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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3,623,638 |
| Germany | 3,496,276 |
| France | 764,436 |
| Italy | 523,838 |
| United States | 515,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1,448,101 | 2,175,537 | +727,436 |
| Germany | 1,580,791 | 1,915,485 | +334,694 |
| France | 287,827 | 476,609 | +188,782 |
| Italy | 373,152 | 150,686 | -222,466 |
| United States | 425,444 | 90,481 | -334,963 |
| China | 123,335 | 297,966 | +174,631 |
| Finland | 384,959 | 0 | -384,959 |
| Ireland | 120,226 | 111,697 | -8,529 |
| Netherlands | 218,094 | 0 | -218,094 |
| 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 | 4,590,557 |
| Germany | 2,899,133 |
| France | 753,518 |
| Italy | 523,838 |
| United States | 502,893 |
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 | 2,094,477 | 2,496,080 | +401,603 |
| Germany | 1,317,307 | 1,581,826 | +264,519 |
| France | 286,867 | 466,651 | +179,784 |
| Italy | 373,152 | 150,686 | -222,466 |
| United States | 423,343 | 79,550 | -343,793 |
| China | 123,335 | 314,460 | +191,125 |
| Netherlands | 218,094 | 0 | -218,094 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 6,909,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,442,631 |
| Air transport | 739,971 |
| Other | 234,734 |
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) | 2,983,292 | 3,926,416 | +943,124 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,337,941 | 1,104,690 | -233,251 |
| Air transport | 541,555 | 198,416 | -343,139 |
| Other | 115,474 | 119,260 | +3,786 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,491,336 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,550,682 |
| Dover | 1,440,507 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,059,242 |
| Felixstowe | 689,693 |
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 | 1,342,682 | 2,148,654 | +805,972 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,199,689 | 350,993 | -848,696 |
| Dover | 784,280 | 656,227 | -128,053 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,059,242 | +1,059,242 |
| Felixstowe | 534,563 | 155,130 | -379,433 |
| Eurotunnel | 211,496 | 274,145 | +62,649 |
| London Stansted Airport | 281,592 | 8,141 | -273,451 |
| 000 | 115,474 | 119,260 | +3,786 |
| Birmingham Airport | 142,833 | 58,481 | -84,352 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 111,996 | 37,390 | -74,606 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 92 |
| GATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 70 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 33 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 29 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 25 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 25 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 23 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| 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 | 230,524 |
| Luxembourg | 216,904 |
| Georgia | 158,727 |
| Netherlands | 120,406 |
| United States | 114,055 |
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 | 154,760 | 75,764 | -78,996 |
| Luxembourg | 38,900 | 178,004 | +139,104 |
| Georgia | 52,208 | 106,519 | +54,311 |
| Netherlands | 51,864 | 68,542 | +16,678 |
| United States | 66,655 | 47,400 | -19,255 |
| Spain | 43,329 | 65,119 | +21,790 |
| New Zealand | 37,800 | 30,800 | -7,000 |
| Czechia | 36,730 | 30,383 | -6,347 |
| France | 56,301 | 9,099 | -47,202 |
| China | 20,672 | 28,690 | +8,018 |
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 | 1,394 |
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 | 49,617 | 0 | -49,617 |
| Italy | 472 | 922 | +450 |
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) | 863,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 299,732 |
| Air transport | 261,257 |
| Other | 51,011 |
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) | 382,516 | 480,988 | +98,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,157 | 191,575 | +83,418 |
| Air transport | 146,903 | 114,354 | -32,549 |
| Other | 50,089 | 922 | -49,167 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 828,539 |
| Felixstowe | 213,299 |
| East Midlands Airport | 120,005 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 111,383 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,212 |
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 | 356,369 | 472,170 | +115,801 |
| Felixstowe | 70,948 | 142,351 | +71,403 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,877 | 40,128 | -39,749 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,344 | 68,039 | +24,695 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,915 | 35,297 | +15,382 |
| 000 | 50,089 | 922 | -49,167 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,294 | 13,545 | -3,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,740 | 9,200 | -3,540 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,338 | 4,154 | -6,184 |
| ZLC | 9,791 | 2,033 | -7,758 |
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