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 | 1,823,302 |
| Viet Nam | 1,061,401 |
| Poland | 1,056,758 |
| Spain | 623,924 |
| France | 480,020 |
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 | 816,584 | 1,006,718 | +190,134 |
| Viet Nam | 550,604 | 510,797 | -39,807 |
| Poland | 641,223 | 415,535 | -225,688 |
| Spain | 306,437 | 317,487 | +11,050 |
| France | 180,036 | 299,984 | +119,948 |
| Netherlands | 119,536 | 84,641 | -34,895 |
| Thailand | 100,228 | 77,335 | -22,893 |
| United States | 91,349 | 81,484 | -9,865 |
| South Korea | 130,797 | 33,680 | -97,117 |
| Germany | 57,680 | 58,066 | +386 |
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 | 1,925,808 |
| Poland | 1,219,026 |
| Viet Nam | 1,037,617 |
| XS | 676,414 |
| United States | 297,225 |
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 | 864,871 | 1,060,937 | +196,066 |
| Poland | 711,734 | 507,292 | -204,442 |
| Viet Nam | 522,299 | 515,318 | -6,981 |
| XS | 333,021 | 343,393 | +10,372 |
| United States | 139,387 | 157,838 | +18,451 |
| Thailand | 139,716 | 95,361 | -44,355 |
| Italy | 76,512 | 101,082 | +24,570 |
| South Korea | 123,618 | 46,395 | -77,223 |
| Taiwan | 43,645 | 81,414 | +37,769 |
| Finland | 72,500 | 34,203 | -38,297 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 2,998,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,698,238 |
| Air transport | 734,672 |
| Other | 39,375 |
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) | 1,624,659 | 1,373,690 | -250,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,341,598 | 1,356,640 | +15,042 |
| Air transport | 316,601 | 418,071 | +101,470 |
| Other | 25,149 | 14,226 | -10,923 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,647,089 |
| Southampton | 1,014,656 |
| Dover | 870,526 |
| Harwich | 501,129 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 388,258 |
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 | 873,332 | 773,757 | -99,575 |
| Southampton | 494,504 | 520,152 | +25,648 |
| Dover | 528,719 | 341,807 | -186,912 |
| Harwich | 191,535 | 309,594 | +118,059 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 200,530 | 187,728 | -12,802 |
| Eurotunnel | 180,994 | 180,667 | -327 |
| Poole | 154,655 | 167,169 | +12,514 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,469 | 143,923 | +93,454 |
| Liverpool Docks | 98,768 | 66,424 | -32,344 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
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 | 59 |
| MAXXIS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 57 |
| WHEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 56 |
| VSE AVIATION LIMITED | 53 |
| REDSTONE (TYRES) LTD | 45 |
| AGRILINE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 40 |
| BIKE ALERT PLC | 39 |
| CAMBRIAN TYRES LTD. | 28 |
| 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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 132,712 |
| Ireland | 120,772 |
| United States | 86,309 |
| Brazil | 40,843 |
| United Arab Emirates | 35,882 |
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 | 126,799 | 5,913 | -120,886 |
| Ireland | 42,882 | 77,890 | +35,008 |
| United States | 86,309 | 0 | -86,309 |
| Brazil | 0 | 40,843 | +40,843 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,006 | 2,876 | -30,130 |
| France | 30,260 | 4,801 | -25,459 |
| Malaysia | 26,068 | 5,612 | -20,456 |
| South Africa | 13,414 | 15,791 | +2,377 |
| Poland | 23,930 | 3,343 | -20,587 |
| Spain | 14,384 | 5,308 | -9,076 |
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 | 4,876 |
| Poland | 1,867 |
| Thailand | 1,212 |
| Ireland | 401 |
| XU | 202 |
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 | 2,564 | 2,312 | -252 |
| Poland | 1,169 | 698 | -471 |
| Thailand | 992 | 220 | -772 |
| Ireland | 0 | 401 | +401 |
| XU | 184 | 18 | -166 |
| 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 | 423,499 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 282,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,001 |
| Other | 8,578 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 272,391 | 151,108 | -121,283 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 206,906 | 75,688 | -131,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,428 | 12,573 | +6,145 |
| Other | 4,909 | 3,669 | -1,240 |
| 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 Heathrow Airport | 256,192 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,593 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,617 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,537 |
| ZLC | 41,644 |
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 | 165,737 | 90,455 | -75,282 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,714 | 10,879 | -134,835 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,809 | 41,808 | -14,001 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,305 | 24,232 | -8,073 |
| ZLC | 32,554 | 9,090 | -23,464 |
| Holyhead | 2,718 | 19,274 | +16,556 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,713 | 1,943 | -17,770 |
| Heysham | 2,059 | 14,742 | +12,683 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,428 | 7,863 | +1,435 |
| Harwich | 10,723 | 1,264 | -9,459 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber inner tubes for vehicles not listed above