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 | 967,687 |
| Germany | 65,818 |
| Italy | 52,028 |
| China | 51,747 |
| Japan | 47,164 |
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 | 375,896 | 591,791 | +215,895 |
| Germany | 1,360 | 64,458 | +63,098 |
| Italy | 31,008 | 21,020 | -9,988 |
| China | 0 | 51,747 | +51,747 |
| Japan | 28,340 | 18,824 | -9,516 |
| France | 7,150 | 9,555 | +2,405 |
| Denmark | 0 | 8,802 | +8,802 |
| 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 | 1,029,530 |
| Italy | 52,028 |
| China | 51,747 |
| Japan | 47,164 |
| 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 | 371,635 | 657,895 | +286,260 |
| Italy | 31,008 | 21,020 | -9,988 |
| China | 0 | 51,747 | +51,747 |
| Japan | 28,340 | 18,824 | -9,516 |
| France | 7,150 | 9,555 | +2,405 |
| United Kingdom | 5,621 | 0 | -5,621 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,996 | +4,996 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +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 | 1,065,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,778 |
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 | 393,691 | 672,143 | +278,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,841 | 59,034 | +40,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,458 | 36,320 | +3,862 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 962,675 |
| Manchester Airport | 64,178 |
| Dover | 61,583 |
| Felixstowe | 29,263 |
| 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 | 375,896 | 586,779 | +210,883 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 64,178 | +64,178 |
| Dover | 31,008 | 30,575 | -433 |
| Felixstowe | 7,177 | 22,086 | +14,909 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 24,945 | +24,945 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,862 | 11,213 | +1,351 |
| Southampton | 11,664 | 5,773 | -5,891 |
| Glasgow Airport | 5,337 | 5,612 | +275 |
| London | 0 | 4,831 | +4,831 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,360 | 3,123 | +1,763 |
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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 |
| Saudi Arabia | 38,342 |
| Germany | 33,229 |
| Italy | 31,986 |
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 | 6,356 | 59,782 | +53,426 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 38,342 | +38,342 |
| Germany | 33,229 | 0 | -33,229 |
| Italy | 20,216 | 11,770 | -8,446 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,814 | 27,100 | +22,286 |
| Finland | 24,015 | 1,807 | -22,208 |
| Angola | 0 | 12,659 | +12,659 |
| India | 0 | 3,660 | +3,660 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,011 | +3,011 |
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) | 317,302 |
| Air transport | 120,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,984 |
| 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) | 219,901 | 97,401 | -122,500 |
| Air transport | 47,795 | 73,136 | +25,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,298 | 47,686 | +10,388 |
| 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 | 78,344 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,779 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,028 |
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 | 46,680 | 31,664 | -15,016 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,655 | 47,605 | +28,950 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,239 | 44,540 | +42,301 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,115 | 23,913 | +22,798 |
| Hull | 18,643 | 0 | -18,643 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 12,659 | +12,659 |
| 000 | 6,665 | 0 | -6,665 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,660 | +3,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,807 | +1,807 |
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