Import/export HS code 40021920: Solution styrene-butadiene-styrene rubber (SBS)
A rubber type made through solution process, in granules or powders, used for shoes, adhesives, and more
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,455,212 |
| Germany | 9,904,566 |
| Spain | 3,502,058 |
| France | 3,408,465 |
| Belgium | 2,262,039 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,037,718 | 5,417,494 | +379,776 |
| Germany | 5,744,527 | 4,160,039 | -1,584,488 |
| Spain | 2,325,274 | 1,176,784 | -1,148,490 |
| France | 1,855,189 | 1,553,276 | -301,913 |
| Belgium | 843,271 | 1,418,768 | +575,497 |
| South Korea | 1,258,164 | 30,162 | -1,228,002 |
| Taiwan | 209,471 | 466,368 | +256,897 |
| Italy | 370,817 | 136,917 | -233,900 |
| Luxembourg | 41,824 | 314,865 | +273,041 |
| China | 120,774 | 36,815 | -83,959 |
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 | 14,234,045 |
| Spain | 5,524,111 |
| France | 4,819,595 |
| Belgium | 2,789,366 |
| South Korea | 1,901,878 |
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 | 7,043,884 | 7,190,161 | +146,277 |
| Spain | 3,323,452 | 2,200,659 | -1,122,793 |
| France | 2,552,202 | 2,267,393 | -284,809 |
| Belgium | 1,592,853 | 1,196,513 | -396,340 |
| South Korea | 1,796,091 | 105,787 | -1,690,304 |
| Italy | 586,336 | 392,588 | -193,748 |
| United States | 431,673 | 349,635 | -82,038 |
| Taiwan | 209,471 | 522,630 | +313,159 |
| Netherlands | 47,456 | 455,382 | +407,926 |
| China | 144,404 | 83,505 | -60,899 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +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) | 20,004,720 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,519,594 |
| Other | 110,332 |
| Air transport | 59,505 |
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) | 10,463,222 | 9,541,498 | -921,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,295,994 | 5,223,600 | -2,072,394 |
| Other | 39,350 | 70,982 | +31,632 |
| Air transport | 35,626 | 23,879 | -11,747 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 12,911,996 |
| Dover | 6,084,963 |
| London | 2,981,526 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,723,454 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,572,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,257,374 | 6,654,622 | +397,248 |
| Dover | 3,127,364 | 2,957,599 | -169,765 |
| London | 1,897,240 | 1,084,286 | -812,954 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,341,244 | 382,210 | -1,959,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 952,654 | 619,811 | -332,843 |
| Felixstowe | 534,752 | 882,840 | +348,088 |
| Portsmouth | 573,589 | 573,395 | -194 |
| Killingholme | 514,311 | 516,678 | +2,367 |
| Purfleet | 196,542 | 382,185 | +185,643 |
| Poole | 340,191 | 199,832 | -140,359 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 51 |
| HEXPOL TPE LTD | 43 |
| F M CONWAY LIMITED | 42 |
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 35 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 34 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 33 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 315,005 |
| Belgium | 43,404 |
| Netherlands | 19,040 |
| Germany | 13,510 |
| Ireland | 7,086 |
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 | 84,105 | 230,900 | +146,795 |
| Belgium | 37,570 | 5,834 | -31,736 |
| Netherlands | 14,160 | 4,880 | -9,280 |
| Germany | 0 | 13,510 | +13,510 |
| Ireland | 7,086 | 0 | -7,086 |
| South Korea | 0 | 5,837 | +5,837 |
| China | 1,359 | 0 | -1,359 |
| Japan | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,168 | +1,168 |
| Bangladesh | 600 | 0 | -600 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 315,005 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,640 |
| Air transport | 9,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,105 | 230,900 | +146,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,416 | 24,224 | -35,192 |
| Air transport | 2,559 | 7,005 | +4,446 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 174,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,105 |
| Felixstowe | 56,670 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,252 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,040 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 174,830 | +174,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,035 | 56,070 | +28,035 |
| Felixstowe | 56,670 | 0 | -56,670 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,570 | 17,682 | -19,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,160 | 4,880 | -9,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,559 | 5,837 | +3,278 |
| Holyhead | 3,232 | 0 | -3,232 |
| Heysham | 2,954 | 0 | -2,954 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,662 | +1,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,168 | +1,168 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40021920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A rubber type made through solution process, in granules or powders, used for shoes, adhesives, and more