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 | 11,925,448 |
| Germany | 9,565,151 |
| Spain | 3,573,700 |
| France | 3,400,337 |
| Belgium | 3,008,547 |
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 | 5,646,217 | 6,279,231 | +633,014 |
| Germany | 5,283,182 | 4,281,969 | -1,001,213 |
| Spain | 2,064,434 | 1,509,266 | -555,168 |
| France | 1,793,800 | 1,606,537 | -187,263 |
| Belgium | 926,897 | 2,081,650 | +1,154,753 |
| South Korea | 1,028,467 | 386,270 | -642,197 |
| Taiwan | 219,735 | 454,320 | +234,585 |
| Italy | 326,795 | 101,469 | -225,326 |
| Luxembourg | 41,824 | 377,768 | +335,944 |
| China | 120,774 | 40,357 | -80,417 |
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 | 15,694,562 |
| Spain | 5,855,937 |
| France | 5,112,202 |
| Belgium | 2,891,204 |
| South Korea | 1,859,290 |
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 | 7,490,112 | 8,204,450 | +714,338 |
| Spain | 2,919,532 | 2,936,405 | +16,873 |
| France | 2,721,878 | 2,390,324 | -331,554 |
| Belgium | 1,729,311 | 1,161,893 | -567,418 |
| South Korea | 1,350,278 | 509,012 | -841,266 |
| Italy | 551,266 | 449,016 | -102,250 |
| Taiwan | 219,735 | 573,916 | +354,181 |
| United States | 213,075 | 416,595 | +203,520 |
| Netherlands | 76,546 | 487,830 | +411,284 |
| China | 160,672 | 84,266 | -76,406 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 21,356,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,308,341 |
| Other | 126,549 |
| Air transport | 73,256 |
| Road transport | 8,136 |
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) | 10,670,885 | 10,685,324 | +14,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,730,730 | 6,577,611 | -153,119 |
| Other | 37,604 | 88,945 | +51,341 |
| Air transport | 43,720 | 29,536 | -14,184 |
| Road transport | 0 | 8,136 | +8,136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,139,177 |
| Dover | 6,827,210 |
| London | 3,021,943 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,629,160 |
| Felixstowe | 1,541,996 |
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 | 6,581,644 | 7,557,533 | +975,889 |
| Dover | 2,913,515 | 3,913,695 | +1,000,180 |
| London | 1,747,645 | 1,274,298 | -473,347 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,891,851 | 737,309 | -1,154,542 |
| Felixstowe | 511,820 | 1,030,176 | +518,356 |
| Eurotunnel | 915,922 | 559,459 | -356,463 |
| Portsmouth | 599,070 | 654,796 | +55,726 |
| Killingholme | 626,630 | 378,825 | -247,805 |
| Poole | 371,729 | 365,195 | -6,534 |
| Purfleet | 282,575 | 390,282 | +107,707 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Civil engineering | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PLASTRIBUTION LIMITED | 53 |
| F M CONWAY LIMITED | 46 |
| HEXPOL TPE LTD | 46 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 44 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 44 |
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 37 |
| MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS LIMITED | 37 |
| ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 36 |
| 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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 |
| Germany | 35,886 |
| Belgium | 30,591 |
| Netherlands | 21,240 |
| 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 | 140,175 | 174,830 | +34,655 |
| Germany | 0 | 35,886 | +35,886 |
| Belgium | 27,301 | 3,290 | -24,011 |
| Netherlands | 14,160 | 7,080 | -7,080 |
| Ireland | 7,086 | 0 | -7,086 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 6,677 | +6,677 |
| South Korea | 0 | 5,837 | +5,837 |
| France | 0 | 4,222 | +4,222 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,231 | +2,231 |
| Japan | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
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) | 321,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,856 |
| Air transport | 8,205 |
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) | 140,175 | 181,507 | +41,332 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,147 | 52,709 | +3,562 |
| Air transport | 2,368 | 5,837 | +3,469 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 181,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,105 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,268 |
| Felixstowe | 56,670 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,240 |
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 | 181,507 | +181,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,105 | 0 | -84,105 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,301 | 43,967 | +16,666 |
| Felixstowe | 56,670 | 0 | -56,670 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,160 | 7,080 | -7,080 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,200 | 5,837 | +4,637 |
| Holyhead | 3,232 | 0 | -3,232 |
| Heysham | 2,954 | 0 | -2,954 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,662 | +1,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,168 | 0 | -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