Import/export HS code 400291: Latex of other rubber types
Liquid form of other synthetic rubbers not listed above
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,400,202 |
| Japan | 3,857,135 |
| United States | 686,745 |
| France | 635,878 |
| Italy | 575,840 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,318,171 | 2,082,031 | -236,140 |
| Japan | 1,784,427 | 2,072,708 | +288,281 |
| United States | 337,541 | 349,204 | +11,663 |
| France | 273,766 | 362,112 | +88,346 |
| Italy | 354,842 | 220,998 | -133,844 |
| China | 69,065 | 370,260 | +301,195 |
| Finland | 384,959 | 0 | -384,959 |
| Netherlands | 291,733 | 0 | -291,733 |
| Ireland | 124,904 | 136,103 | +11,199 |
| Poland | 13,577 | 36,136 | +22,559 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 5,906,121 |
| Germany | 2,772,384 |
| United States | 673,713 |
| France | 632,523 |
| Italy | 575,840 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,495,071 | 2,411,050 | -1,084,021 |
| Germany | 1,040,720 | 1,731,664 | +690,944 |
| United States | 335,440 | 338,273 | +2,833 |
| France | 272,806 | 359,717 | +86,911 |
| Italy | 354,842 | 220,998 | -133,844 |
| China | 69,065 | 386,754 | +317,689 |
| Netherlands | 241,432 | 0 | -241,432 |
| Poland | 13,577 | 36,136 | +22,559 |
| Portugal | 0 | 43,410 | +43,410 |
| Czechia | 0 | 39,921 | +39,921 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 7,131,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,440,316 |
| Air transport | 851,601 |
| Other | 256,255 |
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) | 3,115,872 | 4,015,434 | +899,562 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,388,083 | 1,052,233 | -1,335,850 |
| Air transport | 331,634 | 519,967 | +188,333 |
| Other | 120,152 | 136,103 | +15,951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,700,875 |
| Dover | 1,806,630 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,412,879 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,059,242 |
| Felixstowe | 740,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,711,656 | 1,989,219 | +277,563 |
| Dover | 1,211,045 | 595,585 | -615,460 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,167 | 489,712 | -433,455 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,059,242 | +1,059,242 |
| Felixstowe | 475,830 | 264,864 | -210,966 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 624,744 | 16,783 | -607,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 211,643 | 266,564 | +54,921 |
| London Stansted Airport | 243,673 | 131,444 | -112,229 |
| 000 | 120,152 | 136,103 | +15,951 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 201,314 | +201,314 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 91 |
| GATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 70 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 33 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 29 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 25 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 25 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 22 |
| SEAL IT SERVICES LIMITED | 20 |
| NEILL'S MATERIALS LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 235,425 |
| Netherlands | 158,948 |
| Georgia | 158,727 |
| Spain | 121,519 |
| United States | 114,091 |
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 | 123,394 | 112,031 | -11,363 |
| Netherlands | 89,102 | 69,846 | -19,256 |
| Georgia | 52,208 | 106,519 | +54,311 |
| Spain | 70,175 | 51,344 | -18,831 |
| United States | 62,867 | 51,224 | -11,643 |
| Luxembourg | 37,135 | 49,256 | +12,121 |
| New Zealand | 40,600 | 36,400 | -4,200 |
| France | 59,386 | 12,293 | -47,093 |
| Czechia | 36,730 | 30,383 | -6,347 |
| China | 17,574 | 31,788 | +14,214 |
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 | 49,617 |
| Italy | 1,334 |
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 | 24,640 | 24,977 | +337 |
| Italy | 416 | 918 | +502 |
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) | 811,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 296,833 |
| Air transport | 268,655 |
| Other | 50,951 |
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) | 451,842 | 360,038 | -91,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,338 | 185,495 | +74,157 |
| Air transport | 135,640 | 133,015 | -2,625 |
| Other | 25,056 | 25,895 | +839 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 736,311 |
| Felixstowe | 213,299 |
| East Midlands Airport | 122,413 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,373 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,513 |
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 | 385,091 | 351,220 | -33,871 |
| Felixstowe | 70,948 | 142,351 | +71,403 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,113 | 53,300 | -15,813 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,913 | 72,460 | +28,547 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,096 | 38,417 | +20,321 |
| 000 | 25,056 | 25,895 | +839 |
| Dover | 34,070 | 0 | -34,070 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,205 | 13,545 | -5,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,733 | 0 | -19,733 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,270 | 5,222 | -4,048 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquid form of other synthetic rubbers not listed above