Import/export HS code 4017: Hard rubber products
Items made from hard rubber, like ebonite, including waste and scrap
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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 | 3,234,066 |
| France | 1,020,366 |
| United States | 895,648 |
| Germany | 586,778 |
| Taiwan | 400,152 |
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 | 1,716,770 | 1,517,296 | -199,474 |
| France | 571,929 | 448,437 | -123,492 |
| United States | 433,199 | 462,449 | +29,250 |
| Germany | 360,969 | 225,809 | -135,160 |
| Taiwan | 186,473 | 213,679 | +27,206 |
| Denmark | 105,481 | 159,123 | +53,642 |
| Italy | 173,043 | 31,090 | -141,953 |
| United Arab Emirates | 146,558 | 2,304 | -144,254 |
| Netherlands | 99,195 | 46,647 | -52,548 |
| India | 48,625 | 88,927 | +40,302 |
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 | 3,543,907 |
| France | 910,577 |
| United States | 890,186 |
| Germany | 543,407 |
| Taiwan | 406,183 |
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 | 1,892,442 | 1,651,465 | -240,977 |
| France | 515,975 | 394,602 | -121,373 |
| United States | 436,052 | 454,134 | +18,082 |
| Germany | 360,649 | 182,758 | -177,891 |
| Taiwan | 192,504 | 213,679 | +21,175 |
| Poland | 73,864 | 135,863 | +61,999 |
| Italy | 171,048 | 37,945 | -133,103 |
| United Arab Emirates | 154,414 | 2,304 | -152,110 |
| Denmark | 69,649 | 68,783 | -866 |
| India | 48,625 | 78,889 | +30,264 |
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 | 14 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 |
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 | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,009,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,801,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,829,685 |
| Other | 56,343 |
| Road transport | 38,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,556,533 | 1,453,290 | -103,243 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,571,296 | 1,230,388 | -340,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,064,753 | 764,932 | -299,821 |
| Other | 26,229 | 30,114 | +3,885 |
| Road transport | 9,166 | 29,208 | +20,042 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,270,835 |
| Eurotunnel | 962,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 883,606 |
| Southampton | 805,407 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 780,578 |
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 | 733,417 | 537,418 | -195,999 |
| Eurotunnel | 609,032 | 353,469 | -255,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 456,217 | 427,389 | -28,828 |
| Southampton | 459,491 | 345,916 | -113,575 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 393,566 | 387,012 | -6,554 |
| London Stansted Airport | 263,801 | 242,737 | -21,064 |
| Dover | 197,353 | 126,936 | -70,417 |
| Birmingham Airport | 150,540 | 166,099 | +15,559 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 165,631 | 76,049 | -89,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,976 | 181,433 | +139,457 |
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 | 60 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
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+ | 73 |
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | 564,481 |
| Belgium | 487,870 |
| Singapore | 479,286 |
| Oman | 428,129 |
| Japan | 311,043 |
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 | 430,307 | 134,174 | -296,133 |
| Belgium | 133,159 | 354,711 | +221,552 |
| Singapore | 66,399 | 412,887 | +346,488 |
| Oman | 150,817 | 277,312 | +126,495 |
| Japan | 164,776 | 146,267 | -18,509 |
| India | 165,632 | 109,386 | -56,246 |
| Germany | 102,535 | 87,436 | -15,099 |
| Ireland | 137,716 | 43,706 | -94,010 |
| Spain | 52,474 | 125,317 | +72,843 |
| Netherlands | 54,124 | 102,728 | +48,604 |
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 | 89,353 |
| China | 4,595 |
| Indonesia | 1,367 |
| Taiwan | 606 |
| United States | 62 |
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 | 89,093 | 260 | -88,833 |
| China | 2,650 | 1,945 | -705 |
| Indonesia | 915 | 452 | -463 |
| Taiwan | 229 | 377 | +148 |
| United States | 0 | 62 | +62 |
| India | 23 | 7 | -16 |
| Germany | 0 | 10 | +10 |
| Switzerland | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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 | 2,219,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,470,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 961,003 |
| Other | 98,417 |
| Road transport | 4,927 |
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 | 1,165,927 | 1,053,345 | -112,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 595,643 | 874,430 | +278,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 491,439 | 469,564 | -21,875 |
| Other | 93,775 | 4,642 | -89,133 |
| Road transport | 2,411 | 2,516 | +105 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,091,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 745,825 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 680,653 |
| East Midlands Airport | 419,292 |
| Birmingham Airport | 390,225 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 767,338 | 324,368 | -442,970 |
| London Gateway Port | 348,206 | 397,619 | +49,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 335,448 | 345,205 | +9,757 |
| East Midlands Airport | 235,406 | 183,886 | -51,520 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 390,225 | +390,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,878 | 253,806 | +154,928 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 158,760 | +158,760 |
| 000 | 93,775 | 4,642 | -89,133 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,287 | 59,918 | +25,631 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,287 | 14,620 | -51,667 |
Quick facts
HS code: 4017
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Items made from hard rubber, like ebonite, including waste and scrap