Import/export HS code 40169991: Rubber-to-metal bonded parts
Rubber and metal combined parts for durability and flexibility
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 22,210,362 |
| Canada | 9,708,644 |
| China | 9,544,619 |
| France | 8,260,288 |
| United States | 7,778,246 |
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 | 11,509,567 | 10,700,795 | -808,772 |
| Canada | 5,891,264 | 3,817,380 | -2,073,884 |
| China | 5,102,477 | 4,442,142 | -660,335 |
| France | 4,332,290 | 3,927,998 | -404,292 |
| United States | 3,827,923 | 3,950,323 | +122,400 |
| Spain | 2,293,954 | 3,599,279 | +1,305,325 |
| Netherlands | 3,110,918 | 2,319,390 | -791,528 |
| India | 1,614,259 | 1,750,066 | +135,807 |
| Japan | 1,309,413 | 1,932,082 | +622,669 |
| Poland | 1,825,303 | 1,381,811 | -443,492 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,293,774 |
| China | 11,512,240 |
| United States | 9,528,925 |
| Canada | 8,033,212 |
| Spain | 6,619,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,482,307 | 9,811,467 | -670,840 |
| China | 5,995,063 | 5,517,177 | -477,886 |
| United States | 5,444,258 | 4,084,667 | -1,359,591 |
| Canada | 4,246,381 | 3,786,831 | -459,550 |
| Spain | 2,760,141 | 3,859,410 | +1,099,269 |
| France | 2,977,237 | 2,555,714 | -421,523 |
| India | 1,949,822 | 1,908,361 | -41,461 |
| Poland | 2,143,138 | 1,668,513 | -474,625 |
| Italy | 1,651,643 | 1,867,610 | +215,967 |
| Japan | 1,376,644 | 1,996,118 | +619,474 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 53 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 48 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 45 |
| West Midlands | 43 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 38 | 39 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 37 | 29 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 34 | 32 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 28 | 31 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 25 | 27 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 | 21 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 | 22 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 28 | 23 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 26 | 20 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 23 | +6 |
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) | 41,474,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,753,372 |
| Air transport | 15,819,726 |
| Other | 2,925,717 |
| Road transport | 237,595 |
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) | 22,099,522 | 19,375,315 | -2,724,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,212,868 | 18,540,504 | +327,636 |
| Air transport | 7,899,089 | 7,920,637 | +21,548 |
| Other | 1,502,616 | 1,423,101 | -79,515 |
| Road transport | 56,683 | 180,912 | +124,229 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,611,327 |
| Southampton | 12,681,868 |
| Felixstowe | 11,461,232 |
| London | 8,330,293 |
| Thamesport | 8,114,384 |
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 | 6,701,790 | 6,909,537 | +207,747 |
| Southampton | 7,843,364 | 4,838,504 | -3,004,860 |
| Felixstowe | 6,287,450 | 5,173,782 | -1,113,668 |
| London | 3,675,149 | 4,655,144 | +979,995 |
| Thamesport | 4,486,799 | 3,627,585 | -859,214 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,086,384 | 2,770,629 | -315,755 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,841,209 | 3,428,785 | +1,587,576 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,077,027 | 2,105,825 | -971,202 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,656,279 | 1,872,651 | +216,372 |
| Harwich | 2,148,220 | 1,170,937 | -977,283 |
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 | 185 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 90 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 57 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 53 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 52 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 151 |
| 2025-11 | 158 |
| 2025-10 | 177 |
| 2025-09 | 154 |
| 2025-08 | 152 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 352 |
| 1m-15m | 260 |
| 15m-54m | 106 |
| Other | 54 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
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 | 16,875,011 |
| Germany | 16,246,292 |
| Sweden | 7,767,856 |
| Netherlands | 5,744,801 |
| France | 4,668,599 |
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 | 10,117,505 | 6,757,506 | -3,359,999 |
| Germany | 8,782,419 | 7,463,873 | -1,318,546 |
| Sweden | 3,123,455 | 4,644,401 | +1,520,946 |
| Netherlands | 3,023,900 | 2,720,901 | -302,999 |
| France | 2,322,121 | 2,346,478 | +24,357 |
| China | 2,390,153 | 1,506,475 | -883,678 |
| Italy | 1,982,874 | 1,595,017 | -387,857 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,801,505 | 1,582,617 | -218,888 |
| Belgium | 1,556,781 | 1,582,114 | +25,333 |
| Canada | 1,162,427 | 1,528,388 | +365,961 |
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 | 63,611 |
| France | 38,985 |
| Italy | 27,984 |
| Germany | 18,807 |
| China | 17,227 |
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 | 32,862 | 30,749 | -2,113 |
| France | 0 | 38,985 | +38,985 |
| Italy | 14,405 | 13,579 | -826 |
| Germany | 1,290 | 17,517 | +16,227 |
| China | 11,537 | 5,690 | -5,847 |
| Thailand | 8,283 | 8,819 | +536 |
| India | 6,024 | 9,389 | +3,365 |
| Ireland | 1,313 | 10,734 | +9,421 |
| Taiwan | 2,376 | 2,907 | +531 |
| Turkey | 2,431 | 1,945 | -486 |
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 | 44,704,571 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,279,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,859,739 |
| Road transport | 316,293 |
| Other | 239,370 |
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 | 22,770,413 | 21,934,158 | -836,255 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,964,225 | 20,315,675 | +2,351,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,857,939 | 7,001,800 | -4,856,139 |
| Road transport | 280,108 | 36,185 | -243,923 |
| Other | 89,928 | 149,442 | +59,514 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,233,799 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,903,819 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,998,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,755,917 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,549,810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,336,481 | 13,897,318 | +560,837 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,254,652 | 7,649,167 | -2,605,485 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,643,207 | 8,354,858 | +1,711,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,126,115 | 1,629,802 | -4,496,313 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,923,099 | 3,626,711 | +703,612 |
| ZLC | 2,455,715 | 3,945,426 | +1,489,711 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,306,272 | 3,032,960 | +1,726,688 |
| Felixstowe | 2,027,013 | 1,547,223 | -479,790 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,609,542 | 916,453 | -693,089 |
| Southampton | 1,509,021 | 1,002,650 | -506,371 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40169991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber and metal combined parts for durability and flexibility