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 | 27,957,762 |
| Belgium | 9,486,921 |
| Netherlands | 6,878,942 |
| Italy | 2,083,352 |
| Japan | 986,707 |
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 | 14,811,283 | 13,146,479 | -1,664,804 |
| Belgium | 5,469,060 | 4,017,861 | -1,451,199 |
| Netherlands | 4,005,239 | 2,873,703 | -1,131,536 |
| Italy | 1,059,143 | 1,024,209 | -34,934 |
| Japan | 584,281 | 402,426 | -181,855 |
| France | 316,520 | 487,159 | +170,639 |
| Poland | 416,865 | 328,022 | -88,843 |
| Ireland | 109,884 | 109,941 | +57 |
| South Africa | 120,038 | 45,744 | -74,294 |
| 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 | 29,014,977 |
| Belgium | 9,154,369 |
| Netherlands | 3,991,549 |
| Japan | 1,009,281 |
| Italy | 819,526 |
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 | 15,842,480 | 13,172,497 | -2,669,983 |
| Belgium | 5,128,487 | 4,025,882 | -1,102,605 |
| Netherlands | 2,241,372 | 1,750,177 | -491,195 |
| Japan | 606,855 | 402,426 | -204,429 |
| Italy | 385,715 | 433,811 | +48,096 |
| Poland | 416,865 | 328,022 | -88,843 |
| United States | 176,754 | 304,994 | +128,240 |
| Finland | 1,170 | 301,019 | +299,849 |
| France | 118,527 | 117,533 | -994 |
| South Africa | 120,038 | 45,744 | -74,294 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 27,021,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,074,762 |
| Other | 3,453,404 |
| Air transport | 144,293 |
| Road transport | 19,222 |
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) | 14,754,050 | 12,267,899 | -2,486,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,341,055 | 8,733,707 | -1,607,348 |
| Other | 1,800,092 | 1,653,312 | -146,780 |
| Air transport | 108,590 | 35,703 | -72,887 |
| Road transport | 19,222 | 0 | -19,222 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 16,964,711 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,295,413 |
| Dover | 5,145,067 |
| London | 4,847,414 |
| 000 | 3,453,404 |
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 | 9,266,226 | 7,698,485 | -1,567,741 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,676,630 | 6,618,783 | -2,057,847 |
| Dover | 2,826,943 | 2,318,124 | -508,819 |
| London | 2,475,374 | 2,372,040 | -103,334 |
| 000 | 1,800,092 | 1,653,312 | -146,780 |
| Southampton | 569,758 | 424,655 | -145,103 |
| Middlesbrough | 352,303 | 410,831 | +58,528 |
| Eurotunnel | 123,529 | 378,335 | +254,806 |
| Harwich | 134,001 | 273,836 | +139,835 |
| Felixstowe | 257,692 | 11,754 | -245,938 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TREMCO CPG UK LIMITED | 48 |
| EOC UK LIMITED | 48 |
| INSTARMAC GROUP PLC | 47 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 46 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 45 |
| SEAL IT SERVICES LIMITED | 45 |
| KERAKOLL U.K. LIMITED | 42 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 930,063 |
| United States | 449,708 |
| Japan | 443,834 |
| France | 397,791 |
| Netherlands | 373,827 |
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 | 576,125 | 353,938 | -222,187 |
| United States | 214,250 | 235,458 | +21,208 |
| Japan | 234,015 | 209,819 | -24,196 |
| France | 116,489 | 281,302 | +164,813 |
| Netherlands | 266,025 | 107,802 | -158,223 |
| Spain | 228,624 | 7,751 | -220,873 |
| Egypt | 164,519 | 19,656 | -144,863 |
| Germany | 63,194 | 67,541 | +4,347 |
| Saudi Arabia | 39,116 | 82,963 | +43,847 |
| Belgium | 73,087 | 29,601 | -43,486 |
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 | 78,094 |
| 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 | 77,691 | 403 | -77,288 |
| Ireland | 0 | 5,709 | +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) | 2,257,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,495,868 |
| Other | 115,641 |
| Air transport | 100,733 |
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) | 1,335,705 | 921,353 | -414,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 830,115 | 665,753 | -164,362 |
| Other | 104,943 | 10,698 | -94,245 |
| Air transport | 68,155 | 32,578 | -35,577 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 715,901 |
| London Gateway Port | 490,621 |
| Southampton | 442,976 |
| Liverpool Docks | 426,544 |
| Holyhead | 355,129 |
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 | 320,013 | 395,888 | +75,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 343,606 | 147,015 | -196,591 |
| Southampton | 172,943 | 270,033 | +97,090 |
| Liverpool Docks | 308,343 | 118,201 | -190,142 |
| Holyhead | 145,339 | 209,790 | +64,451 |
| Felixstowe | 197,433 | 121,708 | -75,725 |
| Portsmouth | 233,657 | 8,520 | -225,137 |
| Dover | 119,526 | 95,071 | -24,455 |
| Hull | 123,446 | 32,268 | -91,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,648 | 44,569 | -31,079 |
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