Import/export HS code 40021930: Solution styrene-butadiene rubber (S-SBR)
A high-performance rubber made through solution process, in bales, often used for tires
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 5,189,390 |
| Germany | 4,158,045 |
| Netherlands | 447,704 |
| Japan | 156,284 |
| Romania | 118,334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,329,889 | 2,859,501 | +529,612 |
| Germany | 3,416,424 | 741,621 | -2,674,803 |
| Netherlands | 133,361 | 314,343 | +180,982 |
| Japan | 154,124 | 2,160 | -151,964 |
| Romania | 40,973 | 77,361 | +36,388 |
| Taiwan | 72,808 | 0 | -72,808 |
| Belgium | 0 | 49,303 | +49,303 |
| Spain | 47,477 | 0 | -47,477 |
| Thailand | 0 | 31,087 | +31,087 |
| Italy | 19,947 | 0 | -19,947 |
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 | 9,785,282 |
| Japan | 226,958 |
| Taiwan | 120,285 |
| Spain | 58,784 |
| Thailand | 31,087 |
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 | 5,879,674 | 3,905,608 | -1,974,066 |
| Japan | 169,704 | 57,254 | -112,450 |
| Taiwan | 120,285 | 0 | -120,285 |
| Spain | 0 | 58,784 | +58,784 |
| Thailand | 0 | 31,087 | +31,087 |
| United States | 25,285 | 4,913 | -20,372 |
| Singapore | 0 | 22,267 | +22,267 |
| Italy | 15,818 | 0 | -15,818 |
| Poland | 9,575 | 0 | -9,575 |
| Greece | 0 | 8,692 | +8,692 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 10,031,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,576 |
| Air transport | 37,550 |
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) | 5,973,462 | 4,057,906 | -1,915,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,489 | 31,087 | -180,402 |
| Air transport | 35,390 | 2,160 | -33,230 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,800,322 |
| Dover | 1,165,305 |
| Killingholme | 780,510 |
| Felixstowe | 190,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,593 |
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 | 5,044,909 | 2,755,413 | -2,289,496 |
| Dover | 579,685 | 585,620 | +5,935 |
| Killingholme | 209,675 | 570,835 | +361,160 |
| Felixstowe | 118,734 | 71,923 | -46,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,736 | 9,857 | -102,879 |
| Southampton | 92,755 | 0 | -92,755 |
| Harwich | 0 | 51,950 | +51,950 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,338 | 40,847 | +35,509 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,390 | 0 | -35,390 |
| Portsmouth | 21,119 | 0 | -21,119 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-04 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 3 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,621,400 |
| Poland | 1,418,722 |
| Spain | 1,379,496 |
| Turkey | 1,004,164 |
| Germany | 813,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,621,400 | 0 | -1,621,400 |
| Poland | 1,418,722 | 0 | -1,418,722 |
| Spain | 1,379,496 | 0 | -1,379,496 |
| Turkey | 1,004,164 | 0 | -1,004,164 |
| Germany | 813,022 | 0 | -813,022 |
| Hungary | 665,534 | 0 | -665,534 |
| Singapore | 463,335 | 0 | -463,335 |
| Italy | 427,995 | 1,952 | -426,043 |
| Netherlands | 419,390 | 0 | -419,390 |
| India | 333,327 | 0 | -333,327 |
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) | 6,044,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,092,088 |
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) | 6,043,041 | 1,952 | -6,041,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,092,088 | 0 | -3,092,088 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,651,753 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,342,284 |
| Hull | 1,001,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 550,641 |
| Immingham Docks | 168,940 |
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 | 5,649,801 | 1,952 | -5,647,849 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,342,284 | 0 | -1,342,284 |
| Hull | 1,001,978 | 0 | -1,001,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 550,641 | 0 | -550,641 |
| Immingham Docks | 168,940 | 0 | -168,940 |
| Portsmouth | 125,388 | 0 | -125,388 |
| Dover | 107,938 | 0 | -107,938 |
| Poole | 83,603 | 0 | -83,603 |
| Newhaven | 41,040 | 0 | -41,040 |
| Tyne | 40,322 | 0 | -40,322 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40021930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A high-performance rubber made through solution process, in bales, often used for tires