Import/export HS code 401140: Motorcycle tires
Rubber tires made for motorcycles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 17,363,128 |
| Germany | 13,619,131 |
| Belgium | 11,501,957 |
| France | 5,890,861 |
| China | 5,185,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 9,675,614 | 7,687,514 | -1,988,100 |
| Germany | 8,203,564 | 5,415,567 | -2,787,997 |
| Belgium | 7,503,923 | 3,998,034 | -3,505,889 |
| France | 3,721,982 | 2,168,879 | -1,553,103 |
| China | 2,664,074 | 2,520,951 | -143,123 |
| Turkey | 2,286,091 | 1,265,865 | -1,020,226 |
| Taiwan | 984,210 | 706,444 | -277,766 |
| Indonesia | 1,082,972 | 528,853 | -554,119 |
| Netherlands | 902,468 | 629,403 | -273,065 |
| Slovenia | 645,921 | 549,746 | -96,175 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 15,054,912 |
| Japan | 12,636,750 |
| Germany | 12,183,678 |
| China | 5,955,869 |
| Thailand | 3,690,687 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8,325,696 | 6,729,216 | -1,596,480 |
| Japan | 8,113,793 | 4,522,957 | -3,590,836 |
| Germany | 7,412,474 | 4,771,204 | -2,641,270 |
| China | 3,087,722 | 2,868,147 | -219,575 |
| Thailand | 1,815,427 | 1,875,260 | +59,833 |
| France | 2,034,358 | 1,569,876 | -464,482 |
| Turkey | 2,299,360 | 1,265,865 | -1,033,495 |
| Indonesia | 1,534,959 | 1,097,626 | -437,333 |
| Taiwan | 933,357 | 762,765 | -170,592 |
| India | 634,952 | 610,182 | -24,770 |
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 | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,616,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,182,123 |
| Road transport | 5,024,320 |
| Other | 199,766 |
| Air transport | 191,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,887,976 | 20,728,199 | -10,159,777 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,543,462 | 6,638,661 | -1,904,801 |
| Road transport | 3,035,203 | 1,989,117 | -1,046,086 |
| Other | 112,660 | 87,106 | -25,554 |
| Air transport | 128,793 | 62,215 | -66,578 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,131,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,085,673 |
| Felixstowe | 9,330,794 |
| Poole | 8,784,659 |
| ZLC | 4,993,828 |
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 | 9,487,961 | 5,644,000 | -3,843,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,749,895 | 4,335,778 | -1,414,117 |
| Felixstowe | 5,946,434 | 3,384,360 | -2,562,074 |
| Poole | 6,197,268 | 2,587,391 | -3,609,877 |
| ZLC | 3,004,711 | 1,989,117 | -1,015,594 |
| Purfleet | 2,951,234 | 1,648,872 | -1,302,362 |
| London | 1,509,692 | 2,859,531 | +1,349,839 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,371,281 | 1,665,778 | -705,503 |
| Southampton | 2,054,458 | 1,617,154 | -437,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,231,515 | 1,906,584 | +675,069 |
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 | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Dormant Company | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 1,022,705 |
| France | 482,137 |
| Germany | 156,752 |
| Taiwan | 91,307 |
| Spain | 54,695 |
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 | 602,428 | 420,277 | -182,151 |
| France | 440,627 | 41,510 | -399,117 |
| Germany | 123,340 | 33,412 | -89,928 |
| Taiwan | 90,247 | 1,060 | -89,187 |
| Spain | 17,887 | 36,808 | +18,921 |
| United Arab Emirates | 42,220 | 0 | -42,220 |
| Italy | 17,601 | 18,230 | +629 |
| United States | 30,521 | 5,051 | -25,470 |
| Thailand | 12,769 | 8,822 | -3,947 |
| Portugal | 9,113 | 9,547 | +434 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 257,218 |
| China | 215,402 |
| Germany | 168,205 |
| Switzerland | 6,017 |
| United States | 2,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 143,710 | 113,508 | -30,202 |
| China | 69,399 | 146,003 | +76,604 |
| Germany | 124,945 | 43,260 | -81,685 |
| Switzerland | 6,017 | 0 | -6,017 |
| United States | 2,282 | 0 | -2,282 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,564 | +1,564 |
| Ireland | 1,066 | 144 | -922 |
| Austria | 213 | 559 | +346 |
| Thailand | 367 | 0 | -367 |
| Turkey | 0 | 323 | +323 |
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) | 1,094,444 |
| Other | 654,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 258,454 |
| Air transport | 78,805 |
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) | 780,808 | 313,636 | -467,172 |
| Other | 348,535 | 305,790 | -42,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 248,000 | 10,454 | -237,546 |
| Air transport | 56,352 | 22,453 | -33,899 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 654,325 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 467,059 |
| Liverpool Docks | 351,877 |
| Holyhead | 204,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 348,535 | 305,790 | -42,745 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 406,146 | 60,913 | -345,233 |
| Liverpool Docks | 174,303 | 177,574 | +3,271 |
| Holyhead | 142,596 | 61,589 | -81,007 |
| London Gateway Port | 147,071 | 4,600 | -142,471 |
| Southampton | 100,929 | 5,854 | -95,075 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,506 | 9,339 | -28,167 |
| Dover | 23,289 | 5,922 | -17,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,925 | 8,230 | -5,695 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,620 | 0 | -18,620 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber tires made for motorcycles