Import/export HS code 401694: Boat or dock fenders
Rubber fenders for boats and docks, which can be inflatable or solid
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,275,207 |
| Japan | 2,195,218 |
| Netherlands | 950,087 |
| Slovakia | 888,814 |
| Singapore | 882,890 |
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 | 1,451,012 | 824,195 | -626,817 |
| Japan | 1,390,589 | 804,629 | -585,960 |
| Netherlands | 441,804 | 508,283 | +66,479 |
| Slovakia | 368,417 | 520,397 | +151,980 |
| Singapore | 615,927 | 266,963 | -348,964 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| France | 219,372 | 153,268 | -66,104 |
| Belgium | 79,257 | 106,279 | +27,022 |
| United States | 83,415 | 89,929 | +6,514 |
| Norway | 90,518 | 18,431 | -72,087 |
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 | 2,581,866 |
| Japan | 2,195,218 |
| Slovakia | 1,148,572 |
| Indonesia | 541,725 |
| Netherlands | 531,015 |
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 | 1,603,303 | 978,563 | -624,740 |
| Japan | 1,390,589 | 804,629 | -585,960 |
| Slovakia | 553,506 | 595,066 | +41,560 |
| Indonesia | 273,395 | 268,330 | -5,065 |
| Netherlands | 300,244 | 230,771 | -69,473 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| Singapore | 333,255 | 1,603 | -331,652 |
| Malaysia | 29,270 | 184,775 | +155,505 |
| United States | 76,458 | 117,651 | +41,193 |
| Belgium | 79,257 | 106,279 | +27,022 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -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) | 5,685,286 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,420,030 |
| Air transport | 794,933 |
| Other | 13,134 |
| Road transport | 11,185 |
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) | 3,433,144 | 2,252,142 | -1,181,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,334,205 | 1,085,825 | -248,380 |
| Air transport | 578,729 | 216,204 | -362,525 |
| Other | 11,325 | 1,809 | -9,516 |
| Road transport | 11,185 | 0 | -11,185 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,952,823 |
| Dover | 1,257,913 |
| Southampton | 700,108 |
| Immingham Docks | 558,210 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 470,972 |
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 | 2,254,949 | 1,697,874 | -557,075 |
| Dover | 686,433 | 571,480 | -114,953 |
| Southampton | 597,265 | 102,843 | -494,422 |
| Immingham Docks | 246,435 | 311,775 | +65,340 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 386,460 | 84,512 | -301,948 |
| Eurotunnel | 427,710 | 25,638 | -402,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 198,946 | 160,135 | -38,811 |
| London | 106,656 | 147,685 | +41,029 |
| Thamesport | 93,997 | 80,148 | -13,849 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,045 | 65,661 | +3,616 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEETAK LIMITED | 39 |
| THE RUBBER COMPANY LIMITED | 35 |
| ERIKS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 28 |
| LALIZAS UK LTD | 26 |
| MARATHON LEISURE LTD | 21 |
| FPE SEALS LIMITED | 19 |
| HAYLEY GROUP LIMITED | 18 |
| EASTERN SEALS (UK) LTD | 16 |
| FENDER CARE LIMITED | 15 |
| GLOBAL SERVICES (EUROPE) LTD | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,591,154 |
| Singapore | 2,073,854 |
| United States | 1,622,928 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,544,759 |
| Congo | 1,170,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,545,119 | 1,046,035 | -499,084 |
| Singapore | 1,203,651 | 870,203 | -333,448 |
| United States | 601,218 | 1,021,710 | +420,492 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0 | 1,544,759 | +1,544,759 |
| Congo | 0 | 1,170,759 | +1,170,759 |
| Spain | 645,095 | 369,003 | -276,092 |
| China | 173,139 | 672,529 | +499,390 |
| France | 315,055 | 469,660 | +154,605 |
| Italy | 307,241 | 401,600 | +94,359 |
| Turkey | 334,907 | 195,513 | -139,394 |
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 | 1,221 |
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 | 0 | 1,221 | +1,221 |
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) | 6,884,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,495,675 |
| Air transport | 5,048,802 |
| Other | 5,851 |
| Road transport | 2,799 |
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) | 2,388,795 | 4,495,584 | +2,106,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,640,121 | 2,855,554 | +215,433 |
| Air transport | 2,606,098 | 2,442,704 | -163,394 |
| Other | 1,543 | 4,308 | +2,765 |
| Road transport | 2,799 | 0 | -2,799 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,241,128 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,541,334 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,607,777 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,994,966 |
| Southampton | 999,951 |
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 | 780,870 | 3,460,258 | +2,679,388 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,561,266 | 1,980,068 | +418,802 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,318,523 | 1,289,254 | -29,269 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,070,082 | 924,884 | -145,198 |
| Southampton | 318,080 | 681,871 | +363,791 |
| Felixstowe | 763,627 | 73,694 | -689,933 |
| Dover | 392,200 | 380,810 | -11,390 |
| Harwich | 399,481 | 319,235 | -80,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 446,685 | 184,404 | -262,281 |
| Blyth Harbour | 217,545 | 0 | -217,545 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401694
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber fenders for boats and docks, which can be inflatable or solid