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 | 2,573,004 |
| Netherlands | 1,851,804 |
| Canada | 1,810,876 |
| China | 1,515,286 |
| Croatia | 1,359,237 |
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 | 1,673,305 | 899,699 | -773,606 |
| Netherlands | 549,008 | 1,302,796 | +753,788 |
| Canada | 909,248 | 901,628 | -7,620 |
| China | 695,297 | 819,989 | +124,692 |
| Croatia | 597,187 | 762,050 | +164,863 |
| Portugal | 493,408 | 484,670 | -8,738 |
| India | 365,265 | 544,157 | +178,892 |
| Denmark | 592,825 | 56,902 | -535,923 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,629 | 206,384 | +173,755 |
| Czechia | 101,003 | 120,570 | +19,567 |
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 | 2,839,322 |
| Canada | 1,850,225 |
| China | 1,509,630 |
| Croatia | 1,359,237 |
| Netherlands | 1,210,475 |
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 | 1,601,629 | 1,237,693 | -363,936 |
| Canada | 957,592 | 892,633 | -64,959 |
| China | 678,110 | 831,520 | +153,410 |
| Croatia | 597,187 | 762,050 | +164,863 |
| Netherlands | 462,581 | 747,894 | +285,313 |
| Portugal | 428,299 | 506,682 | +78,383 |
| India | 382,452 | 544,157 | +161,705 |
| Denmark | 607,352 | 959 | -606,393 |
| Czechia | 261,319 | 236,427 | -24,892 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,629 | 204,855 | +172,226 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 6,528,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,978,584 |
| Air transport | 380,042 |
| 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) | 3,280,111 | 3,248,027 | -32,084 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,146,841 | 2,831,743 | -315,098 |
| Air transport | 133,955 | 246,087 | +112,132 |
| 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 | 2,881,679 |
| Dover | 2,782,788 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,955,465 |
| Felixstowe | 1,903,969 |
| Southampton | 892,023 |
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 | 1,557,133 | 1,324,546 | -232,587 |
| Dover | 1,487,584 | 1,295,204 | -192,380 |
| Liverpool Docks | 931,463 | 1,024,002 | +92,539 |
| Felixstowe | 775,473 | 1,128,496 | +353,023 |
| Southampton | 396,058 | 495,965 | +99,907 |
| London Gateway Port | 477,300 | 227,369 | -249,931 |
| Killingholme | 235,673 | 258,688 | +23,015 |
| Harwich | 80,964 | 74,095 | -6,869 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,414 | 113,181 | +84,767 |
| Belfast Port | 78,688 | 57,828 | -20,860 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 93 |
| SMILEY MONROE LIMITED | 71 |
| CONICA LTD | 43 |
| SINOPS LIMITED | 30 |
| JCW ACOUSTIC SUPPLIES LIMITED | 29 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 26 |
| BMW (UK) MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 25 |
| J.ALLCOCK & SONS LIMITED | 22 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| PLITEQ (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 |
| 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 | 3,302,195 |
| Germany | 1,392,455 |
| Ireland | 1,087,407 |
| United States | 675,784 |
| Netherlands | 648,447 |
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 | 1,504,658 | -292,879 |
| Germany | 613,857 | 778,598 | +164,741 |
| Ireland | 500,493 | 586,914 | +86,421 |
| United States | 45,619 | 630,165 | +584,546 |
| Netherlands | 176,497 | 471,950 | +295,453 |
| France | 264,063 | 240,139 | -23,924 |
| Finland | 129,951 | 163,948 | +33,997 |
| Latvia | 75,570 | 213,329 | +137,759 |
| Czechia | 99,245 | 63,490 | -35,755 |
| 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 | 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) | 4,708,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,497,467 |
| Air transport | 169,643 |
| 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) | 1,879,994 | 2,828,088 | +948,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,277,486 | 2,219,981 | -57,505 |
| Air transport | 63,945 | 105,698 | +41,753 |
| 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 | 3,375,906 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,282,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,434,908 |
| Southampton | 654,261 |
| Liverpool Docks | 503,907 |
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 | 1,871,248 | 1,504,658 | -366,590 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,034,802 | 1,248,188 | +213,386 |
| Immingham Docks | 474,336 | 960,572 | +486,236 |
| Southampton | 42,478 | 611,783 | +569,305 |
| Liverpool Docks | 272,816 | 231,091 | -41,725 |
| Holyhead | 145,869 | 219,282 | +73,413 |
| Heysham | 59,407 | 165,571 | +106,164 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,245 | 23,516 | -139,729 |
| ZLC | 11,806 | 74,239 | +62,433 |
| 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