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 | 4,634,619 |
| Belgium | 1,812,732 |
| Taiwan | 1,192,480 |
| Japan | 732,585 |
| France | 449,867 |
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 | 2,403,957 | 2,230,662 | -173,295 |
| Belgium | 942,888 | 869,844 | -73,044 |
| Taiwan | 866,144 | 326,336 | -539,808 |
| Japan | 655,460 | 77,125 | -578,335 |
| France | 97,760 | 352,107 | +254,347 |
| Netherlands | 260,771 | 110,352 | -150,419 |
| United States | 0 | 285,171 | +285,171 |
| Italy | 102,994 | 146,309 | +43,315 |
| China | 143,969 | 37,423 | -106,546 |
| 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 | 5,802,001 |
| Germany | 1,973,530 |
| Taiwan | 1,192,480 |
| United States | 440,077 |
| Italy | 249,303 |
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 | 3,225,537 | 2,576,464 | -649,073 |
| Germany | 1,095,883 | 877,647 | -218,236 |
| Taiwan | 866,144 | 326,336 | -539,808 |
| United States | 129,468 | 310,609 | +181,141 |
| Italy | 102,994 | 146,309 | +43,315 |
| China | 65,496 | 158,855 | +93,359 |
| Netherlands | 6,029 | 50,551 | +44,522 |
| Belgium | 5,583 | 28,707 | +23,124 |
| Canada | 0 | 18,263 | +18,263 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,881 | +4,881 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 7,258,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,487,063 |
| Air transport | 252,946 |
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) | 3,546,198 | 3,712,518 | +166,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,835,945 | 651,118 | -1,184,827 |
| Air transport | 117,960 | 134,986 | +17,026 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 3,710,937 |
| Felixstowe | 1,750,379 |
| Dover | 1,600,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,159,743 |
| Liverpool Docks | 326,188 |
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 | 1,939,473 | 1,771,464 | -168,009 |
| Felixstowe | 1,266,280 | 484,099 | -782,181 |
| Dover | 756,801 | 843,206 | +86,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 782,712 | 377,031 | -405,681 |
| Liverpool Docks | 238,764 | 87,424 | -151,340 |
| Southampton | 194,283 | 40,474 | -153,809 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,622 | 134,986 | +57,364 |
| London | 0 | 203,151 | +203,151 |
| Purfleet | 40,329 | 158,155 | +117,826 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,767 | 115,904 | +51,137 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CASTLE CHEMICALS LTD. | 41 |
| DUNLOP OIL & MARINE LIMITED | 40 |
| E3G LIMITED | 39 |
| VITA LIQUID POLYMERS LIMITED | 34 |
| CLWYD COMPOUNDERS LIMITED | 29 |
| GATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 29 |
| CHEMIQUE ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS LIMITED | 28 |
| FORMULATED POLYMER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 27 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 23 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 213,977 |
| Netherlands | 59,397 |
| Germany | 50,517 |
| France | 30,840 |
| Switzerland | 21,985 |
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 | 88,952 | 125,025 | +36,073 |
| Netherlands | 40,131 | 19,266 | -20,865 |
| Germany | 28,432 | 22,085 | -6,347 |
| France | 25,742 | 5,098 | -20,644 |
| Switzerland | 17,191 | 4,794 | -12,397 |
| Poland | 8,080 | 10,525 | +2,445 |
| Norway | 15,286 | 1,520 | -13,766 |
| Denmark | 3,201 | 13,434 | +10,233 |
| India | 10,474 | 3,939 | -6,535 |
| Sweden | 10,022 | 0 | -10,022 |
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) | 240,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 206,423 |
| Air transport | 61,701 |
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) | 109,360 | 130,946 | +21,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 127,076 | 79,347 | -47,729 |
| Air transport | 47,464 | 14,237 | -33,227 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,745 |
| Southampton | 101,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,339 |
| Dover | 84,211 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,162 | 36,583 | -28,579 |
| Southampton | 27,586 | 73,673 | +46,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,945 | 19,394 | -46,551 |
| Dover | 45,175 | 39,036 | -6,139 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,449 | 6,955 | -26,494 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 36,359 | +36,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,757 | 5,248 | -22,509 |
| ZLC | 7,496 | 0 | -7,496 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,523 | 1,949 | -3,574 |
| 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