Import/export HS code 401310: Car, bus, or truck inner tubes
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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 | 453,874 |
| France | 286,541 |
| Romania | 157,592 |
| South Korea | 111,758 |
| Poland | 111,685 |
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 | 247,359 | 206,515 | -40,844 |
| France | 138,279 | 148,262 | +9,983 |
| Romania | 101,243 | 56,349 | -44,894 |
| South Korea | 38,665 | 73,093 | +34,428 |
| Poland | 62,300 | 49,385 | -12,915 |
| Ireland | 34,537 | 44,337 | +9,800 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 68,000 | +68,000 |
| Taiwan | 52,090 | 15,752 | -36,338 |
| Czechia | 24,798 | 23,602 | -1,196 |
| United States | 1,786 | 36,745 | +34,959 |
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 | 389,348 |
| South Korea | 220,275 |
| Romania | 157,592 |
| Poland | 133,484 |
| Taiwan | 103,040 |
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 | 175,726 | 213,622 | +37,896 |
| South Korea | 111,211 | 109,064 | -2,147 |
| Romania | 101,243 | 56,349 | -44,894 |
| Poland | 71,998 | 61,486 | -10,512 |
| Taiwan | 90,105 | 12,935 | -77,170 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 68,000 | +68,000 |
| United States | 1,786 | 36,745 | +34,959 |
| Italy | 16,003 | 5,769 | -10,234 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 3,901 | +3,901 |
| France | 0 | 2,587 | +2,587 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 677,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 629,750 |
| Other | 78,889 |
| Air transport | 71,763 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 330,570 | 346,656 | +16,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 338,800 | 290,950 | -47,850 |
| Other | 34,552 | 44,337 | +9,785 |
| Air transport | 14,044 | 57,719 | +43,675 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 285,860 |
| Felixstowe | 281,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 201,064 |
| Southampton | 187,055 |
| 000 | 78,889 |
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 | 161,871 | 123,989 | -37,882 |
| Felixstowe | 160,598 | 121,117 | -39,481 |
| Eurotunnel | 101,151 | 99,913 | -1,238 |
| Southampton | 92,779 | 94,276 | +1,497 |
| 000 | 34,552 | 44,337 | +9,785 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 68,000 | +68,000 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 63,022 | 0 | -63,022 |
| Harwich | 27,572 | 32,693 | +5,121 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 46,476 | +46,476 |
| Portsmouth | 24,947 | 3,346 | -21,601 |
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 | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
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 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN HUDSON TRAILERS LTD | 46 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 31 |
| VINTAGE TYRE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 29 |
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 28 |
| REDSTONE (TYRES) LTD | 19 |
| YOKOHAMA TWS UK LIMITED | 16 |
| THE BLOCKLEY TYRE COMPANY LIMITED | 13 |
| MITAS AG UK LIMITED | 12 |
| DONOVAN TYRES LIMITED | 10 |
| SOOPA TOOBS (TYRES) LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saint Helena | 148,416 |
| United States | 128,245 |
| Ireland | 122,708 |
| Czechia | 48,787 |
| Falkland Islands | 40,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Helena | 90,902 | 57,514 | -33,388 |
| United States | 124,284 | 3,961 | -120,323 |
| Ireland | 53,074 | 69,634 | +16,560 |
| Czechia | 48,787 | 0 | -48,787 |
| Falkland Islands | 27,759 | 12,628 | -15,131 |
| Egypt | 36,061 | 0 | -36,061 |
| Germany | 14,767 | 13,755 | -1,012 |
| Mali | 21,550 | 0 | -21,550 |
| Spain | 5,571 | 5,677 | +106 |
| France | 8,997 | 1,491 | -7,506 |
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 | 53,671 |
| XI | 49,700 |
| China | 2,010 |
| Switzerland | 1,495 |
| Netherlands | 426 |
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 | 19,761 | 33,910 | +14,149 |
| XI | 21,195 | 28,505 | +7,310 |
| China | 53 | 1,957 | +1,904 |
| Switzerland | 977 | 518 | -459 |
| Netherlands | 228 | 198 | -30 |
| Austria | 0 | 115 | +115 |
| Ireland | 103 | 0 | -103 |
| India | 0 | 78 | +78 |
| France | 0 | 21 | +21 |
| South Korea | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 340,863 |
| Air transport | 152,385 |
| Other | 148,842 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,450 |
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) | 281,965 | 58,898 | -223,067 |
| Air transport | 114,303 | 38,082 | -76,221 |
| Other | 61,325 | 87,517 | +26,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,510 | 22,940 | -29,570 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 148,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,000 |
| Southampton | 87,324 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,809 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 61,325 | 87,517 | +26,192 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,000 | 0 | -120,000 |
| Southampton | 49,317 | 38,007 | -11,310 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,500 | 1,309 | -75,191 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,953 | 0 | -68,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,752 | 19,507 | -24,245 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,546 | 19,129 | -22,417 |
| Glasgow Airport | 36,061 | 0 | -36,061 |
| ZLC | 0 | 21,493 | +21,493 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,742 | 15,280 | +13,538 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber inner tubes for cars, station wagons, racing cars, buses, or lorries