Import/export HS code 40169997: Various rubber items
Other rubber products not specified in other categories
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 | 76,801,387 |
| United States | 57,454,560 |
| Germany | 44,809,240 |
| India | 21,819,204 |
| France | 20,940,208 |
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 | 41,943,354 | 34,858,033 | -7,085,321 |
| United States | 28,344,451 | 29,110,109 | +765,658 |
| Germany | 24,548,017 | 20,261,223 | -4,286,794 |
| India | 12,799,673 | 9,019,531 | -3,780,142 |
| France | 10,107,900 | 10,832,308 | +724,408 |
| Netherlands | 7,884,534 | 7,908,425 | +23,891 |
| Italy | 8,847,720 | 4,979,333 | -3,868,387 |
| Ireland | 3,658,410 | 4,944,959 | +1,286,549 |
| Belgium | 4,272,716 | 3,939,478 | -333,238 |
| Japan | 2,985,055 | 4,169,087 | +1,184,032 |
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 | 85,045,108 |
| United States | 63,495,649 |
| Germany | 48,488,892 |
| India | 22,200,912 |
| France | 16,717,430 |
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 | 46,154,547 | 38,890,561 | -7,263,986 |
| United States | 33,673,905 | 29,821,744 | -3,852,161 |
| Germany | 25,811,926 | 22,676,966 | -3,134,960 |
| India | 12,984,407 | 9,216,505 | -3,767,902 |
| France | 8,597,411 | 8,120,019 | -477,392 |
| Italy | 5,850,562 | 4,920,690 | -929,872 |
| Japan | 3,794,960 | 5,119,393 | +1,324,433 |
| Belgium | 3,852,135 | 4,345,471 | +493,336 |
| Poland | 3,389,019 | 4,044,267 | +655,248 |
| Austria | 2,750,688 | 2,558,786 | -191,902 |
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 | 186 |
| West Midlands | 132 |
| Greater Manchester | 118 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 118 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 115 |
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 | 129 | 126 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 98 | 97 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 87 | 84 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 93 | 77 | -16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 90 | 74 | -16 |
| Inner London - West | 85 | 74 | -11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 67 | 76 | +9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 78 | 63 | -15 |
| West Yorkshire | 69 | 65 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 68 | 64 | -4 |
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) | 140,434,814 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,589,258 |
| Air transport | 71,348,251 |
| Other | 3,258,516 |
| Road transport | 825,167 |
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) | 70,323,894 | 70,110,920 | -212,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 63,000,524 | 52,588,734 | -10,411,790 |
| Air transport | 37,509,421 | 33,838,830 | -3,670,591 |
| Other | 1,732,775 | 1,525,741 | -207,034 |
| Road transport | 428,448 | 396,719 | -31,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 60,691,216 |
| Felixstowe | 59,711,166 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,848,190 |
| Dover | 26,037,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,854,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 29,082,860 | 31,608,356 | +2,525,496 |
| Felixstowe | 37,808,677 | 21,902,489 | -15,906,188 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,726,981 | 12,121,209 | -2,605,772 |
| Dover | 11,410,220 | 14,627,696 | +3,217,476 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,022,789 | 11,831,900 | -1,190,889 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,368,941 | 10,035,071 | -1,333,870 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,258,523 | 10,177,842 | +4,919,319 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,625,129 | 5,769,874 | -855,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,711,224 | 4,013,398 | -2,697,826 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,278,191 | 4,897,989 | +619,798 |
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 | 656 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 255 |
| Other manufacturing | 177 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 172 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 146 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 480 |
| 2025-10 | 514 |
| 2025-09 | 453 |
| 2025-08 | 468 |
| 2025-07 | 518 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 119 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 119 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| EASTERN SEALS (UK) LTD | 119 |
| KONG COMPANY LIMITED | 119 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 118 |
| GEA PROCESS ENGINEERING LIMITED | 117 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 116 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 114 |
| POLYMAX LIMITED | 114 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 937 |
| 54m+ | 937 |
| 15m-54m | 305 |
| 0-1m | 210 |
| Other | 176 |
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 | 18,439,534 |
| Germany | 13,766,994 |
| Hungary | 11,136,575 |
| Ireland | 9,724,048 |
| France | 8,298,001 |
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 | 9,364,239 | 9,075,295 | -288,944 |
| Germany | 6,165,025 | 7,601,969 | +1,436,944 |
| Hungary | 5,814,400 | 5,322,175 | -492,225 |
| Ireland | 5,440,166 | 4,283,882 | -1,156,284 |
| France | 4,805,888 | 3,492,113 | -1,313,775 |
| Netherlands | 2,791,409 | 2,223,162 | -568,247 |
| Norway | 2,617,963 | 2,073,168 | -544,795 |
| China | 1,052,294 | 3,486,301 | +2,434,007 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,471,822 | 1,357,390 | -1,114,432 |
| Canada | 1,137,409 | 2,519,514 | +1,382,105 |
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 | 3,100,990 |
| Ireland | 249,381 |
| China | 227,980 |
| Germany | 227,499 |
| United States | 167,388 |
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 | 1,535,877 | 1,565,113 | +29,236 |
| Ireland | 5,921 | 243,460 | +237,539 |
| China | 131,575 | 96,405 | -35,170 |
| Germany | 103,164 | 124,335 | +21,171 |
| United States | 95,298 | 72,090 | -23,208 |
| Nicaragua | 111,058 | 3,085 | -107,973 |
| XU | 40,107 | 34,574 | -5,533 |
| Thailand | 12,865 | 6,473 | -6,392 |
| Netherlands | 2,650 | 724 | -1,926 |
| Hungary | 0 | 3,317 | +3,317 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,110,811 |
| Air transport | 50,935,948 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,704,813 |
| Other | 4,195,803 |
| Road transport | 528,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,620,939 | 29,489,872 | -1,131,067 |
| Air transport | 25,650,787 | 25,285,161 | -365,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,453,580 | 9,251,233 | -2,202,347 |
| Other | 2,042,735 | 2,153,068 | +110,333 |
| Road transport | 522,285 | 6,337 | -515,948 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,697,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,617,943 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,440,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,924,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,667,022 |
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 | 23,440,723 | 21,256,309 | -2,184,414 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,975,317 | 11,642,626 | +3,667,309 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,265,525 | 6,175,016 | -2,090,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,440,617 | 2,483,419 | -1,957,198 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,397,075 | 3,269,947 | -127,128 |
| Southampton | 2,649,374 | 3,900,193 | +1,250,819 |
| ZLC | 2,654,703 | 2,770,320 | +115,617 |
| 000 | 2,042,735 | 2,153,068 | +110,333 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,170,207 | 1,980,125 | -190,082 |
| Holyhead | 1,976,635 | 1,364,014 | -612,621 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40169997
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other rubber products not specified in other categories