Import/export HS code 400220: Butadiene rubber (BR)
A synthetic rubber made from butadiene, used in tires, footwear, and industrial 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 | 4,304,521 |
| Czechia | 3,923,347 |
| Italy | 3,814,757 |
| United States | 3,581,806 |
| France | 3,199,900 |
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 | 2,279,301 | 2,025,220 | -254,081 |
| Czechia | 1,461,592 | 2,461,755 | +1,000,163 |
| Italy | 2,139,341 | 1,675,416 | -463,925 |
| United States | 3,005,485 | 576,321 | -2,429,164 |
| France | 1,851,403 | 1,348,497 | -502,906 |
| Thailand | 258,643 | 688,214 | +429,571 |
| Netherlands | 371,334 | 553,564 | +182,230 |
| Belgium | 331,841 | 287,628 | -44,213 |
| Japan | 213,655 | 309,839 | +96,184 |
| Turkey | 103,591 | 116,885 | +13,294 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,423,807 |
| Germany | 4,317,862 |
| Czechia | 4,226,428 |
| Italy | 4,186,282 |
| France | 2,216,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,430,017 | 993,790 | -2,436,227 |
| Germany | 2,229,443 | 2,088,419 | -141,024 |
| Czechia | 1,660,718 | 2,565,710 | +904,992 |
| Italy | 2,381,316 | 1,804,966 | -576,350 |
| France | 1,157,156 | 1,059,566 | -97,590 |
| Japan | 587,197 | 743,396 | +156,199 |
| Thailand | 258,643 | 688,214 | +429,571 |
| Belgium | 248,587 | 21,177 | -227,410 |
| Turkey | 103,591 | 116,885 | +13,294 |
| Singapore | 3,899 | 202,608 | +198,709 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 17,652,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,510,189 |
| Air transport | 393,620 |
| Other | 6,736 |
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) | 8,766,213 | 8,886,105 | +119,892 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,138,748 | 1,371,441 | -1,767,307 |
| Air transport | 214,668 | 178,952 | -35,716 |
| Other | 1,165 | 5,571 | +4,406 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,254,509 |
| Dover | 4,638,418 |
| Felixstowe | 4,590,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,472,473 |
| Hull | 2,466,292 |
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 | 2,864,869 | 2,389,640 | -475,229 |
| Dover | 1,740,420 | 2,897,998 | +1,157,578 |
| Felixstowe | 2,970,244 | 1,620,122 | -1,350,122 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,403,073 | 1,069,400 | -333,673 |
| Hull | 1,325,354 | 1,140,938 | -184,416 |
| Killingholme | 610,748 | 558,598 | -52,150 |
| London | 485,068 | 97,855 | -387,213 |
| London Stansted Airport | 139,034 | 120,297 | -18,737 |
| Harwich | 70,837 | 170,941 | +100,104 |
| Purfleet | 80,902 | 148,997 | +68,095 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 68 |
| H.K. WENTWORTH LIMITED | 43 |
| ROSEHILL POLYMERS LTD | 41 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 36 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 33 |
| SPC EUROPE LIMITED | 32 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 29 |
| STOCKMEIER URETHANES UK LIMITED | 28 |
| BANDVULC TYRES LTD | 23 |
| ALLAERO LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 400220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A synthetic rubber made from butadiene, used in tires, footwear, and industrial products