Import/export HS code 400211: Natural rubber latex
Liquid form of natural rubber, often used in gloves, balloons, and other products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,459,735 |
| Belgium | 8,896,985 |
| Netherlands | 7,103,219 |
| Italy | 2,021,511 |
| France | 1,089,720 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14,763,168 | 13,696,567 | -1,066,601 |
| Belgium | 5,122,766 | 3,774,219 | -1,348,547 |
| Netherlands | 3,943,859 | 3,159,360 | -784,499 |
| Italy | 1,095,000 | 926,511 | -168,489 |
| France | 565,756 | 523,964 | -41,792 |
| Japan | 190,618 | 695,364 | +504,746 |
| Poland | 409,455 | 298,520 | -110,935 |
| Ireland | 142,334 | 146,182 | +3,848 |
| South Africa | 138,883 | 0 | -138,883 |
| Austria | 50,024 | 48,077 | -1,947 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 29,334,972 |
| Belgium | 8,856,840 |
| Netherlands | 4,081,283 |
| Japan | 908,556 |
| Italy | 744,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15,577,518 | 13,757,454 | -1,820,064 |
| Belgium | 5,022,275 | 3,834,565 | -1,187,710 |
| Netherlands | 2,329,872 | 1,751,411 | -578,461 |
| Japan | 213,192 | 695,364 | +482,172 |
| Italy | 415,689 | 328,766 | -86,923 |
| Poland | 409,455 | 298,520 | -110,935 |
| United States | 201,840 | 249,143 | +47,303 |
| France | 108,688 | 285,664 | +176,976 |
| Finland | 1,170 | 301,019 | +299,849 |
| South Africa | 138,883 | 0 | -138,883 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,379,813 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,813,759 |
| Other | 3,704,046 |
| Air transport | 110,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,935,725 | 12,444,088 | -1,491,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,623,553 | 9,190,206 | -1,433,347 |
| Other | 1,976,735 | 1,727,311 | -249,424 |
| Air transport | 68,336 | 42,258 | -26,078 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 17,368,854 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,526,204 |
| London | 5,185,157 |
| Dover | 4,916,642 |
| 000 | 3,704,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 9,052,197 | 8,316,657 | -735,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,440,218 | 6,085,986 | -2,354,232 |
| London | 2,641,904 | 2,543,253 | -98,651 |
| Dover | 2,821,174 | 2,095,468 | -725,706 |
| 000 | 1,976,735 | 1,727,311 | -249,424 |
| Southampton | 202,193 | 698,566 | +496,373 |
| Middlesbrough | 253,961 | 433,368 | +179,407 |
| Eurotunnel | 114,279 | 560,193 | +445,914 |
| Harwich | 223,422 | 279,970 | +56,548 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 126,091 | 252,612 | +126,521 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
24 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 53 |
| EOC UK LIMITED | 53 |
| INSTARMAC GROUP PLC | 52 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 50 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 50 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 50 |
| SEAL IT SERVICES LIMITED | 50 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| KERAKOLL U.K. LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 884,225 |
| Japan | 583,658 |
| United States | 480,658 |
| France | 417,259 |
| Netherlands | 380,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 483,743 | 400,482 | -83,261 |
| Japan | 280,706 | 302,952 | +22,246 |
| United States | 311,829 | 168,829 | -143,000 |
| France | 213,219 | 204,040 | -9,179 |
| Netherlands | 234,827 | 145,296 | -89,531 |
| Spain | 228,624 | 47,031 | -181,593 |
| Egypt | 101,444 | 74,189 | -27,255 |
| Saudi Arabia | 47,367 | 74,712 | +27,345 |
| Germany | 66,911 | 38,543 | -28,368 |
| Belgium | 65,881 | 26,544 | -39,337 |
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 | 61,928 |
| Ireland | 5,709 |
| Belgium | 1,092 |
| Turkey | 26 |
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 | 61,235 | 693 | -60,542 |
| Ireland | 5,709 | 0 | -5,709 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,092 | +1,092 |
| Turkey | 0 | 26 | +26 |
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) | 2,241,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,656,477 |
| Air transport | 112,216 |
| Other | 82,596 |
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) | 1,302,513 | 938,531 | -363,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 886,567 | 769,910 | -116,657 |
| Air transport | 64,576 | 47,640 | -16,936 |
| Other | 72,376 | 10,220 | -62,156 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 696,602 |
| Southampton | 539,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 463,482 |
| Felixstowe | 402,830 |
| Holyhead | 397,249 |
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 | 353,748 | 342,854 | -10,894 |
| Southampton | 275,092 | 264,774 | -10,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 343,662 | 119,820 | -223,842 |
| Felixstowe | 141,275 | 261,555 | +120,280 |
| Holyhead | 155,355 | 241,894 | +86,539 |
| Liverpool Docks | 264,984 | 102,702 | -162,282 |
| Portsmouth | 230,817 | 5,680 | -225,137 |
| Dover | 79,101 | 125,426 | +46,325 |
| Hull | 148,873 | 15,689 | -133,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,576 | 70,920 | -2,656 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid form of natural rubber, often used in gloves, balloons, and other products