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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,179,440 |
| Turkey | 6,386,940 |
| Germany | 4,374,105 |
| China | 4,112,285 |
| Ireland | 3,776,277 |
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 | 3,839,370 | 4,340,070 | +500,700 |
| Turkey | 3,653,348 | 2,733,592 | -919,756 |
| Germany | 2,002,941 | 2,371,164 | +368,223 |
| China | 2,968,000 | 1,144,285 | -1,823,715 |
| Ireland | 2,071,316 | 1,704,961 | -366,355 |
| India | 1,292,633 | 1,879,960 | +587,327 |
| United States | 1,070,591 | 633,811 | -436,780 |
| Malaysia | 852,262 | 612,020 | -240,242 |
| France | 755,839 | 610,080 | -145,759 |
| Poland | 592,548 | 552,415 | -40,133 |
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 | 8,411,057 |
| Turkey | 7,645,204 |
| China | 4,269,752 |
| Germany | 3,804,293 |
| India | 3,254,804 |
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 | 3,803,700 | 4,607,357 | +803,657 |
| Turkey | 4,517,453 | 3,127,751 | -1,389,702 |
| China | 3,058,187 | 1,211,565 | -1,846,622 |
| Germany | 1,788,153 | 2,016,140 | +227,987 |
| India | 1,374,762 | 1,880,042 | +505,280 |
| United States | 1,337,849 | 545,062 | -792,787 |
| Ireland | 819,506 | 875,336 | +55,830 |
| Malaysia | 1,050,345 | 616,452 | -433,893 |
| France | 681,098 | 563,033 | -118,065 |
| South Korea | 468,965 | 494,914 | +25,949 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 |
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 | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 5 | -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) | 18,121,487 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,297,765 |
| Air transport | 4,477,840 |
| Other | 1,538,163 |
| Road transport | 397,959 |
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) | 10,466,116 | 7,655,371 | -2,810,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,929,670 | 8,368,095 | +438,425 |
| Air transport | 2,770,931 | 1,706,909 | -1,064,022 |
| Other | 1,006,123 | 532,040 | -474,083 |
| Road transport | 22,836 | 375,123 | +352,287 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,696,402 |
| Dover | 6,125,982 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,521,060 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,181,920 |
| London | 1,976,873 |
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 | 6,623,164 | 4,073,238 | -2,549,926 |
| Dover | 2,588,136 | 3,537,846 | +949,710 |
| Liverpool Docks | 992,119 | 1,528,941 | +536,822 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,029,574 | 1,152,346 | +122,772 |
| London | 1,259,710 | 717,163 | -542,547 |
| Tyne | 1,161,896 | 762,668 | -399,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 661,417 | 1,116,161 | +454,744 |
| Southampton | 935,477 | 607,584 | -327,893 |
| 000 | 1,006,123 | 532,040 | -474,083 |
| East Midlands Airport | 916,907 | 590,280 | -326,627 |
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
|
61 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
34 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
29 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 58 |
| 2026-04 | 56 |
| 2026-03 | 65 |
| 2026-02 | 52 |
| 2026-01 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CMT FLEXIBLES LIMITED | 121 |
| HYDRAPOWER DYNAMICS LIMITED | 101 |
| WEIR MINERALS EUROPE LIMITED | 78 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 74 |
| CENTURY HOSE & COUPLINGS LTD | 71 |
| EATON LIMITED | 68 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 67 |
| ALFA GOMMA (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| DIXON GROUP EUROPE LTD | 63 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 105 |
| 54m+ | 105 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 9,550,124 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,337,130 |
| France | 1,090,585 |
| India | 771,090 |
| Kazakhstan | 670,720 |
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 | 6,612,769 | 2,937,355 | -3,675,414 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,487,996 | 1,849,134 | -2,638,862 |
| France | 542,029 | 548,556 | +6,527 |
| India | 400,475 | 370,615 | -29,860 |
| Kazakhstan | 472,676 | 198,044 | -274,632 |
| Ireland | 333,127 | 212,058 | -121,069 |
| Spain | 43,256 | 454,927 | +411,671 |
| Saudi Arabia | 130,387 | 337,454 | +207,067 |
| Brazil | 131,970 | 263,845 | +131,875 |
| Netherlands | 119,671 | 190,477 | +70,806 |
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 | 126,598 |
| Ireland | 16,856 |
| Denmark | 13,525 |
| Germany | 5,353 |
| Turkey | 3,327 |
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 | 64,080 | 62,518 | -1,562 |
| Ireland | 8,292 | 8,564 | +272 |
| Denmark | 0 | 13,525 | +13,525 |
| Germany | 3,194 | 2,159 | -1,035 |
| Turkey | 102 | 3,225 | +3,123 |
| United States | 2,049 | 0 | -2,049 |
| XI | 202 | 1,151 | +949 |
| France | 596 | 564 | -32 |
| Sweden | 58 | 880 | +822 |
| Slovakia | 647 | 0 | -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) | 15,913,356 |
| Air transport | 6,418,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,951,234 |
| Other | 176,482 |
| 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) | 10,709,647 | 5,203,709 | -5,505,938 |
| Air transport | 3,783,323 | 2,635,505 | -1,147,818 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,284,220 | 1,667,014 | +382,794 |
| Other | 80,877 | 95,605 | +14,728 |
| 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 | 8,706,680 |
| Southampton | 4,121,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,616,740 |
| Felixstowe | 2,510,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,951,687 |
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 | 5,902,229 | 2,804,451 | -3,097,778 |
| Southampton | 3,468,196 | 653,666 | -2,814,530 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,951,183 | 1,665,557 | -285,626 |
| Felixstowe | 932,773 | 1,577,537 | +644,764 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 972,104 | 979,583 | +7,479 |
| London Stansted Airport | 753,754 | 227,117 | -526,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 601,200 | 324,113 | -277,087 |
| Manchester Airport | 201,184 | 161,522 | -39,662 |
| Portsmouth | 41,847 | 315,449 | +273,602 |
| ZLC | 129,183 | 193,148 | +63,965 |
Quick facts
HS code: 400941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable, reinforced rubber hoses without any additional fittings