Import/export HS code 400259: Various chloroprene rubber
Other types of chloroprene 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 10,358,909 |
| France | 8,633,151 |
| Netherlands | 6,914,749 |
| Germany | 6,260,434 |
| Belgium | 2,636,825 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 4,838,854 | 5,520,055 | +681,201 |
| France | 4,696,636 | 3,936,515 | -760,121 |
| Netherlands | 4,059,693 | 2,855,056 | -1,204,637 |
| Germany | 3,190,696 | 3,069,738 | -120,958 |
| Belgium | 1,442,045 | 1,194,780 | -247,265 |
| United States | 2,241,827 | 291,382 | -1,950,445 |
| China | 850,748 | 573,354 | -277,394 |
| Italy | 1,018,181 | 151,508 | -866,673 |
| Spain | 261,928 | 326,422 | +64,494 |
| Japan | 250,308 | 54,459 | -195,849 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 12,253,750 |
| United States | 10,392,855 |
| France | 8,220,258 |
| Germany | 4,283,852 |
| China | 1,454,790 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 5,724,054 | 6,529,696 | +805,642 |
| United States | 6,130,286 | 4,262,569 | -1,867,717 |
| France | 4,629,054 | 3,591,204 | -1,037,850 |
| Germany | 2,733,121 | 1,550,731 | -1,182,390 |
| China | 873,719 | 581,071 | -292,648 |
| Italy | 1,052,577 | 249,875 | -802,702 |
| Belgium | 670,430 | 547,874 | -122,556 |
| Japan | 590,185 | 580,354 | -9,831 |
| Netherlands | 266,747 | 203,244 | -63,503 |
| Spain | 162,317 | 0 | -162,317 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +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) | 23,656,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,537,621 |
| Air transport | 1,217,161 |
| Road transport | 22,243 |
| Other | 12,322 |
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) | 13,647,793 | 10,009,174 | -3,638,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,487,655 | 8,049,966 | -437,689 |
| Air transport | 843,927 | 373,234 | -470,693 |
| Road transport | 22,243 | 0 | -22,243 |
| Other | 6,161 | 6,161 | +0 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,823,272 |
| Southampton | 5,614,835 |
| Felixstowe | 4,285,698 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,515,698 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,179,634 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,499,537 | 5,323,735 | -1,175,802 |
| Southampton | 2,552,764 | 3,062,071 | +509,307 |
| Felixstowe | 3,068,325 | 1,217,373 | -1,850,952 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,161,492 | 2,354,206 | +1,192,714 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,540,198 | 1,639,436 | +99,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,986,628 | 1,014,887 | -971,741 |
| London | 812,999 | 785,718 | -27,281 |
| Hull | 997,852 | 255,936 | -741,916 |
| Purfleet | 428,085 | 590,827 | +162,742 |
| Portsmouth | 418,859 | 587,846 | +168,987 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
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+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 6,135,227 |
| Sweden | 435,531 |
| Ireland | 412,981 |
| Denmark | 368,284 |
| Malaysia | 178,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 3,132,601 | 3,002,626 | -129,975 |
| Sweden | 254,479 | 181,052 | -73,427 |
| Ireland | 176,693 | 236,288 | +59,595 |
| Denmark | 186,036 | 182,248 | -3,788 |
| Malaysia | 135,765 | 43,012 | -92,753 |
| Bulgaria | 67,863 | 92,279 | +24,416 |
| Germany | 34,381 | 47,161 | +12,780 |
| Netherlands | 41,567 | 38,523 | -3,044 |
| Norway | 22,052 | 42,247 | +20,195 |
| Finland | 37,473 | 26,079 | -11,394 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,201 |
| Ireland | 227 |
| United States | 53 |
| XI | 39 |
| Denmark | 19 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,201 | 0 | -1,201 |
| Ireland | 227 | 0 | -227 |
| United States | 53 | 0 | -53 |
| XI | 39 | 0 | -39 |
| Denmark | 0 | 19 | +19 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,339,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 946,219 |
| Air transport | 171,936 |
| Other | 3,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,607,050 | 3,731,975 | +124,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 610,896 | 335,323 | -275,573 |
| Air transport | 111,876 | 60,060 | -51,816 |
| Other | 2,317 | 1,453 | -864 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,631,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 742,375 |
| Harwich | 253,948 |
| Holyhead | 149,892 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,297 |
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 | 3,316,783 | 3,314,870 | -1,913 |
| Immingham Docks | 425,294 | 317,081 | -108,213 |
| Harwich | 126,373 | 127,575 | +1,202 |
| Holyhead | 56,026 | 93,866 | +37,840 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,100 | 93,197 | +42,097 |
| Southampton | 129,700 | 2,176 | -127,524 |
| Heysham | 62,906 | 36,883 | -26,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,127 | 66,774 | +51,647 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,429 | 25,714 | -18,715 |
| ZLC | 26,329 | 19,272 | -7,057 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400259
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of chloroprene rubber not listed above, in basic forms