Import/export HS code 401390: Various rubber inner tubes
Rubber inner tubes for vehicles not listed above
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,865,683 |
| Viet Nam | 1,121,056 |
| Poland | 972,731 |
| Spain | 630,442 |
| France | 483,097 |
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 | 927,056 | 938,627 | +11,571 |
| Viet Nam | 633,172 | 487,884 | -145,288 |
| Poland | 525,720 | 447,011 | -78,709 |
| Spain | 314,205 | 316,237 | +2,032 |
| France | 209,760 | 273,337 | +63,577 |
| Thailand | 100,228 | 145,512 | +45,284 |
| Netherlands | 131,779 | 72,398 | -59,381 |
| United States | 80,159 | 85,136 | +4,977 |
| South Korea | 130,797 | 33,680 | -97,117 |
| Slovenia | 38,600 | 73,814 | +35,214 |
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 | 2,063,657 |
| Poland | 1,129,434 |
| Viet Nam | 1,097,272 |
| United States | 288,336 |
| Thailand | 235,077 |
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 | 997,069 | 1,066,588 | +69,519 |
| Poland | 596,231 | 533,203 | -63,028 |
| Viet Nam | 557,373 | 539,899 | -17,474 |
| United States | 138,067 | 150,269 | +12,202 |
| Thailand | 140,738 | 94,339 | -46,399 |
| Italy | 84,159 | 118,107 | +33,948 |
| South Korea | 121,626 | 46,395 | -75,231 |
| Finland | 79,390 | 32,524 | -46,866 |
| India | 84,094 | 18,051 | -66,043 |
| Taiwan | 64,596 | 33,920 | -30,676 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +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) | 2,946,143 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,861,812 |
| Air transport | 735,607 |
| Other | 38,875 |
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) | 1,570,396 | 1,375,747 | -194,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,507,201 | 1,354,611 | -152,590 |
| Air transport | 333,236 | 402,371 | +69,135 |
| Other | 25,511 | 13,364 | -12,147 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,678,571 |
| Southampton | 1,148,740 |
| Dover | 805,969 |
| Harwich | 496,223 |
| Eurotunnel | 386,104 |
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 | 960,593 | 717,978 | -242,615 |
| Southampton | 547,753 | 600,987 | +53,234 |
| Dover | 422,925 | 383,044 | -39,881 |
| Harwich | 186,629 | 309,594 | +122,965 |
| Eurotunnel | 202,242 | 183,862 | -18,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 216,560 | 155,854 | -60,706 |
| Poole | 177,006 | 144,818 | -32,188 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,408 | 120,984 | +47,576 |
| Liverpool Docks | 133,842 | 31,350 | -102,492 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 121,871 | 37,569 | -84,302 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| R.H.CLAYDON LIMITED | 98 |
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 60 |
| MAXXIS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 57 |
| WHEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 56 |
| VSE AVIATION LIMITED | 54 |
| REDSTONE (TYRES) LTD | 46 |
| AGRILINE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 40 |
| BIKE ALERT PLC | 39 |
| CAMBRIAN TYRES LTD. | 29 |
| BIKE IT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 134,486 |
| Ireland | 120,429 |
| United States | 86,309 |
| France | 42,801 |
| Brazil | 40,843 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 123,607 | 10,879 | -112,728 |
| Ireland | 43,350 | 77,079 | +33,729 |
| United States | 86,309 | 0 | -86,309 |
| France | 28,381 | 14,420 | -13,961 |
| Brazil | 0 | 40,843 | +40,843 |
| Malaysia | 26,068 | 5,612 | -20,456 |
| South Africa | 13,414 | 15,791 | +2,377 |
| Poland | 23,930 | 3,343 | -20,587 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,312 | 2,876 | -15,436 |
| Netherlands | 8,431 | 8,219 | -212 |
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 | 5,028 |
| Poland | 1,377 |
| Thailand | 1,207 |
| Ireland | 401 |
| Viet Nam | 20 |
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 | 2,602 | 2,426 | -176 |
| Poland | 679 | 698 | +19 |
| Thailand | 987 | 220 | -767 |
| Ireland | 0 | 401 | +401 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 20 | +20 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 403,422 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 282,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,001 |
| Other | 8,235 |
| Road transport | 1,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 253,502 | 149,920 | -103,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 208,535 | 73,954 | -134,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,428 | 12,573 | +6,145 |
| Other | 4,452 | 3,783 | -669 |
| Road transport | 1,765 | 0 | -1,765 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 252,187 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,488 |
| East Midlands Airport | 100,646 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,537 |
| ZLC | 38,429 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 167,412 | 84,775 | -82,637 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,643 | 15,845 | -124,798 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,277 | 49,369 | -1,908 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,305 | 24,232 | -8,073 |
| ZLC | 29,339 | 9,090 | -20,249 |
| Holyhead | 2,718 | 19,274 | +16,556 |
| Heysham | 2,984 | 13,817 | +10,833 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,428 | 7,863 | +1,435 |
| Harwich | 10,723 | 1,264 | -9,459 |
| Dover | 10,775 | 0 | -10,775 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber inner tubes for vehicles not listed above