Import/export HS code 400241: Halogenated butyl rubber latex
A modified form of butyl rubber in liquid form, used for medical and industrial applications
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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 | 4,897,242 |
| Belgium | 2,044,656 |
| Taiwan | 1,061,923 |
| Japan | 628,922 |
| France | 541,614 |
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 | 2,414,308 | 2,482,934 | +68,626 |
| Belgium | 886,103 | 1,158,553 | +272,450 |
| Taiwan | 601,263 | 460,660 | -140,603 |
| Japan | 529,162 | 99,760 | -429,402 |
| France | 64,767 | 476,847 | +412,080 |
| Netherlands | 252,791 | 117,779 | -135,012 |
| United States | 186,915 | 98,256 | -88,659 |
| Italy | 88,755 | 160,582 | +71,827 |
| China | 180,038 | 10,303 | -169,735 |
| Canada | 0 | 34,499 | +34,499 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 6,180,367 |
| Germany | 2,021,768 |
| Taiwan | 1,061,923 |
| United States | 440,077 |
| China | 280,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,031,408 | 3,148,959 | +117,551 |
| Germany | 1,054,743 | 967,025 | -87,718 |
| Taiwan | 601,263 | 460,660 | -140,603 |
| United States | 316,383 | 123,694 | -192,689 |
| China | 101,565 | 179,425 | +77,860 |
| Italy | 88,755 | 160,582 | +71,827 |
| Netherlands | 26,033 | 34,288 | +8,255 |
| Belgium | 7,143 | 40,430 | +33,287 |
| Canada | 0 | 18,263 | +18,263 |
| Poland | 0 | 10,262 | +10,262 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 7,883,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,224,442 |
| Air transport | 264,371 |
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) | 3,544,078 | 4,339,530 | +795,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,574,242 | 650,200 | -924,042 |
| Air transport | 110,513 | 153,858 | +43,345 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 3,836,368 |
| Dover | 1,743,078 |
| Felixstowe | 1,661,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,220,341 |
| Purfleet | 351,288 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 1,845,356 | 1,991,012 | +145,656 |
| Dover | 874,331 | 868,747 | -5,584 |
| Felixstowe | 951,177 | 710,061 | -241,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 625,226 | 595,115 | -30,111 |
| Purfleet | 40,329 | 310,959 | +270,630 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,186 | 87,424 | -88,762 |
| Southampton | 233,883 | 874 | -233,009 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,175 | 153,858 | +83,683 |
| London | 186,915 | 16,236 | -170,679 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,608 | 123,183 | +55,575 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUNLOP OIL & MARINE LIMITED | 43 |
| CASTLE CHEMICALS LTD. | 43 |
| E3G LIMITED | 40 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 37 |
| CLWYD COMPOUNDERS LIMITED | 33 |
| CHEMIQUE ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS LIMITED | 32 |
| GATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 32 |
| FORMULATED POLYMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 29 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 26 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 225,492 |
| Germany | 52,855 |
| Netherlands | 49,758 |
| Switzerland | 28,123 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,029 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 98,145 | 127,347 | +29,202 |
| Germany | 24,912 | 27,943 | +3,031 |
| Netherlands | 49,758 | 0 | -49,758 |
| Switzerland | 17,191 | 10,932 | -6,259 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 27,029 | +27,029 |
| France | 19,354 | 6,137 | -13,217 |
| Norway | 16,806 | 4,410 | -12,396 |
| Poland | 5,108 | 11,677 | +6,569 |
| Denmark | 6,993 | 8,029 | +1,036 |
| India | 11,508 | 2,905 | -8,603 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 250,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 203,069 |
| Air transport | 90,106 |
Export 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,698 | 133,998 | +17,300 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,206 | 68,863 | -65,343 |
| Air transport | 47,452 | 42,654 | -4,798 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 134,176 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,706 |
| Dover | 86,824 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,444 |
Export 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 40,947 | 93,229 | +52,282 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,226 | 27,480 | -37,746 |
| Dover | 47,508 | 39,316 | -8,192 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,178 | 0 | -66,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,294 | 7,150 | -29,144 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 36,359 | +36,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,234 | 6,477 | -19,757 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,666 | 28,978 | +26,312 |
| ZLC | 7,496 | 1,193 | -6,303 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,333 | +5,333 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400241
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A modified form of butyl rubber in liquid form, used for medical and industrial applications