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 | 367,716 |
| Poland | 311,757 |
| Germany | 174,465 |
| China | 125,578 |
| Belgium | 64,491 |
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 | 194,496 | 173,220 | -21,276 |
| Poland | 83,426 | 228,331 | +144,905 |
| Germany | 0 | 174,465 | +174,465 |
| China | 27,898 | 97,680 | +69,782 |
| Belgium | 52,677 | 11,814 | -40,863 |
| France | 56,746 | 3,202 | -53,544 |
| India | 13,268 | 14,955 | +1,687 |
| 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 Kingdom | 518,917 |
| United States | 395,398 |
| China | 167,616 |
| Belgium | 44,034 |
| India | 43,298 |
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 | 240,388 | 278,529 | +38,141 |
| United States | 89,631 | 305,767 | +216,136 |
| China | 60,510 | 107,106 | +46,596 |
| Belgium | 41,941 | 2,093 | -39,848 |
| India | 20,457 | 22,841 | +2,384 |
| Norway | 0 | 10,598 | +10,598 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 10,312 | +10,312 |
| Singapore | 0 | 7,223 | +7,223 |
| 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) | 1,038,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,800 |
| Air transport | 20,012 |
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) | 419,971 | 618,738 | +198,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,667 | 115,133 | +79,466 |
| Air transport | 8,430 | 11,582 | +3,152 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 365,567 |
| Harwich | 353,825 |
| Dover | 227,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,031 |
| 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 | 236,752 | 128,815 | -107,937 |
| Harwich | 86,609 | 267,216 | +180,607 |
| Dover | 48,156 | 179,575 | +131,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,641 | 78,390 | +72,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,149 | 27,308 | -841 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,247 | 15,409 | +162 |
| Purfleet | 10,515 | 13,965 | +3,450 |
| Southampton | 11,100 | 13,134 | +2,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,893 | 8,238 | -655 |
| 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