Import/export HS code 4003: Reclaimed rubber
Recycled rubber in basic forms like sheets or strips, used for eco-friendly products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 2,858,869 |
| Germany | 2,711,650 |
| Netherlands | 1,418,139 |
| China | 1,360,842 |
| Croatia | 1,278,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,028,453 | 830,416 | -1,198,037 |
| Germany | 1,739,793 | 971,857 | -767,936 |
| Netherlands | 474,621 | 943,518 | +468,897 |
| China | 737,971 | 622,871 | -115,100 |
| Croatia | 562,218 | 716,338 | +154,120 |
| Portugal | 373,891 | 416,315 | +42,424 |
| India | 331,638 | 311,438 | -20,200 |
| Denmark | 592,825 | 46,526 | -546,299 |
| United Arab Emirates | 37,924 | 180,751 | +142,827 |
| France | 78,980 | 121,232 | +42,252 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 2,898,218 |
| Germany | 2,836,928 |
| China | 1,354,179 |
| Croatia | 1,278,556 |
| Netherlands | 939,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,076,797 | 821,421 | -1,255,376 |
| Germany | 1,743,721 | 1,093,207 | -650,514 |
| China | 737,971 | 616,208 | -121,763 |
| Croatia | 562,218 | 716,338 | +154,120 |
| Netherlands | 386,577 | 553,292 | +166,715 |
| Portugal | 333,478 | 435,120 | +101,642 |
| India | 331,638 | 328,625 | -3,013 |
| Denmark | 607,352 | 959 | -606,393 |
| Czechia | 161,260 | 311,951 | +150,691 |
| United Arab Emirates | 37,924 | 179,222 | +141,298 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 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) | 6,903,205 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,657,237 |
| Air transport | 314,138 |
| Road transport | 1,157 |
| Other | 7 |
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) | 4,226,124 | 2,677,081 | -1,549,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,028,596 | 2,628,641 | -399,955 |
| Air transport | 130,608 | 183,530 | +52,922 |
| Road transport | 1,157 | 0 | -1,157 |
| Other | 0 | 7 | +7 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,960,806 |
| Dover | 2,704,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,594,898 |
| Felixstowe | 1,606,204 |
| Southampton | 701,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,030,564 | 930,242 | -1,100,322 |
| Dover | 1,619,820 | 1,084,204 | -535,616 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,450,665 | 1,144,233 | -306,432 |
| Felixstowe | 802,931 | 803,273 | +342 |
| Southampton | 401,353 | 300,317 | -101,036 |
| London Gateway Port | 371,892 | 248,182 | -123,710 |
| Killingholme | 164,577 | 340,015 | +175,438 |
| Harwich | 106,123 | 68,074 | -38,049 |
| Eurotunnel | 85,808 | 54,648 | -31,160 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,007 | 121,213 | +106,206 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 89 |
| SMILEY MONROE LIMITED | 71 |
| CONICA LTD | 39 |
| SINOPS LIMITED | 29 |
| JCW ACOUSTIC SUPPLIES LIMITED | 29 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 24 |
| BMW (UK) MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 21 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
| J.ALLCOCK & SONS LIMITED | 21 |
| PLITEQ (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 3,603,075 |
| Germany | 1,382,583 |
| Ireland | 984,118 |
| United States | 663,812 |
| Netherlands | 552,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 2,065,048 | 1,538,027 | -527,021 |
| Germany | 606,610 | 775,973 | +169,363 |
| Ireland | 450,307 | 533,811 | +83,504 |
| United States | 41,998 | 621,814 | +579,816 |
| Netherlands | 187,453 | 364,916 | +177,463 |
| France | 261,981 | 188,481 | -73,500 |
| Latvia | 78,448 | 201,776 | +123,328 |
| Finland | 105,999 | 167,807 | +61,808 |
| Czechia | 104,750 | 35,536 | -69,214 |
| Saudi Arabia | 123,088 | 0 | -123,088 |
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 | 15,569 |
| XI | 388 |
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 | 15,569 | 0 | -15,569 |
| XI | 388 | 0 | -388 |
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) | 5,009,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,165,423 |
| Air transport | 162,119 |
| Other | 15,957 |
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) | 2,744,440 | 2,265,343 | -479,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,731,826 | 2,433,597 | +701,771 |
| Air transport | 51,405 | 110,714 | +59,309 |
| Other | 15,957 | 0 | -15,957 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,703,842 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,078,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,320,741 |
| Southampton | 638,421 |
| Liverpool Docks | 486,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 2,165,815 | 1,538,027 | -627,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,056,372 | 1,021,982 | -34,390 |
| Immingham Docks | 447,962 | 872,779 | +424,817 |
| Southampton | 41,869 | 596,552 | +554,683 |
| Liverpool Docks | 274,241 | 212,031 | -62,210 |
| Holyhead | 133,067 | 228,679 | +95,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 208,346 | 35,405 | -172,941 |
| Heysham | 42,118 | 112,710 | +70,592 |
| ZLC | 8,121 | 74,156 | +66,035 |
| Dover | 50,508 | 3,691 | -46,817 |
Quick facts
HS code: 4003
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recycled rubber in basic forms like sheets or strips, used for eco-friendly products