Import/export HS code 400941: Rubber hoses (reinforced, without fittings)
Durable, reinforced rubber hoses without any additional 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,352,381 |
| Turkey | 6,556,578 |
| Germany | 4,682,546 |
| China | 4,398,742 |
| Ireland | 3,852,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,644,877 | 4,707,504 | +1,062,627 |
| Turkey | 3,794,104 | 2,762,474 | -1,031,630 |
| Germany | 2,052,773 | 2,629,773 | +577,000 |
| China | 2,958,247 | 1,440,495 | -1,517,752 |
| Ireland | 2,026,411 | 1,826,363 | -200,048 |
| India | 1,326,658 | 1,945,630 | +618,972 |
| United States | 1,204,626 | 722,690 | -481,936 |
| France | 974,132 | 643,938 | -330,194 |
| Malaysia | 783,655 | 757,518 | -26,137 |
| Poland | 617,815 | 526,049 | -91,766 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,640,801 |
| Turkey | 7,822,600 |
| China | 4,554,918 |
| Germany | 4,011,115 |
| India | 3,364,538 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,787,366 | 4,853,435 | +1,066,069 |
| Turkey | 4,626,613 | 3,195,987 | -1,430,626 |
| China | 3,010,676 | 1,544,242 | -1,466,434 |
| Germany | 1,738,633 | 2,272,482 | +533,849 |
| India | 1,365,656 | 1,998,882 | +633,226 |
| United States | 1,528,065 | 601,934 | -926,131 |
| Ireland | 941,976 | 852,098 | -89,878 |
| Malaysia | 962,511 | 808,238 | -154,273 |
| France | 866,250 | 611,224 | -255,026 |
| South Korea | 377,558 | 572,474 | +194,916 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
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 | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,973,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,794,984 |
| Air transport | 4,890,744 |
| Other | 1,658,882 |
| Road transport | 438,584 |
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) | 10,596,573 | 8,377,083 | -2,219,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,883,401 | 8,911,583 | +1,028,182 |
| Air transport | 2,867,766 | 2,022,978 | -844,788 |
| Other | 998,846 | 660,036 | -338,810 |
| Road transport | 83,756 | 354,828 | +271,072 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,482,675 |
| Dover | 6,136,372 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,524,503 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,469,547 |
| Tyne | 2,034,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,076,196 | 4,406,479 | -2,669,717 |
| Dover | 2,547,023 | 3,589,349 | +1,042,326 |
| Liverpool Docks | 989,742 | 1,534,761 | +545,019 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,026,056 | 1,443,491 | +417,435 |
| Tyne | 1,119,755 | 914,571 | -205,184 |
| London | 1,231,907 | 752,899 | -479,008 |
| Southampton | 914,810 | 801,928 | -112,882 |
| London Gateway Port | 415,183 | 1,244,207 | +829,024 |
| 000 | 998,846 | 660,036 | -338,810 |
| East Midlands Airport | 904,802 | 667,354 | -237,448 |
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 | 64 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 33 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 56 |
| 2026-03 | 65 |
| 2026-02 | 52 |
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-12 | 58 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CMT FLEXIBLES LIMITED | 120 |
| HYDRAPOWER DYNAMICS LIMITED | 100 |
| WEIR MINERALS EUROPE LIMITED | 77 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 73 |
| CENTURY HOSE & COUPLINGS LTD | 71 |
| EATON LIMITED | 68 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 67 |
| ALFA GOMMA (UK) LIMITED | 63 |
| DIXON GROUP EUROPE LTD | 62 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 59 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 112 |
| 54m+ | 110 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| 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 | 9,698,631 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,086,893 |
| France | 1,155,848 |
| India | 765,275 |
| Kazakhstan | 698,213 |
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 | 6,380,327 | 3,318,304 | -3,062,023 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,179,201 | 1,907,692 | -3,271,509 |
| France | 615,608 | 540,240 | -75,368 |
| India | 215,031 | 550,244 | +335,213 |
| Kazakhstan | 441,606 | 256,607 | -184,999 |
| Australia | 510,792 | 84,532 | -426,260 |
| Ireland | 337,839 | 225,918 | -111,921 |
| Spain | 49,614 | 462,290 | +412,676 |
| Netherlands | 141,008 | 212,793 | +71,785 |
| Brazil | 131,970 | 193,925 | +61,955 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 129,376 |
| Ireland | 19,913 |
| Denmark | 13,525 |
| Germany | 5,353 |
| Turkey | 3,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 62,018 | 67,358 | +5,340 |
| Ireland | 9,062 | 10,851 | +1,789 |
| Denmark | 0 | 13,525 | +13,525 |
| Germany | 3,194 | 2,159 | -1,035 |
| Turkey | 102 | 2,990 | +2,888 |
| France | 2,365 | 564 | -1,801 |
| United States | 2,049 | 0 | -2,049 |
| XI | 415 | 1,137 | +722 |
| Sweden | 58 | 880 | +822 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 647 | +647 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,073,637 |
| Air transport | 6,367,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,150,810 |
| Other | 183,795 |
| Road transport | 32,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,291,148 | 5,782,489 | -5,508,659 |
| Air transport | 3,689,030 | 2,678,052 | -1,010,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,345,245 | 1,805,565 | +460,320 |
| Other | 80,884 | 102,911 | +22,027 |
| Road transport | 32,312 | 0 | -32,312 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,635,731 |
| Southampton | 4,462,031 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,466,118 |
| Felixstowe | 2,421,978 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,137,300 |
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 Gateway Port | 6,653,015 | 2,982,716 | -3,670,299 |
| Southampton | 3,635,220 | 826,811 | -2,808,409 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,937,118 | 1,529,000 | -408,118 |
| Felixstowe | 780,269 | 1,641,709 | +861,440 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,041,381 | 1,095,919 | +54,538 |
| London Stansted Airport | 674,856 | 380,598 | -294,258 |
| East Midlands Airport | 575,736 | 368,486 | -207,250 |
| Manchester Airport | 214,998 | 168,132 | -46,866 |
| Portsmouth | 34,729 | 322,428 | +287,699 |
| ZLC | 138,548 | 183,686 | +45,138 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable, reinforced rubber hoses without any additional fittings