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 | 287,486 |
| Poland | 237,192 |
| China | 130,423 |
| Belgium | 69,385 |
| France | 61,361 |
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 | 144,477 | 143,009 | -1,468 |
| Poland | 68,475 | 168,717 | +100,242 |
| China | 40,249 | 90,174 | +49,925 |
| Belgium | 47,206 | 22,179 | -25,027 |
| France | 58,662 | 2,699 | -55,963 |
| India | 13,268 | 12,448 | -820 |
| Germany | 0 | 10,873 | +10,873 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,598 | +10,598 |
| Romania | 0 | 7,886 | +7,886 |
| Malta | 7,189 | 0 | -7,189 |
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 | 309,079 |
| United Kingdom | 274,443 |
| China | 170,447 |
| Belgium | 51,426 |
| India | 40,791 |
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 | 74,680 | 234,399 | +159,719 |
| United Kingdom | 190,369 | 84,074 | -106,295 |
| China | 71,350 | 99,097 | +27,747 |
| Belgium | 36,470 | 14,956 | -21,514 |
| India | 20,457 | 20,334 | -123 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,598 | +10,598 |
| Singapore | 0 | 7,223 | +7,223 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,649 | +4,649 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -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) | 710,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,640 |
| Air transport | 23,439 |
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) | 348,019 | 362,110 | +14,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,018 | 102,622 | +54,604 |
| Air transport | 11,857 | 11,582 | -275 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 323,316 |
| Harwich | 246,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,533 |
| Dover | 57,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,457 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 199,084 | 124,232 | -74,852 |
| Harwich | 71,658 | 174,468 | +102,810 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,641 | 75,892 | +70,251 |
| Dover | 35,293 | 21,937 | -13,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,149 | 27,308 | -841 |
| Purfleet | 17,907 | 13,965 | -3,942 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,247 | 6,747 | -8,500 |
| Southampton | 11,100 | 10,627 | -473 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,382 | 7,735 | +353 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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