Import/export HS code 401110: Car tires
Rubber tires designed for cars, including station wagons and racing cars
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,082,596,866 |
| Belgium | 328,997,066 |
| Germany | 252,547,182 |
| France | 247,770,048 |
| Italy | 152,499,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 593,870,128 | 488,726,738 | -105,143,390 |
| Belgium | 159,624,462 | 169,372,604 | +9,748,142 |
| Germany | 118,383,464 | 134,163,718 | +15,780,254 |
| France | 132,635,047 | 115,135,001 | -17,500,046 |
| Italy | 77,076,240 | 75,423,521 | -1,652,719 |
| South Korea | 87,826,792 | 61,341,096 | -26,485,696 |
| Romania | 77,558,811 | 70,730,623 | -6,828,188 |
| Hungary | 59,130,861 | 62,824,734 | +3,693,873 |
| Turkey | 64,479,322 | 55,836,125 | -8,643,197 |
| Netherlands | 61,225,234 | 49,665,442 | -11,559,792 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,113,179,352 |
| Germany | 299,894,088 |
| Hungary | 229,139,704 |
| Poland | 202,756,018 |
| Spain | 176,632,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 607,792,531 | 505,386,821 | -102,405,710 |
| Germany | 152,692,676 | 147,201,412 | -5,491,264 |
| Hungary | 112,945,022 | 116,194,682 | +3,249,660 |
| Poland | 99,566,695 | 103,189,323 | +3,622,628 |
| Spain | 90,237,823 | 86,394,253 | -3,843,570 |
| Romania | 87,890,932 | 82,267,350 | -5,623,582 |
| South Korea | 91,155,885 | 65,950,676 | -25,205,209 |
| Italy | 66,028,040 | 74,163,227 | +8,135,187 |
| Turkey | 71,110,829 | 67,520,649 | -3,590,180 |
| France | 59,232,405 | 56,020,935 | -3,211,470 |
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 | 22 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 1,794,584,320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,567,843,181 |
| Other | 87,559,272 |
| Road transport | 30,075,510 |
| Rail transport | 20,972,819 |
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) | 934,817,768 | 859,766,552 | -75,051,216 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 786,904,322 | 780,938,859 | -5,965,463 |
| Other | 60,723,652 | 26,835,620 | -33,888,032 |
| Road transport | 16,360,269 | 13,715,241 | -2,645,028 |
| Rail transport | 10,219,778 | 10,753,041 | +533,263 |
| Air transport | 6,021,989 | 6,494,756 | +472,767 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 790,763,867 |
| Dover | 673,002,076 |
| Southampton | 543,162,809 |
| Immingham Docks | 255,400,110 |
| London | 250,959,476 |
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 | 436,908,624 | 353,855,243 | -83,053,381 |
| Dover | 344,816,913 | 328,185,163 | -16,631,750 |
| Southampton | 304,921,408 | 238,241,401 | -66,680,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 135,577,178 | 119,822,932 | -15,754,246 |
| London | 102,999,553 | 147,959,923 | +44,960,370 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,499,380 | 102,691,590 | +65,192,210 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,613,873 | 57,478,915 | -18,134,958 |
| 000 | 60,723,652 | 26,835,620 | -33,888,032 |
| Belfast Port | 43,460,337 | 42,217,859 | -1,242,478 |
| Hull | 30,712,860 | 33,642,978 | +2,930,118 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 23 |
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+ | 60 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 104,060,753 |
| United States | 66,597,974 |
| Slovakia | 49,269,867 |
| Netherlands | 41,958,473 |
| Germany | 41,376,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 48,309,775 | 55,750,978 | +7,441,203 |
| United States | 31,001,009 | 35,596,965 | +4,595,956 |
| Slovakia | 25,129,959 | 24,139,908 | -990,051 |
| Netherlands | 20,320,781 | 21,637,692 | +1,316,911 |
| Germany | 20,244,579 | 21,132,003 | +887,424 |
| Belgium | 17,631,247 | 19,747,785 | +2,116,538 |
| Italy | 12,467,144 | 16,170,958 | +3,703,814 |
| France | 9,473,490 | 8,101,404 | -1,372,086 |
| Spain | 7,263,555 | 7,507,521 | +243,966 |
| China | 7,051,821 | 7,472,478 | +420,657 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 18,802,093 |
| Ireland | 13,648,330 |
| XI | 9,151,787 |
| China | 8,650,959 |
| South Korea | 6,139,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 8,717,989 | 10,084,104 | +1,366,115 |
| Ireland | 6,096,610 | 7,551,720 | +1,455,110 |
| XI | 4,334,688 | 4,817,099 | +482,411 |
| China | 4,115,283 | 4,535,676 | +420,393 |
| South Korea | 3,081,147 | 3,057,854 | -23,293 |
| Japan | 2,468,859 | 700,143 | -1,768,716 |
| Poland | 1,219,988 | 1,288,361 | +68,373 |
| Germany | 819,034 | 1,090,153 | +271,119 |
| Italy | 695,311 | 696,608 | +1,297 |
| Thailand | 573,588 | 501,486 | -72,102 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,777,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,357,897 |
| Other | 75,353,568 |
| Air transport | 8,606,916 |
| Rail transport | 196,466 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,125,266 | 150,652,704 | +16,527,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,567,735 | 66,790,162 | +10,222,427 |
| Other | 36,191,373 | 39,162,195 | +2,970,822 |
| Air transport | 4,410,995 | 4,195,921 | -215,074 |
| Rail transport | 45,132 | 151,334 | +106,202 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,086 | +1,086 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,317,957 |
| 000 | 75,353,568 |
| Middlesbrough | 72,472,520 |
| Southampton | 47,857,317 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,969,103 |
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 | 47,671,242 | 40,646,715 | -7,024,527 |
| 000 | 36,191,373 | 39,162,195 | +2,970,822 |
| Middlesbrough | 36,949,031 | 35,523,489 | -1,425,542 |
| Southampton | 16,423,222 | 31,434,095 | +15,010,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,232,274 | 22,736,829 | -1,495,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,505,714 | 18,745,868 | -1,759,846 |
| Tyne | 6,907,719 | 26,423,537 | +19,515,818 |
| Holyhead | 10,410,474 | 14,123,186 | +3,712,712 |
| Felixstowe | 10,277,633 | 11,587,695 | +1,310,062 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,828,481 | 9,380,287 | +1,551,806 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber tires designed for cars, including station wagons and racing cars