Import/export HS code 400299: Various rubber types
Other synthetic rubbers not listed above, in basic forms
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 | 11,620,233 |
| France | 8,494,006 |
| Germany | 7,166,827 |
| Belgium | 6,411,455 |
| China | 5,794,979 |
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 | 6,016,654 | 5,603,579 | -413,075 |
| France | 4,238,734 | 4,255,272 | +16,538 |
| Germany | 4,019,784 | 3,147,043 | -872,741 |
| Belgium | 2,486,649 | 3,924,806 | +1,438,157 |
| China | 3,373,487 | 2,421,492 | -951,995 |
| Japan | 2,580,173 | 2,263,047 | -317,126 |
| United States | 2,387,923 | 1,234,239 | -1,153,684 |
| Turkey | 1,144,476 | 974,404 | -170,072 |
| Luxembourg | 1,467,474 | 410,535 | -1,056,939 |
| Italy | 780,335 | 467,899 | -312,436 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,765,607 |
| Italy | 11,586,384 |
| United States | 8,049,487 |
| Japan | 7,739,803 |
| Netherlands | 4,425,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,694,145 | 5,071,462 | -1,622,683 |
| Italy | 4,921,891 | 6,664,493 | +1,742,602 |
| United States | 4,774,082 | 3,275,405 | -1,498,677 |
| Japan | 4,789,619 | 2,950,184 | -1,839,435 |
| Netherlands | 2,086,422 | 2,338,626 | +252,204 |
| Germany | 2,467,074 | 1,943,000 | -524,074 |
| Turkey | 1,311,014 | 1,188,494 | -122,520 |
| Taiwan | 768,297 | 598,002 | -170,295 |
| France | 420,987 | 523,932 | +102,945 |
| Belgium | 235,305 | 245,478 | +10,173 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +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) | 30,758,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,041,939 |
| Air transport | 3,891,760 |
| Other | 264,125 |
| Road transport | 58,464 |
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) | 16,852,460 | 13,905,892 | -2,946,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,213,634 | 9,828,305 | -385,329 |
| Air transport | 2,229,872 | 1,661,888 | -567,984 |
| Other | 45,728 | 218,397 | +172,669 |
| Road transport | 58,464 | 0 | -58,464 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,832,192 |
| Dover | 9,047,078 |
| Southampton | 7,257,455 |
| Felixstowe | 7,107,146 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,569,623 |
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 | 5,629,845 | 4,202,347 | -1,427,498 |
| Dover | 5,035,476 | 4,011,602 | -1,023,874 |
| Southampton | 4,238,859 | 3,018,596 | -1,220,263 |
| Felixstowe | 4,191,354 | 2,915,792 | -1,275,562 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,384,032 | 2,185,591 | +801,559 |
| London | 2,105,851 | 1,390,076 | -715,775 |
| Killingholme | 2,074,713 | 1,148,561 | -926,152 |
| Hull | 311,729 | 2,108,794 | +1,797,065 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 800,288 | 846,156 | +45,868 |
| Belfast Port | 678,818 | 689,684 | +10,866 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 35 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESSINGTON GROUP LIMITED | 66 |
| GLENAIR UK LIMITED | 65 |
| MACDERMID PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 57 |
| WILSONS UNDERLAYS LTD | 51 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| HEXPOL TPE LTD | 48 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| PAXTON ACCESS LIMITED | 48 |
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| NUMATIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 77 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 22,813,078 |
| Germany | 7,065,410 |
| Canada | 3,661,942 |
| Poland | 3,651,823 |
| Australia | 3,394,681 |
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 | 13,018,713 | 9,794,365 | -3,224,348 |
| Germany | 3,697,860 | 3,367,550 | -330,310 |
| Canada | 2,784,909 | 877,033 | -1,907,876 |
| Poland | 1,873,666 | 1,778,157 | -95,509 |
| Australia | 1,884,196 | 1,510,485 | -373,711 |
| China | 723,801 | 939,091 | +215,290 |
| Singapore | 975,301 | 522,782 | -452,519 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 5,733 | 1,406,456 | +1,400,723 |
| Ireland | 578,564 | 482,615 | -95,949 |
| France | 620,805 | 350,027 | -270,778 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 363 |
| XI | 263 |
| Germany | 137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 120 | 243 | +123 |
| XI | 263 | 0 | -263 |
| Germany | 114 | 23 | -91 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,080,539 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,522,071 |
| Air transport | 7,400,210 |
| Other | 77,810 |
| Road transport | 31,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,737,810 | 14,342,729 | -4,395,081 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,535,275 | 6,986,796 | -548,479 |
| Air transport | 4,297,826 | 3,102,384 | -1,195,442 |
| Other | 55,130 | 22,680 | -32,450 |
| Road transport | 31,055 | 0 | -31,055 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,927,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,129,686 |
| Southampton | 9,893,687 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,295,164 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,802,693 |
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 | 6,665,549 | 6,261,503 | -404,046 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,007,743 | 4,121,943 | -2,885,800 |
| Southampton | 4,548,738 | 5,344,949 | +796,211 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,535,762 | 3,759,402 | -1,776,360 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,905,707 | 896,986 | -1,008,721 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,448,858 | 1,317,565 | -131,293 |
| Felixstowe | 1,045,970 | 865,253 | -180,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 660,313 | 642,902 | -17,411 |
| Immingham Docks | 698,838 | 510,975 | -187,863 |
| Holyhead | 176,518 | 200,589 | +24,071 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 400299
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other synthetic rubbers not listed above, in basic forms