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 | 2,319,958 |
| Canada | 1,912,475 |
| Netherlands | 1,904,787 |
| China | 1,512,366 |
| Croatia | 1,329,702 |
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 | 1,593,913 | 726,045 | -867,868 |
| Canada | 1,099,273 | 813,202 | -286,071 |
| Netherlands | 638,260 | 1,266,527 | +628,267 |
| China | 636,428 | 875,938 | +239,510 |
| Croatia | 652,470 | 677,232 | +24,762 |
| Portugal | 529,738 | 439,421 | -90,317 |
| India | 366,726 | 508,824 | +142,098 |
| Denmark | 494,945 | 66,285 | -428,660 |
| United Arab Emirates | 83,179 | 155,834 | +72,655 |
| Czechia | 115,626 | 97,581 | -18,045 |
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 | 2,579,852 |
| Canada | 1,951,824 |
| China | 1,506,710 |
| Croatia | 1,329,702 |
| Netherlands | 1,217,992 |
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 | 1,490,175 | 1,089,677 | -400,498 |
| Canada | 1,147,617 | 804,207 | -343,410 |
| China | 619,241 | 887,469 | +268,228 |
| Croatia | 652,470 | 677,232 | +24,762 |
| Netherlands | 493,311 | 724,681 | +231,370 |
| India | 383,913 | 556,162 | +172,249 |
| Portugal | 462,563 | 473,841 | +11,278 |
| Denmark | 509,472 | 0 | -509,472 |
| Czechia | 343,949 | 127,728 | -216,221 |
| United Arab Emirates | 83,179 | 154,305 | +71,126 |
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 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 6,569,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,645,479 |
| Air transport | 373,033 |
| 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) | 3,648,699 | 2,920,504 | -728,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,967,885 | 2,677,594 | -290,291 |
| Air transport | 158,599 | 214,434 | +55,835 |
| Other | 0 | 14 | +14 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,751,861 |
| Dover | 2,546,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,035,593 |
| Felixstowe | 1,810,953 |
| 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 | 1,520,195 | 1,231,666 | -288,529 |
| Dover | 1,523,109 | 1,023,182 | -499,927 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,103,854 | 931,739 | -172,115 |
| Felixstowe | 721,724 | 1,089,229 | +367,505 |
| Southampton | 445,984 | 468,954 | +22,970 |
| London Gateway Port | 457,332 | 284,563 | -172,769 |
| Killingholme | 324,072 | 238,136 | -85,936 |
| Belfast Port | 78,688 | 76,744 | -1,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,950 | 82,468 | +26,518 |
| 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 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
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 | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 3,513,915 |
| Germany | 1,313,566 |
| Ireland | 1,085,343 |
| United States | 937,669 |
| Netherlands | 697,294 |
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 | 1,645,066 | 1,868,849 | +223,783 |
| Germany | 635,728 | 677,838 | +42,110 |
| Ireland | 539,418 | 545,925 | +6,507 |
| United States | 58,156 | 879,513 | +821,357 |
| Netherlands | 196,941 | 500,353 | +303,412 |
| France | 287,803 | 180,839 | -106,964 |
| Finland | 173,485 | 104,811 | -68,674 |
| Latvia | 100,734 | 160,740 | +60,006 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,509 | 140,559 | +106,050 |
| Czechia | 95,427 | 51,572 | -43,855 |
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) | 4,923,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,571,605 |
| Air transport | 169,186 |
| 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) | 2,057,038 | 2,866,924 | +809,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,990,674 | 2,580,931 | +590,257 |
| Air transport | 60,343 | 108,843 | +48,500 |
| 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 | 3,572,023 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,123,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,452,597 |
| Southampton | 897,692 |
| Liverpool Docks | 518,893 |
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 | 1,703,174 | 1,868,849 | +165,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,047,024 | 1,076,280 | +29,256 |
| Immingham Docks | 609,954 | 842,643 | +232,689 |
| Southampton | 42,478 | 855,214 | +812,736 |
| Liverpool Docks | 296,797 | 222,096 | -74,701 |
| Holyhead | 173,330 | 183,690 | +10,360 |
| Heysham | 63,204 | 171,941 | +108,737 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,850 | 148,162 | +107,312 |
| ZLC | 15,574 | 76,126 | +60,552 |
| Harwich | 2,184 | 42,535 | +40,351 |
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