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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,518,420 |
| Canada | 1,932,146 |
| Netherlands | 1,922,581 |
| China | 1,575,662 |
| Croatia | 1,384,222 |
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 | 1,654,503 | 863,917 | -790,586 |
| Canada | 997,673 | 934,473 | -63,200 |
| Netherlands | 612,242 | 1,310,339 | +698,097 |
| China | 676,410 | 899,252 | +222,842 |
| Croatia | 654,459 | 729,763 | +75,304 |
| Portugal | 514,057 | 455,102 | -58,955 |
| India | 384,223 | 527,109 | +142,886 |
| Denmark | 593,784 | 66,285 | -527,499 |
| United Arab Emirates | 42,330 | 196,683 | +154,353 |
| Czechia | 104,693 | 120,156 | +15,463 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,778,314 |
| Canada | 1,971,495 |
| China | 1,570,006 |
| Croatia | 1,384,222 |
| Netherlands | 1,231,547 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,588,671 | 1,189,643 | -399,028 |
| Canada | 1,046,017 | 925,478 | -120,539 |
| China | 659,223 | 910,783 | +251,560 |
| Croatia | 654,459 | 729,763 | +75,304 |
| Netherlands | 473,960 | 757,587 | +283,627 |
| India | 401,410 | 574,447 | +173,037 |
| Portugal | 446,882 | 489,522 | +42,640 |
| Denmark | 608,311 | 0 | -608,311 |
| Czechia | 295,652 | 197,090 | -98,562 |
| United Arab Emirates | 42,330 | 195,154 | +152,824 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 6,731,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,029,885 |
| Air transport | 386,080 |
| Road transport | 1,157 |
| Other | 14 |
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) | 3,505,710 | 3,225,517 | -280,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,150,209 | 2,879,676 | -270,533 |
| Air transport | 134,423 | 251,657 | +117,234 |
| Road transport | 1,157 | 0 | -1,157 |
| Other | 0 | 14 | +14 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,936,580 |
| Dover | 2,747,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,068,445 |
| Felixstowe | 1,903,105 |
| Southampton | 914,938 |
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 | 1,598,573 | 1,338,007 | -260,566 |
| Dover | 1,552,582 | 1,194,699 | -357,883 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,015,435 | 1,053,010 | +37,575 |
| Felixstowe | 775,066 | 1,128,039 | +352,973 |
| Southampton | 432,155 | 482,783 | +50,628 |
| London Gateway Port | 457,332 | 284,563 | -172,769 |
| Killingholme | 271,541 | 290,667 | +19,126 |
| Belfast Port | 78,688 | 76,744 | -1,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,368 | 112,079 | +84,711 |
| Harwich | 62,076 | 74,095 | +12,019 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
6 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 94 |
| SMILEY MONROE LIMITED | 71 |
| CONICA LTD | 44 |
| SINOPS LIMITED | 30 |
| JCW ACOUSTIC SUPPLIES LIMITED | 29 |
| BMW (UK) MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 26 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 26 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| PLITEQ (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| SPORTS SURFACES (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 3,666,386 |
| Germany | 1,373,617 |
| Ireland | 1,108,061 |
| United States | 941,446 |
| Netherlands | 710,128 |
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 | 1,797,537 | 1,868,849 | +71,312 |
| Germany | 618,552 | 755,065 | +136,513 |
| Ireland | 509,273 | 598,788 | +89,515 |
| United States | 61,933 | 879,513 | +817,580 |
| Netherlands | 186,093 | 524,035 | +337,942 |
| France | 288,208 | 196,400 | -91,808 |
| Finland | 137,159 | 151,191 | +14,032 |
| Latvia | 72,991 | 188,483 | +115,492 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,509 | 140,559 | +106,050 |
| Czechia | 105,999 | 51,572 | -54,427 |
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 | 20 |
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 | 8 | 12 | +4 |
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) | 5,075,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,881,887 |
| Air transport | 172,871 |
| Other | 15,589 |
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) | 1,924,180 | 3,151,344 | +1,227,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,296,288 | 2,585,599 | +289,311 |
| Air transport | 64,028 | 108,843 | +44,815 |
| Other | 15,577 | 12 | -15,565 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 3,734,548 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,205,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,504,195 |
| Southampton | 897,692 |
| Liverpool Docks | 534,347 |
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 | 1,865,699 | 1,868,849 | +3,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,012,950 | 1,192,684 | +179,734 |
| Immingham Docks | 544,444 | 959,751 | +415,307 |
| Southampton | 42,478 | 855,214 | +812,736 |
| Liverpool Docks | 299,687 | 234,660 | -65,027 |
| Holyhead | 145,919 | 214,068 | +68,149 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,002 | 150,875 | -14,127 |
| Heysham | 57,580 | 181,862 | +124,282 |
| ZLC | 15,574 | 76,126 | +60,552 |
| Harwich | 5,034 | 42,535 | +37,501 |
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