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 | 7,534,398 |
| Turkey | 6,265,144 |
| China | 4,557,132 |
| Germany | 4,102,541 |
| Ireland | 3,537,982 |
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 | 3,590,530 | 3,943,868 | +353,338 |
| Turkey | 4,084,880 | 2,180,264 | -1,904,616 |
| China | 2,940,081 | 1,617,051 | -1,323,030 |
| Germany | 2,024,069 | 2,078,472 | +54,403 |
| Ireland | 1,829,752 | 1,708,230 | -121,522 |
| India | 1,589,094 | 1,353,114 | -235,980 |
| United States | 1,245,480 | 761,562 | -483,918 |
| France | 1,076,670 | 569,304 | -507,366 |
| Malaysia | 809,710 | 641,557 | -168,153 |
| Poland | 615,675 | 467,967 | -147,708 |
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 | 7,754,803 |
| Turkey | 7,439,929 |
| China | 4,713,745 |
| Germany | 3,556,561 |
| India | 3,037,158 |
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 | 3,731,245 | 4,023,558 | +292,313 |
| Turkey | 4,889,426 | 2,550,503 | -2,338,923 |
| China | 3,054,546 | 1,659,199 | -1,395,347 |
| Germany | 1,708,786 | 1,847,775 | +138,989 |
| India | 1,635,983 | 1,401,175 | -234,808 |
| United States | 1,535,626 | 608,883 | -926,743 |
| Malaysia | 925,577 | 752,504 | -173,073 |
| Ireland | 872,839 | 770,429 | -102,410 |
| France | 986,715 | 528,586 | -458,129 |
| South Korea | 316,138 | 450,974 | +134,836 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
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 | 17 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
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) | 18,300,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,305,507 |
| Air transport | 4,646,989 |
| Other | 1,634,663 |
| Road transport | 374,475 |
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) | 11,153,576 | 7,146,511 | -4,007,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,798,469 | 7,507,038 | -291,431 |
| Air transport | 2,900,344 | 1,746,645 | -1,153,699 |
| Other | 953,068 | 681,595 | -271,473 |
| Road transport | 98,001 | 276,474 | +178,473 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,687,526 |
| Dover | 5,337,774 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,429,220 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,080,157 |
| Tyne | 1,926,948 |
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 | 7,543,191 | 4,144,335 | -3,398,856 |
| Dover | 2,632,678 | 2,705,096 | +72,418 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,256,046 | 1,173,174 | -82,872 |
| Liverpool Docks | 996,344 | 1,083,813 | +87,469 |
| Tyne | 923,759 | 1,003,189 | +79,430 |
| London | 1,123,285 | 716,005 | -407,280 |
| Southampton | 1,007,685 | 721,397 | -286,288 |
| 000 | 953,068 | 681,595 | -271,473 |
| East Midlands Airport | 798,188 | 606,369 | -191,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 392,556 | 872,969 | +480,413 |
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 | 58 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 29 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 56 |
| 2025-11 | 55 |
| 2025-10 | 63 |
| 2025-09 | 57 |
| 2025-08 | 57 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CMT FLEXIBLES LIMITED | 116 |
| HYDRAPOWER DYNAMICS LIMITED | 96 |
| WEIR MINERALS EUROPE LIMITED | 73 |
| CENTURY HOSE & COUPLINGS LTD | 71 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 69 |
| EATON LIMITED | 68 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 67 |
| ALFA GOMMA (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| RUBIX INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 59 |
| DIXON GROUP EUROPE LTD | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 114 |
| 54m+ | 97 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
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 | 8,843,097 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,854,368 |
| France | 1,094,127 |
| India | 684,707 |
| Kazakhstan | 680,484 |
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 | 5,737,425 | 3,105,672 | -2,631,753 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,335,317 | 2,519,051 | -1,816,266 |
| France | 600,415 | 493,712 | -106,703 |
| India | 174,231 | 510,476 | +336,245 |
| Kazakhstan | 439,427 | 241,057 | -198,370 |
| Australia | 501,175 | 76,996 | -424,179 |
| Ireland | 344,183 | 193,198 | -150,985 |
| Spain | 160,912 | 360,512 | +199,600 |
| Netherlands | 268,189 | 154,811 | -113,378 |
| Brazil | 110,044 | 229,821 | +119,777 |
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 | 110,947 |
| Ireland | 17,023 |
| Denmark | 6,831 |
| Germany | 3,230 |
| France | 2,929 |
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 | 58,540 | 52,407 | -6,133 |
| Ireland | 9,721 | 7,302 | -2,419 |
| Denmark | 0 | 6,831 | +6,831 |
| Germany | 3,194 | 36 | -3,158 |
| France | 2,365 | 564 | -1,801 |
| Turkey | 102 | 2,762 | +2,660 |
| United States | 0 | 2,049 | +2,049 |
| XI | 284 | 754 | +470 |
| Sweden | 0 | 938 | +938 |
| Poland | 416 | 415 | -1 |
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) | 16,297,804 |
| Air transport | 5,706,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,638,647 |
| Other | 152,399 |
| Road transport | 46,685 |
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) | 10,374,965 | 5,922,839 | -4,452,126 |
| Air transport | 3,067,426 | 2,639,237 | -428,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,315,329 | 1,323,318 | +7,989 |
| Other | 76,940 | 75,459 | -1,481 |
| Road transport | 46,685 | 0 | -46,685 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,282,126 |
| Southampton | 4,406,747 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,166,228 |
| Felixstowe | 1,931,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,738,267 |
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 | 5,817,852 | 3,464,274 | -2,353,578 |
| Southampton | 3,570,691 | 836,056 | -2,734,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,760,017 | 1,406,211 | -353,806 |
| Felixstowe | 617,088 | 1,313,988 | +696,900 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 946,593 | 791,674 | -154,919 |
| London Stansted Airport | 386,461 | 510,198 | +123,737 |
| East Midlands Airport | 535,768 | 355,792 | -179,976 |
| Liverpool Docks | 247,407 | 182,839 | -64,568 |
| Portsmouth | 32,198 | 309,824 | +277,626 |
| ZLC | 165,680 | 149,184 | -16,496 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable, reinforced rubber hoses without any additional fittings