Import/export HS code 400130: Natural gums like balata and gutta-percha
Natural gums such as balata, gutta-percha, and chicle, used in products like adhesives and coatings
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 57,328 |
| Malaysia | 25,256 |
| Netherlands | 12,214 |
| Germany | 11,144 |
| United States | 8,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,948 | 32,380 | +7,432 |
| Malaysia | 22,902 | 2,354 | -20,548 |
| Netherlands | 4,921 | 7,293 | +2,372 |
| Germany | 0 | 11,144 | +11,144 |
| United States | 4,623 | 3,724 | -899 |
| China | 5,474 | 2,067 | -3,407 |
| Italy | 4,581 | 0 | -4,581 |
| France | 0 | 2,596 | +2,596 |
| Viet Nam | 937 | 0 | -937 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 25,256 |
| China | 11,593 |
| Netherlands | 10,149 |
| United States | 9,317 |
| Czechia | 6,172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 22,902 | 2,354 | -20,548 |
| China | 5,474 | 6,119 | +645 |
| Netherlands | 3,951 | 6,198 | +2,247 |
| United States | 5,593 | 3,724 | -1,869 |
| Czechia | 0 | 6,172 | +6,172 |
| Italy | 4,581 | 0 | -4,581 |
| France | 0 | 2,596 | +2,596 |
| Norway | 0 | 1,095 | +1,095 |
| Viet Nam | 937 | 0 | -937 |
| Germany | 0 | 920 | +920 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | 62,661 |
| Other | 57,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,187 |
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 | 42,251 | 20,410 | -21,841 |
| Other | 24,948 | 32,380 | +7,432 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 8,768 | +8,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,187 | 0 | -1,187 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 57,328 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,019 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,322 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 24,948 | 32,380 | +7,432 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,003 | 5,153 | -13,850 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,295 | 3,724 | -13,571 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,951 | 8,371 | +4,420 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,768 | +8,768 |
| London Stansted Airport | 937 | 2,067 | +1,130 |
| Felixstowe | 1,187 | 0 | -1,187 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 1,095 | +1,095 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,065 | 0 | -1,065 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
| Veterinary activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-04 | 1 |
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+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 120,655 |
| Ireland | 61,577 |
| United States | 25,470 |
| Canada | 11,880 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 120,655 | 0 | -120,655 |
| Ireland | 35,053 | 26,524 | -8,529 |
| United States | 25,470 | 0 | -25,470 |
| Canada | 11,880 | 0 | -11,880 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,872 | 0 | -3,872 |
| Turkey | 3,138 | 0 | -3,138 |
| Romania | 0 | 2,812 | +2,812 |
| Slovakia | 2,350 | 0 | -2,350 |
| Brazil | 2,310 | 0 | -2,310 |
| Spain | 1,907 | 0 | -1,907 |
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) | 188,182 |
| Air transport | 49,238 |
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) | 158,846 | 29,336 | -129,510 |
| Air transport | 49,238 | 0 | -49,238 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 120,655 |
| Holyhead | 51,055 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,878 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,880 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,538 |
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 | 120,655 | 0 | -120,655 |
| Holyhead | 29,321 | 21,734 | -7,587 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,878 | 0 | -13,878 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,880 | 0 | -11,880 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,538 | 0 | -11,538 |
| ZLC | 6,892 | 0 | -6,892 |
| Milford | 3,212 | 3,224 | +12 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,138 | 2,812 | -326 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,050 | 0 | -5,050 |
| Fishguard | 2,520 | 1,566 | -954 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural gums such as balata, gutta-percha, and chicle, used in products like adhesives and coatings