Import/export HS code 400911: Rubber tubes and pipes without fittings
Plain rubber tubes and pipes, without any connectors or attachments
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 | 11,802,026 |
| Japan | 10,101,029 |
| France | 5,218,776 |
| Netherlands | 5,165,517 |
| Spain | 5,107,639 |
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 | 6,812,732 | 4,989,294 | -1,823,438 |
| Japan | 4,634,385 | 5,466,644 | +832,259 |
| France | 2,892,021 | 2,326,755 | -565,266 |
| Netherlands | 2,002,567 | 3,162,950 | +1,160,383 |
| Spain | 3,052,550 | 2,055,089 | -997,461 |
| Poland | 2,296,060 | 1,905,828 | -390,232 |
| Italy | 2,344,486 | 1,738,623 | -605,863 |
| China | 1,324,261 | 1,585,877 | +261,616 |
| Turkey | 1,216,561 | 1,672,154 | +455,593 |
| Belgium | 878,373 | 1,246,399 | +368,026 |
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 | 13,696,630 |
| Japan | 9,653,806 |
| Spain | 6,120,122 |
| France | 5,566,498 |
| Poland | 4,387,606 |
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 | 7,181,641 | 6,514,989 | -666,652 |
| Japan | 4,385,218 | 5,268,588 | +883,370 |
| Spain | 3,196,864 | 2,923,258 | -273,606 |
| France | 3,269,649 | 2,296,849 | -972,800 |
| Poland | 2,382,091 | 2,005,515 | -376,576 |
| Italy | 1,939,741 | 1,657,871 | -281,870 |
| China | 1,857,946 | 1,675,723 | -182,223 |
| Turkey | 1,270,580 | 1,727,113 | +456,533 |
| Czechia | 958,636 | 1,972,195 | +1,013,559 |
| United States | 876,517 | 994,806 | +118,289 |
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 | 35 |
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
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 | 28 | 22 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 14 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,150,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,801,033 |
| Other | 4,907,142 |
| Air transport | 4,001,601 |
| Rail transport | 678,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,593,121 | 13,557,767 | -2,035,354 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,147,647 | 12,653,386 | +2,505,739 |
| Other | 3,374,507 | 1,532,635 | -1,841,872 |
| Air transport | 2,053,678 | 1,947,923 | -105,755 |
| Rail transport | 607,839 | 70,854 | -536,985 |
| Road transport | 154,639 | 405,130 | +250,491 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,301,987 |
| Felixstowe | 9,564,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,109,212 |
| Southampton | 7,071,571 |
| 000 | 4,907,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 7,611,788 | 6,690,199 | -921,589 |
| Felixstowe | 5,236,986 | 4,327,185 | -909,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,732,416 | 4,376,796 | -355,620 |
| Southampton | 3,275,270 | 3,796,301 | +521,031 |
| 000 | 3,374,507 | 1,532,635 | -1,841,872 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,369,619 | 1,027,822 | -341,797 |
| 499 | 25,314 | 2,282,133 | +2,256,819 |
| London | 385,510 | 1,269,541 | +884,031 |
| London Gateway Port | 834,626 | 745,294 | -89,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 765,720 | 661,883 | -103,837 |
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 | 89 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 77 |
| 2025-11 | 61 |
| 2025-10 | 69 |
| 2025-09 | 67 |
| 2025-08 | 72 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 180 |
| 1m-15m | 117 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 5,897,278 |
| United States | 5,095,054 |
| Ireland | 3,208,540 |
| France | 2,540,023 |
| Germany | 1,862,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 3,462,300 | 2,434,978 | -1,027,322 |
| United States | 3,025,624 | 2,069,430 | -956,194 |
| Ireland | 1,484,635 | 1,723,905 | +239,270 |
| France | 1,917,073 | 622,950 | -1,294,123 |
| Germany | 1,120,367 | 742,222 | -378,145 |
| Turkey | 725,030 | 918,078 | +193,048 |
| Belgium | 1,015,796 | 607,198 | -408,598 |
| United Arab Emirates | 743,222 | 750,745 | +7,523 |
| Colombia | 1,301,520 | 2,557 | -1,298,963 |
| Australia | 526,945 | 453,422 | -73,523 |
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 | 104,350 |
| Poland | 13,984 |
| Ireland | 5,797 |
| Norway | 4,671 |
| China | 3,968 |
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 | 50,763 | 53,587 | +2,824 |
| Poland | 10,822 | 3,162 | -7,660 |
| Ireland | 1,079 | 4,718 | +3,639 |
| Norway | 478 | 4,193 | +3,715 |
| China | 1,972 | 1,996 | +24 |
| Pakistan | 2,313 | 1,067 | -1,246 |
| Turkey | 1,631 | 1,402 | -229 |
| Italy | 504 | 2,432 | +1,928 |
| Portugal | 259 | 1,315 | +1,056 |
| France | 566 | 344 | -222 |
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 | 13,741,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,935,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,377,706 |
| Other | 215,337 |
| Road transport | 15,003 |
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 | 8,085,042 | 5,656,916 | -2,428,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,521,992 | 5,413,069 | -1,108,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,387,551 | 2,990,155 | -2,397,396 |
| Other | 103,808 | 111,529 | +7,721 |
| Road transport | 15,003 | 0 | -15,003 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,643,060 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,352,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,563,699 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 4,137,396 |
| Southampton | 2,351,019 |
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 | 3,859,124 | 2,783,936 | -1,075,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,900,876 | 2,451,501 | -449,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,974,848 | 1,588,851 | -1,385,997 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 2,303,328 | 1,834,068 | -469,260 |
| Southampton | 1,329,817 | 1,021,202 | -308,615 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,098,809 | 506,120 | -592,689 |
| Immingham Docks | 991,422 | 545,169 | -446,253 |
| Manchester Airport | 962,701 | 437,231 | -525,470 |
| Holyhead | 584,669 | 609,939 | +25,270 |
| Heysham | 515,722 | 636,330 | +120,608 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain rubber tubes and pipes, without any connectors or attachments