Import/export HS code 40029910: Plastic-modified rubber
Rubber products mixed with plastics for enhanced properties
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,370,581 |
| Japan | 1,771,355 |
| Belgium | 464,000 |
| China | 437,670 |
| Netherlands | 321,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,148,307 | 1,222,274 | +73,967 |
| Japan | 568,089 | 1,203,266 | +635,177 |
| Belgium | 215,589 | 248,411 | +32,822 |
| China | 243,682 | 193,988 | -49,694 |
| Netherlands | 180,124 | 141,055 | -39,069 |
| South Africa | 117,929 | 108,482 | -9,447 |
| United States | 197,872 | 1,636 | -196,236 |
| Italy | 52,866 | 26,067 | -26,799 |
| Spain | 62,078 | 3,612 | -58,466 |
| Taiwan | 29,384 | 28,998 | -386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,669,588 |
| Japan | 1,708,148 |
| China | 565,465 |
| Italy | 342,374 |
| South Africa | 226,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,306,625 | 1,362,963 | +56,338 |
| Japan | 504,882 | 1,203,266 | +698,384 |
| China | 351,129 | 214,336 | -136,793 |
| Italy | 219,174 | 123,200 | -95,974 |
| South Africa | 117,929 | 108,482 | -9,447 |
| United States | 207,184 | 5,885 | -201,299 |
| Belgium | 34,100 | 78,923 | +44,823 |
| Germany | 26,369 | 46,120 | +19,751 |
| Spain | 62,078 | 3,612 | -58,466 |
| Taiwan | 29,384 | 27,193 | -2,191 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,704,431 |
| Air transport | 820,031 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 656,589 |
| Road transport | 5,562 |
| Other | 2,372 |
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) | 1,988,225 | 2,716,206 | +727,981 |
| Air transport | 596,428 | 223,603 | -372,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 380,508 | 276,081 | -104,427 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,562 | +5,562 |
| Other | 2,372 | 0 | -2,372 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,505,255 |
| Southampton | 1,650,601 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 707,187 |
| Purfleet | 372,325 |
| London | 191,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,219,413 | 1,285,842 | +66,429 |
| Southampton | 462,643 | 1,187,958 | +725,315 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 527,608 | 179,579 | -348,029 |
| Purfleet | 199,202 | 173,123 | -26,079 |
| London | 16,395 | 175,391 | +158,996 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,353 | 108,482 | +29,129 |
| Hull | 157,263 | 0 | -157,263 |
| Dover | 55,465 | 14,044 | -41,421 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,603 | 34,884 | +4,281 |
| Portsmouth | 62,078 | 0 | -62,078 |
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
|
14 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Civil engineering
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,048,327 |
| France | 543,583 |
| Canada | 415,876 |
| Italy | 382,524 |
| United States | 329,661 |
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 | 3,899,076 | 3,149,251 | -749,825 |
| France | 424,199 | 119,384 | -304,815 |
| Canada | 404,360 | 11,516 | -392,844 |
| Italy | 204,125 | 178,399 | -25,726 |
| United States | 97,022 | 232,639 | +135,617 |
| Ireland | 117,174 | 62,397 | -54,777 |
| Norway | 72,712 | 81,186 | +8,474 |
| Netherlands | 152,554 | 1,019 | -151,535 |
| Poland | 58,278 | 81,316 | +23,038 |
| Brazil | 44,550 | 72,222 | +27,672 |
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) | 7,867,923 |
| Air transport | 1,454,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 692,592 |
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) | 4,517,452 | 3,350,471 | -1,166,981 |
| Air transport | 956,752 | 497,848 | -458,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 355,544 | 337,048 | -18,496 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,556,911 |
| East Midlands Airport | 785,145 |
| Immingham Docks | 469,154 |
| Manchester Airport | 409,633 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,794 |
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 | 4,371,913 | 3,184,998 | -1,186,915 |
| East Midlands Airport | 403,607 | 381,538 | -22,069 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,656 | 299,498 | +129,842 |
| Manchester Airport | 401,218 | 8,415 | -392,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 139,072 | 70,722 | -68,350 |
| Southampton | 14,985 | 124,029 | +109,044 |
| Felixstowe | 122,488 | 874 | -121,614 |
| Holyhead | 60,914 | 61,252 | +338 |
| Dover | 45,000 | 0 | -45,000 |
| ZLC | 8,246 | 31,086 | +22,840 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40029910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber products mixed with plastics for enhanced properties