Import/export HS code 400931: Rubber tubes and pipes (reinforced, without fittings)
Strong, reinforced rubber tubes and pipes, without any fittings
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 10,962,306 |
| Germany | 10,525,534 |
| India | 7,164,208 |
| Belgium | 6,726,253 |
| Italy | 6,303,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,654,350 | 5,307,956 | -346,394 |
| Germany | 5,480,371 | 5,045,163 | -435,208 |
| India | 3,841,868 | 3,322,340 | -519,528 |
| Belgium | 3,903,432 | 2,822,821 | -1,080,611 |
| Italy | 3,639,058 | 2,664,652 | -974,406 |
| Spain | 2,902,157 | 3,208,453 | +306,296 |
| Japan | 3,239,267 | 2,141,462 | -1,097,805 |
| China | 2,247,274 | 2,441,611 | +194,337 |
| Poland | 2,022,433 | 2,269,597 | +247,164 |
| Netherlands | 871,009 | 3,358,329 | +2,487,320 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 15,191,620 |
| Spain | 8,703,534 |
| India | 7,333,381 |
| China | 6,819,293 |
| Italy | 6,368,043 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,544,571 | 7,647,049 | +102,478 |
| Spain | 4,271,951 | 4,431,583 | +159,632 |
| India | 3,923,949 | 3,409,432 | -514,517 |
| China | 3,345,484 | 3,473,809 | +128,325 |
| Italy | 3,772,923 | 2,595,120 | -1,177,803 |
| Germany | 3,123,053 | 3,211,294 | +88,241 |
| United States | 2,451,503 | 3,177,657 | +726,154 |
| Japan | 3,291,439 | 2,154,886 | -1,136,553 |
| France | 1,994,741 | 2,558,225 | +563,484 |
| Bulgaria | 1,693,696 | 2,047,939 | +354,243 |
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 | 29 |
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 23 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 |
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 | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 25 | +5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 16 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 9 | -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) | 34,719,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,536,855 |
| Air transport | 11,363,548 |
| Other | 7,927,374 |
| Road transport | 544,074 |
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) | 15,639,311 | 19,080,348 | +3,441,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,455,077 | 16,081,778 | +626,701 |
| Air transport | 6,060,770 | 5,302,778 | -757,992 |
| Other | 6,383,377 | 1,543,997 | -4,839,380 |
| Road transport | 177,970 | 366,104 | +188,134 |
| Rail transport | 124,364 | 0 | -124,364 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,173,626 |
| Felixstowe | 11,544,579 |
| Southampton | 9,654,057 |
| 000 | 7,927,374 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,674,908 |
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 | 8,653,783 | 8,519,843 | -133,940 |
| Felixstowe | 6,355,654 | 5,188,925 | -1,166,729 |
| Southampton | 5,043,064 | 4,610,993 | -432,071 |
| 000 | 6,383,377 | 1,543,997 | -4,839,380 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,466,622 | 3,208,286 | -258,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,280,716 | 2,928,393 | +1,647,677 |
| 499 | 4,259 | 3,704,516 | +3,700,257 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,697,888 | 1,774,053 | +76,165 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,646,723 | 1,787,743 | +141,020 |
| London | 1,312,247 | 1,320,332 | +8,085 |
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 | 90 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 43 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 27 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 89 |
| 2026-03 | 92 |
| 2026-02 | 93 |
| 2026-01 | 74 |
| 2025-12 | 66 |
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+ | 155 |
| 1m-15m | 147 |
| 15m-54m | 41 |
| Other | 27 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 18,411,443 |
| Canada | 6,883,995 |
| Belgium | 6,385,902 |
| Germany | 3,917,009 |
| France | 2,328,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,114,764 | 7,296,679 | -3,818,085 |
| Canada | 3,147,047 | 3,736,948 | +589,901 |
| Belgium | 3,513,324 | 2,872,578 | -640,746 |
| Germany | 1,951,599 | 1,965,410 | +13,811 |
| France | 1,210,958 | 1,117,069 | -93,889 |
| India | 826,045 | 1,291,497 | +465,452 |
| Ireland | 814,921 | 884,341 | +69,420 |
| Sweden | 626,904 | 900,688 | +273,784 |
| Brazil | 744,831 | 723,886 | -20,945 |
| Spain | 781,346 | 668,937 | -112,409 |
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 | 213,379 |
| Italy | 94,552 |
| Georgia | 18,402 |
| Turkey | 8,342 |
| Malaysia | 5,646 |
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 | 100,345 | 113,034 | +12,689 |
| Italy | 35,659 | 58,893 | +23,234 |
| Georgia | 0 | 18,402 | +18,402 |
| Turkey | 6,248 | 2,094 | -4,154 |
| Malaysia | 4,514 | 1,132 | -3,382 |
| Denmark | 625 | 3,390 | +2,765 |
| Portugal | 2,599 | 0 | -2,599 |
| Ireland | 378 | 852 | +474 |
| China | 352 | 745 | +393 |
| Taiwan | 490 | 510 | +20 |
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 | 22,189,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,608,513 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,038,145 |
| Other | 372,619 |
| Road transport | 41,224 |
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 | 11,915,355 | 10,274,475 | -1,640,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,196,536 | 8,411,977 | -2,784,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,660,891 | 8,377,254 | +716,363 |
| Other | 154,036 | 218,583 | +64,547 |
| Road transport | 41,224 | 0 | -41,224 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,249,567 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,148,542 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,507,190 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,837,856 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,111,104 |
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 | 6,508,237 | 6,741,330 | +233,093 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,534,478 | 3,614,064 | -920,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,467,551 | 2,039,639 | -3,427,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,815,794 | 3,022,062 | -793,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,565,565 | 2,545,539 | -20,026 |
| Southampton | 2,032,309 | 1,948,510 | -83,799 |
| ZLC | 1,838,836 | 2,062,050 | +223,214 |
| Felixstowe | 304,861 | 1,908,745 | +1,603,884 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,055,921 | 665,627 | -390,294 |
| Manchester Airport | 687,612 | 864,580 | +176,968 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong, reinforced rubber tubes and pipes, without any fittings