Import/export HS code 400251: Chloroprene rubber latex
A type of synthetic rubber in liquid form, used for wetsuits, adhesives, and more
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,411,423 |
| Italy | 97,678 |
| Germany | 65,818 |
| China | 62,042 |
| Japan | 53,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 603,296 | 808,127 | +204,831 |
| Italy | 52,028 | 45,650 | -6,378 |
| Germany | 4,483 | 61,335 | +56,852 |
| China | 0 | 62,042 | +62,042 |
| Japan | 30,052 | 23,004 | -7,048 |
| France | 8,771 | 7,934 | -837 |
| Denmark | 914 | 10,822 | +9,908 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,300 | +1,300 |
| Norway | 1,236 | 0 | -1,236 |
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 | 1,476,200 |
| Italy | 97,678 |
| China | 62,042 |
| Japan | 53,056 |
| France | 16,705 |
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 | 599,949 | 876,251 | +276,302 |
| Italy | 52,028 | 45,650 | -6,378 |
| China | 0 | 62,042 | +62,042 |
| Japan | 30,052 | 23,004 | -7,048 |
| France | 8,771 | 7,934 | -837 |
| United Kingdom | 5,621 | 0 | -5,621 |
| Germany | 3,123 | 1,873 | -1,250 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,160 | +2,160 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,300 | +1,300 |
| Norway | 1,236 | 0 | -1,236 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,511,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 625,926 | 885,611 | +259,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,013 | 61,349 | +5,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,841 | 73,254 | +54,413 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 963,008 |
| Manchester Airport | 509,409 |
| Dover | 107,233 |
| Felixstowe | 37,730 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 24,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 603,296 | 359,712 | -243,584 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 509,409 | +509,409 |
| Dover | 53,649 | 53,584 | -65 |
| Felixstowe | 7,177 | 30,553 | +23,376 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 24,945 | +24,945 |
| Southampton | 11,664 | 11,526 | -138 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,862 | 13,182 | +3,320 |
| Glasgow Airport | 7,049 | 2,070 | -4,979 |
| London | 0 | 7,765 | +7,765 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,483 | 0 | -4,483 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Wholesale 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 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 268,716 |
| Netherlands | 66,138 |
| Germany | 41,475 |
| Italy | 39,190 |
| Saudi Arabia | 38,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 217,662 | 51,054 | -166,608 |
| Netherlands | 42,208 | 23,930 | -18,278 |
| Germany | 33,229 | 8,246 | -24,983 |
| Italy | 20,254 | 18,936 | -1,318 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,902 | 30,440 | +22,538 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,814 | 27,100 | +22,286 |
| Finland | 24,015 | 1,807 | -22,208 |
| Angola | 0 | 12,659 | +12,659 |
| Czechia | 903 | 4,364 | +3,461 |
| United States | 0 | 4,180 | +4,180 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 6,665 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 6,665 | 0 | -6,665 |
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) | 315,063 |
| Air transport | 133,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,230 |
| Other | 6,665 |
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) | 217,662 | 97,401 | -120,261 |
| Air transport | 58,575 | 74,710 | +16,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,179 | 23,051 | -47,128 |
| Other | 6,665 | 0 | -6,665 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 268,716 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,540 |
| Hull | 26,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 217,662 | 51,054 | -166,608 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,673 | 38,200 | -12,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,455 | 14,805 | -36,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 44,540 | +44,540 |
| Hull | 18,643 | 8,246 | -10,397 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,902 | 16,011 | +8,109 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 12,659 | +12,659 |
| 000 | 6,665 | 0 | -6,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,180 | +4,180 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,660 | +3,660 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400251
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of synthetic rubber in liquid form, used for wetsuits, adhesives, and more