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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,302,486 |
| Germany | 3,825,655 |
| Italy | 3,332,404 |
| France | 3,107,813 |
| Czechia | 2,834,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,792,176 | 510,310 | -3,281,866 |
| Germany | 2,153,431 | 1,672,224 | -481,207 |
| Italy | 2,004,031 | 1,328,373 | -675,658 |
| France | 1,977,622 | 1,130,191 | -847,431 |
| Czechia | 835,630 | 1,999,342 | +1,163,712 |
| Netherlands | 314,562 | 281,506 | -33,056 |
| Thailand | 258,643 | 300,146 | +41,503 |
| Belgium | 331,681 | 205,013 | -126,668 |
| Japan | 62,778 | 199,838 | +137,060 |
| Singapore | 0 | 202,608 | +202,608 |
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 | 4,922,782 |
| Germany | 3,832,314 |
| Italy | 3,635,715 |
| Czechia | 3,138,053 |
| France | 2,087,619 |
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 | 4,135,961 | 786,821 | -3,349,140 |
| Germany | 2,137,772 | 1,694,542 | -443,230 |
| Italy | 2,158,193 | 1,477,522 | -680,671 |
| Czechia | 1,010,206 | 2,127,847 | +1,117,641 |
| France | 1,322,779 | 764,840 | -557,939 |
| Japan | 480,483 | 529,272 | +48,789 |
| Thailand | 258,643 | 300,146 | +41,503 |
| Belgium | 250,746 | 18,017 | -232,729 |
| Singapore | 3,899 | 202,608 | +198,709 |
| Turkey | 97,572 | 93,043 | -4,529 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +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) | 15,153,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,547,604 |
| Air transport | 346,431 |
| Other | 6,729 |
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) | 8,072,984 | 7,080,276 | -992,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,682,138 | 865,466 | -2,816,672 |
| Air transport | 172,411 | 174,020 | +1,609 |
| Other | 761 | 5,968 | +5,207 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,768,043 |
| Felixstowe | 4,615,049 |
| Dover | 3,378,746 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,223,311 |
| Hull | 2,089,523 |
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 | 3,058,591 | 1,709,452 | -1,349,139 |
| Felixstowe | 3,480,949 | 1,134,100 | -2,346,849 |
| Dover | 1,306,612 | 2,072,134 | +765,522 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,238,527 | 984,784 | -253,743 |
| Hull | 1,105,582 | 983,941 | -121,641 |
| Killingholme | 570,669 | 503,868 | -66,801 |
| London | 541,999 | 110,985 | -431,014 |
| London Stansted Airport | 142,380 | 113,516 | -28,864 |
| Harwich | 70,837 | 128,821 | +57,984 |
| Purfleet | 71,884 | 122,457 | +50,573 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 64 |
| H.K. WENTWORTH LIMITED | 39 |
| ROSEHILL POLYMERS LTD | 37 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 34 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 32 |
| SPC EUROPE LIMITED | 31 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 26 |
| STOCKMEIER URETHANES UK LIMITED | 25 |
| ALLAERO LIMITED | 20 |
| BANDVULC TYRES LTD | 20 |
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 | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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