Import/export HS code 401180: Construction or mining tires
Rubber tires for construction, mining, or industrial handling vehicles
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 40,704,987 |
| India | 36,903,428 |
| France | 31,807,595 |
| Poland | 25,914,056 |
| Spain | 13,379,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 16,666,072 | 24,038,915 | +7,372,843 |
| India | 17,184,133 | 19,719,295 | +2,535,162 |
| France | 12,045,316 | 19,762,279 | +7,716,963 |
| Poland | 6,729,091 | 19,184,965 | +12,455,874 |
| Spain | 8,231,133 | 5,147,940 | -3,083,193 |
| Luxembourg | 4,546,427 | 7,809,680 | +3,263,253 |
| China | 4,448,680 | 6,919,113 | +2,470,433 |
| Netherlands | 7,773,156 | 3,356,848 | -4,416,308 |
| Viet Nam | 5,366,216 | 5,603,841 | +237,625 |
| Japan | 4,977,575 | 5,796,408 | +818,833 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 42,512,127 |
| Thailand | 41,983,132 |
| Poland | 26,680,416 |
| France | 25,654,054 |
| Spain | 15,350,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 20,916,021 | 21,596,106 | +680,085 |
| Thailand | 17,397,365 | 24,585,767 | +7,188,402 |
| Poland | 7,000,512 | 19,679,904 | +12,679,392 |
| France | 8,465,065 | 17,188,989 | +8,723,924 |
| Spain | 9,151,151 | 6,199,229 | -2,951,922 |
| China | 6,509,700 | 7,862,378 | +1,352,678 |
| Japan | 5,793,253 | 7,337,902 | +1,544,649 |
| Viet Nam | 6,567,425 | 5,941,541 | -625,884 |
| Luxembourg | 3,064,510 | 5,327,564 | +2,263,054 |
| Czechia | 3,450,138 | 3,438,797 | -11,341 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 128,393,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,123,641 |
| Other | 15,712,518 |
| Air transport | 281,437 |
| Road transport | 34,677 |
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) | 52,560,314 | 75,833,533 | +23,273,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,948,437 | 53,175,204 | +12,226,767 |
| Other | 11,146,424 | 4,566,094 | -6,580,330 |
| Air transport | 169,655 | 111,782 | -57,873 |
| Road transport | 34,677 | 0 | -34,677 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 76,162,438 |
| Felixstowe | 55,749,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,561,631 |
| 000 | 15,712,518 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,371,226 |
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 | 28,044,788 | 48,117,650 | +20,072,862 |
| Felixstowe | 27,108,613 | 28,640,753 | +1,532,140 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,453,127 | 8,108,504 | -2,344,623 |
| 000 | 11,146,424 | 4,566,094 | -6,580,330 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,900,035 | 8,471,191 | +2,571,156 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,469,147 | 6,837,600 | -631,547 |
| 499 | 0 | 13,266,369 | +13,266,369 |
| Southampton | 4,381,680 | 3,250,893 | -1,130,787 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,706,271 | 2,519,952 | -1,186,319 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,106,149 | 3,708,686 | +2,602,537 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 94 |
| CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED | 88 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 70 |
| MODERN TYRES LIMITED | 65 |
| T I A (GB) LIMITED | 63 |
| SOLIDBOSS WORLDWIDE UK LIMITED | 63 |
| CONTINENTAL TYRE GROUP LTD. | 59 |
| MITAS AG UK LIMITED | 58 |
| WHEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 53 |
| B.A.BUSH & SON LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 5,183,169 |
| Australia | 1,627,942 |
| Sierra Leone | 1,524,287 |
| Belgium | 892,725 |
| France | 777,355 |
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 | 2,353,399 | 2,829,770 | +476,371 |
| Australia | 1,623,905 | 4,037 | -1,619,868 |
| Sierra Leone | 1,092,271 | 432,016 | -660,255 |
| Belgium | 248,186 | 644,539 | +396,353 |
| France | 528,557 | 248,798 | -279,759 |
| Netherlands | 347,097 | 320,259 | -26,838 |
| Mali | 329,601 | 279,062 | -50,539 |
| United States | 156,537 | 104,141 | -52,396 |
| Spain | 30,372 | 213,264 | +182,892 |
| Germany | 98,025 | 111,724 | +13,699 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 136,988 |
| India | 134,316 |
| Ireland | 50,037 |
| XI | 32,319 |
| Luxembourg | 28,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 65,832 | 71,156 | +5,324 |
| India | 63,036 | 71,280 | +8,244 |
| Ireland | 22,282 | 27,755 | +5,473 |
| XI | 0 | 32,319 | +32,319 |
| Luxembourg | 4,695 | 23,341 | +18,646 |
| France | 2,497 | 9,837 | +7,340 |
| Netherlands | 8,802 | 3,404 | -5,398 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,758 | 6,408 | +2,650 |
| Morocco | 372 | 4,669 | +4,297 |
| Malaysia | 817 | 2,884 | +2,067 |
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) | 6,087,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,989,597 |
| Other | 2,256,945 |
| Air transport | 178,223 |
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) | 2,694,059 | 3,393,498 | +699,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,674,428 | 1,315,169 | -2,359,259 |
| Other | 1,121,026 | 1,135,919 | +14,893 |
| Air transport | 95,867 | 82,356 | -13,511 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,637,977 |
| 000 | 2,256,945 |
| Southampton | 1,968,147 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,654,380 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,058,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,432,669 | 1,205,308 | -227,361 |
| 000 | 1,121,026 | 1,135,919 | +14,893 |
| Southampton | 1,779,486 | 188,661 | -1,590,825 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 823,431 | 830,949 | +7,518 |
| London Gateway Port | 515,698 | 543,293 | +27,595 |
| Immingham Docks | 369,969 | 663,529 | +293,560 |
| Holyhead | 281,835 | 679,732 | +397,897 |
| London | 606,583 | 291,416 | -315,167 |
| Felixstowe | 260,450 | 137,480 | -122,970 |
| Dover | 63,461 | 51,029 | -12,432 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber tires for construction, mining, or industrial handling vehicles