich | 105,599 | 1,264 | -104,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,771 | 33,313 | -5,458 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 4013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Inner tubes made of rubber for various vehicles