Import/export HS code 401320: Bicycle inner tubes
Rubber inner tubes designed for bicycles
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 | 2,440,380 |
| Viet Nam | 1,831,047 |
| China | 1,675,030 |
| France | 512,876 |
| Netherlands | 476,250 |
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 | 1,154,411 | 1,285,969 | +131,558 |
| Viet Nam | 681,194 | 1,149,853 | +468,659 |
| China | 634,110 | 1,040,920 | +406,810 |
| France | 288,221 | 224,655 | -63,566 |
| Netherlands | 219,123 | 257,127 | +38,004 |
| Thailand | 14,334 | 171,452 | +157,118 |
| Italy | 99,811 | 26,849 | -72,962 |
| Belgium | 0 | 74,970 | +74,970 |
| Spain | 10,355 | 61,326 | +50,971 |
| Taiwan | 36,396 | 28,365 | -8,031 |
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 | 4,597,615 |
| Viet Nam | 2,034,022 |
| Thailand | 358,939 |
| Taiwan | 144,286 |
| Indonesia | 102,372 |
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 | 2,055,862 | 2,541,753 | +485,891 |
| Viet Nam | 765,257 | 1,268,765 | +503,508 |
| Thailand | 81,349 | 277,590 | +196,241 |
| Taiwan | 72,805 | 71,481 | -1,324 |
| Indonesia | 47,218 | 55,154 | +7,936 |
| Germany | 51,998 | 41,517 | -10,481 |
| Czechia | 32,939 | 37,825 | +4,886 |
| Austria | 27,257 | 12,850 | -14,407 |
| Netherlands | 9,959 | 28,426 | +18,467 |
| Italy | 30,657 | 3,414 | -27,243 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 2,918,852 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,894,551 |
| Air transport | 1,381,822 |
| Other | 425,186 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,101,343 | 1,817,509 | +716,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 993,126 | 1,901,425 | +908,299 |
| Air transport | 776,704 | 605,118 | -171,586 |
| Other | 340,677 | 84,509 | -256,168 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,506,970 |
| Felixstowe | 1,506,490 |
| Birmingham Airport | 934,011 |
| Dover | 775,201 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 503,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 581,805 | 925,165 | +343,360 |
| Felixstowe | 617,828 | 888,662 | +270,834 |
| Birmingham Airport | 582,804 | 351,207 | -231,597 |
| Dover | 276,930 | 498,271 | +221,341 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 173,621 | 329,446 | +155,825 |
| 000 | 340,677 | 84,509 | -256,168 |
| London | 148,796 | 235,161 | +86,365 |
| 499 | 11,023 | 221,243 | +210,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,869 | 127,802 | +34,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,090 | 102,017 | +16,927 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 115 |
| SCHWALBE TYRES UK LIMITED | 115 |
| ZYRO LIMITED | 90 |
| MOORE LARGE & CO. LIMITED | 72 |
| TREK BICYCLE CORPORATION LIMITED | 65 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 61 |
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 59 |
| ACCELL UK & IRELAND LTD | 54 |
| OXFORD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 48 |
| DECATHLON UK LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Republic of Tanzania | 955,948 |
| Kenya | 489,110 |
| Nigeria | 405,020 |
| Ireland | 314,395 |
| Guinea | 269,264 |
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 | 464,045 | 491,903 | +27,858 |
| Kenya | 208,649 | 280,461 | +71,812 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 405,020 | +405,020 |
| Ireland | 117,457 | 196,938 | +79,481 |
| Guinea | 269,264 | 0 | -269,264 |
| United States | 43,350 | 16,953 | -26,397 |
| Germany | 28,135 | 27,788 | -347 |
| France | 29,863 | 17,482 | -12,381 |
| Belgium | 19,263 | 0 | -19,263 |
| Austria | 18,494 | 0 | -18,494 |
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 | 19,524 |
| Indonesia | 10,523 |
| Viet Nam | 5,985 |
| Thailand | 2,793 |
| Bangladesh | 1,267 |
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 | 9,967 | 9,557 | -410 |
| Indonesia | 4,732 | 5,791 | +1,059 |
| Viet Nam | 3,529 | 2,456 | -1,073 |
| Thailand | 31 | 2,762 | +2,731 |
| Bangladesh | 620 | 647 | +27 |
| United States | 782 | 2 | -780 |
| Sierra Leone | 30 | 91 | +61 |
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) | 2,194,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 311,594 |
| Air transport | 126,701 |
| Other | 40,997 |
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) | 991,166 | 1,202,898 | +211,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 190,872 | 120,722 | -70,150 |
| Air transport | 11,264 | 115,437 | +104,173 |
| Other | 19,691 | 21,306 | +1,615 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,053,148 |
| Felixstowe | 846,778 |
| Liverpool Docks | 326,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,641 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,008 |
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 | 269,264 | 783,884 | +514,620 |
| Felixstowe | 471,530 | 375,248 | -96,282 |
| Liverpool Docks | 272,469 | 53,601 | -218,868 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,921 | 49,720 | -41,201 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 108,008 | +108,008 |
| Tyne | 38,185 | 24,981 | -13,204 |
| 000 | 19,691 | 21,306 | +1,615 |
| Holyhead | 17,521 | 18,636 | +1,115 |
| Southampton | 13,213 | 15,107 | +1,894 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,106 | 7,429 | +4,323 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber inner tubes designed for bicycles