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 | 30,253,574 |
| Belgium | 9,638,988 |
| Netherlands | 7,606,518 |
| Italy | 2,186,331 |
| France | 1,028,128 |
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 | 15,017,837 | 15,235,737 | +217,900 |
| Belgium | 5,402,032 | 4,236,956 | -1,165,076 |
| Netherlands | 4,217,950 | 3,388,568 | -829,382 |
| Italy | 1,044,159 | 1,142,172 | +98,013 |
| France | 471,885 | 556,243 | +84,358 |
| Japan | 301,259 | 695,364 | +394,105 |
| Poland | 445,224 | 320,294 | -124,930 |
| Ireland | 134,635 | 68,366 | -66,269 |
| South Africa | 94,089 | 45,744 | -48,345 |
| 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 | 31,306,871 |
| Belgium | 9,457,119 |
| Netherlands | 4,375,396 |
| Japan | 1,019,197 |
| Italy | 799,036 |
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 | 15,972,131 | 15,334,740 | -637,391 |
| Belgium | 5,158,667 | 4,298,452 | -860,215 |
| Netherlands | 2,417,082 | 1,958,314 | -458,768 |
| Japan | 323,833 | 695,364 | +371,531 |
| Italy | 433,338 | 365,698 | -67,640 |
| Poland | 445,224 | 320,294 | -124,930 |
| United States | 255,947 | 220,779 | -35,168 |
| France | 150,389 | 285,664 | +135,275 |
| Finland | 1,170 | 301,019 | +299,849 |
| South Africa | 94,089 | 45,744 | -48,345 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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) | 28,563,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,768,501 |
| Other | 3,773,908 |
| Air transport | 157,414 |
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) | 14,635,007 | 13,928,550 | -706,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,685,443 | 10,083,058 | -602,385 |
| Other | 1,909,741 | 1,864,167 | -45,574 |
| Air transport | 114,744 | 42,670 | -72,074 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 18,642,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,646,073 |
| Dover | 5,407,005 |
| London | 5,313,022 |
| 000 | 3,773,908 |
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 | 9,493,706 | 9,148,805 | -344,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,683,777 | 6,962,296 | -1,721,481 |
| Dover | 2,991,011 | 2,415,994 | -575,017 |
| London | 2,556,030 | 2,756,992 | +200,962 |
| 000 | 1,909,741 | 1,864,167 | -45,574 |
| Southampton | 290,824 | 709,856 | +419,032 |
| Middlesbrough | 312,362 | 426,688 | +114,326 |
| Eurotunnel | 127,471 | 553,484 | +426,013 |
| Harwich | 192,074 | 282,429 | +90,355 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 93,076 | 255,302 | +162,226 |
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 | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 52 |
| EOC UK LIMITED | 52 |
| INSTARMAC GROUP PLC | 51 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 49 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 49 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 49 |
| SEAL IT SERVICES LIMITED | 49 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| KERAKOLL U.K. LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 969,218 |
| Japan | 583,658 |
| United States | 480,658 |
| France | 466,404 |
| Netherlands | 377,396 |
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 | 537,366 | 431,852 | -105,514 |
| Japan | 280,706 | 302,952 | +22,246 |
| United States | 287,086 | 193,572 | -93,514 |
| France | 132,969 | 333,435 | +200,466 |
| Netherlands | 267,161 | 110,235 | -156,926 |
| Spain | 228,624 | 36,364 | -192,260 |
| Egypt | 164,519 | 74,189 | -90,330 |
| Germany | 90,252 | 46,326 | -43,926 |
| Saudi Arabia | 39,116 | 82,963 | +43,847 |
| Belgium | 72,897 | 26,544 | -46,353 |
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 | 78,379 |
| 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 | 77,656 | 723 | -76,933 |
| Ireland | 795 | 4,914 | +4,119 |
| 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) | 2,438,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,714,439 |
| Air transport | 111,771 |
| Other | 98,047 |
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) | 1,366,540 | 1,072,283 | -294,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 926,117 | 788,322 | -137,795 |
| Air transport | 55,660 | 56,111 | +451 |
| Other | 84,055 | 13,992 | -70,063 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 775,787 |
| Southampton | 542,422 |
| London Gateway Port | 502,428 |
| Liverpool Docks | 427,770 |
| Felixstowe | 420,282 |
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 | 350,035 | 425,752 | +75,717 |
| Southampton | 220,925 | 321,497 | +100,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 401,615 | 100,813 | -300,802 |
| Liverpool Docks | 288,682 | 139,088 | -149,594 |
| Felixstowe | 197,433 | 222,849 | +25,416 |
| Holyhead | 151,258 | 251,152 | +99,894 |
| Portsmouth | 233,657 | 8,520 | -225,137 |
| Dover | 101,643 | 134,933 | +33,290 |
| Hull | 148,873 | 15,689 | -133,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,005 | 77,922 | -83 |
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