Import/export HS code 381210: Prepared rubber accelerators
Chemicals added to rubber to make it cure faster during production
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 | 3,239,558 |
| Italy | 1,410,716 |
| Germany | 953,676 |
| Spain | 897,865 |
| India | 766,176 |
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 | 1,458,812 | 1,780,746 | +321,934 |
| Italy | 848,307 | 562,409 | -285,898 |
| Germany | 508,150 | 445,526 | -62,624 |
| Spain | 486,313 | 411,552 | -74,761 |
| India | 467,932 | 298,244 | -169,688 |
| Netherlands | 129,199 | 263,240 | +134,041 |
| France | 106,914 | 165,733 | +58,819 |
| Turkey | 42,655 | 57,065 | +14,410 |
| United States | 23,179 | 50,491 | +27,312 |
| Belgium | 32,492 | 20,088 | -12,404 |
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 | 3,419,898 |
| Italy | 1,170,019 |
| Spain | 890,665 |
| India | 815,525 |
| Germany | 529,148 |
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 | 1,514,077 | 1,905,821 | +391,744 |
| Italy | 823,770 | 346,249 | -477,521 |
| Spain | 486,313 | 404,352 | -81,961 |
| India | 504,832 | 310,693 | -194,139 |
| Germany | 262,581 | 266,567 | +3,986 |
| United States | 222,851 | 191,062 | -31,789 |
| Japan | 45,178 | 267,915 | +222,737 |
| Netherlands | 102,492 | 181,191 | +78,699 |
| France | 45,953 | 140,953 | +95,000 |
| Turkey | 42,655 | 57,065 | +14,410 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 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) | 4,114,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,891,950 |
| Air transport | 272,320 |
| Other | 66,755 |
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) | 1,879,095 | 2,235,742 | +356,647 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,148,428 | 1,743,522 | -404,906 |
| Air transport | 77,031 | 195,289 | +118,258 |
| Other | 47,399 | 19,356 | -28,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,321,717 |
| Dover | 2,040,548 |
| Southampton | 799,921 |
| Immingham Docks | 505,040 |
| Portsmouth | 331,544 |
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 | 1,875,343 | 1,446,374 | -428,969 |
| Dover | 1,135,493 | 905,055 | -230,438 |
| Southampton | 74,352 | 725,569 | +651,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 201,318 | 303,722 | +102,404 |
| Portsmouth | 212,510 | 119,034 | -93,476 |
| Eurotunnel | 76,945 | 221,464 | +144,519 |
| Poole | 220,740 | 65,295 | -155,445 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,104 | 68,519 | +43,415 |
| 499 | 8,427 | 75,215 | +66,788 |
| 000 | 47,399 | 19,356 | -28,043 |
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
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
6 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,263,940 |
| Italy | 2,221,933 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,966,741 |
| France | 1,517,502 |
| United States | 1,133,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,255,263 | 1,008,677 | -246,586 |
| Italy | 1,132,577 | 1,089,356 | -43,221 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,956,037 | 10,704 | -1,945,333 |
| France | 739,146 | 778,356 | +39,210 |
| United States | 755,321 | 378,360 | -376,961 |
| Indonesia | 774,755 | 252,476 | -522,279 |
| Viet Nam | 894,456 | 0 | -894,456 |
| Ireland | 540,555 | 309,352 | -231,203 |
| Sweden | 388,324 | 314,752 | -73,572 |
| China | 230,651 | 440,443 | +209,792 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,881 |
| China | 3,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,954 | 1,927 | -1,027 |
| China | 3,096 | 866 | -2,230 |
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) | 10,260,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,834,793 |
| Air transport | 418,109 |
| Other | 14,228 |
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) | 5,499,992 | 4,760,294 | -739,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,273,545 | 1,561,248 | -3,712,297 |
| Air transport | 239,893 | 178,216 | -61,677 |
| Other | 9,439 | 4,789 | -4,650 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,443,249 |
| Dover | 3,560,778 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,186,124 |
| Southampton | 2,666,413 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,085,417 |
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 | 2,551,016 | 1,892,233 | -658,783 |
| Dover | 1,702,303 | 1,858,475 | +156,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,609,787 | 576,337 | -2,033,450 |
| Southampton | 1,988,085 | 678,328 | -1,309,757 |
| Immingham Docks | 520,948 | 564,469 | +43,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 601,903 | 210,396 | -391,507 |
| Felixstowe | 371,176 | 177,049 | -194,127 |
| Holyhead | 179,877 | 115,201 | -64,676 |
| Manchester Airport | 100,601 | 124,987 | +24,386 |
| Heysham | 82,533 | 127,656 | +45,123 |
Quick facts
HS code: 381210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals added to rubber to make it cure faster during production