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 | 45,706,879 |
| Germany | 36,271,657 |
| China | 27,295,757 |
| Netherlands | 13,199,904 |
| India | 9,069,804 |
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 | 24,271,694 | 21,435,185 | -2,836,509 |
| Germany | 17,442,051 | 18,829,606 | +1,387,555 |
| China | 13,054,299 | 14,241,458 | +1,187,159 |
| Netherlands | 8,191,005 | 5,008,899 | -3,182,106 |
| India | 4,507,187 | 4,562,617 | +55,430 |
| Sweden | 3,382,839 | 3,531,024 | +148,185 |
| Italy | 2,626,363 | 3,031,094 | +404,731 |
| France | 2,165,248 | 3,332,888 | +1,167,640 |
| Belgium | 1,919,821 | 1,197,905 | -721,916 |
| Spain | 1,384,600 | 1,418,718 | +34,118 |
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 | 50,757,709 |
| Germany | 33,658,966 |
| China | 28,959,840 |
| India | 9,745,701 |
| Sweden | 7,488,226 |
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 | 27,151,995 | 23,605,714 | -3,546,281 |
| Germany | 16,265,451 | 17,393,515 | +1,128,064 |
| China | 14,224,597 | 14,735,243 | +510,646 |
| India | 4,829,878 | 4,915,823 | +85,945 |
| Sweden | 3,726,435 | 3,761,791 | +35,356 |
| Japan | 2,902,845 | 3,134,579 | +231,734 |
| Italy | 2,530,264 | 3,275,761 | +745,497 |
| Netherlands | 3,094,880 | 2,522,820 | -572,060 |
| Spain | 1,967,291 | 2,254,482 | +287,191 |
| Turkey | 1,047,266 | 838,063 | -209,203 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 |
| Greater Manchester | 34 |
| West Midlands | 34 |
| West Yorkshire | 33 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 27 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 | 19 | -9 |
| West Midlands | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 26 | 23 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 15 | 11 | -4 |
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) | 89,272,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,526,474 |
| Air transport | 10,261,064 |
| Other | 1,585,550 |
| Road transport | 241,640 |
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) | 45,778,422 | 43,493,939 | -2,284,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,447,466 | 33,079,008 | -1,368,458 |
| Air transport | 4,564,324 | 5,696,740 | +1,132,416 |
| Other | 1,041,820 | 543,730 | -498,090 |
| Road transport | 77,209 | 164,431 | +87,222 |
| 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 | 35,796,425 |
| Felixstowe | 24,630,920 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,714,173 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,633,437 |
| Belfast Port | 14,247,557 |
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 | 16,044,870 | 19,751,555 | +3,706,685 |
| Felixstowe | 13,317,944 | 11,312,976 | -2,004,968 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,710,155 | 12,004,018 | +2,293,863 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,768,426 | 5,865,011 | -5,903,415 |
| Belfast Port | 5,803,563 | 8,443,994 | +2,640,431 |
| Dover | 5,396,339 | 6,268,974 | +872,635 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,098,161 | 3,968,915 | -1,129,246 |
| London | 3,054,368 | 2,616,489 | -437,879 |
| Harwich | 3,472,078 | 1,865,817 | -1,606,261 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,733,242 | 1,141,930 | -591,312 |
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 | 147 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 64 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 59 |
| Other manufacturing | 51 |
| Specialised construction activities | 38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 114 |
| 2026-03 | 111 |
| 2026-02 | 119 |
| 2026-01 | 105 |
| 2025-12 | 89 |
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 | 102 |
| ACCRASYSTEM LIMITED | 102 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 88 |
| NOT JUST ANY VAN LIMITED | 83 |
| CLOCKPRESS LIMITED | 83 |
| AEROVAC KEIGHLEY LTD | 81 |
| HAMBLE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 79 |
| MACLELLAN RUBBER LIMITED | 79 |
| AVENIR ROOFING LIMITED | 76 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 248 |
| 54m+ | 173 |
| 15m-54m | 64 |
| 0-1m | 52 |
| Other | 34 |
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 | 6,424,102 |
| Ireland | 6,314,269 |
| United States | 5,139,004 |
| France | 2,815,665 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,449,820 |
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 | 3,181,290 | 3,242,812 | +61,522 |
| Ireland | 3,499,035 | 2,815,234 | -683,801 |
| United States | 3,100,898 | 2,038,106 | -1,062,792 |
| France | 1,506,769 | 1,308,896 | -197,873 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,343,347 | 1,106,473 | -236,874 |
| India | 652,471 | 1,198,847 | +546,376 |
| Australia | 795,874 | 997,169 | +201,295 |
| Netherlands | 808,777 | 793,382 | -15,395 |
| Switzerland | 654,161 | 862,971 | +208,810 |
| Austria | 521,920 | 912,519 | +390,599 |
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 | 440,382 |
| Ireland | 240,532 |
| China | 161,431 |
| Germany | 63,639 |
| Netherlands | 18,975 |
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 | 100,036 | 340,346 | +240,310 |
| Ireland | 129,238 | 111,294 | -17,944 |
| China | 88,925 | 72,506 | -16,419 |
| Germany | 29,968 | 33,671 | +3,703 |
| Netherlands | 6,844 | 12,131 | +5,287 |
| Hungary | 0 | 11,309 | +11,309 |
| France | 3,192 | 5,993 | +2,801 |
| United States | 1,388 | 1,331 | -57 |
| 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) | 23,936,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,956,287 |
| Air transport | 10,316,247 |
| Other | 1,022,336 |
| 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) | 11,705,314 | 12,231,417 | +526,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,932,599 | 8,023,688 | +91,089 |
| Air transport | 5,434,022 | 4,882,225 | -551,797 |
| Other | 378,907 | 643,429 | +264,522 |
| 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 | 16,323,176 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,795,672 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,280,472 |
| Southampton | 3,144,642 |
| Holyhead | 2,905,984 |
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 | 7,699,588 | 8,623,588 | +924,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,588,964 | 4,206,708 | +617,744 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,431,552 | 1,848,920 | -582,632 |
| Southampton | 1,409,618 | 1,735,024 | +325,406 |
| Holyhead | 1,577,356 | 1,328,628 | -248,728 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,939,976 | 709,613 | -1,230,363 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,043,697 | 1,240,415 | +196,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,054,898 | 989,678 | -65,220 |
| Felixstowe | 990,883 | 960,464 | -30,419 |
| ZLC | 965,540 | 947,227 | -18,313 |
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