Import/export HS code 40: Rubber and rubber products
All types of rubber and items made from rubber, including natural and synthetic rubber, used in various industries
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 | 1,644,717,782 |
| Germany | 898,625,673 |
| France | 570,622,324 |
| Belgium | 556,715,075 |
| Netherlands | 434,819,171 |
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 | 930,122,264 | 714,595,518 | -215,526,746 |
| Germany | 500,167,497 | 398,458,176 | -101,709,321 |
| France | 319,505,270 | 251,117,054 | -68,388,216 |
| Belgium | 292,595,827 | 264,119,248 | -28,476,579 |
| Netherlands | 251,911,146 | 182,908,025 | -69,003,121 |
| United States | 197,877,639 | 171,063,039 | -26,814,600 |
| Poland | 188,988,132 | 166,998,196 | -21,989,936 |
| Italy | 188,849,838 | 158,814,649 | -30,035,189 |
| India | 137,991,821 | 117,003,966 | -20,987,855 |
| Thailand | 132,374,946 | 110,740,995 | -21,633,951 |
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 | 1,762,863,635 |
| Germany | 782,835,116 |
| Poland | 582,271,397 |
| United States | 476,176,905 |
| Spain | 402,478,811 |
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 | 997,412,292 | 765,451,343 | -231,960,949 |
| Germany | 436,330,441 | 346,504,675 | -89,825,766 |
| Poland | 314,943,576 | 267,327,821 | -47,615,755 |
| United States | 263,136,830 | 213,040,075 | -50,096,755 |
| Spain | 222,323,752 | 180,155,059 | -42,168,693 |
| Italy | 184,567,289 | 165,763,922 | -18,803,367 |
| France | 188,359,863 | 148,427,725 | -39,932,138 |
| Thailand | 175,734,405 | 148,542,230 | -27,192,175 |
| India | 159,213,240 | 132,018,264 | -27,194,976 |
| Turkey | 149,101,838 | 131,398,131 | -17,703,707 |
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 | 518 |
| West Midlands | 420 |
| Greater Manchester | 389 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 356 |
| Inner London - West | 350 |
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 | 421 | 376 | -45 |
| West Midlands | 341 | 315 | -26 |
| Greater Manchester | 312 | 284 | -28 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 304 | 271 | -33 |
| Inner London - West | 277 | 241 | -36 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 252 | 231 | -21 |
| West Yorkshire | 257 | 240 | -17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 238 | 223 | -15 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 215 | 222 | +7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 218 | 209 | -9 |
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) | 3,840,063,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,589,348,704 |
| Air transport | 500,039,398 |
| Other | 345,081,187 |
| Road transport | 91,214,519 |
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) | 2,136,314,808 | 1,703,748,648 | -432,566,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,966,995,219 | 1,622,353,485 | -344,641,734 |
| Air transport | 267,425,903 | 232,613,495 | -34,812,408 |
| Other | 215,650,399 | 129,430,788 | -86,219,611 |
| Road transport | 40,858,635 | 50,355,884 | +9,497,249 |
| Rail transport | 27,134,087 | 15,415,672 | -11,718,415 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 21,427 | +21,427 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,532,428,768 |
| Dover | 1,445,774,650 |
| Southampton | 1,085,622,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 618,271,983 |
| Eurotunnel | 450,384,616 |
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 | 917,179,407 | 615,249,361 | -301,930,046 |
| Dover | 783,707,570 | 662,067,080 | -121,640,490 |
| Southampton | 618,445,826 | 467,176,751 | -151,269,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 345,726,022 | 272,545,961 | -73,180,061 |
| Eurotunnel | 251,575,206 | 198,809,410 | -52,765,796 |
| London | 198,114,043 | 220,858,392 | +22,744,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,294,626 | 233,037,101 | +53,742,475 |
| 000 | 214,607,950 | 128,306,075 | -86,301,875 |
| Liverpool Docks | 115,441,086 | 88,322,986 | -27,118,100 |
| Harwich | 107,682,505 | 76,460,154 | -31,222,351 |
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 | 2106 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 830 |
| Other manufacturing | 504 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 470 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 438 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2010 |
| 2025-11 | 2100 |
| 2025-10 | 2278 |
| 2025-09 | 2124 |
| 2025-08 | 2150 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 120 |
| ARCO LIMITED | 120 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 120 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 120 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 120 |
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 120 |
| BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED | 120 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 120 |
| HAYLEY GROUP LIMITED | 120 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 120 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3275 |
| 54m+ | 2330 |
| 15m-54m | 914 |
| 0-1m | 806 |
| Other | 501 |
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 | 379,541,494 |
| Belgium | 327,150,039 |
| Germany | 321,746,389 |
| Ireland | 242,646,242 |
| France | 191,809,723 |
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 | 215,159,226 | 164,382,268 | -50,776,958 |
| Belgium | 170,084,873 | 157,065,166 | -13,019,707 |
| Germany | 176,032,370 | 145,714,019 | -30,318,351 |
| Ireland | 132,239,670 | 110,406,572 | -21,833,098 |
| France | 106,846,026 | 84,963,697 | -21,882,329 |
| Netherlands | 92,237,734 | 74,362,042 | -17,875,692 |
| India | 104,587,320 | 53,621,465 | -50,965,855 |
| Poland | 67,591,056 | 56,163,610 | -11,427,446 |
| China | 65,464,541 | 47,033,583 | -18,430,958 |
| Italy | 55,759,311 | 45,953,913 | -9,805,398 |
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 | 24,775,507 |
| Switzerland | 20,136,518 |
| Ireland | 14,978,838 |
| China | 13,263,651 |
| South Korea | 5,306,394 |
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 | 13,032,043 | 11,743,464 | -1,288,579 |
| Switzerland | 10,775,331 | 9,361,187 | -1,414,144 |
| Ireland | 8,392,398 | 6,586,440 | -1,805,958 |
| China | 6,752,809 | 6,510,842 | -241,967 |
| South Korea | 3,256,020 | 2,050,374 | -1,205,646 |
| Japan | 2,704,395 | 1,040,900 | -1,663,495 |
| Poland | 1,914,099 | 1,492,661 | -421,438 |
| Germany | 1,718,355 | 1,442,212 | -276,143 |
| Italy | 1,433,774 | 1,220,426 | -213,348 |
| France | 1,185,584 | 932,665 | -252,919 |
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) | 1,473,537,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 874,956,458 |
| Air transport | 848,777,384 |
| Other | 129,623,005 |
| Road transport | 2,014,423 |
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) | 766,794,188 | 706,742,918 | -60,051,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 521,406,859 | 353,549,599 | -167,857,260 |
| Air transport | 467,476,788 | 381,300,596 | -86,176,192 |
| Other | 69,888,865 | 59,734,140 | -10,154,725 |
| Road transport | 1,914,869 | 99,554 | -1,815,315 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 92,021 | +92,021 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 796,192,248 |
| East Midlands Airport | 307,480,735 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 295,382,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 290,262,973 |
| Southampton | 235,527,361 |
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 | 437,821,214 | 358,371,034 | -79,450,180 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,710,972 | 131,769,763 | -43,941,209 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,328,800 | 141,053,473 | -13,275,327 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,117,643 | 142,145,330 | -5,972,313 |
| Southampton | 134,840,713 | 100,686,648 | -34,154,065 |
| London | 113,812,720 | 116,804,702 | +2,991,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,924,995 | 81,475,008 | -38,449,987 |
| Felixstowe | 93,973,642 | 50,558,042 | -43,415,600 |
| 000 | 69,812,030 | 58,667,125 | -11,144,905 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,733,741 | 48,520,173 | -5,213,568 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 4001 – Natural rubber and similar gums
- 4002 – Synthetic rubber and similar materials
- 4003 – Reclaimed rubber
- 4004 – Waste and scrap rubber
- 4005 – Unvulcanized rubber in basic forms
- 4006 – Rubber products in various shapes
- 4007 – Rubber thread and cord
- 4008 – Rubber sheets, strips, rods, and shapes (not hard rubber)
- 4009 – Rubber tubes, pipes, and hoses (with or without fittings)
- 4010 – Rubber conveyor or transmission belts
- 4011 – Tires
- 4012 – Retreaded or used rubber tires
- 4013 – Rubber inner tubes
- 4014 – Rubber hygiene and medical products
- 4015 – Rubber clothing and accessories
- 4016 – Rubber products (not hard rubber)
- 4017 – Hard rubber products
Quick facts
HS code: 40
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of rubber and items made from rubber, including natural and synthetic rubber, used in various industries