Import/export HS code 400931: Rubber tubes and pipes (reinforced, without fittings)
Strong, reinforced rubber tubes and pipes, without any fittings
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,924,045 |
| Germany | 9,371,890 |
| India | 6,405,005 |
| Belgium | 6,220,421 |
| Japan | 5,912,385 |
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 | 5,450,691 | 4,473,354 | -977,337 |
| Germany | 5,456,980 | 3,914,910 | -1,542,070 |
| India | 3,797,810 | 2,607,195 | -1,190,615 |
| Belgium | 3,910,524 | 2,309,897 | -1,600,627 |
| Japan | 3,677,369 | 2,235,016 | -1,442,353 |
| Italy | 3,734,879 | 1,870,886 | -1,863,993 |
| Spain | 2,834,037 | 2,145,629 | -688,408 |
| China | 2,222,351 | 1,889,459 | -332,892 |
| Poland | 1,988,863 | 1,845,199 | -143,664 |
| France | 2,750,183 | 971,278 | -1,778,905 |
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 | 13,669,299 |
| Spain | 7,282,227 |
| India | 6,534,226 |
| Japan | 5,987,635 |
| China | 5,956,205 |
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 | 7,296,526 | 6,372,773 | -923,753 |
| Spain | 4,158,162 | 3,124,065 | -1,034,097 |
| India | 3,883,968 | 2,650,258 | -1,233,710 |
| Japan | 3,734,857 | 2,252,778 | -1,482,079 |
| China | 3,266,496 | 2,689,709 | -576,787 |
| Italy | 3,866,014 | 1,819,655 | -2,046,359 |
| Germany | 3,198,007 | 2,257,983 | -940,024 |
| United States | 2,564,856 | 2,426,522 | -138,334 |
| France | 2,380,723 | 1,729,845 | -650,878 |
| Bulgaria | 1,784,675 | 1,488,572 | -296,103 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 26 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 |
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 | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 10 | 7 | -3 |
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) | 30,420,840 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,545,956 |
| Air transport | 10,294,144 |
| Other | 8,332,077 |
| Road transport | 470,268 |
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) | 15,866,030 | 14,554,810 | -1,311,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,772,803 | 11,773,153 | -3,999,650 |
| Air transport | 6,171,967 | 4,122,177 | -2,049,790 |
| Other | 6,727,058 | 1,605,019 | -5,122,039 |
| Road transport | 172,074 | 298,194 | +126,120 |
| 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 | 14,678,613 |
| Felixstowe | 10,678,214 |
| Southampton | 9,405,860 |
| 000 | 8,332,077 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,100,433 |
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 | 9,176,606 | 5,502,007 | -3,674,599 |
| Felixstowe | 6,374,118 | 4,304,096 | -2,070,022 |
| Southampton | 5,259,865 | 4,145,995 | -1,113,870 |
| 000 | 6,727,058 | 1,605,019 | -5,122,039 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,277,412 | 2,823,021 | -454,391 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,378,577 | 1,895,993 | +517,416 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,638,318 | 1,404,372 | -233,946 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,599,997 | 1,437,554 | -162,443 |
| London | 1,283,297 | 1,094,544 | -188,753 |
| 499 | 7,546 | 2,145,395 | +2,137,849 |
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 | 81 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 25 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 74 |
| 2025-11 | 91 |
| 2025-10 | 86 |
| 2025-09 | 78 |
| 2025-08 | 78 |
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+ | 143 |
| 1m-15m | 134 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | 16,776,630 |
| Belgium | 5,396,038 |
| Canada | 5,366,086 |
| Germany | 3,564,000 |
| France | 1,975,691 |
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 | 10,982,722 | 5,793,908 | -5,188,814 |
| Belgium | 3,464,835 | 1,931,203 | -1,533,632 |
| Canada | 2,729,028 | 2,637,058 | -91,970 |
| Germany | 1,685,381 | 1,878,619 | +193,238 |
| France | 1,246,108 | 729,583 | -516,525 |
| India | 769,981 | 1,004,412 | +234,431 |
| Ireland | 887,586 | 672,318 | -215,268 |
| Spain | 782,139 | 499,537 | -282,602 |
| Sweden | 631,208 | 639,966 | +8,758 |
| Brazil | 685,964 | 566,870 | -119,094 |
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 | 177,868 |
| Italy | 82,209 |
| Georgia | 18,402 |
| Turkey | 7,507 |
| Malaysia | 5,398 |
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 | 128,333 | 49,535 | -78,798 |
| Italy | 33,194 | 49,015 | +15,821 |
| Georgia | 0 | 18,402 | +18,402 |
| Turkey | 5,197 | 2,310 | -2,887 |
| Malaysia | 3,866 | 1,532 | -2,334 |
| Portugal | 2,599 | 0 | -2,599 |
| Ireland | 499 | 757 | +258 |
| Denmark | 385 | 620 | +235 |
| Taiwan | 565 | 421 | -144 |
| China | 414 | 391 | -23 |
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 | 19,329,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,491,084 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,810,025 |
| Other | 304,124 |
| Road transport | 49,200 |
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 | 11,386,620 | 7,943,082 | -3,443,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,884,282 | 6,606,802 | -4,277,480 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,862,602 | 5,947,423 | -1,915,179 |
| Other | 177,986 | 126,138 | -51,848 |
| Road transport | 49,200 | 0 | -49,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,370,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,366,040 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,154,126 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,047,256 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,914,968 |
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 | 6,653,639 | 4,717,012 | -1,936,627 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,388,280 | 1,977,760 | -3,410,520 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,346,540 | 2,807,586 | -1,538,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,436,049 | 2,611,207 | -824,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,169,072 | 1,745,896 | -423,176 |
| Southampton | 2,066,299 | 1,359,676 | -706,623 |
| ZLC | 1,857,023 | 1,554,868 | -302,155 |
| Felixstowe | 404,878 | 1,576,575 | +1,171,697 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,228,692 | 335,709 | -892,983 |
| Manchester Airport | 543,578 | 613,182 | +69,604 |
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