Import/export HS code 400280: Mixtures of rubber types
Mixtures of different synthetic rubbers, in basic forms like sheets or strips
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 276,530 |
| France | 94,535 |
| Belgium | 94,094 |
| China | 60,705 |
| United States | 53,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 53,766 | 222,764 | +168,998 |
| France | 32,169 | 62,366 | +30,197 |
| Belgium | 42,464 | 51,630 | +9,166 |
| China | 11,888 | 48,817 | +36,929 |
| United States | 36,345 | 17,234 | -19,111 |
| Ireland | 0 | 51,330 | +51,330 |
| Spain | 28,401 | 9,351 | -19,050 |
| Germany | 26,444 | 0 | -26,444 |
| Canada | 4,815 | 0 | -4,815 |
| Sweden | 1,138 | 0 | -1,138 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 319,568 |
| Spain | 162,316 |
| China | 60,705 |
| United States | 53,805 |
| Ireland | 51,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 74,162 | 245,406 | +171,244 |
| Spain | 90,599 | 71,717 | -18,882 |
| China | 11,888 | 48,817 | +36,929 |
| United States | 37,575 | 16,230 | -21,345 |
| Ireland | 0 | 51,330 | +51,330 |
| Netherlands | 22,068 | 28,988 | +6,920 |
| Sweden | 1,138 | 0 | -1,138 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,004 | +1,004 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 335,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 320,265 |
| Air transport | 44,925 |
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) | 145,953 | 189,779 | +43,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,023 | 256,242 | +192,219 |
| Air transport | 27,454 | 17,471 | -9,983 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 242,895 |
| Dover | 185,141 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,334 |
| Thamesport | 46,405 |
| Southampton | 31,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 31,698 | 211,197 | +179,499 |
| Dover | 112,563 | 72,578 | -39,985 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 52,334 | +52,334 |
| Thamesport | 9,856 | 36,549 | +26,693 |
| Southampton | 14,226 | 16,977 | +2,751 |
| Felixstowe | 8,236 | 14,906 | +6,670 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,616 | 11,135 | -481 |
| Hull | 22,068 | 0 | -22,068 |
| Harwich | 0 | 21,846 | +21,846 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 16,371 | +16,371 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 205,375 |
| France | 141,434 |
| Japan | 19,846 |
| Singapore | 19,400 |
| Poland | 9,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 46,051 | 159,324 | +113,273 |
| France | 55,835 | 85,599 | +29,764 |
| Japan | 19,846 | 0 | -19,846 |
| Singapore | 18,100 | 1,300 | -16,800 |
| Poland | 1,541 | 8,308 | +6,767 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 9,619 | +9,619 |
| Ireland | 8,504 | 18 | -8,486 |
| Italy | 3,700 | 4,386 | +686 |
| Germany | 0 | 7,650 | +7,650 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,181 | 0 | -6,181 |
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 | 18 |
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 | 0 | 18 | +18 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 348,210 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,103 |
| Other | 28 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 109,212 | 238,998 | +129,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,648 | 44,199 | -8,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,103 | 0 | -12,103 |
| Other | 10 | 18 | +8 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 216,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 69,732 |
| ZLC | 69,262 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,100 |
| Dover | 13,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,307 | 169,159 | +121,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,444 | 37,288 | +4,844 |
| ZLC | 37,670 | 31,592 | -6,078 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,750 | 31,350 | +10,600 |
| Dover | 8,185 | 5,650 | -2,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,485 | 6,897 | +3,412 |
| Holyhead | 7,444 | 0 | -7,444 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,181 | 0 | -6,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,096 | 0 | -5,096 |
| Tyne | 1,984 | 0 | -1,984 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400280
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mixtures of different synthetic rubbers, in basic forms like sheets or strips