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 | 2,255,624 |
| Japan | 2,195,218 |
| Singapore | 961,547 |
| Netherlands | 934,065 |
| Slovakia | 884,040 |
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 | 1,467,861 | 787,763 | -680,098 |
| Japan | 1,063,358 | 1,131,860 | +68,502 |
| Singapore | 638,901 | 322,646 | -316,255 |
| Netherlands | 438,512 | 495,553 | +57,041 |
| Slovakia | 358,890 | 525,150 | +166,260 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| France | 212,993 | 160,420 | -52,573 |
| Belgium | 69,094 | 117,316 | +48,222 |
| United States | 85,640 | 80,182 | -5,458 |
| Norway | 92,261 | 10,480 | -81,781 |
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 | 2,535,165 |
| Japan | 2,195,218 |
| Slovakia | 1,143,798 |
| Indonesia | 541,725 |
| Netherlands | 538,342 |
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 | 1,619,376 | 915,789 | -703,587 |
| Japan | 1,063,358 | 1,131,860 | +68,502 |
| Slovakia | 543,979 | 599,819 | +55,840 |
| Indonesia | 273,395 | 268,330 | -5,065 |
| Netherlands | 300,941 | 237,401 | -63,540 |
| Singapore | 356,229 | 57,286 | -298,943 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| Malaysia | 21,960 | 186,685 | +164,725 |
| Belgium | 69,094 | 117,316 | +48,222 |
| United States | 76,219 | 109,376 | +33,157 |
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 | 18 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +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) | 5,708,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,424,836 |
| Air transport | 784,586 |
| Other | 13,165 |
| 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) | 3,144,983 | 2,563,957 | -581,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,292,871 | 1,131,965 | -160,906 |
| Air transport | 571,813 | 212,773 | -359,040 |
| Other | 11,356 | 1,809 | -9,547 |
| 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 | 4,055,396 |
| Dover | 1,248,383 |
| Southampton | 665,336 |
| Immingham Docks | 536,797 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 465,572 |
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 | 2,022,459 | 2,032,937 | +10,478 |
| Dover | 665,990 | 582,393 | -83,597 |
| Southampton | 545,983 | 119,353 | -426,630 |
| Immingham Docks | 224,769 | 312,028 | +87,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 376,934 | 88,638 | -288,296 |
| Eurotunnel | 425,172 | 22,016 | -403,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 198,946 | 160,135 | -38,811 |
| London | 91,921 | 141,774 | +49,853 |
| Thamesport | 102,925 | 77,586 | -25,339 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,100 | 59,593 | -2,507 |
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 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 | 34 |
| 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 | 35 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 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 | 2,604,786 |
| Singapore | 2,098,426 |
| United States | 1,654,000 |
| 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 | 1,539,686 | 1,065,100 | -474,586 |
| Singapore | 1,258,131 | 840,295 | -417,836 |
| United States | 643,411 | 1,010,589 | +367,178 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0 | 1,544,759 | +1,544,759 |
| Congo | 0 | 1,170,759 | +1,170,759 |
| Spain | 614,662 | 402,115 | -212,547 |
| China | 129,030 | 716,638 | +587,608 |
| France | 330,461 | 463,047 | +132,586 |
| Italy | 302,001 | 400,689 | +98,688 |
| Turkey | 403,542 | 195,513 | -208,029 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 4,630 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 1,543 | 3,087 | +1,544 |
| 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) | 7,050,130 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,452,331 |
| Air transport | 5,099,438 |
| 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) | 2,587,391 | 4,462,739 | +1,875,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,408,498 | 3,043,833 | +635,335 |
| Air transport | 2,702,966 | 2,396,472 | -306,494 |
| 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 | 4,280,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,532,128 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,638,814 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,009,820 |
| Southampton | 1,003,511 |
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 | 819,976 | 3,460,258 | +2,640,282 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,547,039 | 1,985,089 | +438,050 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,332,649 | 1,306,165 | -26,484 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,139,368 | 870,452 | -268,916 |
| Southampton | 347,240 | 656,271 | +309,031 |
| Felixstowe | 763,627 | 73,694 | -689,933 |
| Dover | 364,237 | 408,773 | +44,536 |
| Harwich | 399,481 | 319,235 | -80,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 263,941 | 339,029 | +75,088 |
| 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