Import/export HS code 4016: Rubber products (not hard rubber)
Various items made from vulcanized rubber, excluding hard rubber
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 205,200,597 |
| China | 177,440,582 |
| United States | 163,117,635 |
| Poland | 130,701,502 |
| France | 110,599,246 |
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 | 108,815,963 | 96,384,634 | -12,431,329 |
| China | 95,486,694 | 81,953,888 | -13,532,806 |
| United States | 83,690,448 | 79,427,187 | -4,263,261 |
| Poland | 71,933,569 | 58,767,933 | -13,165,636 |
| France | 59,503,341 | 51,095,905 | -8,407,436 |
| Netherlands | 56,899,215 | 48,437,881 | -8,461,334 |
| India | 30,815,462 | 25,016,415 | -5,799,047 |
| Italy | 21,743,038 | 18,324,933 | -3,418,105 |
| Japan | 15,433,961 | 20,204,185 | +4,770,224 |
| Belgium | 17,510,477 | 16,966,634 | -543,843 |
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 | 216,740,972 |
| Poland | 181,054,635 |
| United States | 175,472,524 |
| Germany | 157,095,625 |
| France | 83,443,940 |
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 | 116,052,354 | 100,688,618 | -15,363,736 |
| Poland | 98,402,633 | 82,652,002 | -15,750,631 |
| United States | 92,828,118 | 82,644,406 | -10,183,712 |
| Germany | 84,016,622 | 73,079,003 | -10,937,619 |
| France | 44,901,563 | 38,542,377 | -6,359,186 |
| India | 34,249,437 | 27,622,621 | -6,626,816 |
| Italy | 25,297,049 | 23,540,675 | -1,756,374 |
| Turkey | 22,200,866 | 22,580,345 | +379,479 |
| Japan | 18,064,855 | 23,459,846 | +5,394,991 |
| Czechia | 15,669,448 | 15,745,893 | +76,445 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 376 |
| West Midlands | 266 |
| Greater Manchester | 236 |
| Inner London - West | 236 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 234 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 292 | 272 | -20 |
| West Midlands | 202 | 215 | +13 |
| Greater Manchester | 173 | 183 | +10 |
| Inner London - West | 173 | 172 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 188 | 173 | -15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 173 | 166 | -7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 155 | 147 | -8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 152 | 140 | -12 |
| West Yorkshire | 141 | 145 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 143 | 149 | +6 |
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) | 537,697,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 413,542,484 |
| Air transport | 321,468,368 |
| Other | 58,583,691 |
| Rail transport | 16,709,228 |
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) | 289,588,761 | 248,108,985 | -41,479,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,907,144 | 205,635,340 | -2,271,804 |
| Air transport | 165,009,094 | 156,459,274 | -8,549,820 |
| Other | 35,443,610 | 23,140,081 | -12,303,529 |
| Rail transport | 9,924,461 | 6,784,767 | -3,139,694 |
| Road transport | 2,389,862 | 1,778,032 | -611,830 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 165,091,704 |
| Felixstowe | 154,012,498 |
| Southampton | 129,537,346 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,398,232 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,495,861 |
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 | 84,214,491 | 80,877,213 | -3,337,278 |
| Felixstowe | 89,270,787 | 64,741,711 | -24,529,076 |
| Southampton | 63,251,748 | 66,285,598 | +3,033,850 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,793,630 | 46,604,602 | -5,189,028 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,184,102 | 38,311,759 | -5,872,343 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,806,772 | 38,549,125 | +742,353 |
| Harwich | 40,108,886 | 29,297,238 | -10,811,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,458,227 | 31,754,360 | +3,296,133 |
| 000 | 35,443,610 | 23,140,081 | -12,303,529 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,544,495 | 23,858,430 | -8,686,065 |
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 | 1283 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 530 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 360 |
| Other manufacturing | 333 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 287 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1252 |
| 2025-10 | 1389 |
| 2025-09 | 1239 |
| 2025-08 | 1300 |
| 2025-07 | 1386 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CUMMINS LTD. | 119 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 119 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 119 |
| HAYLEY GROUP LIMITED | 119 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 119 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 119 |
| GREENE TWEED & CO LIMITED | 119 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 119 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 119 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 119 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2037 |
| 54m+ | 1753 |
| 15m-54m | 618 |
| 0-1m | 447 |
| Other | 363 |
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 States | 170,851,617 |
| Germany | 110,565,626 |
| France | 74,428,259 |
| China | 54,649,094 |
| Netherlands | 49,793,144 |
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 States | 96,062,104 | 74,789,513 | -21,272,591 |
| Germany | 55,815,744 | 54,749,882 | -1,065,862 |
| France | 38,839,921 | 35,588,338 | -3,251,583 |
| China | 26,697,442 | 27,951,652 | +1,254,210 |
| Netherlands | 27,256,579 | 22,536,565 | -4,720,014 |
| Saudi Arabia | 19,743,836 | 14,798,775 | -4,945,061 |
| India | 18,658,138 | 14,852,579 | -3,805,559 |
| Ireland | 16,811,047 | 14,706,944 | -2,104,103 |
| Italy | 15,230,432 | 13,139,750 | -2,090,682 |
| Norway | 14,914,388 | 12,310,324 | -2,604,064 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 5,756,331 |
| United States | 1,535,751 |
| China | 948,173 |
| XU | 766,975 |
| Poland | 630,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,712,812 | 3,043,519 | +330,707 |
| United States | 305,426 | 1,230,325 | +924,899 |
| China | 476,755 | 471,418 | -5,337 |
| XU | 499,604 | 267,371 | -232,233 |
| Poland | 307,131 | 323,548 | +16,417 |
| Ireland | 21,689 | 390,355 | +368,666 |
| Germany | 138,801 | 174,018 | +35,217 |
| Nicaragua | 156,822 | 100,125 | -56,697 |
| Switzerland | 97,272 | 53,110 | -44,162 |
| Costa Rica | 57,664 | 52,578 | -5,086 |
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 | 588,505,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 308,737,417 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 170,370,551 |
| Other | 11,471,190 |
| Road transport | 4,206,114 |
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 | 310,274,150 | 278,231,499 | -32,042,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 154,669,909 | 154,067,508 | -602,401 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,781,077 | 71,589,474 | -27,191,603 |
| Other | 5,052,887 | 6,418,303 | +1,365,416 |
| Road transport | 4,172,278 | 33,836 | -4,138,442 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 253,086,013 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,634,876 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,926,890 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,465,106 |
| ZLC | 56,261,043 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 140,181,480 | 112,904,533 | -27,276,947 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,876,806 | 108,758,070 | -7,118,736 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,595,010 | 88,331,880 | +2,736,870 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,881,113 | 25,583,993 | -11,297,120 |
| ZLC | 28,183,990 | 28,077,053 | -106,937 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,627,950 | 20,954,380 | -3,673,570 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,166,316 | 18,125,665 | -2,040,651 |
| Southampton | 17,896,812 | 18,242,594 | +345,782 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,708,676 | 13,274,895 | +3,566,219 |
| Felixstowe | 14,882,412 | 6,752,041 | -8,130,371 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 4016
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various items made from vulcanized rubber, excluding hard rubber