Import/export HS code 400821: Rubber plates, sheets, and strips (non-hard rubber)
Flexible rubber materials in flat forms, ideal for industrial or construction use
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 46,430,806 |
| Germany | 36,332,926 |
| China | 27,614,821 |
| Netherlands | 13,074,375 |
| India | 9,259,881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 26,766,469 | 19,664,337 | -7,102,132 |
| Germany | 18,107,561 | 18,225,365 | +117,804 |
| China | 12,978,461 | 14,636,360 | +1,657,899 |
| Netherlands | 8,042,403 | 5,031,972 | -3,010,431 |
| India | 4,435,519 | 4,824,362 | +388,843 |
| Sweden | 3,581,420 | 3,496,736 | -84,684 |
| Italy | 2,611,880 | 3,108,815 | +496,935 |
| France | 2,276,958 | 3,439,121 | +1,162,163 |
| Belgium | 2,062,653 | 927,975 | -1,134,678 |
| Spain | 1,326,863 | 1,616,222 | +289,359 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 51,417,387 |
| Germany | 33,655,997 |
| China | 29,123,638 |
| India | 9,952,945 |
| Sweden | 7,674,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 30,008,719 | 21,408,668 | -8,600,051 |
| Germany | 16,710,626 | 16,945,371 | +234,745 |
| China | 14,040,655 | 15,082,983 | +1,042,328 |
| India | 4,815,578 | 5,137,367 | +321,789 |
| Sweden | 3,963,156 | 3,710,867 | -252,289 |
| Japan | 2,963,544 | 3,064,731 | +101,187 |
| Italy | 2,528,190 | 3,377,023 | +848,833 |
| Netherlands | 2,976,397 | 2,550,363 | -426,034 |
| Spain | 2,046,567 | 2,384,521 | +337,954 |
| Turkey | 1,082,167 | 770,839 | -311,328 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 37 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 |
| Greater Manchester | 35 |
| West Yorkshire | 34 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 25 | 27 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 27 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 29 | 18 | -11 |
| West Yorkshire | 25 | 25 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 13 | +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) | 90,574,680 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,763,022 |
| Air transport | 10,361,451 |
| Other | 1,499,600 |
| Road transport | 243,303 |
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) | 48,440,383 | 42,134,297 | -6,306,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,948,192 | 32,814,830 | -2,133,362 |
| Air transport | 4,603,295 | 5,758,156 | +1,154,861 |
| Other | 1,025,219 | 474,381 | -550,838 |
| Road transport | 93,546 | 149,757 | +56,211 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 7,070 | +7,070 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 38,142,368 |
| Felixstowe | 24,320,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,763,451 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,643,609 |
| Belfast Port | 14,502,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 19,649,467 | 18,492,901 | -1,156,566 |
| Felixstowe | 13,462,924 | 10,857,546 | -2,605,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,116,880 | 11,646,571 | +1,529,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,212,483 | 5,431,126 | -5,781,357 |
| Belfast Port | 5,569,160 | 8,933,013 | +3,363,853 |
| Dover | 5,809,590 | 6,365,415 | +555,825 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,844,203 | 4,207,236 | -636,967 |
| London | 3,095,234 | 2,488,666 | -606,568 |
| Harwich | 3,295,585 | 1,850,682 | -1,444,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,840,790 | 1,068,622 | -772,168 |
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
|
146 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
65 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
60 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
52 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 114 |
| 2026-04 | 114 |
| 2026-03 | 112 |
| 2026-02 | 119 |
| 2026-01 | 105 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.P. POLYMER SHEETINGS LIMITED | 108 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 103 |
| ACCRASYSTEM LIMITED | 103 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 89 |
| NOT JUST ANY VAN LIMITED | 84 |
| CLOCKPRESS LIMITED | 83 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 81 |
| MACLELLAN RUBBER LIMITED | 80 |
| HAMBLE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 79 |
| STEPHENS INDUSTRIES LTD | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 249 |
| 54m+ | 176 |
| 15m-54m | 65 |
| 0-1m | 55 |
| Other | 35 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,454,179 |
| Ireland | 6,327,012 |
| United States | 5,287,947 |
| France | 2,701,828 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,512,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,238,006 | 3,216,173 | -21,833 |
| Ireland | 3,463,627 | 2,863,385 | -600,242 |
| United States | 3,258,156 | 2,029,791 | -1,228,365 |
| France | 1,462,057 | 1,239,771 | -222,286 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,356,090 | 1,156,185 | -199,905 |
| India | 611,617 | 1,202,172 | +590,555 |
| Australia | 784,572 | 1,004,672 | +220,100 |
| Switzerland | 761,405 | 760,375 | -1,030 |
| Austria | 548,896 | 930,236 | +381,340 |
| Netherlands | 811,550 | 664,798 | -146,752 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 503,329 |
| Ireland | 232,019 |
| China | 159,899 |
| Germany | 62,504 |
| Netherlands | 15,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 126,586 | 376,743 | +250,157 |
| Ireland | 111,951 | 120,068 | +8,117 |
| China | 85,898 | 74,001 | -11,897 |
| Germany | 34,269 | 28,235 | -6,034 |
| Netherlands | 3,153 | 12,131 | +8,978 |
| Hungary | 0 | 11,309 | +11,309 |
| France | 3,468 | 5,863 | +2,395 |
| United States | 1,665 | 1,009 | -656 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,735 | +1,735 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,055 | +1,055 |
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) | 23,957,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,102,740 |
| Air transport | 10,143,400 |
| Other | 1,071,593 |
| Road transport | 12,954 |
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) | 11,812,099 | 12,145,808 | +333,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,000,616 | 8,102,124 | +101,508 |
| Air transport | 5,669,092 | 4,474,308 | -1,194,784 |
| Other | 388,227 | 683,366 | +295,139 |
| Road transport | 12,954 | 0 | -12,954 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,360,910 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,863,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,094,691 |
| Southampton | 3,094,036 |
| Holyhead | 2,850,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,774,233 | 8,586,677 | +812,444 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,584,690 | 4,278,667 | +693,977 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,495,746 | 1,598,945 | -896,801 |
| Southampton | 1,437,537 | 1,656,499 | +218,962 |
| Holyhead | 1,492,798 | 1,357,886 | -134,912 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,044,845 | 628,176 | -1,416,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,107,970 | 1,184,498 | +76,528 |
| Felixstowe | 1,036,320 | 1,073,169 | +36,849 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,134,054 | 916,002 | -218,052 |
| ZLC | 994,503 | 933,435 | -61,068 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 400821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flexible rubber materials in flat forms, ideal for industrial or construction use