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 | 11,815,171 |
| Japan | 9,596,925 |
| Netherlands | 6,100,266 |
| Spain | 5,547,906 |
| France | 5,161,059 |
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 | 5,603,405 | 6,211,766 | +608,361 |
| Japan | 4,840,472 | 4,756,453 | -84,019 |
| Netherlands | 2,252,394 | 3,847,872 | +1,595,478 |
| Spain | 2,898,971 | 2,648,935 | -250,036 |
| France | 3,089,905 | 2,071,154 | -1,018,751 |
| Poland | 2,303,512 | 2,268,042 | -35,470 |
| Italy | 2,130,418 | 2,012,563 | -117,855 |
| China | 1,378,919 | 1,964,413 | +585,494 |
| Turkey | 1,332,837 | 1,864,832 | +531,995 |
| Belgium | 845,693 | 1,717,583 | +871,890 |
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 | 14,482,519 |
| Japan | 9,095,029 |
| Spain | 7,074,714 |
| France | 5,244,805 |
| Poland | 4,776,182 |
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 | 6,918,378 | 7,564,141 | +645,763 |
| Japan | 4,608,365 | 4,486,664 | -121,701 |
| Spain | 3,026,335 | 4,048,379 | +1,022,044 |
| France | 3,090,635 | 2,154,170 | -936,465 |
| Poland | 2,393,651 | 2,382,531 | -11,120 |
| China | 1,937,765 | 2,068,958 | +131,193 |
| Italy | 1,909,299 | 1,943,251 | +33,952 |
| Turkey | 1,386,158 | 1,930,886 | +544,728 |
| Czechia | 1,269,948 | 1,631,662 | +361,714 |
| India | 1,022,831 | 1,044,373 | +21,542 |
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 | 37 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 |
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 |
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 | 27 | 22 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 9 | -11 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 9 | +0 |
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) | 30,577,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,688,960 |
| Air transport | 4,211,310 |
| Other | 4,203,955 |
| Road transport | 764,255 |
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) | 15,163,131 | 15,414,281 | +251,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,565,564 | 14,123,396 | +3,557,832 |
| Air transport | 2,137,605 | 2,073,705 | -63,900 |
| Other | 2,665,157 | 1,538,798 | -1,126,359 |
| Road transport | 140,805 | 623,450 | +482,645 |
| Rail transport | 621,643 | 57,050 | -564,593 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,929,081 |
| Felixstowe | 10,100,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,543,713 |
| Southampton | 6,436,179 |
| 000 | 4,203,955 |
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 | 7,698,405 | 7,230,676 | -467,729 |
| Felixstowe | 5,351,760 | 4,749,113 | -602,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,250,180 | 5,293,533 | +1,043,353 |
| Southampton | 3,397,598 | 3,038,581 | -359,017 |
| 000 | 2,665,157 | 1,538,798 | -1,126,359 |
| 499 | 7,451 | 3,793,850 | +3,786,399 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,359,880 | 1,155,427 | -204,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 829,566 | 1,158,114 | +328,548 |
| London | 682,724 | 1,101,398 | +418,674 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 713,495 | 698,502 | -14,993 |
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 | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 68 |
| 2026-03 | 78 |
| 2026-02 | 60 |
| 2026-01 | 77 |
| 2025-12 | 61 |
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+ | 191 |
| 1m-15m | 119 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| Other | 22 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
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 | 6,407,713 |
| United States | 5,569,110 |
| Ireland | 3,370,586 |
| Germany | 2,018,815 |
| France | 1,773,655 |
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 | 3,824,698 | 2,583,015 | -1,241,683 |
| United States | 2,939,056 | 2,630,054 | -309,002 |
| Ireland | 1,577,837 | 1,792,749 | +214,912 |
| Germany | 1,064,061 | 954,754 | -109,307 |
| France | 1,079,593 | 694,062 | -385,531 |
| Turkey | 866,397 | 781,142 | -85,255 |
| Belgium | 971,022 | 567,613 | -403,409 |
| United Arab Emirates | 748,829 | 680,519 | -68,310 |
| India | 358,505 | 708,875 | +350,370 |
| Australia | 690,967 | 254,890 | -436,077 |
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 | 109,103 |
| Poland | 14,396 |
| Ireland | 6,013 |
| China | 5,730 |
| Norway | 4,193 |
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 | 50,288 | 58,815 | +8,527 |
| Poland | 9,544 | 4,852 | -4,692 |
| Ireland | 4,433 | 1,580 | -2,853 |
| China | 2,108 | 3,622 | +1,514 |
| Norway | 0 | 4,193 | +4,193 |
| Turkey | 1,637 | 1,907 | +270 |
| Italy | 744 | 2,355 | +1,611 |
| Pakistan | 1,780 | 1,212 | -568 |
| Portugal | 572 | 1,484 | +912 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 1,798 | +1,798 |
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 | 15,274,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,570,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,717,821 |
| Other | 229,685 |
| Road transport | 957 |
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 | 8,550,330 | 6,724,028 | -1,826,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,079,094 | 5,491,502 | -587,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,446,783 | 3,271,038 | -175,745 |
| Other | 106,709 | 122,976 | +16,267 |
| Road transport | 957 | 0 | -957 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,308,149 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,157,002 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 4,677,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,234,855 |
| Southampton | 2,306,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,445,261 | 2,862,888 | -582,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,355,547 | 2,801,455 | -554,092 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 2,518,320 | 2,158,821 | -359,499 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,751,959 | 1,482,896 | -269,063 |
| Southampton | 1,091,974 | 1,214,106 | +122,132 |
| East Midlands Airport | 953,137 | 671,676 | -281,461 |
| Immingham Docks | 829,615 | 545,288 | -284,327 |
| Manchester Airport | 934,027 | 428,806 | -505,221 |
| Holyhead | 567,189 | 654,117 | +86,928 |
| Heysham | 558,514 | 603,969 | +45,455 |
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