Import/export HS code 400610: Rubber strips for tyre repair
Camel-back strips made of unvulcanised rubber, used to retread and repair rubber tyres
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 5,713,132 |
| Netherlands | 697,777 |
| Portugal | 49,507 |
| Germany | 38,567 |
| India | 34,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,532,256 | 3,180,876 | +648,620 |
| Netherlands | 280,532 | 417,245 | +136,713 |
| Portugal | 0 | 49,507 | +49,507 |
| Germany | 29,984 | 8,583 | -21,401 |
| India | 0 | 34,005 | +34,005 |
| China | 8,947 | 13,624 | +4,677 |
| Italy | 15,341 | 0 | -15,341 |
| Spain | 8,774 | 2,410 | -6,364 |
| Ireland | 64 | 5,153 | +5,089 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,040 | +1,040 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 5,713,132 |
| Austria | 691,829 |
| Portugal | 82,044 |
| India | 34,005 |
| Germany | 28,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,532,256 | 3,180,876 | +648,620 |
| Austria | 277,390 | 414,439 | +137,049 |
| Portugal | 31,586 | 50,458 | +18,872 |
| India | 0 | 34,005 | +34,005 |
| Germany | 18,585 | 10,127 | -8,458 |
| China | 8,947 | 13,624 | +4,677 |
| Spain | 3,928 | 2,410 | -1,518 |
| Netherlands | 3,142 | 2,806 | -336 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,600 | +3,600 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,040 | +1,040 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 6,129,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 446,140 |
| Air transport | 14,072 |
| Other | 73 |
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) | 2,537,108 | 3,591,899 | +1,054,791 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 334,631 | 111,509 | -223,122 |
| Air transport | 4,095 | 9,977 | +5,882 |
| Other | 64 | 9 | -55 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,831,734 |
| Southampton | 832,836 |
| Felixstowe | 506,289 |
| Harwich | 212,186 |
| London | 91,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,491,762 | 2,339,972 | -151,790 |
| Southampton | 40,494 | 792,342 | +751,848 |
| Felixstowe | 168,277 | 338,012 | +169,735 |
| Harwich | 45,940 | 166,246 | +120,306 |
| London | 91,715 | 0 | -91,715 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 44,056 | +44,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,585 | 3,926 | -14,659 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,896 | 0 | -7,896 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 6,251 | +6,251 |
| Dover | 0 | 5,451 | +5,451 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 92,349 |
| Spain | 20,644 |
| United States | 16,456 |
| Malaysia | 16,400 |
| Germany | 10,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 92,349 | 0 | -92,349 |
| Spain | 20,644 | 0 | -20,644 |
| United States | 13,025 | 3,431 | -9,594 |
| Malaysia | 16,400 | 0 | -16,400 |
| Germany | 10,411 | 0 | -10,411 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,272 | +5,272 |
| South Korea | 4,760 | 0 | -4,760 |
| France | 0 | 2,648 | +2,648 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,384 | +1,384 |
| Viet Nam | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 121,214 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 111,494 | 9,720 | -101,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,055 | 5,272 | -25,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,389 | 0 | -17,389 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 82,388 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,389 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,411 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 78,405 | 3,983 | -74,422 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,828 | 2,306 | -18,522 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,644 | 0 | -20,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,389 | 0 | -17,389 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,411 | 0 | -10,411 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,077 | 0 | -7,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,272 | +5,272 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,184 | 0 | -5,184 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,431 | +3,431 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Camel-back strips made of unvulcanised rubber, used to retread and repair rubber tyres