Import/export HS code 400270: Ethylene-propylene rubber (EPDM)
A durable synthetic rubber used for automotive parts, roofing, and seals
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 52,211,708 |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,773,440 |
| Netherlands | 10,073,825 |
| Belgium | 9,423,310 |
| China | 1,375,691 |
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 | 29,670,335 | 22,541,373 | -7,128,962 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,164,868 | 6,608,572 | -556,296 |
| Netherlands | 7,751,490 | 2,322,335 | -5,429,155 |
| Belgium | 4,871,234 | 4,552,076 | -319,158 |
| China | 1,236,511 | 139,180 | -1,097,331 |
| France | 517,275 | 828,822 | +311,547 |
| Malaysia | 732,861 | 526,171 | -206,690 |
| Romania | 299,640 | 184,546 | -115,094 |
| Germany | 242,351 | 207,899 | -34,452 |
| Italy | 228,608 | 192,598 | -36,010 |
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 | 60,686,781 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,841,559 |
| China | 4,537,148 |
| Netherlands | 2,695,121 |
| Italy | 1,878,223 |
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 | 34,462,748 | 26,224,033 | -8,238,715 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,386,771 | 7,454,788 | -1,931,983 |
| China | 4,261,355 | 275,793 | -3,985,562 |
| Netherlands | 1,669,377 | 1,025,744 | -643,633 |
| Italy | 918,213 | 960,010 | +41,797 |
| Belgium | 360,401 | 1,089,602 | +729,201 |
| Malaysia | 732,861 | 629,689 | -103,172 |
| South Korea | 502,521 | 439,634 | -62,887 |
| Romania | 286,559 | 171,023 | -115,536 |
| Germany | 234,649 | 187,813 | -46,836 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +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) | 76,867,868 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,126,117 |
| Air transport | 311,222 |
| Other | 32,220 |
| Road transport | 4,544 |
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) | 44,528,691 | 32,339,177 | -12,189,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,795,122 | 6,330,995 | -2,464,127 |
| Air transport | 162,128 | 149,094 | -13,034 |
| Other | 30,636 | 1,584 | -29,052 |
| Road transport | 4,544 | 0 | -4,544 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 41,533,275 |
| Southampton | 25,957,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,991,847 |
| Felixstowe | 5,294,601 |
| London | 3,200,299 |
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 | 34,539,998 | 6,993,277 | -27,546,721 |
| Southampton | 2,978,400 | 22,979,375 | +20,000,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,060,272 | 2,931,575 | -1,128,697 |
| Felixstowe | 4,687,080 | 607,521 | -4,079,559 |
| London | 1,892,045 | 1,308,254 | -583,791 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,559,397 | 1,094,623 | -464,774 |
| Dover | 877,290 | 1,015,432 | +138,142 |
| Hull | 568,088 | 592,626 | +24,538 |
| Purfleet | 743,929 | 341,408 | -402,521 |
| Killingholme | 654,465 | 215,322 | -439,143 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ADVANCED ELASTOMER SYSTEMS UNLIMITED | 89 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 79 |
| YUANDA (UK) CO. LTD | 64 |
| SPC EUROPE LIMITED | 57 |
| OMYA UK LIMITED | 53 |
| DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| FOCCHI LTD | 46 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 43 |
| AVENIR ROOFING LIMITED | 40 |
| HEXPOL TPE LTD | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,258,058 |
| Netherlands | 808,836 |
| Germany | 640,075 |
| Australia | 403,321 |
| Spain | 332,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 691,039 | 567,019 | -124,020 |
| Netherlands | 439,507 | 369,329 | -70,178 |
| Germany | 484,580 | 155,495 | -329,085 |
| Australia | 224,653 | 178,668 | -45,985 |
| Spain | 166,730 | 165,547 | -1,183 |
| Belgium | 177,294 | 109,759 | -67,535 |
| Sweden | 161,180 | 115,016 | -46,164 |
| France | 129,901 | 114,816 | -15,085 |
| Italy | 139,887 | 90,940 | -48,947 |
| India | 95,111 | 103,498 | +8,387 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,307 |
| XI | 510 |
| United States | 16 |
| Germany | 7 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,307 | 0 | -3,307 |
| XI | 510 | 0 | -510 |
| United States | 0 | 16 | +16 |
| Germany | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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) | 4,807,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 939,438 |
| Air transport | 501,203 |
| Other | 5,814 |
| Road transport | 4,007 |
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) | 2,819,223 | 1,987,935 | -831,288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 533,723 | 405,715 | -128,008 |
| Air transport | 319,956 | 181,247 | -138,709 |
| Other | 5,311 | 503 | -4,808 |
| Road transport | 4,007 | 0 | -4,007 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,997,650 |
| Holyhead | 819,123 |
| Immingham Docks | 558,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 512,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 219,072 |
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 | 1,741,767 | 1,255,883 | -485,884 |
| Holyhead | 395,063 | 424,060 | +28,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 339,439 | 219,427 | -120,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 294,899 | 217,744 | -77,155 |
| Liverpool Docks | 113,062 | 106,010 | -7,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,178 | 85,254 | -15,924 |
| Heysham | 142,527 | 35,579 | -106,948 |
| Dover | 129,170 | 6,481 | -122,689 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,469 | 43,265 | -46,204 |
| Southampton | 50,836 | 64,608 | +13,772 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400270
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A durable synthetic rubber used for automotive parts, roofing, and seals