Import/export HS code 400239: Various isobutene-isoprene rubber
Other types of butyl rubber not listed above, in basic forms
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 364,533 |
| Poland | 323,942 |
| Germany | 174,465 |
| China | 126,348 |
| France | 59,948 |
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 | 256,995 | 107,538 | -149,457 |
| Poland | 94,292 | 229,650 | +135,358 |
| Germany | 0 | 174,465 | +174,465 |
| China | 24,135 | 102,213 | +78,078 |
| France | 56,746 | 3,202 | -53,544 |
| Belgium | 42,070 | 10,851 | -31,219 |
| India | 21,727 | 4,328 | -17,399 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,598 | +10,598 |
| Romania | 4,188 | 3,698 | -490 |
| Denmark | 3,036 | 0 | -3,036 |
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 Kingdom | 500,354 |
| United States | 407,583 |
| China | 166,038 |
| India | 33,941 |
| Belgium | 31,242 |
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 Kingdom | 221,825 | 278,529 | +56,704 |
| United States | 166,179 | 241,404 | +75,225 |
| China | 54,399 | 111,639 | +57,240 |
| India | 25,915 | 8,026 | -17,889 |
| Belgium | 30,093 | 1,149 | -28,944 |
| Singapore | 3,589 | 7,204 | +3,615 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,598 | +10,598 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 10,312 | +10,312 |
| Canada | 4,539 | 0 | -4,539 |
| Italy | 3,566 | 0 | -3,566 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 1,013,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,037 |
| Air transport | 22,377 |
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) | 464,348 | 549,224 | +84,876 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,531 | 104,506 | +61,975 |
| Air transport | 7,246 | 15,131 | +7,885 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 362,827 |
| Felixstowe | 360,802 |
| Dover | 201,738 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,031 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 100,043 | 262,784 | +162,741 |
| Felixstowe | 291,918 | 68,884 | -223,034 |
| Dover | 26,351 | 175,387 | +149,036 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,641 | 78,390 | +72,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,323 | 27,308 | +985 |
| Purfleet | 15,048 | 13,002 | -2,046 |
| Southampton | 21,727 | 2,507 | -19,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,707 | 15,409 | +6,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,545 | 8,238 | +1,693 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 10,598 | +10,598 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 400239
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of butyl rubber not listed above, in basic forms