Import/export HS code 400260: Isoprene rubber (IR)
A synthetic rubber similar to natural rubber, used for medical and industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 1,455,977 |
| France | 757,973 |
| United States | 616,353 |
| Netherlands | 459,266 |
| Sri Lanka | 371,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 960,531 | 495,446 | -465,085 |
| France | 346,183 | 411,790 | +65,607 |
| United States | 378,927 | 237,426 | -141,501 |
| Netherlands | 152,715 | 306,551 | +153,836 |
| Sri Lanka | 354,060 | 17,885 | -336,175 |
| Germany | 107,834 | 62,514 | -45,320 |
| Belgium | 70,749 | 76,343 | +5,594 |
| China | 29,407 | 82,097 | +52,690 |
| Italy | 27,036 | 44,911 | +17,875 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 14,149 | +14,149 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 1,455,977 |
| Japan | 1,046,465 |
| United States | 697,952 |
| Sri Lanka | 371,945 |
| Taiwan | 298,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 960,531 | 495,446 | -465,085 |
| Japan | 457,891 | 588,574 | +130,683 |
| United States | 470,144 | 227,808 | -242,336 |
| Sri Lanka | 354,060 | 17,885 | -336,175 |
| Taiwan | 136,733 | 161,571 | +24,838 |
| China | 41,749 | 99,741 | +57,992 |
| United Kingdom | 2,805 | 105,776 | +102,971 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 52,311 | +52,311 |
| Canada | 0 | 8,803 | +8,803 |
| Italy | 4,578 | 0 | -4,578 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,311,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,582,588 |
| Air transport | 294,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,663,474 | 647,789 | -1,015,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 692,797 | 889,791 | +196,994 |
| Air transport | 74,361 | 220,335 | +145,974 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,008,796 |
| Dover | 879,741 |
| Felixstowe | 739,084 |
| Southampton | 461,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 330,256 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,006,512 | 2,284 | -1,004,228 |
| Dover | 370,498 | 509,243 | +138,745 |
| Felixstowe | 180,335 | 558,749 | +378,414 |
| Southampton | 416,235 | 45,529 | -370,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 151,927 | 178,329 | +26,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,210 | 95,118 | -13,092 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 148,328 | +148,328 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 144,141 | +144,141 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,421 | 74,094 | +44,673 |
| Killingholme | 76,023 | 0 | -76,023 |
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 chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,501,722 |
| Canada | 1,433,433 |
| United States | 1,407,424 |
| Sweden | 1,231,419 |
| Netherlands | 445,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 995,093 | 506,629 | -488,464 |
| Canada | 777,949 | 655,484 | -122,465 |
| United States | 522,841 | 884,583 | +361,742 |
| Sweden | 1,155,261 | 76,158 | -1,079,103 |
| Netherlands | 231,950 | 213,581 | -18,369 |
| Australia | 244,864 | 90,457 | -154,407 |
| France | 139,105 | 182,290 | +43,185 |
| Ireland | 50,261 | 112,555 | +62,294 |
| Lithuania | 37,506 | 67,715 | +30,209 |
| Poland | 6,445 | 80,689 | +74,244 |
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) | 3,892,323 |
| Air transport | 2,718,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 820,763 |
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) | 2,630,072 | 1,262,251 | -1,367,821 |
| Air transport | 1,283,147 | 1,435,460 | +152,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 477,384 | 343,379 | -134,005 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,565,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,460,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 810,899 |
| Liverpool Docks | 339,906 |
| Manchester Airport | 292,859 |
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 | 2,475,533 | 1,089,610 | -1,385,923 |
| East Midlands Airport | 799,041 | 661,341 | -137,700 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 361,291 | 449,608 | +88,317 |
| Liverpool Docks | 118,426 | 221,480 | +103,054 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,938 | 256,921 | +220,983 |
| Southampton | 183,126 | 68,868 | -114,258 |
| Holyhead | 48,606 | 111,250 | +62,644 |
| Dover | 77,720 | 61,391 | -16,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,477 | 22,413 | -86,064 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,239 | 33,810 | -19,429 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400260
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A synthetic rubber similar to natural rubber, used for medical and industrial products