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 | 3,770,503 |
| Japan | 3,174,220 |
| United States | 673,660 |
| Italy | 608,322 |
| France | 582,320 |
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 | 2,185,651 | 1,584,852 | -600,799 |
| Japan | 1,457,915 | 1,716,305 | +258,390 |
| United States | 335,709 | 337,951 | +2,242 |
| Italy | 411,304 | 197,018 | -214,286 |
| France | 247,422 | 334,898 | +87,476 |
| Finland | 403,490 | 0 | -403,490 |
| Netherlands | 291,733 | 0 | -291,733 |
| China | 63,758 | 205,207 | +141,449 |
| Ireland | 125,246 | 105,825 | -19,421 |
| Poland | 31,920 | 36,136 | +4,216 |
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 | 5,276,379 |
| Germany | 2,115,210 |
| United States | 659,000 |
| France | 578,965 |
| Italy | 578,510 |
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 | 3,239,684 | 2,036,695 | -1,202,989 |
| Germany | 854,470 | 1,260,740 | +406,270 |
| United States | 336,669 | 322,331 | -14,338 |
| France | 246,462 | 332,503 | +86,041 |
| Italy | 381,492 | 197,018 | -184,474 |
| China | 63,758 | 221,701 | +157,943 |
| Netherlands | 241,432 | 0 | -241,432 |
| Poland | 31,920 | 36,136 | +4,216 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,770,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,350,101 |
| Air transport | 785,640 |
| Other | 256,131 |
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) | 2,583,215 | 3,187,193 | +603,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,470,243 | 879,858 | -1,590,385 |
| Air transport | 353,140 | 432,500 | +79,360 |
| Other | 150,306 | 105,825 | -44,481 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,052,843 |
| Dover | 1,773,129 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,221,902 |
| Felixstowe | 724,819 |
| Middlesbrough | 697,341 |
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 | 1,363,054 | 1,689,789 | +326,735 |
| Dover | 1,259,357 | 513,772 | -745,585 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 727,136 | 494,766 | -232,370 |
| Felixstowe | 469,275 | 255,544 | -213,731 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,531 | 678,810 | +660,279 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 624,744 | 11,199 | -613,545 |
| Eurotunnel | 238,270 | 267,619 | +29,349 |
| London Stansted Airport | 240,612 | 134,505 | -106,107 |
| 000 | 150,306 | 105,825 | -44,481 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,229 | 201,314 | +200,085 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NGF EUROPE LIMITED | 88 |
| GATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 70 |
| VIDARA UK LIMITED | 30 |
| HEATHCOAT FABRICS LIMITED | 26 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 23 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 21 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 20 |
| SEAL IT SERVICES LIMITED | 20 |
| NEILL'S MATERIALS LIMITED | 19 |
| UPM-KYMMENE (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 206,811 |
| Georgia | 158,727 |
| Netherlands | 129,508 |
| Spain | 124,752 |
| United States | 101,450 |
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 | 91,300 | 115,511 | +24,211 |
| Georgia | 52,208 | 106,519 | +54,311 |
| Netherlands | 60,029 | 69,479 | +9,450 |
| Spain | 57,990 | 66,762 | +8,772 |
| United States | 60,470 | 40,980 | -19,490 |
| Luxembourg | 37,910 | 45,412 | +7,502 |
| France | 72,347 | 8,920 | -63,427 |
| New Zealand | 43,400 | 28,000 | -15,400 |
| Czechia | 18,541 | 48,572 | +30,031 |
| Poland | 42,378 | 9,390 | -32,988 |
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 | 839 |
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 | 49,617 | +49,617 |
| Italy | 356 | 483 | +127 |
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) | 769,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 283,747 |
| Air transport | 228,257 |
| Other | 50,456 |
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) | 392,637 | 376,699 | -15,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,752 | 165,995 | +48,243 |
| Air transport | 132,639 | 95,618 | -37,021 |
| Other | 356 | 50,100 | +49,744 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 693,767 |
| Felixstowe | 213,299 |
| East Midlands Airport | 115,967 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,094 |
| 000 | 50,456 |
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 | 347,282 | 346,485 | -797 |
| Felixstowe | 70,948 | 142,351 | +71,403 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,756 | 48,211 | -19,545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,153 | 38,941 | -6,212 |
| 000 | 356 | 50,100 | +49,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,436 | 18,917 | -1,519 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,191 | 13,545 | -7,646 |
| Dover | 32,711 | 1,359 | -31,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,733 | 9,000 | -1,733 |
| Hull | 5,000 | 8,282 | +3,282 |
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